JohnCox

For some reason, my wakeye is recording everything in slow motion, and I can’t find any way to change that. Can someone help??

@Booze - We have a great place about 12 miles from downtown Greenville. We have a facebook page (Lida Falls Ski Club at Cow Lake). We'd love to have a couple more members. My cell is 864-304-1873. John Cox

I have an old 50# elevator weight. I coated it with rubber and put carpet on the bottom. Works great.

I used to have elbow issues and a friend suggested that I alternate handle size. I also put on a dry pair of gloves each set. So, when I'm skiing a lot, I use a 1.03" one set, and 1.062" on the other, with fresh gloves each set. Seems to have helped save my hands, ease the injuries on elbows, and extend glove life.

About 1978. Proudly holding a hand-me-down Terry Sundancer...

I just want to ski... What controversy? lol

Come to Cow Lake....8 buoy course on a farm pond near Greenville, SC. Skis like butter...

Cow Lake...near Greenville, SC (just above Easley)

In the voice of Carl...I usually say "aight den"

I had the good fortune of meeting Andy in 2012 when he was working on the AM33. Over the next 3 years, I was able to go down to Florida and ski with him close to 20 times...I skied on almost every ski he made, and loved them all. I knew that Andy was the best ever - I had watched him since the mid 1980's. But...never once did I feel like he looked at me any differently than he did his pros. When I was at the lake with Andy, it was just friends hanging out and skiing...just like at home, but with the greatest of all time. I have many wonderful memories of Andy, but a weekend in June of 2013 stands out the most. I was skiing on the 6.0 at the time, and loved the ski, but was in a bit of a slump. Rather than just sending him video, I decided to just drive down and ski with Andy. I arrived on Thursday night, and took a set with Aiden, Nicole, and Chris (Andy was at a meeting)...it was horrible. I don't think I ran 32 off. Friday morning, Andy looked at me and asked what was my issue. We talked a little, and he asked if I was willing to try something different. Of course, I was, so I handed him my ski and told him to change whatever he wanted. He knew that I did all I could to promote Mapple on social media, so he looked at me and said "you can't post anything about this." I had no idea why he would care if I told anyone he was helping me, so I agreed. He opened his bag, and pulled out a 6.1 - a ski that had not been released. He said "just ride it and see what you think." I ran my opener, and ran it again coming back. Andy stood up and told me to give him the ski. He did something, and I put it back on...wow... We shorted up and I ran easy back to back 32s. He made a couple of comments, and pulled it in, and I ran back to back 35s...ended with 4@38 and went back to the dock. We skied again Saturday, and he asked if I wanted to ski Sunday morning before I left. Of course I said yes. Andy had my ski, and showed up with it painted solid black, so I could take it home. I skied one set, and was so stoked about the ski. It was just Andy, me, and my daughter and a friend out there, so when Andy got his ski out, I assumed someone was coming to pull him. He looked at me and said "would you mind pulling me? I want to try something out." I'm a decent driver, but at the time had never pulled anyone past about 3 at 39, and I told him that. He smiled, and said "you know how to drive." The wind had picked up - so much that if I was at home, I probably would have bagged it. He ran his 32 in to a strong head wind, and sat at the end...thinking. He looked up and said "give me 38." Tail wind 38 without a hitch, and he dropped the handle at the end and was back next to the dock. I assume he wanted to change something else and was done, so I idled next to him. He looked up and said "let's go to 39..." The 39 felt much like the 32 from the driver seat, and he pulled out and sat, thinking again. The wind had settled a little, but it was still howling pretty good. I asked him if he wanted to do that again in a tail wind, and he told me to pull it in to 41. He got 4@41 and went to the dock, and, watching the video, don't know why he didn't run it. When I got to the dock, Andy thanked me, and told me the pull felt good. THAT was one of the best memories I will ever have in skiing. I had spent the entire weekend skiing there, and was the only one there that was not a Mapple employee or team skier. It was Andy, Nicole, Aiden, CP, and me...and the last day just Andy and me. Beyond any fantasy weekend ever. I changed in to dry clothes, and packed up my truck, including the new ski. I went over and chatted with Andy a bit, and asked him what I owed him for the ski, and all the skiing. He looked at me and said "we'll just call it a swap." He would not let me pay for even gas in the boat.... As long as there are Mapple skis, that's what I will ride... I miss my friend.

I train with weights year round. Heavy at times. 6-7 days a week. Works well for me

Very exciting news guys! Congratulations!

@Horton ....obviously I drink cold beer faster than warm beer...

Here's where Andy set mine up... 6.8295, 2.4945, 0.789, 9 Binding at 29-3/4"

Here's where Andy set mine up... 6.8295, 2.4945, 0.789, 9 Binding at 29-3/4"