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  1. As many of you might already know, Sunset Lakes is the proud host for the prestigious 2014 World Over 35 Waterski Championships. Our tournament planning team has carefully put together a list of sponsorship opportunities to enable everyone to be involved somehow. Attached is a copy of the detailed packages and individual items available. We appreciate you taking the time to taking a look at it, and please feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns, or if you found an opportunity that meets your requirements to adding value to your company. We are really looking forward to this event, and we are working really hard to make it an unforgettable and unique experience for all the athletes, officials, and spectators involved. Information about the event, as well as this file are/will be available on the following page: http://www.jacktravers.com/worlds-over-35-water-championships/ -The Sunset Lakes Crew & Family http://i60.tinypic.com/15d8glz.png
  2. A picture from Jon and Natallia's Engagement shoot. Photo by Julie Parker at Julie Parker Photography. Can't help but make you smile. http://i41.tinypic.com/210bywy.jpg
  3. Done. I hope everyone in our sport takes the initiative to vote.
  4. JT's Pro Shop is getting ready to stock up on all 2014 awesome products from our top quality vendors. JT's Pro Shop is planning their 1st Annual Liquidation sale on ALL 2012 and 2013 products in the shop. LET US HELP YOU get ready for the 2014 SKI SEASON! We carry a wide variety of some of the best brands in the industry including: HO Skis, Masterline, O'neill, Stokes, GTF, 69 Slam, Intensity, HONU, Go Pro, Shred Ready, Reflex, Wiley's... and many more Call 602-881-3993 or email jtsproshop@gmail.com for more information. Who doesn't want to get on a brand new A3 or S2? Or if you're more the casual skier, a Freeride or a Superlite? Here is a preview of what we have in stock (More stuff, too much to list): (Call for sizes available and pricing) - Wide variety of HO A3's and S2's, all brand new, even some Lemon Lime Limited Edition A3 - Wide variety of 2013 HO Apex Bindings and HO Women's Basis Bindings - Limited variety of 2012 HO Attack and HO Basis Bindings - Wide variety of 2013 HO 41 Tails and HO Sirens gloves - Limited variety of 2012/2013 Syndicate Hoodies and hats - Limited variety of Reflex Shells - Limited variety of Masterline Custom handles, trick handles, slalom ropes.... - Wide variety of 2012 and 2013 69 Slam board shorts and even some clothing and women's swim suits left - O'neill Rash guards, and sun shirts - Masterline 2 event and 3 event bags - Masterline Jump Slings - Stokes Ski bags - Stokes Speed Suits - Stokes Jump Suits - Intensity Jump Suits - Wide variety of HONU Sandals - Wide variety of GTF clothing and 2013 calendars - Go Pro Hero 2 on huge sale. Items will be sold on first call/email basis! Happy SHOPPING.
  5. @jimbrake Time to come back! We will be running some specials for certain weeks this year, so hopefully we can get you here again. International flavor it is. In the last 2 months, we have had students from: USA, Canada, Japan, Lebanon, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Belgium, England, Italy, Holland, New Zealand, Australia, France, Denmark.... and I might be missing a few. As far as jumping goes, we have great coaches, and incredible conditions. We have 2 ramps facing opposite directions, so we always have head wind, and we also have a high powered Ski Nautique, that's great for Open Class Jumpers. @Chef23, hope your son feels better soon, and we can't wait to have him here.
  6. @ThePantsManCan we have 67" lemon lime and red and black in stock. Contact if you're interested. We can set you up with a good ski and anything else you need. We're always running specials.
  7. A lot of people ski with a back brace. It helps keep your hips in place. Shiek makes some great ones. They do take a set or 2 to get used to, but be patient and it will make a big difference. Stretching before and after skiing is essential too. Inversion tables, and yantra mats help a ton as well. Just remember to stretch and do exercises that engage your core. Good luck.
  8. This year, we (Jack Travers Ski School) celebrate our 40th year in business. As a fun project, we put together a short movie (or long clip) trying to show all that we have to offer and what we are about. With the help of student skiers here, we were able to put together a 8:30 minute video full of some great skiing and just having fun in the sun. Hope you guys enjoy it and feel free to share it with anyone, whether they are waterski enthusiasts, amateurs, or just looking to learn what waterskiing is about. Keep us in mind for your next waterski vacation.
  9. @jimbrake, yes the skier on the cover is Mick Neville, the picture is taken by Tom King. Hope this helps. And you can call JT's Pro Shop to claim a prize, we can offer a good deal on some vests we have in stock, as well as other waterski goodies. Let me know what you're looking for and I can help you out.
  10. Jack Travers Sunset Lakes. We also have demo Gear and ski school gear. Call the Ski School to set up some water time: 352-429-9027
  11. "It is better to ski than to swim", said Jack Travers, Waterski Coach and Star Maker, Florida Waterski Federation Hall of Fame Inductee, National Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee, to name a few of his awards. After a long winter, we just can not wait to be back on the water slaying buoys. We think of how well we were skiing at the end of last summer, and adrenaline runs through us pushing us to ski, assuming we would be where we left off. One of the biggest mistakes we do is start the season too quick, without getting your body and muscles conditioned for the ski season. I spoke to Jack Travers, on how to start your slalom season the JT way, and here's a little on what he had to say: "Free Ski, without buoys, at 28-34mph, 22 or 28 Off, depending on your ability. Take care of your hands and calf spray burn. Keep your expectations low, don't expect to start out where you finished the season. You are going to need a few sets before your rhythm comes back. Be patient and go easy." Jack then referenced a book he wrote. I read through the book, and although it was printed quite some time ago, a lot of it is still valid, and thought it is worth sharing. Referencing "Waterskiing, A Waterski International Guide", (Jack Travers, Fernhurst Books Publishing, 1990, Page 46-47): "After a lay-off: Every spring so many skiers who, at the end of the previous season, were running 13-14.25m (28-32 off) have trouble getting around the first buoy. So , for those of you who have had a long lay-off, here are a few ideas about getting back into the slalom course without falling around number one buoy four times in a row, wondering if maybe someone swapped skis with you during the winter, or maybe you forgot to put your fin back on. What you should do after a long lay-off is simply start the course without the entrance gates and ski around the buoys, trying to get the feeling back at a lower speed, say 32 or 31 mph (52-20km/h). Once you have made a couple of passes in a row without the gates, try one pass crossing the wakes from left to right, just before them. Gradually work your way closer until you are passing through them. It is less frustrating in the long run to swallow your pride and work on style. I realise that your season is short and you must get back into it as quickly as possible, but when the water is cold it is better to ski than swim. Another exercise to work on during the early part of the year is two-hand skiing at 14.25 m (28 off) at 4 mph (6km/h) below your maximum speed. Ever since the introduction of the foil, the biggest mistake skiers make is under-pulling. This method of short-line slalom skiing at slower speeds forces you to pull long to reach the buoy yet, because of the speed, reaching the buoy is not impossible. I used this system on a student of mine. He persevered with it for about three weeks. His rope length was actually 13 m (32 off) and his boat speed 32 mph (51km/h). On the Friday of the third week, he began his second set at 16 m (22 off) at 36 mph (58 km/h) and ran through to 3 at 12m (35 off). Now this score was not something he had not been able to do before, but his style was drastically improved and his 13 m (32 off) pass was negotiated with a tight line. The point I am trying to make is that if you take a bit of time to work on style and technique, even if it means dropping the speed, at least you are skiing and not swimming. The more time you spend of the water, the more you learn. I don't claim to be the originator of this exercise, I just use it because it works. Not only does it work for the advanced skier, but it also teaches the intermediate skier the proper pull." (WATERSKIING, A Waterski International Guide, Jack Travers with Chris Boiling, Fernhurst Books, 1990) Written by Paula Sleiman.
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