Baller jlittle Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 Well I'll be skiing my first tourney of the year over Mem Day weekend. At The Ski Ranch. The reason for posting is two fold. First, I read this forum off & on and have posted occasionally but was just hoping to say Hi before the weekend. This seems like a reasonalble friendly environmet here. Hoping the tourney will be the same. I think there's a few people here who may be at the tourney. In fact I'm pretty sure I follow jdarwin off the dock as I recieved the running order the other day. I could be wrong, but if correct, would you say hi just to make me feel somewhat welcome. I'll be easy to spot. I'll be the pale white guy talking with a north-left-coast drawl.Second, if I have any problems with my ski during the flight (heaven forbid broken) where might be a good place to look for D3 of any vintage as a replacement?Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Director Darwin Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 Jim - look forward to meeting you. Haven't seen the running order yet but thanks for the heads-up. I'll be there all day on Friday (doing a Safety Clinic that afternoon on site). As for environment, you won't find a better one - just overlook the fact that MS will be there. As far as a D3, what model/size do you ski on? What bindings do you use? I'll know 90% of the folks there and you'll find many of us willing to assist if need arises.BTW, if you have the ability to e-mail the running order, please send it to me: jdarwin (at) lakesatcottonwood.com Travel safe and get ready for a good time - Louisiana style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 I just checked the running order, sure nough, you are right behind JD. When are you going to be in town? I have heard rumblings of some practice on Friday at the site. (i am sure i'll prolly sneak in a few passes) There are two skiers from my home lake who ski about 1 tourney a year and will be there with nerves a bit rattled on the dock. Also, my ski partner (first year in the course) will be skiing his first ever tourney on Sunday. It will be a cast of characters with MS, Skidawg, JD, myself as well as some others there. scoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I will see you guys there. Dont worry Jim. It is the greatest place to ski and the people are top notch. Except for JD/Scoke/Skidawg and myself. If you have not had a chanch to take in some La. hospitality, you are in for a real treat. They all talk a little funny, but they are a good bunch.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Director Darwin Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 Talk funny? At least we don't LOOK like we're from Minnesota.http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/8/83/8_ugly_people.jpg/300px-8_ugly_people.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted May 14, 2008 Author Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 JD - I'll try to forward you the running order but I thought I saw your email addy on the list. You're two behind Emily Darwin so make sure you get her there and you'll be okay /vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif If she misses her ride I'm sure you'll be in touble. Right now I'm on a 67" RC, Aproach front (HO hole pattern), Animal rear with a D3 plate (hole pattern). If there's problems in flight I'm sure an old WW or a Connelly Hook would do. Not to worried about it really. I am intersested in looking at a G10 plate if you'll have one there. scoke - my wife & I will be flying on Friday. From Washington state. Don't get in 'til late. Practice down there would be good (but not going to happen) as I've been in the course a grand total of 3 times this year and the water temp is around 50 or so. I'm presuming it will be warmer there. Hoping to get out a couple more times next week after I put the snowmobiles away this weekend. For real. We're in eastern WA and there's still 11-12 feet of snow in the hills around here.  MS - looking forward to meeting you. And the rest of you tweakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Director Darwin Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 Jim - MS sent the file to me. They had my address as lakesOFcottonwood instead of lakesATcottonwood. They're lot owners at my site and send me emails all the time - you would think they would have it correct.  I'll bring an extra G-10 plate w/ me.  There are so many skis and bindings laying around these tournaments (for sale and otherwise) that you'll find something that will work. But let's stay positive - the airlines ALWAYS come thru. Especially since MS won't be working that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I sent JD the running order. JD,after that pic, make sure to double check your liners before you ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Director Darwin Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 With you and Whoreton on the dock, I must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Director Darwin Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 My bad - JTH won't be there - I'm still punch drunk from that event. I'm certain he'll be at this year's BBD - and he'll have liners in HIS boots this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted May 14, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2008 "I'm presuming it will be warmer there." Actually we had a cool front roll in and it's a been a bit cool lately. Water temp 84+ and Air 86 but hopefully will warm back up to 88+. we'll see or i'll break out the sweatshirt again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I hope my spray leg is ready. I have been in my dry suit all spring. I skied one set with and one without last night. Water 59.8 and air 64. My skiing is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted May 15, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2008 Is the tourney gonna be ZO only? I'm just curious to know if anybody still wants PP even though it doesn't have much of a future for tourney boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Both. I think that Chads Malibu has SG and there will be a MC there with both. Not sure if we will see a CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted May 15, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2008 It would be interesting to see the stats relating to which system gets chosen the most on the MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted May 15, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2008 two weeks ago i was boat judge in a MC with Gazer and ZO. 95%+ chose the Gazer. The only people who didn't were the high end skiers: 1 pro, 2 guys getting into 38, took ZO.I took the Gazer as well. LOVED it on that combination. Hadn't skied the ZO on the MC yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted May 15, 2008 Author Baller Share Posted May 15, 2008 MS - I may need to borrow your spray leg. I'm hoping it's a retro lime green one (I know that's not what you meant). Dude, I've been reading though some of the posts and the guys here don't cut you any slack. What gives? By skiing "not good" means you haven't made it through 39 yet this year?I was hoping to ski ZO all weekend. That'd be 6 more times than I've ever been behind it. Well once in Sept of last year but... well just but. No rides behind SG either so I guess it doesn't matter. Got to start somewhere. Nothing like an ELR to try new things.Mainly though, I'm coming down for vacation, to have fun and meet a few more skiers. Hoping it will be enjoyable. Sounds like it so far.Thanks for the welcome. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Bring the lime green one along.I am a very easy target so thats why I take all the crap here. Most of It I deserve. I have never made it through 39, only to 5 ball with a nice header on the way to 6 in practice. I am struggling to get through 38 this year and will be happy to have that happen next week. Start starving yourself now cause there are some great places that serve up some great food in Covington.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted May 15, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2008 you guys heard about the new swimming pool and hot tub? The hot tub will blow MS's banana hammack right off! TURBO JETS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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