Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 14, 2010 Baller_ Share Posted November 14, 2010 Since quite a few of the "baller" population will put their skis away while their lakes freeze, I thought I'd keep the camera rolling up here in the Pacific NW. This weekend's victim is Randy "wallyskeer" Walston, M4, and he was killing it on his 68" Strada until the handle gets away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 14, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 14, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TeamWally Posted November 14, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks like fun, I packed up the dry suit and headed south. Yesterday 0 boats on Ski Paridise, 1 on 1 of 3 lakes at Ski West, nobody home at Adobe. Skied today at Gurrnets in Arvin, water 61, air 70, 1 other boat on the lake. Washington skiers are tough ! The Cali boys apparently call it a season when the water drops to 70. Never did see Horton out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 14, 2010 Administrators Share Posted November 14, 2010 I skied Saterday Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted November 15, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2010 Down in NC; Sunny and calm yesterday - Air 56°, water 63°; wore just a 1.5mm top....not necessarily tough, more like stupid....but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted November 15, 2010 Baller_ Share Posted November 15, 2010 Good video! That is the reason I moved from NW Montana. Today in my home town of Bigfork MT the high was suposed to be 36*. Today in Bay county Florida 74* Where I reside. Had a ski set yesterday water 67*, Air 72*! Skinned it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted November 15, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2010 Big Fork eh. Heading over to C Falls later this week to see a buddy then on to Conrad to pick up a winter time play toy from a another friend. Bought my boat in the late 90's from a guy out of Great Falls (Pete S) back when he was a SN promo guy. You know him? Can't believe you'd rather live in FLA than up here in God's country http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 15, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2010 Richard, Officer Friendly, Wally, I'm going to be in Seattle Friday until late afternoon Saturday. Won't have my ski but wouldn't mind meeting, driving or observing for fellow Ball of Sprayers if you're going out to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agustafson Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thager what sort of time are you playing with Friday - Saturday? I live really close to the airport and would love to return the favor to a BOS'er if RD, OF or Wally aren't available. Depending on the weather (calling for snow this weekend) we could hit up RadaR or Lake Samamish! I've got a couple extra sets of gear if your up for a ski ride as well! Agustafson@live.com Andy G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Today is Scott Thompsons 63rd, b-day. Skied with him and Marry in the rain one set at lunch and then had my wife pull me late just before the sun went down. Absolutely beutiful water and the sun was poking through the clouds with all kinds of orange sun set shinning through. One of the better sets of the whole year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hey I just noticed his ski chatter on his last pass when he pulled out for the gates. I go through several sets at a time where I start having the same problem. This comes and goes. I know it has to be caused by body position but is it because I have too much weight on the back of the ski or on the front? To me it would seem that I am putting too much on the front of the ski but I've been told by some ski buds just the opposite. Stiff leggs probably have something to do with it to I am guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 Andy, Sent you an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robscholl-OF Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 thager,I am heading down south to SanDiego on Friday so will miss you. I hope to hook up with JTH for a set on my way to see my son come in from Afganistan.  OF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Say it aint so Scot. Skied the bird Monday and it was awesome for this time of year. And yes I would rather be skiing the bird than on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 Aren't there some guys south of Olympia that are still skiing this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thager - we ski at least one day per weekend at Radar if it's not frozen over or actually pouring down rain. We have skis and stuff if you want to take a rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Time to get Thager back on the Radar. Thager,I heard that they do not allow Elites on Radar lake. Just a rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 MS, Not bringing it anyway! Already thinking of switching. 2010 was not a good year for me on the Elite. I'm not exctly what one would call invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 Eddie, I've been talking to Andy G. May just take you up on that offer. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rwskier Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010  Richard, That looks way too nice there, come on down here and take a ride..... Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuney Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 My lake has over 2" of ice on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 16, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2010 Russell - nice skiing, it's a good thing your boat has a "rain top" or McCuddy wouldn't have been so jolly.thager - let's ski Saturday if possible, I know of a really cool 2010 MC 197 TT that's available for test drives. Bring your gloves & handle & fleece, I've got an extra "space-suit" ot two. I'll be in touch with Agustov. & Eddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 16, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2010 Richard, Sounds like fun and I'll bring my stuff. No pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 21, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 21, 2010 thager couldn't make it this weekend, so you're stuck watching me - sorry ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 21, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 21, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 You guys rock powdered sugar in the trees and your out killing it. I would love to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 richardroane,That looked like a lot of fun! I wanted to be there but a med condition prevents me from flying. Will know more later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Like what the TSA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rwskier Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nice job Mr. Doane..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 You guys are nuts. Did anyone else ski or just you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 Makes me want to move back to Seattle. That and the sub zero temps we've been having lately. Sweet skiing Richard! JP :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nice Video, if the water is not frozen….. it should be skied. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 what are the dimensions of radar lake, I really like the setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 Kona, Tub Stackers of America had nothing to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 22, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 22, 2010 thager - sorry to hear of any issues that keep you from skiing, rq0013 - the far end is a shorter set up, but still lots of room, (Eddie - dimensions ?) Both Eddie and Wallyskeer got their sets in before I got there, and it's a good thing we skied yesterday - today the weather is snowing and truly frozen in Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agustafson Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 ZippyCan you believe this weather here in the NW? Hope the ice thaws on the road so I can ski Wed up at Radar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 You guys are Hard Core! Andy, Canyon must be tropical to you about right now. Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted November 22, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2010 I don't know about these Washington skiers. Officer Friendly skis in the winter - with me! OK the water was a bit chilly, 63f but the air was 80+. OF trunked it. Almost ran 35 on the Radar 55 he was demoing. Lightweight socal me was too cold for me to try the Radar. But he and the ski will be back - probably with a bunch of other WA skiers. Fun! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted November 23, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2010 The lake is 2,050' long and I'm not sure how wide it is but back in the day I think you could jump regular or from the Texas side. It was starting to get a skim of ice on it in spots this morning as I drove past. A little less inviting for skiing than it was on Sunday but the sun was out and it was purty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PT Mike Posted November 23, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2010 Google earth says about 250' at it's widest point. There also seems to be a boat with a pickle fork bow going real slow too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted November 23, 2010 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2010 That was probably the MB Sports F 21 Tomcat pulling a surfer at about 9 MPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 28, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 28, 2010 http://lh6.ggpht.com/_I-Kt0bXum5I/TPM-ZKgaspI/AAAAAAAAAwA/A2VJBC5ZERw/s800/JeanB.snow.dock.JPGFrom Broho Waterski Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 29, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 29, 2010 We had to thaw the dock prior to using, JeanB at the controls of the hot water shower. There was about 10" of snow at the Broho last Monday. Luckily for us, it had almost all melted, the lake had almost thawed, and Paul and his CC196 did the honors of breaking up what ice was left around the South island. It was mainly an "exercise" day, too cold to ski really well. But nice to get out after a long weekend of "Thanksgiving", and yard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean B Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I had a helper too, Ryder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted December 5, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted December 5, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted December 5, 2010 Baller Share Posted December 5, 2010 You guys are inspiring, been two months since I skied, makes me want to get back out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I was expecting you to start tossing duck decoys out of the MB. The only time that I have heard that noise is breaking ice to toss decoys out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternSkier Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Doane,you ever think about hooking a line up to your shower in the boat and run it down the rope to skiers handle? Definitely helps keep your hands warm(er) when you sit in the water at each drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted December 5, 2010 Author Baller_ Share Posted December 5, 2010 Mark Lord had a hot water line zip tied to the tow rope back in the days of "hot Johnson" seat heating pads. Those were the "cold booty" tournaments back in the late 90's. We tease skiers who need hot water for their hands when they drop at the end (between passes). With the coated gloves I can make it 6 passes, and if it is under 35'F air, we've learned to just wait for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted December 6, 2010 Baller Share Posted December 6, 2010 Took a few sets free skiing on Lake Stevens yesterday morning. Beautiful glass conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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