Baller Garn Posted January 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm going to Cancun the first week of May. I noticed on the web that there is a slalom course there. Does anyone know anything about the place? Is it good skiing? Skiing and instruction? Or should I not worry about skiing and just do all the other stuff that Cancun has to offer? Thanks, Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted January 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2012 Last time I was there was about 3-4 years ago. The course was situated in the 'lagoon' on the opposite side of the road where all the hotels/resorts were located. I never saw anyone ski on it but I did notice it wasn't in the best condition (i.e. - buoys missing, out of alignment, etc.). Since I never saw anyone ski on it, I have no idea what boats they used to pull a skier. I'm pretty sure the water is at least brackish if not salt water. As an aside, we ate at a restaurant on the shore parallel to the course and one of their draws was the ability to feed the gators from the deck just after dark. There were enough to cause me to wonder whether I wanted to spend lot of time swimming in that water!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2012 I met a guy through Team Mastercraft forum who lives in Cancun. Met up with him and he took my wife and I for a day out on the lagoon. The course wasnt the best but we had a great time. Had no idea there were alligators in the lagoon. His friend got mad at him when he dropped him to close to shore ! This was about 5 years ago. Still have some pics on the computer. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN0027.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN0021.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN0022.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN0034.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/DSCN0042.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted January 19, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wow! Really nice pictures! Looks like a fun area anyway. Has anyone skied there recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2012 I went to Cancun last year for a wedding and the course was still there. Apparently there is a small group of skiers who live there and use it. There is another site that is maintained and they runsa ski school type of thing. I didnt check that place out though. To busy relaxing and drinking Tecates. http://www.waterskicancun.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Paul_k Posted January 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2012 I skied there last March with Scott he has a older Matercraft with perfectpass on it, the skiing was good water was in the low 80s course was in good shape had to wait for the wind to calm one of days. I would go back if I am down there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted January 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 I skied with Scott about 5-6 years ago at waterskicancun, Scott is a great guy and knows alot about the area. It was a good time to get wet and round some buoys. I was on borrowed equipment so that made it a little funky for me, plus the salt water was very different. I would not equate to a serious ski school, although Scott does know his stuff. I guess it depends on what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Paul_k Posted January 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 Well said Rayn I was also on borrowed equipment and it is not a serious school but if you love to ski and you are in Cancun he is the place to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted January 20, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions. I'll talk to Mike at the club meeting in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Scott is a great guy. If any of you come to Cancun let me know, I will be happy to take you to ski. Hey Rod let me know if you come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Garn, send me an email and for sure we can ski. I mostly ski very early before going to work but will be happy to take you to ski with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted January 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am going to Cancun the last week of March and had hoped to ski since the entrance to ski Cancun is directly across from the Sun Palace resort. My ski partner goes there once a year and skis the Club Med course. She doesn't like to be the first skier in the morning as their job is to scare away the crocodiles with the boat. @pq2 I guess this is me letting you know I am heading down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Great Colo, I live on the side of La Isla Shopping Center. Personally I don't like Club Meds course. Scotts course outside club med is good and we also have two more courses that we use depending the wind direction. Crocs are our friends :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted January 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 pq2 Thanks for getting back so quickly. My ski buddy has some friends that have skied with Scott and some are actually featured on the Cancun ski Web site. We are actually staying at the Moon Palace and have access to shuttles to the Sun Palace. Based on this I was going to bring my ski stuff down and see about getting some early season sets in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Sounds great, again I ski very early because i have to go to work but you are more than welcome, and I can pick you up in front of the moon palace. By the way this is not my business so it is not my intention to take clients from scott, He is great and he runs his ski site very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 2010 PS197 w/ ZO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wife and I were thinking Hawaii for the spring vacation, but maybe Cancun is calling instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller colo_skier Posted January 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am there for 7 days so I should be able to put business Scott's way as well. I last skied on Nov31st in 42 degree water so will really need to get a good ski fix to last me till the middle of April when we start back up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted January 20, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted January 20, 2012 pq2, that sounds great. I appreciate that. I've never been to Cancun. We are staying at a place called Fiesta Americana Condesa. Are you familar with it? Anyway, I will email you. Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 hey Garn i live very close from the Condesa and across the street there is a Marina were I can pick you up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattb Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm hopefully going in July with the girlfriend, originally for scuba diving but noticed waterski cancun and figured i might as well take my ski if they have a few courses.. the pics look good on waterskicancun cant see much of the courses though.. how are the 19 skiers? I ski behind a PS 197 TT on SG.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I skied with colo_skier on saturday, and hopefully we will ski again this week. So who is the next? who is coming to cancun soon? Garn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted March 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wife and I go to Cancun every year and have a blast. We love that place. The beach and the ocean are amazing and half the cost of Hawaii. We've often thought about skiing there. May have to check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonskier Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wife wanted to go to Cancun in May (from London), but after reading all the above stuff I didnt want to. She doesnt ski much. So reluctantly she agreed to Orlando, What a result! No doubt this will cost me dearly at Mall of Millennia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted March 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2012 @londonskier make sure you hit up the premium outlet mall on international drive. much prefer to millennia, way better deals and good shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted March 27, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted March 27, 2012 PQ2, I am definitely coming down the 2nd week of May. If the wife approves, I will bring my stuff. I would love to ski with you. Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pq2 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 See you in May Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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