Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted February 4, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have heard from a very reliable source that USAWS will be requiring all current and aspring Senior drivers to pass a more rigorous practical driving test effective immediately after the 2012 Nationals. The effect of this test is expected to weed out the less qualified drivers, result in a significant reduction in insurance costs (once the driver passes the test), and most importantly improve each driver's ability to safely handle the boat in the course and in tight quarters typical in tournament ski lakes. The first driver demonstrating the practical test can be seen in the video below. Ya'll better start practicing! If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 4, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 4, 2012 Is that the new bare bones MC. Wake looked good. Wakeboard tower is a bit short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ha, that is something I could get into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted February 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 4, 2012 Overdone on the turn islands at that lake! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted February 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 4, 2012 that funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 4, 2012 I've seen those before, pretty amazing. I want a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 4, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 4, 2012 Bruce I knew you were smart but did not know you were funny 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 Razorskier1 Posted February 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 4, 2012 I like this driver -- I could just follow him around the buoys! Jim Ross -- they guy with the zipper neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 EeHa! I'm ready to take my test. I don't think it will be a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted February 5, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2012 Horton, I was just picturing the veins in JD's head popping with "what the *#&$ are those @#$%* at USAWS thinking now" for about 5 seconds until he gets to HOLY #*%#" The first time I saw this video, I thought there was a serious crash coming, but it really does look like fun. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Bruce there HAS to be other videos which include that "serious crash". Kind of reminds me of rally racing where it looks pretty cool until the inevitable ultimately happens! At least there isn't a skier behind that boat! It would have to be another sport division and I can only imagine what the insurance costs would be!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 5, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2012 LOTs of crashes...... good ones about 4mn in. What I don't get is what the heck is the rider for other than to make sure the drivers not experiencing the scariest frign boat ride ever all by himself? . It's not like he's the nav guy going "" ah.. Turn left.... Now right .. Left .. Right again. No I mean left. Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 5, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 5, 2012 Why that is not the biggest sport in the world I do not know. I am selling my skis. Wait what if they combined with speed skiing. That is what I call slalom skiing. 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...
klindy Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Better use a really short rope or you'll find yourself staring the driver in the eye after some of those tight turns! That is some wild stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 5, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 5, 2012 Ok now I am obsessed. I want to ski behind one of those things. As good a way to die as any. 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_ DW Posted February 5, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2012 Actually, the second person is a navigator. Uses hand signals to communicate to driver, used that in off road navigation also when a radio quits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 5, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2012 More ... Bigger Badder and a liiiiiiiitle something in the middle. Ignor the into. Just read these things push 900+ horse power. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oxNVsIJL9Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Saw one of these testing at a ski lake here in the PNW. Very wild. 600+ hp. Aluminum hull (required by rules). Can run the slalom balls faster than a skier per the owner/driver. And best of all... that V8 is LOUD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 5, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2012 http://static.cl1.vanilladev.com/ballofspray.vanillaforums.com/uploads/FileUpload/c7/0061485b2c6cd46abccd8c38ea802c.jpg I have actually taken a ride in a jet sprint. I own two old flat bottom V-drives this one has actually pulled the "un-official" world single wake record of 207' held "un-officially" by Adam "Sledgehammer". We have pictures and may have posted them here before just cant find them now.http://static.cl1.vanilladev.com/ballofspray.vanillaforums.com/uploads/FileUpload/a0/629f37d4592dbf605dde0fc922dcf7.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 those boats are awesome. Do they have their own website where they discuss ways to grow the sport and obsess about the costs involved? Maybe give away some free mufflers in the off season and argue about rule changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 5, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2012 Google USSBA. Further explanation. What amazes me is how bullet proof these hulls are considering the crashes they take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ1 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The guys that race in Australia donate the prize money back to help cover the insurance. It,s very cool to watch them go round a pretzel shaped track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 6, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 6, 2012 Is the top speed very high or is it all 0 - 60? 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...
MJ1 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 600 hp motors 100 k in two seconds I think the top teams do about 100 plus kph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 6, 2012 Now I know why those things have roll cages. That is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 6, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 6, 2012 I still want to see this event with speed skiers attached. 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_ Wish Posted February 6, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 6, 2012 The ski would have to be short for the turns as well as needing 55off to make the corners. Or add wheels to the ski to skip over land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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