Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 Wondering who skis in the offseason. Living in MN I always tell myself that I'll head to Florida a few times over the winter and rip it up just to keep some idea of what I'm doing on the water. It NEVER happens. Kids, family, time and money seem to always get in the way. I'm wondering how many ballers find a way to ski during the offseason. BTW, I'm hoping to ski near Orlando in April. My two high school kids are at a school trip near Disney for about a week. Figure I could get down there, ski every day and still manage to run into the kids and watch their band perform. Open to ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 Me! Trips to FL about 5 times a year in the off season (late October-early April) the escape from the cold and snow is worth more than just the skiing, and yes it helps, worst case scenario is I never start a season off worse than I finished it or needing to "ease into it"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 16, 2012 Administrators Share Posted November 16, 2012 have not skied in few weeks. Not sure when I will ski next. When it is cold I really do not care. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 16, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2012 April is good but skiing 1 or 2 times through the winter does me no good. I would rather head out and ski Snowbird with Chipman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 I skied in FL in April last year and it was a great kickoff to the season. About the time I got back home we put the boat in and kicked off the ski season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrs Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I live across the street from Okeeheelee Park (West Palm Beach, FL). There is no off season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcityskier Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 If you're there anyway check out the Orlando Watersports Complex. Also, for eats check out Agave Azul and Four Rivers Smokehouse, both are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 We ski year round here. Sometimes I think it would be better to take a couple of months off though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slalomboy96 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 We tough it out in the 9degC water over winter, nothing a good witty won't fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 Seems like a good idea, but winter just goes by so fast now. I haven't made it to a ski school in at least 15 years. Embarassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 I was just thinking. During the season I go through six cans of gas (6 gallons each) a week, on average. Some weeks quite a bit more. So, 36 gallons x 3.75 = $135 of gas a week. That's over $500 a month in gas. So now I'm saving $500/month all winter. Seems like I ought to be able to find some trips to florida out of that savings . . . or maybe not going to florida is how I afford it in the summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 We're able to ski year round. Just a matter of dodging the rain in the winter. We'll go out a few times just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 16, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2012 @Razor Problem is, its double the cost when the better half gets $500 in chick stuff for each 500 you spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I am going Tues, but we are off of are weekly outings for the cooler months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoner Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 @Razorskier1, I will be in Orlando same time for same reasons. I have a couple of different ideas brewing that my wife is 95% on board with... If I can figure out how to send a PM, I will do so. Off season has begun here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 The season was cut short this year. We had a cold and windy October. I missed the warm days we had in March because the lake I ski on was still down 5 feet; I have not been to ski school since 2000. I would like to go to Ski Paradise, but since I am single it costs twice as much to go. Mexico is not safe these days. I would like to go to Cory Pickos ski school, or Jack Travers. I would like to try skiing under the lights at Okeeheelee. Can't ski legally after sundown in PA. I would like to go to April Coble-Eller's ski school, but they close down when I would want to go south. I like a having an off season, just wish it was 2 months shorter. I do need time to get in the gym and get strong again. The winter starts to get long when Steelers Football is over for the year. The rest does me good. It usually takes me a month to get back to form in slalom, and a bit longer in tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 If I had a wife my skiing days would be over. They always make you get rid off all your stuff eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 Too true too often, @GAJ0004, but don't give up. They're out there. You'll know you have a keeper when one day you realize your favorite girl is also your favorite driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 What @OB said. Used to have an "off" season growing up in MN. Got tired of making the local small town news paper. "Crazy local water skiers dodging ice chunks again". You would think that if your mom works for the local paper, a better headline would be used, perhaps with the word "brave" Or "dedicated" in it. It's her fault I moved to FL. @RazorSkier1. Sent u a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 I know I have a "keeper"as my better half is just as addicted as I'm am. The only problem is that she has had some back problems and she can get a bit horny when it keeps her off the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 @dbski. Keeper gets horny when she cant ski. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 @dbski. Again, how the hell is that a problem. I wish my wife had a broken back if that was the case!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 @dbski send me a PM if you ever get devorced. Wait that would mean I would have to. Never mind, to much effort. Great prob to have. Like having to much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 @GAJ0004 if you choose wisely your wife doesn't make you get rid of your stuff. The right wife realizes you would be miserable without your passions. I was a golf addict when I met my wife and shifted to water skiing when my kids got old enough to ski with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 I added a "h", should have been "orny". Wish is was the other way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 Not to be 'Mr. Spelling Bee' but I think the word you were looking for is 'Ornery'. That could be fun too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 We have our boat on the lift, and ski all through the winter. I put a heater in it, and our winters really are pretty mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 ( in the Seattle area) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 @dbski, should have stuck with horny! We were all extremely jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted November 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 18, 2012 Heck @dbski! If my wife was in to skiing, id get her a Powervest, Inversion Table and learn massage! That'd definitely get your "H" back! Hmmm...maybe I should listen to my own advise, maybe I'll get a little "H" d-)> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted November 21, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 21, 2012 Winter skiing? This year not sure what that us do far. 80 today and T$ and I just skied in boardies, a neo tank top and vest. Was colder last week and had to move my fin only to put it back to warmer water setup this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonace1 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I take skiers throughout the off season in Orlando, just 1 mile behind Magic Kingdom. Check out Jason Seels Waterski school and my website www.jasonseels.com. Im still skiing in shorts and short wetsuit top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalibu Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Skiing tomorrow here in Nor Cal. Water is now in the 50's but at least the air is supposed to make into the low 60's. I'll take cold flat water over warm lumpy water any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted November 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2012 We ski all through the winter in Scotland, only thing that will stop us is ice over 1/2" thick anything less and will usually break it up and go skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted November 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2012 50F is a cold winters day for us, with water maybe a little less.. most people still only ski 6 months of the year. I get very little enjoyment out of skiing when its that cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSkiAvantTout Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Giving it up to the boy Cam, went to University in Scotland anyone skis up there in December/January is the guvnor! Will try and get out this weekend as not that cold London way but gales forecast which may stump me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted November 23, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 23, 2012 Air today in the panhandle of Florida 78* water 64*, Still no rubber. did two tournaments in the last three weeks, Whats the off season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 @Cam Don't you have to break the ice in the summer too? Your summer is our winter. You guys must be tough! My son is moving to Edinburgh next year. Should I bring a ski when I visit? Any fun tournaments (3 event - but I'm not packing jumpers)? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 @eleeski true, but we just try to make the most of it, it worked for Nicole Arthur and Stuart Wood, both became world champions training in Scotland. You can't leave without a ski, our site is just North of Edinburgh and we run around six competitions a year two of which will be three event. Looking forward to seeing you (and your ski). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 23, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 23, 2012 @Cam @eleeski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2012 What boat would anyone recommend to use as both a perfect ski boat and as an ice breaker? This is starting to suck. I am trying to go ski and the damn lake is starting to freeze over!!! Other than the 4 months of winter, and the lack of lakes, and the lack of a pro sports team, and the lack of being able to buy alcohol readily and the abundance of suburbans, Utah rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted November 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2012 no turns in a month...completely over it til it gets warmer in March...not sure people(except @horton) know how miserable it is here in California in the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonez Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Here in New Zealand of course the seasons will be all backwards for you guys. I ski as much as I can but it's usually too cold for only a month (around may/june). I love the sport and so try to reduce my time off the water as much as I can so am often found on the start dock in nothing but board shorts with the water pushing 11 degrees Celsius (can't afford a drysuit and don't like wetsuits). No better feeling than hopping into your vehicle and turning the heater onto full blast after a nice early season set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 lol @doonez We ski sept till some time after easter. First ski, water was about 12deg c. First two weekends we had snow on the ground the next day. Next year I am planning on snowboarding then getting on a mtb to the lake then first ski of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2012 @matthewbrown I'm in the same boat. I have not slashed around in a month and I probably will not until the first of March. That Cali lifestyle is a little rough I hear! You are not skiing this off season, what do you do to try and stay in ski shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 29, 2012 Nothing since early November. Three or four weeks now. I hate winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted November 30, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 30, 2012 @mattp i do crossfit, snowski and I also just picked up Bikram hot yoga which is really brutal but has helped loosen up my stiffness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 30, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks for giving us some ideas for an off season training ideas @matthewbrown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted December 2, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted December 2, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted December 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted December 2, 2012 Was planning to ski today but the lake froze over on Wednesday, looks like it might be thawing on the far bank, ever the optimist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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