danspence Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just been out in water 39F and air 35F. Had my Camero 2mm titanium on. Hands and face went straight away but body was fine, Camero working well. What's the coldest set you have had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 13, 2013 What Camaro are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 13, 2013 I skied when there was ice in the corners of the lake when I was a kid but these days if combined air/water isn't at least 100 I stay dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think my combined was a bit off the 100 mark. I am using the 2mm CAMARO Titanium long suit, haven't had it very long but love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted January 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 13, 2013 Air was 20F and water was hovering around 33-34F...ice formed on all splashed surfaces, as well as shoreline (river) was iced up. Probably won't ever do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 @sethro that is really cold that, don't think I have ever been out where the air is below 32F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 13, 2013 Slalom at 28 degrees F. The next week we ice skated on the lake. Barefooting I've skied below zero F on the river here in MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 @razorskier1 I thought it was cold on my face at 36mph cant imagine what barefooting would be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 Man, our water temp was down around 72 today, air about 83....but if the sun went behind the clouds....a little chilly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 You guys do this on purpose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'm with @Sethro. Will never do that again either. Broke thin ice up with the boat. Icickles hanging off the bow rail. One of the dumbest things I have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 It would be difficult to get under the 100 degree rule here in aus. (you could if you skied early during a frost, but who skis early morning in winter?!) coldest ive done is probably around 120-130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller addkerr Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 @liquid_d you should try having to ski a season in the UK. The temps you said were pretty much the hottest we hot this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hacker Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 spent nearly 8 years (3/98 - 11/05) skiing at least once a month in upstate ny (all winter skiing was in open water). The coldest we did was mid 20's air, water 33. As a side note, after not skiing in January since '05, we went 2 days ago. Air 50, water 43. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 We'll ski a few times during the winter when the sun is out. The combined temp can be in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 I got to ski on Friday in southern FL the air was 84 and the water was 74*. It made me want to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller usaski1 Posted January 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2013 Well.. theres polar bear day.. just in your shorts on new years day.. air 47 water 47... no dry suits or wet suits... My wife did it this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Agree with @addkerr, gotta get out when you can in the UK never know what the weather is going to do. Got to time the rain and wind intervals in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PBD Posted January 15, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2013 My record is combined temps in the 80's, forty something air and forty something water. A guy I ski with a lot had a day that was in the 30's for air and 30's for water. I'm glad I missed that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted January 15, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2013 Always feels coldest on a crisp summer morning or right after sunset on a coolish summer day. You don't bother with the wet suit, you don't remember to bring a sweatshirt or a towel, and then you ski and sit in the boat with no heater, no hot water shower, no bucket of warm water. And that can chill you to the core. Coldest however was 40 air 40 water @ thanksgiving with trunks and a jacket, no dry/wet suit. That was nippy, however I had a towel, a hot water shower on the boat, and a sweatshirt/pants. So I didn't actually feel that cold other than jumping in, taking the set and climbing back into the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted January 15, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2013 At Loch Lomond waterski club we do a fancy dress waterski for charity on New Year's Day every year most adults don't wear wetsuits for the event, it can be pretty cold for anyone that falls lochlomondwaterskiclub.co.uk/LLWSC%20events.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yeah know what you mean @bracemaker, those mornings where you think you will be fine with any wetsuits and just go shorts can catch you out. We have hot water down the club so normally just jump straight in shower after. @PBD sounds just like the temp I had the other day, I was only out for 4 passes. @Cam good pictures and idea like, I bet it was cold if you fell in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted January 15, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2013 I always used to think my worst of 52 air, 46 water was crazy. That seems down right warm given some of the other responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Well the water had about 1/8 to 1/4" of ice we had to break away with the boat and the air was in the low 40's. It was early December on Utah lake a few yrs ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ThePantsManCan Posted January 15, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2013 My coldest set was technically the 37 air and 37 water on Dec 24th 2011. That was cold, but the runs were short. We got over it quick with the brilliant sunshine that day. What was much worse was Oct 15th 2012 when the other lake got to 27F air and the water was still in the 50's. It was sooooo much worse and it was in the shade of a mountain. I hadn't eaten any breakfast and by the pullout for my second run through the course my stomach felt sick. Game Over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted January 15, 2013 Supporting Member Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'd guess the coldest I ever skied was one of the first Thanksgivings after I moved onto my current lake. My family was coming in, and it just seemed wrong not to get all the cousins together who used to ski together all summer, and get out there. But we got hit with a coldsnap and the air was right around freezing. Water was likely warmer, although I don't have a boat thermometer (don't want to know). That was amusing, but doesn't need to be repeated. The most uncomfortable may have been a different November when it started snowing (pretty rare in early November even where I am), and I thought it was my best chance to say I waterskied while getting snowed on. About 10 seconds after I got up, it changed over to freezing rain / sleet. Although I'm sure it was cold, temperature was the least of my worries at that point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted January 15, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2013 Skied on this past St. Patrick's Day (of course). It wasn't too bad in a drysuit, but I don't think I will repeat it again. Winter skiing is snow skiing, not water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2013 Upset my lovely driver once. Hell hath no fury like a driver scorned! Very cold day at the lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Five of us went skiing on lake stevens today. Water about 48, air 35. (Cold spell). A regular party! Keeping a heater in my 02 s/n. hi Thayger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hi Bogboy! Did I mention that it was a very cold 82 F? Heater in my 02 196 didn't help a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu_skier Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 We did new years day skiing at Spray Lake in Wichita, KS. Air temp of 20 and water temp of 32. Luckily, the geese on the lake kept the surface from totally icing over! Dry suit and cooler full of super hot water helped mitigate the cold! All the ice made wiping down the boat pretty difficult! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 @thager are you saying the combined temperature was 82F cause if the water was that I wouldnt be complaining haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoner Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 @Pat M are you telling me that there will be no 2nd Annual or do you want to try Michigan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 @danspence No, I am saying a little hot tongue and cold shoulder and the temp doesn't matter. It's cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 @thager -- be careful! You make the wife too mad and she will just take the loop off the pylon and drive away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 @Razor1skier Thanks for that, but you're little late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Some of you are waaay tougher than I. 72 degrees combined- 35F. air, and 37F. water. We were 'training' for an early tournament. Ice cream face was epic... My partner that day regaled me with his coldest, where he and the others broke out a boat and skier path and shoved the 1/4" slabs under the ice outside the course. I was really glad I was not part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2013 35 degree water, 50 degree air. My buddy had to use an ax to bust out the ice at the landing in order to put the boat in. We also had to avoid ice sheets and small bergs on the river. It was actually an awful experience, as I've never been that cold before (or since). My feet and hands hurt extremely bad, however my Sahara kept my body fairly warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can honestly say I've never had to break the ice which from what you guys have said is pretty bad experience. Think I will avoid doing that one in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller addkerr Posted January 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2013 @danspence judging on the forecast at the moment i think thats what we will be doing this weekend. Either that or sitting down with a nice glass of JD watching edged in water ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deep11 Posted January 20, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2013 Today! Snow and ice everywhere Air 0 deg C Water 0.8 deg C Managed an OTF in a wetsuit - serious head freeze - felt like it was going to explode. See - "full winter mode" thread for video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 20, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 20, 2013 Tried to get out early season every yr in MN back in the day. Some of the same experiences listed above. Mom worked for the local small town paper and we'd make the news every yr we tried. Unfortunately the headlines did not read " local athletes brave the cold" or " dedicated skiers push the limits " more like "crazy water skiers at it again". .....I should have know better then to trust mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted January 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2013 Water 41, air low 60's. Probably not happening again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Took advantage of a short lift in the fog today, and had a good free ski on lake stevens. Water getting colder, and the hot shower getting weaker. Took apart the shower hoses at the control and noticed the hot control manifold almost 100 percent clogged with dark brown goo on the screen. Cleaned it up and will try the hot shower soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 @deep11 Respect for that like. If it is anything like the North East no way I would consider going out, good 3 foot of snow everywhere. OTF bet that was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted January 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2013 @Stoner If I can get a ride on one of those jets you guys fly around in I'm all in for Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted January 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hello all, i am new here, been lurking for a couple of months but love the site! We ski in the Finger Lakes of Upstate NY and went 2 weeks ago when we had unseasonably warm weather, air 50, water 40....@hacker, sounds like you went out the same weekend......where did you ski? We skied canandaigua lake as we couldn't get in @ conesus due to low Water. Coldest we ever skied was 3 years ago, air mid 40's and water 36......it was pretty rude on the hands and feet.....but totally worth it! Also if any ballers find themselves in Upstate NY you can always get a tug on Conesus Lake! Cheers, Sam Rode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 21, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 21, 2013 Combined air/water temp of 50 F. December, 2011. I am still chilled. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted January 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 23, 2013 Water 44 Fahrenheit. Air 44 Fahrenheit. Two sets. 10 and 8 passes. 5 mm semidry and 1 mm socks. This is my lower limit. Have a nice day. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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