Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 Just heard that Nate ran 2@43 at Little Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted June 2, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 2, 2013 The gates will receive more analysis than the Zapruder film. I hope they hold up, because he is a great skier and has really added some excitement back to the sport. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 Usually the end course gets the most attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 Dangit....I left before open skiers took the second round to get on the road. He got 1@43 yesterday, and 0.5@43 today. I think he's pretty good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 2, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 2, 2013 from what I hear there's no question about the gates. Boat path should be good but will require scrutiny. 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 June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 All top notch drivers there....I would think the boat path will be good....just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 There were three drivers there pulling that I saw; Lee Marshon (SP?), Tommy Harrington, Jeff Gilbert....had to be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 How many 41's does that make for him so far this year? That should help push up the Quest sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 I'm a CP fan, and think of Andy as the GOAT. Nate has a chance to rival Andy by the end of his career. I write this with all due respect to those who are seemingly a whisker behind and amazing talent as well...but a whisker behind at that level of skiing is a wider margin than most realize. The difference of vying for GOAT or top 10 of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lcarnes Posted June 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2013 Jeff driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I hope Nate gets it, he is a true talent to our sport. I hope to see his name up with with Andy and Sammy one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 3, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 3, 2013 video ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 @rico - yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Awsome! @horton Shneewinkles got your number!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Sorry to drift the thread, but glad to see T Mo back on the water. For any of you who were there what ski was he on??? Still the old Goode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Pretty sure it was a Goode....not sure the vintage. I think he PB'd with 2@41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 It is great to see competition at such a high level in our sport! I get goose bumps every time the top men and women are going after world records, whether in Open, MM, or individual age divisions. Nice work Nate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 only a matter of time I guess, and I'm not sure its surprising the lack of attention its getting here... Like watching him ski because he skis different, but it ends there... a 2x4 could sell the sport better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 @Killer - Would you more clearly explain what you are trying to say here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 exactly @scuppers ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Don't know him personally but other pros I do know and can't run 41 have flash and personality to go along with their performance. I'll take them to the bank 365 days before Nate. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiKolb Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Nate is great guy, so happy for him today! Team Kolb had great time at Little Mountain yesterday skiing along side the pros! Thanks to John Brooks and all those that put on a great tournament. Maybe @killer you should meet him before you comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosport Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 @killer deserves the biggest panda of all...I'm pretty sure a guy that goes out and challenges the current world record 80-90% of the time does plenty for selling the excitement that is slalom water skiing. The fact that he is a little more soft spoken and humble then other skiers should not discount what he has done and continues to do for the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortenit Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I was told first hand that D3 waterski sells are up since Nate's come on the pro scene. I think his performance speaks louder that words. If I was a company I'd much rather have someone that quite verse a loud month who sticks his foot in month everytime he talks (like some stars in other sports). He has some major sponsors, there not there just because he's a nice quy - they're there to sell products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Great skiing Nate! Keep it up and keep pushing up the bar! I had the chance to meet Nate at a tournament, I was the dock starter and met him and a lot of the top level skiers, male and female, you couldn't ask for a more genuine guy than Nate Smith. Who needs "flash" when you can ski as well and consistently as Nate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 @skikolb and everyone else. I never commented on his character, like I said I don't know him... I only know him as a pro skier. Joe skier doesn't care, actually they don't even know what 2@43 off is. Thats the straight truth, like it or not. As a fan of the sport and sport in general I don't think his record means a whole lot outside, say the few avid waterski nuts there are. Not taking away from the skiing, like I said it's no surprise, it was going to happen soon enough with how many 41s he's run. he is no doubt one of the best skiers there is. Yet, take a look and read around before jumping on one guys opinion. Not a whole lot out there about this record, at least not yet. Maybe I'm jumping the gun on that observation but I recall much bigger fan fare when this record was tied in the past., that includes from his sponsors. I hope I'm wrong, but really don't think so. I'll take the wake brothers every day or their skiing equivalent, but I'm men's 2 so likely in the minority and therein lies the biggest problem our sport has in general. Flame away, I was expecting it.! And once again great skiing nate smith, I hope you prove me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KcSwerver Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 @killer please take your negativity away. This is an awesome time in the sport for most all of us. And I don't quite understand your attack on nate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I see nothing wrong with @killer's post. And honestly don't find it negative. He kind of states some facts and his opinion and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Non skiers don't understand the scores, but they understand winning which gives credibility. Props to Nate. Barring injury he's got a serious bit of career potential and if he's a stand up guy (which it seems), all the better. Are you saying if he was the sport equivalent of Bode Miller he would be able to sell slalom water skiing to the masses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm a big fan of the soft spoken champion. I don't think Andy Mapple damaged our brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 4, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 4, 2013 Or Christy Overton or Jeff Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 4, 2013 Supporting Member Share Posted June 4, 2013 I am Much MORE excited that Nate is on the list now, because he's the guy with a shot to scare the 3 ball. And now there will be no reason for him not to crank 2 and see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I see @killer s point. His opinion, I don't agree. Nate's still a young guy anyway. I'm sure he well learn to market himself better as he gets more experience. Our sport just doesn't have the coverage for the masses to see, someone like bode miller would probably never be recognized outside waterskiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Who's Bode Miller? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Snow skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 ahhhem....notice the ":)" at the end...my attempt at sacastic humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 As a skier, father , grandfather, I am very excited that Nate is skiing well and is one of the young men representing this sport. He is polite and humble, not to mention one of the best skiers you will ever see. But I would also mention that there were several young Open skiers at Little Mountain this past weekend who it seems are equally polite and humble and represent our sport well. I think the growth, health and continued well being of our sport is in their hands but even more importantly in each of our hands. I feel we all have the addiction and need to reach out to help with the continued health of the sport. Congratulations to Nate on a super performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 A couple of kids that ski at my home site met and hung out with Nate some at last years Nationals. One of them left with his bib signed by most of the big names in the sport, including Nate. The bib is framed on his bedroom wall. The kids a life long buoy head now for sure. I'd say that's representing the sport just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'd much rather have a Nate type guy at the top of our sport but I do agree with @Shane - Killer's post is not negative it's just his opinion. No one liked Jimmy Conners in his hey day but he did bring a lot of attention to tennis. Some might say the same about Tiger Woods and golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Guys, why don't we get this back on track and not have a discussion on personality in this thread. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Congratulations Nate! That boy ain't to shabby. The scary thing is that he's still really young and his body hasn't filled out yet. I think Will, CP, TGas, etc... can still improve their technique and scores, but they've probably maxed out physically. I don't think that's the case yet for Nate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I can't help but wonder if he was saving it for Little Mountain for some reason. If you watch the tapes that @OB posted from the Pro Am, it almost looks like Nate stood up 5 ball at 41 in both rounds intentionally. I think he could've ran either one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 4, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 4, 2013 Intentionally seems to be a stretch. There's a finite number of oppertunites to challenge the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 @webbdawg99 i highly doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 Even if there was a reason not to go for a WR, there's no reason not to run out 41 if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 @mattp he stood them both up... I can understand the first one knowing that he wanted to save it for the finals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ripa38 Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I would love to see some video from Little Mountain. Nate as well as others. T-Mo is a super technician and someone I have always appreciated watching. Someone must have video to post. Skied the first tournament of the year last weekend and there were more D3 Quest than any other ski by far. We are in D3 country so it is a biased sample, but was still surprised by how many were already on the ski. I am sure Nate killing it can only help sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioriverskier Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Skied with Nate two weeks ago. So laid back. Good guy. Came out skiing better than ever and it was my first time this year on the water. Was easily running my PR. Crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller T-fromTO Posted June 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2013 I think the fascination with Nate is that he is so thin and he doesn't work out or follow a special diet and yet he is one of the best. This flies in the face of what we assume pro skiers need to be/do to get to that level. I have met him twice at Okeheelee and he just seems like a kid you would see at the local skateboard park or something like that. I find him to be a breath of fresh air. It proves you don't need to be so big and muscular to get it done. Another case in point is Samantha Dumala. She is 115 lbs, 15 years old and gets into 39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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