Administrators Horton Posted May 6, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 6, 2014 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 jimbrake Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Love that old video. Lots of our sports greats in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Was my first ski school lesson there, will never forget it. Happy birthday Jack!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Cool!! Great video! It would scare me to death to ski on some of that old equipment today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Happy birthday Jack. Awesome. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 @Horton Who is the fearless guy with the red helmet and beard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller socalskier Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Happy birthday Sir! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wow, happy Birthday! I hope that I can make it to 84 and beyond. Think that I see Bob and Kris LaPoint in some of the clips. I've never seen that video before. Back in February 1974, when we went to Horton Lake to do ski testing, I worked with Jack to change his foot-dimensioned course to Metric. From 855 feet overall to 259 meters. Jack is credited with creating the first private ski lake back in 1968, in the California desert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 I can watch that video all day. Happy Birthday Jack! @SkiJay I think the bearded fellow has been identified as Bob LaPoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Happy B-day Mr. Horton.....that video is awesome. Those slalom guys were getting it done!! I couldn't imagine having to hand drive those guys, especially with an outboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 So cool!!!!!! Happy Birthday~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Red helmet beard guy is most definitely BLP. KLP with the blond hair, headband, and Hexcel ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Dr. Horton gave me my first lesson, it was amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cragginshred Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Super cool, happy b-day to your pops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Happy Birthday Jack!!! That is a fantastic video! "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbressel Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 Awesome! Thanks for sharing this; when I see this stuff it re affirms why I love this sport. Especially when someone puts their own time & $ into the sport to help it grow. Props to your Dad and you. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted May 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2014 More ! I want more! Great video and narration! Have a great birthday Jack! My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MarcusBrown Posted May 6, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted May 6, 2014 Happy BDay Jack!! Always thankful for the day you saved my hand!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted May 6, 2014 Members Share Posted May 6, 2014 A true pioneer. Happy birthday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hugh Nichols Posted May 7, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2014 Happy Birthday! & Thank you Dr. Horton for all you have gave to a sport we all enjoy so much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted May 7, 2014 Supporting Member Share Posted May 7, 2014 Congrats on 84! Who the F is jumping without a helmet? That whole jumping thing is silly enough WITH a helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted May 7, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2014 jah...jah...jah...Just like Hokey, didn't have to wear em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted May 7, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2014 My first jump set ever at Suyderhoud's in 1976 - no helmet, NO JUMP PANTS. Just a pair of Hang Ten trunks, vest, and gloves. After two days of successful ride-overs Mike had me do a 3/4 cut. When he waved, I went. Amazingly I stayed over my skis and landed upright. Completely tore the crotch out of my trunks. I was so stoked I didn't care what that felt like. It was, needless to say, "a different time". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 7, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted May 7, 2014 @Than_Bogan I jumped maybe 155 without a brain bucket 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 thager Posted May 7, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2014 Explains a lot!!!! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 7, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted May 7, 2014 I was good at landing binding side up 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 Texas6 Posted May 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2014 That beard likely gave BLP at least two additional buoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted May 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2014 I can't decide if I'm more surprised by how much jumping has changed, or by how little slalom skiing has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted May 8, 2014 Supporting Member Share Posted May 8, 2014 @skijay very well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted May 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ol' Jack Horton is such an icon of the sport. I hope he stays along long enough so that Willard Scott will recognize him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2014 I remember the days of no helmet jumping, I was not as proficient as binding side up as horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Moskier3ev Posted May 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2014 Awesome video... Those jump crashes were brutal. Jeff Lindsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brhartw Posted May 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2014 Happy birthday Dr. Jack! Your lake was magic to skiers everywhere. The Horton Lake Super Masters remains one of the most prestigious tourneys of its day. You had to qualify top 5 to make the second round. Steve Cole provided action photography for trophies. A great memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDET Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Am I the only one that can't see the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelma_Salmas Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Congratulations Jack - Jim just turned 91 Lots of good memories made at Horton Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EFW Posted August 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2016 Pretty cool father you got. Happy birthday to your dad. Do you guys still ski together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2016 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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