ChadW Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I skied at Matt Rini's place today and it was awesome! Great site, great boat and amazing coaching. This was my second time receiving professional coaching. The first time was 3 years ago. I wasn't expecting much today, but I was blown away with Matt's approach. His observations were spot-on and his coaching tips were easy to understand and implement. The result was the best set of my life. I ran 5 of 6 passes, including back to back 32off passes (a first for me), one of which was so easy I couldn't believe it. If you are visiting central Florida, a set at Rini's place is a must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted September 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2014 I took a couple sets with Matt this summer. I agree. Great coach. Would definitely ski with him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2014 Which lake does he operate from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadW Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 @Stevie Boy I'm not sure if the lake has a name. It's a triangular shaped, small body of water that was made during the construction of nearby roads. It's in south orlando at the intersection of the 417 toll road and The Turnpike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted September 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2014 It's his own private lake, literally 10 - 15 minutes from Orlando Airport. Super easy access. When Matt explains a concept he will continue to work with you until he finds a way to explain it that makes you understand what it is he's trying to teach you. Very insightful and patient. Matt can be as technical as you like, but if you're not particularly technical he also knows how to "dumb it down" to make concepts easy to understand and assimilate so it makes sense to you. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryWilkinson Posted October 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2014 Booked in with him tomorrow Saturday. Can't wait. He's familiar with the lithium Vapor right? (Canadian sarcasm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller nate93 Posted October 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2014 Awesome guy and coach. Known Matt for many years. Won't find a better coach or guy anywhere!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted October 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2014 I've skied with Matt at the very minimum 3 days per year for the past 4 years. He was the very first coaching I ever had when he did a clinic in Calgary 4 years ago. And I haven't skied with a better coach since. Nothing against any of the other coaching I've had but Matt is just a great guy who knows his way around a boat and a ski as good as anyone in my opinion. So another resounding vote if you are in Orlando and have the chance go ski with him. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cragginshred Posted October 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2014 Awesome to know! He watched my video then gave Perf surf/Ski numbers to set up my ski based on what he thought would fit me best, pretty cool especially because he helped designed the vapor! One day I will get to Fla. and visit his site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryWilkinson Posted October 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2014 Was at matts today for a set between Whitney and a gang from Portugal, Greece and New Zealand in for the 32+ worlds. What a great site, great coach. He corrected 1 thing and I ran one of the easiest -32's of my life. Called him back today and booked a set for early tomorrow morning. Impressive. Highly recommended ! @cragginshred your old green lithium is doing just great btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiNGurl Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 How long does the ski season go in Orlando? Are they still skiing in December? I'll be passing thru Orlando the 2nd week of December and would love the opportunity to possibly ski a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadW Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Contact Matt Rini to find out for sure. I personally ski year round and I'd assume he does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted October 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 5, 2014 Yes they are still skiing in December. I am there the first week as well. Maybe I will see you at Rinis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted October 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 6, 2014 skied a week with matt spring of 13, had a great time, great facility and couldnt ask for a better coach, met most of the radar skiers while down there, some real solid down to earth good all around people, matt has dicounted rates at a hotel in the area not to mention a discount at perf ski while attending his school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadW Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've often read on this site, spend money on professional coaching instead of buying a new ski. I was somewhat skeptical of that advise until now. With my hacker ski buddies, I've been able to run 32off this season after being stuck at 4@32off for a year and a half. After running 32off, I set a practice PB of 3@35off. Then I started getting coaching from Matt Rini. I had my 3rd set with him this morning and set a new practice PB of 1.5@38off, 34mph. thanks Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 That's awesome. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 I skied my first -32 and my first -35 with Matt. He's an awesome guy and a GREAT coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadW Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 I think @SkiJay skied his first 35 right before I skied my first 35 yesterday. Matt said it was cool to pull 2 people through their first 35s in one day. @SkiJay, you were right, that lake was magic yesterday...or Matt is magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 Congratulations Chad! That's hilarious that we talked about the magic in the lake as I was heading out. I wish I'd stayed for a double celebration! If there's magic, though, I think you're right on with it belonging to Matt. I've been all over that pass for well over a year now, but always with hair on it--miss the gate, hit six ball, miss one of the mid-course balls, etc. Then my shoulder gave up and I had to pretend I didn't care about -35 for six months. Then I tweaked my back. Arg! Last week, my back let up, so I started after it again, but still wasn't closing the deal. With 107 successful -32s in the log this year, I was going out of my mind, so time to see Rini. Sure enough if he didn't spot two issues, describe them in a way that made it all clear, and bam! A perfect -35 that was smooth as silk. What a treat!!! I'm 57 years old and still improving. There's a lot to love about this incredible sport. Thanks Matt! And congratulations again Chad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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