Baller Brady Posted December 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2014 So, after reading the post about bad coaching, I thought it would be fun to start a thread about ski advice that one should never follow under any circumstances. So, here is a chance to offer up that advice--my guess is that some of the posts will be surprising to those who actually have followed some bad advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted December 10, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted December 10, 2014 Here is some ANTI-advice I will offer: 1. Continue to pull after the second wake to the next ball. 2. Spend as much time on the dock learning how to stay stacked. 3. It's all about how big of spray you make. 4. If you want to get across the wake fast, make a huge and deep turn at the ball. 5. Do NOT look downcourse while you are skiing. 6. If you are at 28 off or less, always adjust your equipment for the skiing conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 10, 2014 Administrators Share Posted December 10, 2014 #3 is actually correct 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 Jordan Posted December 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2014 Get those arms away from your body and stick that ass out!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricski39 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Apply more weight to you back foot in the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 10, 2014 Imitate me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted December 10, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted December 10, 2014 You have to look down at the buoy before you can round it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 10, 2014 Administrators Share Posted December 10, 2014 @wish I do sometimes look at my ski at apex. I'm not sure why I do it but I sure don't recommend it 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 Brady Posted December 10, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted December 10, 2014 Along with this silly video in regards to boat driving: 1. Adjust the mirror so you can keep an eye on your skier. 2. On the turn-around, keep the throttle up so your skier can experience rollers. 3. Swerve with the skier as you go down the course. 4. Aim for the right boat guides. 5. Make sure you sit in my drivers seat with a wet-ass swimsuit!!! 6. Oh, and make sure you are slow on correcting mistakes, or your boat may turn off and you will in trouble!!! (see video!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkXBIKSrJw4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted December 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 11, 2014 Turn so hard that you ski away from the boat. (this is my personal favorite) Ski your opening pass on a large disk made of wood When going in on your gate, try to hit the right AND the left gate buoys In order to turn the ski at 32 off you have to have all of your ski in the water (1.5 inches of tip out of the water) Because Nate Smith skis with a toe piece EVERYONE should ski with a toe piece When releasing your outside hand from the handle, dont let your inside elbow leave your vest (your elbow should be touching your vest while turning) If you read my earlier post, this is all from that same guy. There is more I just cant think of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Pull harder. If you aren't breaking handles you aren't doing it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 The guy @Ilivetoski keeps talking about reminds me of this one guy that skis around where I live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Grow huge mustache...get really drunk before you ski, and then ski in tight cut-off jeans... What? That's how they did it in the '70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Loosen your fin bolts. Fin will automatically move to optimum position before each turn and it will give you at least 2 buoys! Also using measuring devices is an industry conspiracy and a costly one; you can use your hand palms to correctly measure and adjust your fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hey, I resemble that remark...back in the day we hung our broken handles on the wall as "trophys". Always carried spare rope/handles in my trunk to replace my ski buddies stuff after I broke it. It works up to a point...to do this properly kill the buoy, then close off your shoulders to the boat and keep 'em that way. Direct your line of vision as far back across course as possible in order to achieve unsustainable angle and hold on tight. Make sure the spotter has a catchers mitt. Release with your left hand going around one ball, your right around two and so on. I've actually seen this from a wally using a public water course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 12, 2014 Administrators Share Posted December 12, 2014 Always shorten the rope after every pass. No matter what. 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 Ilivetoski Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 So much slack that its 10 feet behind you in the water? Hold on to the handle. How else are you going to run the pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted December 12, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Here is a utah one. Don't ski on Sunday because that is the Lords day and you will definitely get hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 *Drivers*- When someone gets to his hardest pass, assume he has no shot at it and weave him all over the freaking course with the purpose of slackening the rope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted December 12, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted December 12, 2014 Chicks dig scars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wolfeie Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Listen to Horton when he is in the boat coaching......someone had to say it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 never trust BOS advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted December 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2014 Always look back to admire your spray, it's way bigger then you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DefectiveDave Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 Really tighten down those laces on the binding, keep pulling until just before you're sure the laces are going to snap. The tighter the binding, the easier is is to transfer your raw skiing power to the water. Disclaimer to random internet person: do not freaking try this, your ankle is weak and water is strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Erik4c Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 Switch from rubber boots to hard shells right before a tournament, the change will feel amazing right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler_R Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 No matter what anyone else tells you, let @MattP have a good 15 minutes alone with your ski and then just put it on and ski. He won't do anything evil to it at all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2015 Don't Monza settings work on every ski? @MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OTF Posted January 30, 2015 Members Share Posted January 30, 2015 @MattP Close!! I think what @ms would say is "every setting works on a Monza" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2015 Ski like me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 30, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 30, 2015 @Thager I do not believe my knees and legs bend in that direction...but I will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2015 @OTF yeah something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin_2 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 watch this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin_2 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 shucks, I can top that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2015 @Wish Do not try this at home! Painful!! I understand if you do not. With therapy my left leg is feeling stronger. Hopefully this year I can get back to real skiing and not the flogging around you had to witness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 31, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 31, 2015 @Mattp Try these and see. .730 dft 2.520 deep 6.920 tips 6.825 flat jaws Monza Rocks Here comes the Panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OTF Posted February 5, 2015 Members Share Posted February 5, 2015 @ms if you ever refer to a measurement again in "flat jaws" I am going to come pee in your hot tub. Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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