Baller rq0013 Posted January 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2015 I will be moving from WI to somewhere near San Antonio TX in February for a new job. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place to ski near there or someone I can ski with. I bring gas, wax boats.... Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Moskier3ev Posted January 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2015 There is a lot of skiing in the area N of San Antonio. SMRR is about 45 min Zorn or Guadalupe Ski Plex is about the same distance. I would check out Capital Area Water Skiers. Todd you could chime in on what CASS has going on. Last year all the sites in the area hosted ski nights. Touch base with me when you get down and come take a set at SMRR with me. We will help you get acclimated to what's happening in Central TX. Jeff Lindsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted January 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks, Jeff. Rob, as Jeff mentioned, the closest competitive ski lakes are in Martindale, near San Marcos, just North of San Antonio. There are some public lake skiers who ski on Lake Medina, but it was hit hard by the recent droughts. Send me a private message with your email and I can get you into contact with some skiers who live in San Antonio. http://www.waterskiaustin.com/Lakes/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippin_2 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sounds like you may know where your new job is and you have yet to choose a location for a new home. With a ski site being part of your equation? If this is true ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you wish to live on your future ski lake or do you plan to drive to ski as well as to work? 2. If you plan to drive, how far are you willing to drive to work? To ski? SA and the surrounding area is quite large. All the private ski sites around (there are none inside) SA are also property owner sites with the exception of Frame Switch which is a ski lease lake. You will find you have three basic choices: A. Live on the lake and drive to work. B. Live near work and drive to lake. C. Live somewhere in between, roughly, and commute to the lake and to work. Which site simple depends on how far you are willing to drive and where you new job is actually located. I live at GSP and drive an hour to North Austin everyday. My choice. From Downtown San Antonio, per google maps (actual times may vary) drive times are ... GSP - 45 minutes North SMRR - 1 hour North Austin Aquaplex 1 hour 10 minutes North Frame Switch 1 hours 50 minutes North Angel lake 2 hours East Lakes of Katy 2.5 hours East Nothing West (solid rock) and nothing South (mmm? just nothing) of San Antonio. If your new job is in SA proper, south of and/or west of downtown I would point you to SMRR or GSP, as mentioned. These are the closets lakes to downtown SA proper. Both of which are actually closer to New Braunfels and San Marcos than to SA. They are also within 15 minutes of each other but are very different by design. Several folks own and ski at both locations. If you are on the Northside of town the Aquaplex comes into play. East side Angel and maybe Katy. Although, I have never skied Angle, I would say ALL of the local sites are great places to ski and/or live. So, Welcome to Texas, where the water is warm, the skiers are friendly and the BBQ is arguably the best. PS You are going to need to adjust your fin this summer. 8-) Horton has placed the google earth ski site file here on BOS: ballofspray.com/home-v16/google-earth-ski-sites Here you will also see Utopia River Ranch near SMRR, this is a private site and Ski Quest near Aquaplex, this is now a wakebaord cable lake. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 8, 2015 Thank you everyone for the responses. I will be working for John Deere as a parts sales rep, so I will be working out of the house/apt. So picking the lake or area I can ski the most at will be the main goal. I would love to buy a house on a lake (dream) but Im young and thats not in the cards for a little bit still. I can't wait to ski in warm water and extend my ski season. Are people skiing right now?? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted January 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2015 @rq0013 you don't have to worry about the lakes freezing over so it just depends how bad you want to ski. Last night we were down to 20 in Austin but that kind of weather usually doesn't stick around for more than a few days. Wind might be more of a problem this time year however we have had some really nice days in the last few weeks with almost no wind. GSP (Guadalupe ski plex) is probably your best bet to find something reasonable to buy. Medina lake is still empty (West of SA). There's 2 other public lake south of SA that I've fished in but man they have some nasty water. Canyon Lake in New Braunfels is north of SA I believe its ok for level right now. New Braunfels or San Marcus might be a good place to look for an apt. and be closer to ski lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JayG80 Posted January 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2015 Might ck out, maybe some SA area people involved. http://www.meetup.com/waterskiaustin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 What are some small, nice towns N of SA that are nice to live in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted January 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 12, 2015 Not sure how far out you want to go... To the E or NE (headed closer to ski sites) the cities are: Seguin (seh-geen), McQueeney, New Braunfels. To the NW: Boerne (burn-ee), or maybe Comfort To the N: Wimberly, Blanco, Shavano Park, Stone Oak Hopefully some SA locals can comment on the pros/cons of the cities above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 12, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 12, 2015 @rq0013 Pine Island, MN is north of SA and is a great place to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Rob - Call me to discuss if you want, I am a younger traveling salesman and I live at SMRR and know the area - 512-749-2498 @rq0013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewwb5 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I am also going to be moving to san antonio (Fort Sam Houston) this June. What is the best place to try to get some sets in on a course. I am from Charleston, SC and have been skiing at trophy lakes here. Looks and sounds like it is a bit of a drive to any private lake. Are there public lakes with a course or any private lakes I am missing? Would love to find some fellow skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeaustinskier Posted April 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2015 Unfortunately there really aren't any viable public courses in the San Antonio/Austin areas because the lakes in San Antonio/Austin are simply too busy. I suppose that you could buy a portable course and move that course to different locations as conditions warrant, however, that seems like a hassle. I live on Lake Austin and fought skiing on public water for years before I finally bought a lot at Aquaplex. @kfennell is correct. Between SMRR and Aquaplex those are your best options. Send me a message and I'll pull you at Aquaplex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeaustinskier Posted April 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2015 BTW - I've skied at Trophy Lakes and that place is fantastic. The water quality is crazy good. You can see straight down to the bottom with crystal clarity. I think it might be spring fed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ststanford Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 @stewwb5 looks like we're in a pretty similar situation. I'll be moving to Fort Sam in June as well. My wife and I are both skiers and this was the first thing we researched when we found out where we'd be. Thanks everybody for all the input. We're looking forward to finding some new ski friends in the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted May 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2015 Updated link for area ski lakes in Central Texas: http://waterskiaustin.com/competition/lakes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tdusin Posted May 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have a lot at SMRR for sale. I would be happy to discuss terms for leasing my lot. There is a club boat available for hourly use. Tom Dusin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleo Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I have some skiing options near San Antonio. mrcleobt@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted October 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2016 That is a lot to think about...how far to live from work/ski...but you also have to consider where the nearest in n out burger is...how far from Lockhart, TX you are...what the first burger to get at the cove is...which shiner bock you like...and of course, where to get the best puffy tacos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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