Baller Cumby85 Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 I love seeing post on here from guys in their 50's and up. As I am almost at that number myself, I've been thinking, how realistic is it to plan to ski well into retirement (I hate golf)? Obviously you may not be as aggressive as when you were in your 20's, but anyone out there over 50, still skiing with no plans to stop and not afraid to share your age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 According to Lucille Borgan, you can compete through age 94. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just watch the scores in M5 for the next 10 years. It is going to be a pretty loaded up division in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fatroll Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 Judy Myers still barefoots in her 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 Jerry Hosner is 77 and just set a new record for his division of 2.5 @ 38 off. I think you can keep skiing for a while if you haven't hit 50 yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 54 last January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 16, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 16, 2015 I feel 200 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_ Jody_Seal Posted March 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 16, 2015 Will Be 58 this year. Skied today......Feel like Crap!! But it will get better and better! Just have to approach your goals a little different even more so then say 10 years ago. Be realistic of your abilities and above all make it enjoyable. Now where did I put that bottle of Advil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 58 Boat is ready, just waiting for the ice to melt. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Two words: BANANA GEORGE. Looks like he passed away in 2013, RIP George. It says he was still barefooting into his 80's. Looks like we've got lots of years left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 Guy I ski with occasionally is in his 80's and still competing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Lukin Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Don Carrington - Father of Geoff if you remember the name - he's still barefooting at 81, my old man is 65 and still ski's with us every weekend - when he isn't playing golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 Shirley Coble is 70 I believe and still competing at Nationals and capable of running into 28 off at 30 mph. I know there are people running buoys into their 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 We had this old Pom skiing with us last year, he was 65 running well down -38. The story gets better as he did not start skiing in a course until he was in his 50's ... Here are a couple of things that help, keep your weight down, stay light and it puts less load on your body. Work on your technique, learn to ski lighter on the line. Consider going to a slightly larger ski if you can make that work. In my case I opted up to a 67 until I got my fitness sorted, now I'm back on a 66. Cross train to ski. Don't just ski, do other things weights, cardio, yoga, cycling, rowing, run up hills (I do this daily) Stretch before and after and consider taking a good magnesium supplement. Lastly your recovery is more important as you age, take your down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted March 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2015 If I knew I was going to live this long, I would I have taken better care of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Never give up, never surrender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 59. Ski till you die!!! Too smart to play goff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bassfooter Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 There are many people who ski well into their 70s and 80s. I just turned 55 and I've never skied better nor had more fun learning. I'm getting back into competition after 28 years away. Great times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinonstop Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 58 and still going strong ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skee Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Gonna be 61 this spring. Ran buoys last May for the first time in my life. Working my way up the speed ladder to 34@-15. Broke my fibula in August (stuffed the 3 ball). Bought an interest in a Malibu over the winter. Now working out hard and getting ready for Ski camp in NC in a month. STOKED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 watched ed fisher at wildhorse pass in phoenix last Easter Run 22 off @30mph and he was turning 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BRY Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 How old is too old to ski? About the the time the second shovel of dirt hits your casket, that's probably time to hang it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Agreed @BRY . Age is only a number for those who wholeheartedly believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 My age minus one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BRY Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 I find the number and level of skiing inspiring with the M6, M7, M8 guys. They run serious buoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Ski until you drop!! "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 62 and as addicted as ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stathis Ventouris Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 53 and have set new PB goals for the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 @Horton feeling 200 is called parenthood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 As we age, it becomes increasingly a case of 'use it or lose it'. Most of the older people I know who don't regularly aggressively exercise/ski experience a pretty rapid loss of gross- and fine-motor control/strength somewhere between their early 70s and early 80s (to the point that a slalom deepwater start would be out of the question). But those who stay at it regularly (and avoid injury) seem to keep the strength they need to perform their favourite sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jerrym Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Never too old....55 and still using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lcarnes Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 We have been holding a Women's Week at Coble Ski School for the last 5 years. We have had women in every decade of age from their 20's into their 70's and in one year, we had a woman of 85 who decided to ski again after 20 years. And she got up on two! Most of the regulars are in their 40's and 50's. One of my regular ski partners is a woman of 73. We call skiing the fountain of youth. Gotta keep doing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregDavis Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Gene Daulton, 90, skies every day. Hooks her boat and trailer to her car, ( daily ) by herself. drives over to Okeeheelee and skies every day. with some friends. skies slalom course, however she is pissed off, right now, because she can't make the entire course. Jean is 90. Go Gene. Go Bucks. Oh, by the way, she skies all winter and doesn't wear a wet suit. Tried a new ski a couple months ago, didn't like it, ( went out the front ) went back to her old ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregDavis Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 Skip Dunlap in his 70's ran 38 in a record tournament. several months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 @Horton and @Texas6 -- it's not the age, but the mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 I couldn't believe it when Skip Dunlap told me his age. Skiing keep you young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 When I was in my thirties, if someone would have told me that in my sixties, (66), I would still be running into 38 and getting paid to play Drums, Guitar, and Sing with more than one Rock Band, I would have said your CRAZY !!! Just never underestimate the power of "DESIRE." Seems to be a common trait with long time Skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm 56 and 9/12ths (or 3/4 I guess). Plan to slalom, snow ski (off piste and racing), surf, swim, and fly fish in deep canyons until I can't. When my kids are gone and I retire, I only plan to do each one more. Just keep trying to get better at it and don't worry what the number of years is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted March 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2015 When I was a teenager I was first learning to ski the course. One of the guys skied with(Dale Stahlman) was in his 80's. He would do a standing shallow water start to conserve energy he would ski 2-3 passes through the course at 30-32 MPH at 15 off and call it a day. I first learned by trial and error, reading Joel McClintock's and Tony Krupa's books. Dale also gave me some tips that helped me get started. I was 15 at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm 67. I ski every day 6am til 730. Work out everyday during the winter. I hope I never get too old to ski. I'll never golf. My Dad is 97 but he golfs only 18 holes, 4 days a week and dances the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted March 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 18, 2015 the answer to that question is self-evident: http://manofdepravity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rip-gravestone.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cragginshred Posted March 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 18, 2015 A local friend just turned 80. Not only does he still free ski on a single but he does it with two total knee replacements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JackQ Posted March 18, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 18, 2015 I think it depends on your fitness, luck and avoiding injuries; as they say "your mileage may vary. I turned 60 last year and ran more 38s in practice and in tournaments than any previous year and ran my 1st practice 39 ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted March 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2015 I'll be 68 in June. Ran 10 or so 35's in practice last year. Like @andjules said, you lose a lot if you stop doing skiing, or whatever your chosen activity is. That may be the only thing that keeps me going, the fear of the loss of physical abilities. The answer is to keep doing something, and skiing is one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller evolski Posted March 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2015 56 - it keeps me young, when I take a break from sking (but still work out) I lose muscle mass. @andjules - "use it or lose it" is perfect saying. I actually starting sking 36 mph in practice, it's quicker and helps with timing. I have continued to PB each of the last 4 years 2 @ 38 and going. I figure another 10 years and I'll be into 41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 19, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 19, 2015 My first water ski mentor was 76 when he died around 1970. I was 14. Dripping wet on the dock with his wet suit still on. Heart attack. What a way to go. I wish I'd had the foresight to ask him if he'd been Ralph Samualson's original ski partner or something! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted March 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 20, 2015 If I'm ever too old to ski someone should take me out back and do me in, if your body feels like it can then you should go for it and just take it easy. There is never a good reason to hurt yourself by overdoing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JAG Posted March 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 20, 2015 Currently 56. Skied last week with Phil Hughes at his beautiful new site in Clermont. Hadn't skied since last October but felt great. New Yoga, aerobics routine, nightly swimming paying dividends. Ski often 2-3 times/week in the course in MI. Truth be told, I didn't start skiing good until I was in my late 40's. Hard to progress behind a 70hp Tri-Hull in your teenage years I guess. :wink: Remember, you only get old when you stop doing the things that keep you young. RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inland Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 My regular ski buddies are 58 and 60 respectively. They ski nearly daily during the season. I started skiing at 37 and at 41 my focus to to save as much as possible to I can ski 7 days a week during retirement. Hopefully that's at 61. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProblem Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I saw a report years ago on the national news about seniors and bone density. They had done a bunch of stuff with some senior waterskiers. Like really senior. 70-80+. They found that they all the bone density of teenagers. The forces exerted on the body during skiing force the bones to keep building themselves stronger and stronger. A true fountain of youth. I had stopped skiing for a few years as I had really caught the wakesurfing bug. I picked it back up again a few years ago when the wife wanted to learn how to ski and I was appalled at how fat and weak I had become. We now ski every time we go out. Usually just once or twice a week in the summer but we usually have a couple boat vacations where we ski everyday. I'm 41 now and plan on skiing until I'm dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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