Baller_ The_MS Posted August 21, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2015 What was your best ski ever? I cant tell you how many cuts I put on my Tech-1back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 21, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2015 Good 9700 ran 39 in practice (doesn't count) October of 07. I sold that ski... Stupid stupid stupid. Shoulda had it stamped with 39 and wall mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 21, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted August 21, 2015 Tough. My Nano One is the best performing ski I've ever owned. My lifetime tournament PB came on a 9900. But I think the subjective title of Best Ski Ever goes to the 9100. That's the last time I ever picked up a new pass just by changing skis. And that ski completely changed who I was as a skier. Before that ski, Nationals was my lifetime goal. Since getting on it, I've been qualified for almost every Nationals except where injuries or conflicts prevented it. Probably there's a little bit of coincidence in there, but I'm certain I will always remember that ski very fondly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 21, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 21, 2015 Thinking I should get a TECH-1 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...
skibumm Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Maybe not the best ski ever. But I have a fondness for the Connelly shortline 1982. It was the first ski I bought with my own money and I loved it. Still sits in my office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted August 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2015 The Tech-1 had a great spray....so did the Obrien W.T.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkfight Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Jobe Open Class. My dad looked a lot better on that than I do on my wiz bang carbon fiber stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 21, 2015 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2015 I free skied for over 10 years on the Tech-1. Back in the late 70s before all the activity on Lake Wacoinia, you could ski 5 miles without turning the boat. I still have it on the wall next to a set of Tech 1 trick skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted August 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2015 Taperflex Apex.....was an eye opener....some say it was the beginning of the modern slalom ski shape. Loved that ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2015 Somewhere in Minnesota, @MS 's Monza is crying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2015 My first slalom ski. Wood Connelly Hook. Think it was 63". Spent hours and hours on that thing. It was stolen or I would still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 21, 2015 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2015 @webbdawg99 Monzas, I have 3. I was torn on what to name the thread topic, best ski ever, all time favorite or most time spent. Hard to compare the fun I had free skiing on glass for 5 miles to PBs and buoy count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted August 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2015 Perhaps coincidentally, http://www.creakyrowboat.com/ posted a throwback-thursday ode to the Kidder Redline yesterday. My recollection was that people said the Taperflex Apex was the first ski that accelerated, decelerated and turned well, and the Redline was the first to do all 3 smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted August 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2015 My first real ski, a wooden cypress garden little monster. I still have my tech-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibumsam Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 How about this one? Can't verify it's the best ski ever yet...conditions were to tough to actually ride it tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 21, 2015 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2015 The only thing I noticed was the nice Cypress Gardens ski bag/tote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2015 Are there more pictures of the TECH-1? 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 Ed_Johnson Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 Best ski ever was my Orange EP back in the 70's...Going from wood to fiberglass was HUGE !!! Next big revelation was back around 1994, this Guy showed up in Kauai from Michigan named Dave Goode..Said he made Carbon Fiber Snow Ski Poles and had these Black Carbon Skis he wanted to test out with Hard Shells...I had a slalom course that I maintained on the Wailua River where I lived..In fact it was featured in Waterski Magazine at the time and one off the reasons he showed up there in the winter time...Long story, the group of Tournament Skiers we had there, all ended up on what would later be the 9100 Goode with Powershells...First time I ever got into 38. Even my Wife had one she skied on for 10 years. Later I would have to say in evolution the Goode 9400, Wide Ride, 9900 Mid and the Mapple 6.0 that I have loved..Now ready for the next generation, which really looks positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 First demo set on my RS1 I ran a 2 buoy PB. Ran 22, 28, and 32 off on the first year I rode that ski all for the first time. Went to nationals for the first time on that ski and sadly it crapped out on me there. Inserts came out and brought the glass plate and carbon with them. I still have it sitting in my room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 Definetly the Goode 9100. Ski'd on it just over an season and thought the 9200 is a must have. Still have the 9100! Best scores at both 36 and 34. Probably couldn't even get up on it today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 HO VTX in 94. I picked up 2 passes in 2 seasons on that one. Whistled in the turns on my toe side too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 The first year KD7000, black and purple. I bought the ski the spring after a really bad tib fib fracture not knowing if I could ski that year. I ended up with a full pass increase in my PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 Actually, the 9100 because it was the biggest game changer for me.... but Kiki and the 9500 was pretty awesome too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted August 22, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2015 It's a tie between 9100 and 9500 for me. I'd have to give the edge to the 9100 just for being first. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 EP FX-200 our first real slalom ski. CR7 was awesome for me at the time as well. Have liked a lot of the KD and D3 skis. @skibumsam you are confused that is a barefoot step off ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibumsam Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 @6ball wouldn't have to worry about release on those bindings. Can step right out of that rubber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 It was probably my 64" EP Comp 1 I got when I was 13. I ran 22 off at 36 mph in that ski. It was my first non wood ski. I still have the ski and the matching life jacket although the jacket is trashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hockdog Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 2005 KD Platinum, 68"......balsa wood core and all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2015 Wait you guys are serious. .. Most consistent up to my PB = Warp 14 Most forgiving all the way to PB = Nano One All time practice PB ski = Green Vapor 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 DmaxJC_ski Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 My all time favorite has been my 2012 strada, I did see this ski recently for sale on one of the local buy and sell, I didn't realize k2 made waterskis, but it looks cool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2015 Skis that were way ahead of there time Taperflex Apex Goode 9100 HO A1 EP Stiletto O'BRIEN Sixam Connelly HP Goode Nano One KD 7000 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...
Administrators Horton Posted August 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2015 Ski from my youth that I most miss = MasterCraft Mirage 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 eddie_roberts_jr Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 Game changer for me was the O'brien Mach 1 E.P. The first high performance fiberglass ski on the market. White ski with a red stripe and a black rubber "bumper" all the way around the edge. Still have one on the wall of fame at the barn. The first fiberglass ski on the market was, I believe, the Kimball. Although not a high performance shape it definitely opened a few eyes, especially Herb's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 22, 2015 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2015 Sentimental favorite = Tech-1 Easy PB ski stand on your head and make 20 mistakes but still run pass = N1 Put it on and ride it to practice average any time Monza Ski that I named my dog after = CR7 Worst ski ever owned = Elite Worst ski ever tried = White Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman2 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 @Ed_Johnson Cool. That course got me in some big trouble. Vaca with wife, first time in Kuai. All I wanted to do was ski that course when I was supposed to be gazing soulfully in her eyes over a fruity umbrella drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 I thought Saucier was the first production fiberglass skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members texas_slalom_trick Posted August 22, 2015 Members Share Posted August 22, 2015 Best ski ever was my first ski, an old Connelly that belonged to my neighbors and had turned pink from being in the sun so long(was originally red). All my neighbors cousins,and family members learned to ski on it. My neighbor and I came up with the name old faithful, and skied on it instill the back of the front slide binding(if y'all know what I'm talking about),and moved to a hand me down obrien Jr allegiance that brother had used for a season or two. Skied my first two nationals on the obrien, and then moved to a used d3 fusion. All of the skis I've ever used(3) have either been hand me downs,or used skis. The d3 fusion I'm currently on I've been told by so many people that it's too small. It's a 63, an I'm 5'5 125 pounds. I'm still skiing on it because I've run 32off on it, and gotten into 35off. I know said that the Connelly was my best ski,but the d3 is definitely my best ski ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 22, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2015 @eddie_roberts_jr I own Kimballs and yes to first production glass skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 22, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 22, 2015 @DmaxJC_ski I was sponsored by K2 in 1973. Sort of. K2 Experimental had a very deep concave at the tail of the ski and a very flimsy fin. Ski did not have a high degree of stability. Bad news: cost me an ankle. Good news: would have kept me out of the Army if my number had come up. My PB (3@38/34) is on a Prophecy. My practice PB (2.5@39/34) is on an F1. I ran 4@32/36 on a wooden Mesle around 1974. That score always seemed to me like the biggest accomplishment. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2015 Kimball yes in '73/74 as far as I know. A white pair replaced the Cypress Gardens Bronco Combos we learned on. The slalom had a nice foam wedge behind the toe piece. Pointy tail. I skied better on traditional wood slaloms. A yellow and orange Connelly was the next one we had about 76. Then an EP Comp X2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 What? No Monzas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 For me the A1 and then A2 took me to a new level of skiing but I was coming off a system 8 and also started getting good coaching. I actually do think the 14-15 radar vapor is currently the best ski of all time. The amount of skiers of all abilities who seem to instantly ski better is staggering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 A1, then my green vapor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 23, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 23, 2015 @Horton more pics of a Tech-1...or was that not what you were after?. Also gotta add a +1 for the LaPoints MasterCraft skis. Went from a HO Mach 1 to a MasterCraft ski and man was that an eye opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 23, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 23, 2015 @wish that was NOT what I was talking about 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 Skihack Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 EP Pro Stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 @horton this is a Tech-1 ... but probably still not what you're looking for: I traded the Tech-1, a Connelly Shortline, a EP Comp1, a Connelly trick, and a Technique all to Jud Spencer for one blank Russ-ski in 79. The Russ-ski was my first best ski ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopowpow Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 @Horton, my first slalom ski was a Mastercraft Mirage. But I think my favorite was my next ski, it was a Duvall 900, I ran my first passes in the course on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted August 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2015 The Obrien World Team Comp holds a place in my heart. First real slalom ski my Dad bought me way back in the early 70s sometime. I still have that ski. And its still a good-looking ski with the grean, blue, and silver colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 25, 2015 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 25, 2015 @Garn Aluminum top with the pine trees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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