Baller 6balls Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 So young Mitch had only run 32 off once in a tourney and had a PB of 2@35 off, 36 mph going into a 6 round slalom weekend at skiwatch. He spanked 32 off in five of six rounds...his best one in a tailwind to set up a 35 off headwind because he had become so confident that he would take the tailwind 32 off. So on the weekend he tied his 2 @35 off PB first round Saturday, then 1.5, then well...let's re-set the PB and get a full 3 in round 3. On Sunday he ties that 3 @35 PB again in a tailwind. Wow...now he's feeling good just go out off the dock 28 headwind (instead of 22), smoke a 32 tailwind so we can have a 35 headwind...geez kid was on fire. It was a great time watching it unfold! Congrats and keep it rolling...blue line needs to get spanked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 What was the catalyst for this amazing skiing @6balls? Coaching, new equipment or just a "it all came together" weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 Great site too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted September 29, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 @rockdog gonna let him answer...I can't explain it but sure enjoyed it. He pulled a pile of PBs as a driver, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 A number of factors I think. For sure @Chet played a role with some great coaching this spring. He has remained very committed to Chet's plan. @razorross3 is also skiing on my old Mapple 6.0, a ski on which I was lights out at 38 off. His consistency on this ski has been amazing - I want it back! Finally, he has been skiing more of his sets straight up the line in practice (vs practicing at longer lines), and his sets have been shorter (6-8 passes vs. 10-12) but more focused. I'll let him fill in any other blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 Awesome congratulations on some great skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dropski Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 nice job Mitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 29, 2015 Administrators Share Posted September 29, 2015 Haaaa handicap recalculate! 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 RazorRoss3 Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yeah, it was a crazy weekend, I don't think I've ever put down five of 6 32 off passes in I weekend before much less having all of them go down straight up the line. I've been skiing great on the equipment I'm on which has just felt right all season which is odd for 2 reasons; 1) I haven't touched the settings, meaning the ski is set up like it was for my dad who skis 34mph and is 6'1 2) the ski is a half inch taller than me. Literally when I'm holding the ski it stands taller than I do. While I was down there I got reminded of a few pieces I was missing which were to keep from locking my front knee damn near backwards and put some bend in it instead and to keep my handle down and close to me. I honestly couldn't believe the results at the end of it. I figured the goal was run yellow every time to make sure I got to look at green 6 times and run it once it twice if I'm lucky, not get out the end gates 5/6 and be looking at the blue line. If I can keep it up I'll be thrilled, especially now that @horton is setting my BOS cash prize handicap at an average composed my tournament best, it's tie, and the previous best 1 buoy below that. I'll need to start running the thing just to stand a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lars Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 Very exciting, Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted September 29, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 29, 2015 It was totally the driver. Great skiing RR3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 @MS was actually the driver for both of my 3s, which happened one each tournament which is convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted September 29, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 29, 2015 Pretty good time. Check out the 5 major contributors to making BOS the success it is. We loaded up @Thagers car for the ride home. for @Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 29, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 29, 2015 Are you allowed to cross the Southern Canada boarder with a trunk full of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 What????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted September 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 Good skiing Mitch, It was as fun to watch as it was to ski!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted September 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2015 Bummed I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted September 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2015 @ webbdawg - missed you! Blake said he'd pick me up at ATL next year if I come for one of your weekday tourneys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted September 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2015 @Razorskier1 Then it sounds like you need to come....and drag the other 2 Ross boys with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted September 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2015 Skied yesterday, I think I figured out a big piece of what it was that I was doing by accident. Your handle never has any business being anywhere but in front of you. This is particularly important after you release. If the handle drops beside you then you have to fall backwards before you can hook up since it will need to be back between you and the boat during the pull, if it is already in front of you then you just turn in and have a tight line and are gone immediately. It needs some tinkering still but I think I'm on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted September 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ya, he ran 3 at 35 straight up the line back in MN where the water is 25 degrees cooler in a drysuit. I think he's getting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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