Administrators Horton Posted November 7, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 7, 2015 https://instagram.com/p/9zOLh-gDz9/ 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_ Wish Posted November 7, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2015 Where? When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 Isles Jr Invitational in Windemere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 Isle of lake Hancock today. 2016 200 5.2 DI with the new ZO puck.... UNOFFICIAL rd 2 Division: OM (0 skiers remaining in division) Smith, Nate (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 03:53 PM 121.50 buoys 1.50 @ 36mph 43 Off (58kph 9.75m) Degasperi, Thomas (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 03:34 PM 117.00 buoys 3.00 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Travers, Jonathan (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 03:26 PM 116.00 buoys 2.00 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Mcclintock, Jason (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 03:43 PM 116.00 buoys 2.00 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Sedlmajer, Adam (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 03:14 PM 115.00 buoys 1.00 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Efverstrom, Johan (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 03:07 PM 109.50 buoys 1.50 @ 36mph 39.5 Off (58kph 10.75m) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 UNOFFICIAL rd 1 Division: OM (0 skiers remaining in division) Smith, Nate (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 12:04 PM 122.50 buoys 2.50 @ 36mph 43 Off (58kph 9.75m) Degasperi, Thomas (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 11:47 AM 117.00 buoys 3.00 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Travers, Jonathan (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 11:38 AM 116.00 buoys 2.00 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Sedlmajer, Adam (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 11:29 AM 114.50 buoys 0.50 @ 36mph 41 Off (58kph 10.25m) Mcclintock, Jason (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 11:54 AM 113.50 buoys 5.50 @ 36mph 39.5 Off (58kph 10.75m) Efverstrom, Johan (OM Slalom) - 2015/11/07 11:21 AM 112.00 buoys 4.00 @ 36mph 39.5 Off (58kph 10.75m) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 Nice! Video stopped short-- missed the handle after his wiggle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 @wtrskior I heard it was behind a 2016 6.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 That was a sick 2 ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller darinmontgomery Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 Congrats @NateSmith43 !!! Looked awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted November 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2015 Wow, not far from a full 3! Just saw on the news yesterday that Florida was having record high temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted November 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2015 Obliterating the opposition again, ominous form for worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted November 8, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 8, 2015 Who was driving? I think that is the first time I've seen Nate fall. A face plant at that! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2015 Kind of makes all the noise about the new ZO software somewhat redundant. Great skiing @NateSmith43 and look forward to catching up in a few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fox197 Posted November 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2015 This new s turn gate that a few of the pros are using looks interesting. Is this only a new technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted November 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2015 Geeze, he might someday run a full 43. I think 3 is the hardest ball in any pass. As a side note, really wish there was more announcing of tournaments, I would've spectated it if I was aware of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2015 First time Nate has been past 2 since he set the world record 9/7/2013. He made it to 2 on one other occasion but only scored 1.5. Big day for Nate getting back down 43. Peaking at the right time with Worlds coming up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DefectiveDave Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 Any full video of this anywhere? I'd like to see how it ended. Looks like he was really close to bringing it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 He tried to hang on and get back to the gates ands was jerked out of his boots. Absolutely sick skiing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 https://instagram.com/p/9zRs51vfBp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DefectiveDave Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 @DmaxJC_ski , Thanks for the video! Man, he seemed so close and I have no idea how that fall actually happened. Just goes to show how difficult it is for me to even comprehend 43-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stathis Ventouris Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 The number of 41's he has run should be close to 90. Unbelievable skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted November 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 9, 2015 Impressive and congrats to Nate. It is always cool to be able to witness (certainly live, but even on film) athletic greatness and records being broken. On a different slant, since this forum banters about how to expose and make the sport more popular, one way to draw interest is to demonstrate the challenge of the sport. It would be interesting to be able to document the acceleration levels, rope tension, arm/core/leg strength required to accomplish what Nate just did. The Wow factor is something this sport needs to propel itself to be of interest to more than just the hard core gang on sites like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I swear when I first saw this video I thought he was at 41 and was going to run the whole pass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted November 9, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted November 9, 2015 Is it wrong that am enjoying seeing Nate actually crash? Kinda nice to know he is mortal. Well, actually the evidence for that is pretty slim when it happens after the 3rd ball at -43... In any case, new WR seems likely to happen soon. That will be even more fun that watching Nate crash in a loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 Wow. Shoulda been 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 That was almost very @Detrick like from I think it was Moomba a couple years ago? Glad to see his arms are still intact! Oh what it would be like to be young again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 I recall Detrick taking a much more violent approach to his superman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 9, 2015 That turn at 2 ball.....geeeeez that was snappy. Not sure I've seen a ski turn that fast before. It's instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 @ozski "redundant"? It really has nothing to do with it. Most rules and equipment changes effect the rank and file ordinary average participant, not the current world record holder who has constant access and is sponsored by the boat company and water skis for a living. Nate has had more sets behind that ZO them most people will all next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 Whew, that's one of my biggest fears in a fall, with the chest hitting the water first. Last time that happened to me, I was lifted into the boat and felt as though I broke my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 I had a fall similar to that when I was in my 20s and the back compression that resulted is something I still remember today in my 40s. I was incapacitated for a couple days and very stiff and sore for a month or so. However, I'm sure I wasn't nearly as fit as a professional athlete would be. Still ... ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 Incredible skiing! Which boat is pulling the Worlds ? Might see a new record if it's the right boat! My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 @Andre MasterCraft has the contract for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 @MattP Yep.just went to the IWWF site and read about it. They also mention that the boat will be a 2016 6.2 with ''latest'' ZO revision... No mention of number of puck... :wink: My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller NateSmith43 Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks guys. @Drago that would make set number 3 behind the ZO setup. Just picked that boat up off the line at Nautique mid week before the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2015 @Drago I'm not convinced the ordinary and average skiers you reference could accurately pick the difference between ZO settings / systems if tested. Focus less on iterative and what appears to be necessary changes and more on form and technique, don't let it get inside your head. Nate has less margin for error than most of us, he just proved that it can be done and that's good enough for me. Back in the day I skied tournaments where they used foot throttle, imagine pushing back on the switch to hand throttle, then PP and so it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted November 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2015 @ozski, I agree. As a mid 35 skier most sets I can barely tell the difference between ZO and PP except at the gates, and my PB is behind ZO. I can tell but it's minimal. I know many that are far more aware than I am, but it's still negligible enough that it shouldn't impact the skiing majority in a material way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted November 13, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2015 I understand that Nate had just changed his ZO setting from A2 to C2 using the new puck. Lots more cool things coming from ZO. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 13, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted November 13, 2015 @lpskier "Lots more cool things coming from ZO". Really? Or you drank some kool-aid? 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 Chef23 Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 Nothing light on the line or flowy about 43 off. That is awesome skiing though and makes it look like he has 3 or more in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 NateSmith43 would you mind sharing your # with us? thx Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller NateSmith43 Posted November 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2015 @Deanoski I have always and still use A2 behind every boat and every engine set up everywhere I go in the world. I did play around with letters with the new boat but didn't notice a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 13, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2015 truly impressive, and fun to watch on the instagram loop, I guess I need to up my letter from A1 to A2 now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted November 14, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 14, 2015 @Horton Yer sir. I think that some of the things ZO is working on right now will have a significant impact on skier satisfaction. I've had the opportunity to try some drawing board stuff and the pull is really nice - smoother than the "normal" ZO pull, regardless of your setting. Also, the plus setting may be heading for the dust bin. That all said, I skied behind an older Nautique with Accuski yesterday, and that had a reasonably nice feel as well. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 14, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted November 14, 2015 @lpskier I am suprised to hear it but I believe you 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 Chef23 Posted November 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hey I ski the same setting as Nate. That is where the similarities end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ralph Lee Posted November 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2015 @NateSmith43 what's your practice PB, 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted November 15, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2015 @lpskier It's nice to know there are a few AccuSki systems still in use out there, I gave mine up grudgingly. Very smooth pull, great interface and features for its "day"....or was it a just "second"? ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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