Mastercraft81SnS Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hi, I’m just wondering where are some places to ski in the Orlando area and what the prices would be? I don’t think I’m going to have time to go when down their just wanted to see what the options are. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 There are a ton of options in the Orlando area and prices depend on whether you just want to ski a set like at Lapoint Ski Park which runs $30 or so per set to coached sets at at least 6-8 sites (Wilson Brothers, Matt Rini, Lucky Lowe just to name a few) which generally run in the $60-80 per set depending on where you are and who is coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 I always go to The Boarding School. The Wilson bros have a great site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 I always go to The Boarding School. I've tried a few different schools and always love going back to Brooks. The Wilson bros have a great site with excellent coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Drew Ross place winter garden Amazing site great coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 Drew is great! But, I seriously doubt you will find a set for $30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 @scotchipman just KLP I believe is the only one doing just sets without coaching. And I think the price might actually be $35. Coaching options are almost endless. The question to ask is exactly what neighborhood will you be in to choose where to ski...... Travers, Swiss, Jodi's, TGas, I thought Mapple was still in operation but never seen activity since AM's passing and hydrilla growth there shows a lack of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 5, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 5, 2016 So I spoke to an Orlando WaterSports Complex (now Aksion Sports) employee not to long ago and there is a slalom course there on the boat lake. It's on a system that can be raised and lowered. Was a while ago but employee said course was broke and under water. There is a new 200 that can be rented by the hour with a driver. If I recal it was surprisingly cheap and if a few skiers split the rate it's even better. Or $25 a set. It does say Saturday Slalom on web site but guessing other times could be worked out with enough notice. It's a sleeper of an option as most think it's just cables and wake boats. Guess it's not a sleeper anymore. May be worth a call. Plus all the other activities happening there for other family members. A few Pro tour stops had there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 Best as I know, the SL course on the OWC boat lake is bottom-anchored. Since I would have supervised the installation about 1999, when the Pro Tour went there. For several years, Mike Ferraro had a ski and wakeboard coaching business there. I don't know about any raising/lowering system, other than snapping/unsnapping buoys to the subbuoys. Unless things totally have changed there. The Tour went there around 1999--2002. Jaret went 299' there in Ski Flying in a separate event in year 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 5, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 5, 2016 Ed, I thought that was odd as well. Thinkn maybe a bladder submersible system was added to accommodate wakeboats as that's their primary business. But if the course can be or maybe by now is functional, it's a cheap set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 Skied there several times when Ferraro was running his school. The course had detachable buoys from the subs. It skied pretty well. Last time I was there was April 15, 2010, skied with Andy Mapple and KC Wilson. That was really a GREAT day I will never forget. Still remember Andy saying, "You need to lean more." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 6, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 6, 2016 LaPoints is $30 per set. We'd be happy to accommodate you. When might you visit? Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2016 @lpskier will you still be down there the first week in March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 8, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 8, 2016 @jcamp Hey Justin! I haven't made March travel plans, so if you're coming down and want to ski, I can plan around you. I've been in NY skiing (snow, and water) since before Christmas, and head south tomorrow night. I should be at the lake about 9 Saturday if you'd like to join me! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 8, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 8, 2016 @jcamp FYI, the Crazy Canucks are coming April 10 for a week. You should join them. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiinxs Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 I can see where a list / spreadsheet with all details on each site could come in handy for visitors to O'town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted January 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2016 Go to the boarding school, best set up with the best conditions...no matter what. Plus you get to ski with Brooks Wilson. Been there multiple times, top 5 favorite places to ski hands down. Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted January 11, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2016 Swiss Ski School is really really good. 4 Lakes, great drivers and boats, I think they were 45 or 50 a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastercraft81SnS Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Cool thanks guys theres seems to be alot of places to ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 11, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted January 11, 2016 The problem is this: There are lots of ski options in Orlando, and the worst one is still probably a lot better than you are used to at home! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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