Baller Bill22 Posted February 16, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2016 One more winter discussion to pass the time until spring. This sport is not cheap but new gear is always fun to get. What upgrades have you made or plan to make this season that will be a first? Including items from September '15 through August 2016. 1. House on a private ski lake 2. House on a public lake/river 3. First BRAND NEW ski boat 4. First promo ski boat 5. First direct drive ski boat 6. First ski boat w/ ZO 7. First ski boat w/ PerfectPass 8. First high end, current year top level ski 9. First new ski in over 10 years 10. First pair of high quality bindings 11. Other gear; comp slalom vest, nice handle 12. First dry suit or Camaro wetsuit 13. First set of coaching w/ pro coach 14. First trip to Regionals / Nationals 15. First waterski vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have been doing my part to support the BOS advertisers. Late last season I got some new gear. 1. A new handle from Brenda at InTow (first new good handle). 2. A Camaro Black Tec shorty from Robby's proshop (first Camaro). 3. First current high end ski, 2015 Vapor Lithium. Previous skis have all been mid level, i.e. Senate C, Nitro, Mach I. Got this from a baller late last fall and still have not had it on the water. Can't wait for spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted February 16, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have the bottom half of the list pretty much covered. This Year I am taking a waterski vacation (although wife doesn't know that's my main intent) and I really hope PP will be installed by then along with a real portable course would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 17, 2016 Administrators Share Posted February 17, 2016 This season I get to test out my first new orthopedic upgrade in 20 years California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 @Wish @Than_Bogan maybe first custom ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 1. I bought a ZO off boat this winter. 2012 TXI 2. I am going to pick up a Camaro Black Tec for sure. 3. I'd love to upgrade my HO S2 to a top V type R, D3 Quest, Radar Vapor, or Denali, but that will have to wait until 2017. My S2 should get me to my goal of consistent 32s. 4. I will definitely seek out some professional coaching this year. Hope we have some good options in the PNW this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have most of those except for a new boat, boat with ZO or a house on a private lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 ZO boat. That will eliminate any possibility of the rest of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 @Orlando76 we both can add first baby personal flotation device! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 Bought my boatlift in 2003 thinking''this year the lift,next year boatlift motor''. 13 years after,there will be no more manual cranking after 2 morning sets. Motor is here! Also getting some Miami Nautique gloves and Camaro tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 New front Vapor binding, Masterline rope, 2 new US Gear handles and 2 rebuilt rear Wileys. A few pair of MSN green gloves will be needed soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 Somewhere between 1-2: Currently plotting to buy a house (cottage) on a semi-private lake. Fingers crossed. 15.1: In November, I had my first skiing-across-the-pond, just outside of Lisbon, Portugal p.s. fun idea for a thread - thanks @Bill22! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lars Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 Getting rid of PP digital pro with the iffy display and finally getting stargazer. My drivers will be so happy to have a working display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 I have most of the list covered or have gone through some to get what I currently have? This season just a new In-Tow rope (ordered) and gloves to get me through the season should work. I know spending time with TFinn is on my list as always! Hope to see the same amount of improvement this season as I did last season! If so look out because there will be a couple more colors knocked off my line! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted February 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2016 @Bill22 that's my guy Sujday going for a cruise just shy of 3 months!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller h2onhk Posted February 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2016 @Andre installed a motor on mine last season. first time you hit the switch and effortlessly watch the boat raised from the water you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 18, 2016 @Lars Stargazer is on my list. I chose to put it on the back burner and spend that cash on a 4 ball portable course, even though I have a 6 ball course. I want to save every minute possible and see if I can make some quick runs after work this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fine409 Posted February 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2016 Pretty light year for me ski gear wise - probably a new set of Vapor BOA gloves and I might try a RTP this year vs. a double boot setup that I'm on now for fun I'm putting a motor on my lift too - can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hmm, how things change. Looking to move to Tulsa from small town America. So, a boat purchase is possibly on hold for the year. However, joining a Tulsa area slalom lake and buying a new ski vest is a huge possibility along with a lesson or two from TFin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2016 First Camaro Blacktec can't wait to try it out. Thing makes a guy look like a superhero if nothing else. Regular ski buddy upgrading to Nautique 200 with ZO from '97 196 w/PP! Another regular ski buddy toying with a Txi with ZO from a '00 Response Lx. First time applying GUT to my skiing...hoping my surgically corrected back holds out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 19, 2016 @Orlando76 that's a cool pic. I won't get my little man out until spring. @6balls yeah my camaro makes me look like a super hero too "stick man!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller One_Ski Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 I'm getting a Denali ski. I've stayed with used skis the past years, but the Denali approach of building skis for those of us who aren't pro's really appeals to me. Very much looking forward to May when they start cranking out these skis, then giving it a run. My Sans Rival has never quite lived up to my expectations; I loved the one I demo'd, but the one I purchased was not quite as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller david_ski Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 1. Fin Whispering 2. Annual lake membership 3. AWSA renewal 2. New Camaro Top 3. Eagle vest (or now Masterline). My old Eagle vest shrunk over the winter. 4. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 A handle from Brenda and Fin Wispering from @skijay. Oh ya, ordered a Reflex R type rear to give a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 Truss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 Lottery tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller m_pags Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 1. Bought a home on a public lake in south Florida so we can escape the MN winters and ski. 2. 2016 Lithium Vapor from @skidawg. 3. Looking at a 2003 Response on Friday for the FL lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWiedmer Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 New body upgrade in October for my onside turn. When the lake thaws I get to try out how well the doc did on the re-construction of my collar bone... All 9 screws and a plate later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted February 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2016 @bill22 selling your 6-ball portable by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 22, 2016 @jcamp no, I'll still use it when we camp down at Kerr Resevoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Skier Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Just going to get a few things for the boat i have 1) GPS speedometer 2) Depth gauge 3) Bimini top I would love to get a portable course too, since there aren't any near where I live that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller david_ski Posted February 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2016 A hernia operation before I am cleared for the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted February 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2016 May have a few. Like @Horton and others, will be testing out an ortopedic upgrade, a new ACL built from 2 hamstring tendons. Also, my first ZeroOff boat, a Txi. And, if all goes well with the knee, maybe finally go to a Regionals. Right up the road this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted February 27, 2016 @Zman a Txi. Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted March 11, 2016 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2016 Well it looks like my ski purchasing budget for the year is getting routed toward a Nautique 196 w/ZeroOff. Should have it home in the next few weeks. Funny thing - I wasn't even in the market for a boat, but when presented with the right boat at the right price, I couldn't say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npenley Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 My wife and I bought our dream house on the lake (Boone Lake, TN) in June. I Also ordered my 1st new ski (Syndicate) and topped it off with new bindings. The old '91 American Skier boat will have to do for a few years while the house and dock are updated drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted March 12, 2016 @npenley welcome to BOS. That is totally awesome you got a house on the lake! Can you have it ready by July 4? You could invite all of BOS to your place for a cookout... wait that weekend is one of the BOS cash prize tournaments. We'll take a rain check. What HO ski did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopowpow Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 New Vapor boots, my old RS1s have seen better days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted March 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2016 @npenley Lake pictures please. Bet it is sweet there. Mountains around you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npenley Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thank you all for the warm welcome. Two weeks after we closed on the new house the TVA announced that our lake will be about 30-35 feet below full pool for 5-7 years. A sinkhole was found at the base of the dam and seepage was found downstream. As you can all imagine we were very disappointed but remain dedicated to use and enjoy the water as much as possible. Our dock is about 100 feet from the water. I need to take some photos to post up. The mountain views are beautiful and we are fortunate enough to have green space/ wildlife area across the lake. A floating dock with lift is in our future plans but money is tight and the house needs renovations. Bill, I bought a 67" HO Syndicate A3 from Wiley's. I believe it is the 2013 model. I went with the basic front & rear high wrap boots. I have been skiing an old HO VTX and a HO Turbo (both of which may be older than I am). I just got the new ski tonight and am looking forward to getting it wet but it may be a couple weeks. I registered here after searching for ski reviews. My wife and I have both been skiing open water for years and cringe when we see a wakeboard destroy glassy water. Unfortunately we do not have a course on Boone Lake and I doubt we ever will. Sorry for the long post from a new guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted March 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2016 A new Eagle vest and an InTow mainline. Got the Eagle vest - platinum model. Now to get the mainline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted March 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2016 New handle and rope from Brenda at InTow. Should be on the door step Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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