303Skier Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Hey Ballers - My wife, son and I are planning to move down to Florida for 6 months or more and we're looking for a rental house/property on a ski lake with slalom course. Does anyone know of anything for rent like this? Also does anyone know which lakes in Orlando area have ski courses that are sited in, not floating? Ones I know of: Lake Pickett - Orlando Lake Louise - Orlando Saw Mill Lake - Clearmont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted August 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2016 what side of town do you want to live on? or are working near? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 @liquid d Wife and I both work remote so we can go anywhere. We'd like to be in a safe part of town. We are even open to being 30-45 mins outside of Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2016 Are you bringing your own boat? I don't know if Travers has any long term rentals but they might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 @Chef23 I can either bring my 08 196 or leave it here in CO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2016 Might be worth checking out Travers. They have a club type of arrangement for people that just want to ski. Plus you can get lessons there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted August 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2016 @303skier - check with @SkiKolb He has a vacation rental down there and is close to LaPoint Ski park and a few minutes from Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zoro957 Posted August 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2016 I just bought a rental in Clermont but it is for short term rentals so probably out of your budget as I rent by the week near Disney. Not on a lake, but 30 minutes from 6 different ski schools. I decided to go that route instead of dragging the boat down every winter. $35 / set at LaPoints or Active ski, doesn't make bringing the boat worth while. I would do a search for a place 30 minutes from the different ski schools in the area Travers, Jodi Fischer, Lapoint Ski part, Active ski, Swiss, Lucky Lowes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ESPNSkier Posted August 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 5, 2016 I live on John's Lake west of Orlando between Winter Garden and Clermont. 2,500 acre public lake with 4 permanent courses. Can be very busy on weekends but usually good skiing mornings and evenings. Don't know of any current rentals on the lake but they do pop up occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 Where's lake Louise and Saw Mill Lake? Sighted-in courses that I'm aware of, not already mentioned: Lake Ola (2) Lake Olympia Clermont Chain (2) Conway Chain (2) Trout Lake/alligator chain (2) surprisingly low traffic Lake Hiawassee Lake Rose Lake Olivia (ski with Ben Favret) Evidently Hickory Nut Lake now Sand Lake Where's @Wish and his secret gem? I have a friend who has a house 1 block away from John's Lake ramp that he rents out, not water front. There's a feller on Lake Olympia renting his dock for $200 a month. I'm so tempted to take him up on it so I'd have a reliable course but I wouldn't have a driver there, love fishing and skiing that lake. @ESPNSkier if you ever find yourself looking for a ski partner who's a terrible short line driver let me know, John's lake is my best public lake option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 http://goo.gl/5QIlSV The Lake Olympia boat dock rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 http://goo.gl/oSbLz8 Lake Hickory Nut rental. Great spot IMO and only 3-4 miles (same road) from Jodi Fisher's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 @Orlando76 Saw Mill lake is in Clearmont, FL (Will Asher lives there). Lake Louise is the small lake just south of Lake Pickett (Which has two sited courses). Good feedback so far, thanks a ton! Still looking and probably be ready to move in October 1st. Which parts of Orlando should we stay away from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 You think that boat dock for rent is high enough to get your boat out of the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 @liquid d I'm sensing some sarcasm......ha. I was wondering if the cabling was long enough to get down to the water..... No issues doing a bottom cleaning there. Interesting setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ESPNSkier Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 @Orlando76 PM me next time you are out this way. We have some great short line skiers out here (Whitney lives on our lake)....I'm just not one of them as I am struggling to run 28 off consistently. I maintain the north/south course on the east shore across from Magnolia Island. This is the only course out of the four here that has not been surveyed recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 Add Lake Hancock, Sawyer lake, Ivanhoe. Butler chain has 3 courses. I can't say any part to stay away from, I'm partial to the west side of town having lived in clermont and now in winter garden, both are great. Good instruction is all over, but many good choices on the west side....swiss, jack travers, monte carlo training center (Teddy Winter over winter,) all in the clemont area. Joddi fisher, Aidan Willers, Degasperi, Drew Ross in winter garden. Im sure I left off some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ESPNSkier Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 @303Skier I'd stay away from the areas just south (South OBT) and east (Paramore/Pine Hills) of Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 Any area in central Orlando is no good IMO. I think most will agree Lake Pickett area isn't pleasant. That area is called Bithlo..... And as we all know thanks to Bithlo its called a toothbrush rather a Teethbrush. Clermont area is getting way too crowded and there's only 1 road in and out and everybody in clermont works in Orlando. I myself am very partial to Mount Dora and Lake Ola. Is lake Ivanhoe a real course or floating? I swear it shifts but could be I4 keeps shifting everyday. To be on water in FL I hope you have some deep pockets, more so than other areas. Not sure on what's available and association dues but you can't beat Swiss Fairways, if my wife skied we'd pack up and move there tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 Oh yeah, Bear lake and Lake Brantley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 6, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2016 lake Hancock has no more public ramp. Isles of lake handcock is closed to homeowners only other then the drew ross training center. Johns lake is a great place to ski. I've ski there many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 7, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 7, 2016 Lake Olympia not a good place to live with a family. It's referred to as pine hills lite. Pine hills is a rough part of west Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zoro957 Posted August 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2016 I had not idea that there were so many options for courses in the Orlando area. I will be at my new place Jan - March next year, and I will always be looking to hook up with other skiers. My plan had been to use the local schools as I don't have a driver and decided not to bring my boat down for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 8, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2016 If 303 is coming to Florida go down to west palm. You will always have somebody to ski with its also 10 degrees warmer in the winter Both air and water temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GWaterski Posted August 9, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2016 Check out this Lake Florence rental -- http://ww.w.itravex.com/List/38415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks for all the great info Ballers! My family and I really appreciate it. Please keep the info coming. @dave2ball I'd love to be near Oke but I'm not a huge fan of the WPB area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted August 9, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 9, 2016 @303Skier, what about Ft. Myers? Eden ski lake is there. And, a day trip over to Okeeheelee is relatively easy. Warmer temps to the south. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 @MISkier We are pretty set on Orlando, we have a few friends there and love the area for all the activities and city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted August 9, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'd probably pick Orlando as well, given the amount of ski schools in the area. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartJump Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Lake pearl and lake Burkett have courses with an HOA boat ramp for some (not me though :( ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 9, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2016 @303skier I don't blame you. I only go down there when asked to bring my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted August 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2016 Try Lake George north of the Airport my bud has a course and boat and is always looking for ski partners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 16, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 16, 2016 Rent off the water and join as members at LaPoints. You'll save money and have a better ski experience. #iskiconnelly Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 @lpskier Read above...I want to be on a lake to live "the lake life". The reason I'm getting out of Colorado is to be on a lake and be able to walk out my backdoor and ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 16, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2016 Funny. All the guys I ski with live on the lake, I'm the poor peable that lives across the street and am glad because the only thing worse than doing yard work is doing shore line work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 17, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 17, 2016 @303Skier I am shopping for lakefront real estate in Otown. My criteria is that it has to be within about a half hour of LaPoints. Although I'd like to live on a lake for the benifit of my family, I have no intention of giving up a great ski opportunity. Whitney McClintock would have to ask me to be her daily ski partner for me to rethink that one! To each his own. #iskiconnelly Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted August 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2016 I'd live on a lake if I could afford it. But just being in the orlando area is a benefit. We pull out of the driveway with boat in tow on a weekend morning still trying to make the decision about WHICH lake, or chain, we are going to that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Looks like my family and I will be moving to a house on Lake Price October 1st. We are excited and thrilled to start exploring Orlando and the surrounding areas. If anyone lives on Lake Price, we look forward to meeting you and having another competition skier on the lake. I want to thank everyone that helped in this process and want to personally thank @Wish for all his help. If anyone is a Florida USA Waterskier I'm going to try and catch the last few tournaments in the Orlando area. Hopefully I get to meet some new people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 13, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted September 13, 2016 @303Skier You're welcome. Will be in touch. Would be nice to have another place to ski in the Orlando area...that is if you're up for a visitor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted September 14, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted September 14, 2016 LaPoints are have two tournaments October 22 and 23. Come on over. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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