Baller dchristman Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 The recent safety thread made me wonder what others use instead of the standard "hit it" to get the driver going. My standard is "rutabaga". Others in my group use "kill me", "yee-haw", and "I'll follow you". We sometimes have theme days where you need to use a word associated with a category - a different one each pass. Recent categories were "green vegetables" and "stripper names". Always popular categories are brewers, brews, wine varieties... what do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Im pretty basic, first it's "in gear" followed by a simple "yep" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkfight Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Generally, "hit it." It's what my dad told me to say when I was just a wee n00b in the '80s, so I embrace it because he's no longer around and it reminds me of those days. Don't care if it makes me sound like a wally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 when YOUR ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 I just say hit it. My son is 9 months old. We're working on "skiing" which is awesome. Before we start "we" always say hit it. The first words were working on are Mommy, Daddy, dogs names, and hit it. @Porkfight I liked your post obviously not for your dads passing but that's what my dad taught me and I'm passing it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 30, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 @Orlando76 I can understand Mommy and Daddy, but dog names comes before "hit it"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 30, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 30, 2016 My current iteration is "Tighten up..... Ready, ( insert driver name). I've also used "Pull please, Tommy" but drivers not named Tommy don't like that one as well. Of course there is the old saw :" Are you ready ski daddy?" "Let it happen, cap'n." I hear "Go boat" a lot at tournaments. My ski partner says "Gear. Yup." At Pangaea Puddle, the fashion is "Tally Ho!" When a gator is in the vicinity I've heard "Get me the f$&k out of here!" I might use that one myself... #iskiconnelly Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 So it's not always in that order. I can't wait till he goes to daycare when he starts to learn "hit it".... What will the teachers think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldGuysRule Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 "Let er rip tator chip" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Slack it out. Then Hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bdougherty Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 @Orlando76 my son who is now almost 5. Used the phrase "go boat" as one of his first words. He used to say it all the time and multiple times. Most people who didn't ski had no idea what he was talking about. We had to do a lot of explaining that he was a water skier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Daily practice with my regular driver, I just say OK. Tournament I usually just say "I'm ready". Quite often in the SR I hear "Boat Driver". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yes sir, yep yep, let's go...all kinds of other stuff I can't repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mrs_MS Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Ok honey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jetpilotg4 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yuuuuuuupppppppppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 let er buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldGuysRule Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 "pull the trigger" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 30, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 give 'er the rubbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hit the flipper skipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hold on. Peein' Tighten up OK Upsie Daisy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Has anyone drove for Dave Goode? I heard he has an interesting way of letting drivers know he's ready... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lars Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Family driving? Ok! or Alright! buddy driving? Porno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fam-man Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Here in Alberta it changes with the season. Cold water "go NOW" Summer water "tighten...whenever" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jmvana1 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 In gear....Giddy up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Are you in gear? Why not? 'k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 30, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted August 30, 2016 Southern Canada brought to FL "Slack out" "Allrighty.." But as a safety concern do not just say "go" sounds to much like "no" Also @jetpilotg4 do your lips get tired making all those "p" sounds like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopowpow Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yup Except when a snapping turtle is close by then its close to @lpskier's "get me the f$&k out now!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 "I'm ready" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 YUP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yes Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Golfguy Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 When ever you are ready. Boat driver says here we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Golfguy Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 The rules of engagement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hemlock Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 We usually say "OK" followed by the drivers name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattL Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 "When you're ready", "YEEEEEEEAAAP", and "alright" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_quail Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 "Ok" to get it in gear. And "ok" again to go. Very original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmode Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 "In gear" then different phrases "hit it, lets give it a try, yep, ok, lets go," Grew up with my dad teaching everyone to say "Hit It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 I use the drivers name. "Ok John". If I don't know the drivers name, I introduce myself and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 In the 60's and 70's, back East, we had a good Sr. Men skier who was chasing the jump record. Went 99 ft. when the record was just over 100'. His saying: "I'll follow you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 We had some Swiss guys ski with us a few months back that would yodel or make chicken noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chrislandy Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 When I'm skiing or driving, it's always "hit it", there can be no confusion about what is meant - That's what I was taught by my dad in the 80's so that's how it continues ;) I even left a skier hanging out the back this year as they just waited - their normal driver just goes when the line is tight. But, with the kiddo's learning this year we thought we'd update it a little to make it more fun, so for this year they were allow to shout "PUNCH IT CHEWIE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 As a tournament driver, I've heard pretty much everything. I say, and I prefer to hear, "I'm ready." Slack is usually not an issue in tournaments I attend, but if there is slack, I say "Ok, you can tighten up" and when the slack is gone, I say the usual "I'm ready." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ESPNSkier Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Always the same on my boat since the late 70s: "Tighten up" and "Hit it", unless you have to pee, then it's: "Feeding the catfish"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 "Let it happen Captain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 "ok love" when my better half is driving. "ok" to all others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 funny story about that...one of my ski partners always says, "whenever" once he 's ready...so, when he was sitting in some pretty cold water this spring, he said, "whenever", and we just sat there....you know what we said to him when he started go bats__t crazy when we didn't go....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 Anything you want except don't use "go" and "no". I always say "in gear" and "yep" or "ok". If I get pulled sideways by an inattentive driver, I yell "wait" or "stop", then offer pleasantries and other sage advice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 @ESPNSkier - don't you mean getting the soap out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 My wife drives me 98% of the time, so I normally say "Okay Babe". Unfortunately this has become a habit and on more than one time I have said that to a dude. (And no, I don't identify that way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted August 30, 2016 Baller Share Posted August 30, 2016 +1 @A_B Always remember "no" and "go" sound way to close With the group of folks I ski with, once the skier says 'hit it' or 'ok', the driver ALWAYS says "ok, here we go". Two-way communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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