Baller John Brooks Posted January 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2017 I was reading the thread about what people were expecting in 2017 (although I think the thread is labeled 2016) and noticed a post by @bkreis talking about Manon. It made me think about a June 2016 tournament at Little Mountain Ski Club, just outside Charlotte NC in Maiden, where Manon ran -39 twice over the weekend and one of the rounds her record was approved by the European & African Federation, ½@-41. I have been lucky enough to see Manon and Freddie come to Little Mountain several times and continue to be impressed by both. Manon’s skiing seems to improve every time I see her and I am also excited to see what her skiing will bring in the coming years. She makes the passes seem very smooth and easy, maybe I need some lessons from her. Here is her -39 pass along with the accompanying boat path video. Boy she can ski. https://youtu.be/9_BfoDohqko https://youtu.be/PObzSmOQiKg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brettmainer Posted January 5, 2017 Members Share Posted January 5, 2017 Wow. She is very good and very aggressive. Skis with a lot of angle. I am ashamed of my skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted January 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2017 @OB1....that is a different thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 5, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 5, 2017 How many women have run 39 now? When I watch her ski, all I see is GUT. Using the swing of the boat from hook up to centerline, working with the handle path, COM forward, long gate glides, shoulders all perfect, the timing with the boat...on and on... It looks easy. And the line lengths from 28-38 do not look all that different. There is a lot there to worry about for Ragina and Whitney. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 5, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 5, 2017 When I see Manon, I'm reminded of....... Jenifer Aniston if she could run -39! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ralph Lee Posted January 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2017 Impossible to not root for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 5, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2017 @lpskier that is a compliment to Jennifer Aniston 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 DavidP Posted January 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'm LFF and at 34mph so I enjoy watching her ski and other LFF females ski as I think they rely more on technique than brut strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2017 She's a lot better skier than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted January 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2017 Manon's skiing is a study in efficiency. Especially on her onside turn, she barely bleeds any speed. She's practically back to the wakes before she's fully hooked up. Love watching her ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted January 6, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 6, 2017 @horton You won't hear me argue. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 8, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2017 the word came out that @FWinter is going to be coaching the the Boarding School this year. I wonder of Manon will be there too. Rumor is she coaches as well as she skis. 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 skibug Posted January 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2017 Wonder if they will have MC skis there to demo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @John Brooks that was the boat path video that was approved for Manons record setting run correct? She is a great skier that put it all together at Little Mountain and then three more times, at different sites, after that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Freddie Winter Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @gmut approved by the European Tournament Council and as far as I know by IWWF but not by AWSA, given the shenanigans that were talked about on another thread. Therefore the record cannot be approved. Very political. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @FWinter I can't believe that the AWSA didn't approve that record run. What a shame that politics and petty jealousies would rob her of a legitimate record performance. Not to worry though, I believe that she will perform at an even higher level in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 Politics is the only thing that will stop the threat of her knocking down the top 2. It will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Shell Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @lpskier THAT comment just made me laugh outloud!!!! Hilarious! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @Wish, I'm guessing the top 2 will have more to say about that than politics will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Freddie Winter Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @jcamp @Wish Some very, very good skiers between Manon and the top for the moment. The question is, do you think that boat path should be discredited for helpful driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @FWinter No clue Freddie! I wasn't there, don't sit on any of the committees looking at the issue, nor have I seen the boat path video or know the drivers/officials involved. I got 99 problems and boat paths ain't one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Freddie Winter Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @jcamp Can't say fairer than that. Better off out of the messy business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 @jcamp hope so. Seeing only 2 at the top gets old but don't want them to give up... ;-). Basically I see a more efficient style in Manon. Skiers with that style (Nate, Morros) tend to have longevity IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2017 @Wish, don't forget the current No. 3 skier in the world (Manon's No. 4) ... she's pretty efficient too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 18, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 18, 2017 @jcamp I believe that Brooke Baldwin is likely the the next big thing in women's skiing but you are sort of fast and loose with the facts. Brooke is # 15 on the Elite List # 4 on the standard list # 3 on the new experimental Dynamic list She is not on the BallOfSpray list because she only skied on one Pro level event. 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 January 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2017 I would never count out Brooke and have said she will climb rungs up @Hortons ranking list. Two very efficient skiers. I'll even give the efficiency nod to Brooke. The top 2 need to be worried a bit. More so now then 2-3 yrs ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted January 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 It is exciting to see women's slalom being more competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 @Horton Whether the experimental list is officially recognized as THE list or not, it's the most updated list there is. Should we not consider someone's top score just because it took place after the IWWF rankings were compiled? If we are talking about challengers to the top 2, Brooke should be in the conversation along with Manon. Both are fantastic skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 I still favor a healthy Regina against the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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