Baller Robert_Pigozzi Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 my all time favourite skier and all of a sudden disappears ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 I believe that he is pursuing other interest. @Than_Bogan ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 From his Facebook postings, it appears that he is going for the steep and deep Winter type of skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 Not exactly "all of a sudden". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 Jamie had some injuries a few years back and I don't think he has recovered enough to compete at the level he was or wants to. Getting older sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 @"Pat M" -getting older beats the alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ralph Lee Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 @"Pat M" injury from mountain biking, snow skiing, rock climbing, or watersking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 Not sure. I think it was his shoulder from skiing. @Than_Bogan would know more than I. He skis with Jamie every now and then. He also bought his boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted January 30, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted January 30, 2017 That was true, but actually I haven't crossed paths with him in several years now. @MikeT ran into him on the slopes last winter, I think. I believe Jamie is completely out of waterskiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 30, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 30, 2017 Industry sources told me he was just burnt out and had lost interest years ago 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 jcamp Posted January 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 30, 2017 He coached a clinic for our club in Vermont last summer. Gave me a good tip on my gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted January 30, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted January 30, 2017 @jcamp Oh yeah! I forgot about that Jamie Sighting! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted January 31, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 31, 2017 @jcamp - what was the gate tip ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 Go thru them :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 Waterskiing's Bobby Fisher. I hope he reads these threads, and enjoys being a man of mystery. Truth is, if what Horton says is right, he's not. Less cool to think about though. Still love watching my old "Edged in Water" watching him ski. Dude was great, and now threads like these make him enigmatic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 @RichardDoane I'm probably not doing it justice, but it boils down to when you are at your widest point on the pull out, instead of having the handle at your hip, kinda leave it on the inside a bit, toward the boat. And then when you initiate the turn, rip it. He says I was going at it to gingerly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Robert_Pigozzi Posted January 31, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 @aupatking yeah i keep watching my old Edge in the Water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm pulling that out tonight; haven't watched it in years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think he should come to Waterbury VT and ski with me and drink Heady Topper beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller nleuth Posted January 31, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2017 @Jaypro Yes Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ooh edged in water....Lightning when I Need on the CP section rocks! I'm sure Jamie is having fun doing many things active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bbruzzese Posted February 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2017 Seems to be more his back than shoulders these days, but what Horton says is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yes @Jaypro , Heady Topper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 Note that he got screwed 3 times in pro tournaments. Won the Men SL on the river in Hartford, CT for his first pro event. And got paid all of $309. Then, the screwup en France that cost him the World Record. Then, at Milwaukee for the Malibu Open, he had thought he'd won, and had returned to shore. But, Will Asher got a reride (deserved, but delayed), and won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 @bbruzzese Would know best. He has had the most contact with Jamie. Jamie loves it when @bbruzzese 's wife and son has a better day on the water than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted February 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 5, 2017 Awesome year for Pow. Don't think he's thinking about water sking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 7, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 7, 2017 He wasn't at Alta when I was there last month. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PT Mike Posted February 7, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 7, 2017 Had the pleasure of watching him win the WWSP Tourney at Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, NY back in the day. My job was literally right down the block so i volunteered to help out. Drove the pick up boat in a couple of rounds as they didn't want skiers swimming to shore after a miss or fall due to debris etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted February 7, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 7, 2017 Ah yes. I worked that event. Think it was in 2005. We called it Flushing Toilet because of the water quality. Lack of quality, that is. Other than that, it went off relatively well. Bit of a disappointment as far as crowd size, as there was zero charge for admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 8, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 8, 2017 Jamie has been discovered training at an undisclosed location with his new ski partner, Waldo. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2017 Its interesting that some people remain infected with the bug while others can make a clean break. I walked away in frustration for a full decade without withdrawal - none. Back skiing I have found my love for the sport again and passed on the bug to my 6 year old son who spends a lot of time skiing and watching skiing when he can't be on the water. Here in QLD we see quite few legends of the sport, Bruce & Mick Neville are on site at Ozski daily and those guys never strap on a ski.. On the other hand Steve Cockeram will trek over here during the NZ winter and run -39 so he still loves skiing. Jason Paredes turned up this time last year but did not ski here - although he did boot up and old KD at another site and ran some -32's and -35's I'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 11, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 11, 2017 according to his Facebook feed life is good 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 jhughes Posted February 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2017 I've often wished for the "Sweet release" of not caring about this sport anymore. I'd have a lot more money, that's for sure, and my outlook on vacations, living arrangements, sea/land vehicles, and travel would change drastically. Can't seem to kick it. The opportunity cost in multiple boats, tow vehicles, ski vacations, etc. over the years is something I never want to tally. Easily a compounding six-figure, maybe seven, cost over a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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