Baller aupatking Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 I've been out here almost all of January and from what I've seen, everything that holds water on the west side of town, has a slalom course. I'll be out here on and off through May. Is there anyone on here that can set me up with a ride, once the weather gets warm? From the only place I've actually been to, so far, Mystic Waters, it's the nicest site I've ever seen, but I have seen at least 4 other sites with courses on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 I looked at google earth once hearing that Nat's was at mystic...man lots of little puddles all over the place near there. Wondered what the skiing scene is like. Geez look at that joint just south of 96 near the intersection of N55th. South end of it is two course set ups with turn around islands. There is just one gorgeous house on the peninsula and a big beach/boat house area cut out as well. Other part appears may still be active quarry. What a sweet place to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 We Tour-ed there in 1986--1989. First 3 on the downtown Arkansas River. 1986 event was pretty much blown out by the constant South wind. Only one slalomer made a full pass in the whole event. The head-on-head Finals was won with a score of one buoy. Went upstream around a bend, and had great conditions for Tour Finals 1988. Next year, the same location was hit with a 3+ mph incessant current. Site had to be moved over- night to a nearby lake. Fun? times. Will be interesting to see if the wind poses a problem at the 2017 Nationals. Per Google Earth, the 2 lakes run East-West, so a South wind would be a crosswind. And, a cross- tailwind for jumping, the way it's set up. Big turn island at the East end could be a problem on long jumps (190+). About 128 meters ramp takeoff edge to turn island. Mystic Lakes on Google Earth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 @aupatking I'd be glad to pull you anytime. My new response txi gets here mid march so anytime after that and the water warms up. I'm a few miles south of Mystic but I'm a member at mystic. It takes a lot of wind to make mystic unskiable. Most of the courses you see are individuals that don't compete. We have two sites here that hold tournaments and they bit ski incredible. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 Mid March is good timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Participated in several Midwest Regionals in Wichita over the years. Its a windy bitch out there. Mystic is a nice site though, congrats to them for Nattys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WBLskier Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 What are the references to nationals at mystic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 @WBLskier 2018 location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WBLskier Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thanks. Wondered if that was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 Is that where Lippy skis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller johndesco Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 @aupatking I live on Mystic and would be glad to give you a pull sometime this spring once it warms up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidP Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 What's the body of water just adjacent (south) of Mystic? Potential practice lake, demos, swimming etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller johndesco Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 It's another sandpit with a separate owner, so its not part of the Mystic Lakes development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jstaab3 Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 @dirt I ski there from time to time, I ski in hays ks is my home site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 @jstaab3 and his personal coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller blakeyates Posted February 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2017 I may need to hook up with someone in Wichita too. I rep a Co that has a plant there with some of the Corp headquarters there as well. Sometimes I'm there for meetings but infrequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonski17 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hey everyone! My names Dillon Dunshee and I waterski for Arizona State University. I will be interning at Textron Aviation in Witchita over the summer. Would love to get some practice time on the water. Any information on lakes or anyone I could ski with would be awesome! My Number is (206) 595-8129, and again I greatly appreciate any info or help a collegiate skier can get!! Cheers, Dillon Dunshee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradenb12 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I'm new to the forum...I live about a half mile away from Mystic. Would love to ride sometime! ;) I'm by no means a competitive skier, but I'd love to get more involved and find some folks to ski with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkas395 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I know this is an old tread but I just moved to Wichita and would really like to be involved with some water skiing folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted July 14, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted July 14, 2018 If @mbabiash is available, that guy was nothing but good to me when I was out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted July 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2018 @Tkas395 Find out who is organizing Nationals and volunteer to do the most boring job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller johndesco Posted July 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2018 @Tkas395 I will send you a PM I live on Mystic Lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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