Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 With all of this discussion about change, a change sounds good. Like a Florida ski trip in April. Planning on starting south for a few days. Then take our time and do some site seeing, (possibly get a site in too), on our way up to Travers. Never been down in southern part of the state, were not sure about which coast to go up? Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 I surf so kinda a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 If you want to ski at all in the south you are probably better off on the Atlantic coast I believe there are more sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 9, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 9, 2017 Atlantic coast one does not get a true taste of Florida! or southern hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 There's a lot to like about the Gulf Coast these days, but from Naples to St Petersburg, there's really only one ski site (Eden; or drive well east of Tampa to McCormick's... correct me if I'm wrong). For comparison, from Miami to West Palm, there are 2-3 pay-to-ski sites (McGinnis, Chet's) plus a few clubs (Miami, Okeeheelee) where it wouldn't be hard to get some rides if you make some connections on this site. On the other hand, if you like road trips, you could start in West Palm, head down and across Alligator Alley, and up the Gulf Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 @disland I've surfed a couple of times in San Diego, any recommendations where to go. @andjules Gulf side starting at Eden, Atlanta side Chets. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 Stay in Orlando where you can ski to your hearts delight. From there is is only a 2 hour drive to either coast. Canaveral national Seashore and Cocoa Beach to the east and Honeymoon State Park to the west. My favorite part of Disney was when I wasn't in Disney: skiing with Lucky, Rini, Brooks and the days we'd head to the coast (both ways). +1 on what anjules said. Southwest there was nothing until Eden opened. Probably more skiing in the Southeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 9, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 9, 2017 @LZywicki1 Best surfing is Melbourne to Cocoa Beach. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 There is Central Florida where either coast is not far away. On the East coast, I think that a lot of you would enjoy visiting the space port at Canaveral. Here at McCormicks, near the West coast, things will be heating up. Record tournament at the end of April. Also, that weekend has the Hall of Fame ceremonies at Disney's Epcot. Something that every skier must attend at least once. From way back when, 50+ years ago, the Florida Spring trip was always a special time. From when we were a bunch of fraternity house drunks, to when I went to Joe Cash's ski school in Sarasota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted February 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 @LZywicki1 I used to live in San Diego. I have surfed almost every break between Ensenada and Lowers. PM me if you want help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted February 9, 2017 @Edbrazil The last 2 years we attended the Friday social at the Hall of Fame, never made to the dinner on Saturday, alwys flying home Saturday. Not sure on the week, if its the last where there. Beem tring to plan a trip when there is a launch, been to the center and it's fantastic. We normally fly in and out of Tampa and thought about McMormick too. The coast trip is more for my wife, but a really can't complain, I'm in Florida skiing. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted February 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2017 For the driving part of trip, run both coasts if you have time. Orlando to Canaveral to Miami, then alligator alley to Naples and on up that side. Plenty to see and do if you are just driving, stopping for an hour or so at each location - except Kennedy which takes an entire day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted March 27, 2017 Well we ended up not going up either coast this year. Instesd it's sking and site seeing around Orlando and then meeting some friends at Travers. I see that there a number of events 4/20-23/17 around the area, does this affect and schools in the area. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bbruzzese Posted March 27, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2017 Speaking of Orlando...has anyone skied at Duvall's at Disney? We'll be in the area for a few days in April and thought being right at Disney might be handy for the family. I assume the coaching is very good but having not been on the water since October, convenience and a little time on the water to get a jump on the Vermont season is more important to us than quality of coaching and buoys. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted March 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2017 @LZywicki1 your options for skiing on the east coast, south fla, are amazing!! Being in Miami, I'm biased..but it's very special place!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted March 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2017 Atlantic coast is dirty and ski sites seem to be split 50/50. Plus if you go on the Gulf you can swing east and ski majority of Orlandos sites without actually having to drive through Orlando. Gulf coast IS Florida. @bbruzzese I contacted and emailed Duvalls about a month ago to inquire about skiing. No return calls or emails. Plus I don't see a course there but that doesn't mean one doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 29, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 29, 2017 Duvall's at Disney is not like ski school. It's more like family activity skiing. If you want to ski, there are several sites near Disney that are probably more in line with your skiing expectations, such as Drew Ross, TGas, Jody Fisher, Matt Rini, Wade Cox at OWC, Lucky Lowe's and LaPoints. All of these sites are within 20 minutes of the Disney property. I'm sure any of the sites would enjoy having you, but for sure we'd be happy to host you at LaPoints, where you can either take lessons ($60) or ski rides ($30), or both. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted March 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2017 Also note Jack Travers' ITS in Okahumpka is not far away. Jack is another former New Hampshire guy. Here at McCormicks, in Seffner, it is more like 45 minutes away. But, along with the boat skiing, there is cable skiing. And, a tournament over the last weekend of April. (Same as the Hall of Fame weekend). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted March 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2017 @lpskier throws out some good ideas. I would love to hit up some of those. LaPoints sounds awesome. I would want to spend a couple/few days there with multiple coached passes over a few days. Also, though it is not lessons, I would enjoy checking out Duvall's also. So, does that make it a vote for central?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted March 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2017 Great thread. I was thinking of doing a quick trip to FLA next month as well to kick start the season. Usually go to Rinis but the family wants to do Gulf coast trip. So just to confirm no real skiing between Eden and McCormicks? I seem to remember something around Sarasota??? We have a access to a friends condo in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted March 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2017 @skihart Nothing in Sarasota. The Ski-A-Rees show team is there (great show, BTW, I was very impressed with their skiing on tough conditions) and there used to be a private club east of the highway, but I heard they lost the lease on that site a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 29, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 29, 2017 If you are hitting the gulf, the Destin area is beautiful and Cory's is there. I've skied with Cory several times. Top shelf. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted March 30, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2017 Still trying to figure out where "Flordia" is :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LZywicki1 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted April 29, 2017 After a great week of skiing in Florida with warm water and sun, it's back to MI with cold water, rain and dry suits. One of the highlights was to ski LaPoint's Ski Park with both @lpskier and Jennifer. All I can say is if you're in the Orlando area and don't go there, its your loss. @lpskier Thanks again. Larry -----<| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted April 29, 2017 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2017 A big thanks to @lpskier from me as well, spent last week in Orlando with my son and John as always being a great host @ Lapoint ski park. Super great setup Kris and the crew has going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Can't say enough about Travis, Freddie and Manon in Bithlo! Great site, amenities and even better people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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