Baller UWSkier Posted March 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2017 The Dangerous Drysuit thread got me thinking... What's your favorite Air/Water temp range and why? For me it's got to be: 75-85A/65-75W Those air temps are comfortable to be in all day without necessarily needing a bimini, and you don't sit in the boat and sweat after you get out. Those water temps, I just like how my ski feels, and my hands hold up much better. That and it's actually refreshing dropping in on a hot day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 3, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 3, 2017 88 air 85 water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted March 3, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'd like the air in the low 90s and water about 85-88. We rarely get that here. We had it for our State Championship last year and it went well for me. In 2012, we had a heat wave that got the water to 97-100 at one site. That was a bit high for water. Didn't like that. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted March 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2017 90+ Air and 80 water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted March 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2017 @UWSkier, I'm with you on the cooler water. I would say low 70's would be ideal for me. It seems over the years my hands hold up very well until the water reaches about 80 degrees. Then they begin to fall apart. There must be a science behind it? I like the air to be about 75-80 if I get to choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted March 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2017 Air 100 Water 85 Arizona....it's a dry heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted March 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2017 I like the 80's and 80's water also. As long as I am not freezing it's all good. Growing up skiing in Jackson Lake got tired of cold water.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted March 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2017 80 - 85 air, 75 - 80 water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted March 5, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hot and warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted March 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2017 Air 85 -90, Water 78 - 83 (where the skis perform their best) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fam-man Posted March 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2017 Melted (water) and only moving a little (air) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted March 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2017 85/85. Water above 90 and the wheels fall off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 So the best skiing is early spring and late fall and with that I will go with Air- 55/65 water 60,s . Still easy to deal with but keep the lice off the lake for the most part. Ya its a bitch being on an all sports lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted March 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2017 Around 90 air, low to mid 80s water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted March 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2017 My perfect air 79, water 78-82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted March 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2017 @Horton gave me a triple panda the last time I gave an opinion about water temperature. But that won't stop me from liking hot water and warm air. Hot tubs rock. None of you guys are close! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted March 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2017 If the water is glass I'm skiing regardless of temperatures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted March 12, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted March 12, 2017 Today marks the one year anniversary of my earliest ever set in Wisconsin. Sadly, today was not a repeat. Law of averages catching up. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted March 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2017 I feel like I'm skiing in muddy sweat when the water is over 80. My favorite temp combo has to be river skiing when its hot, like 100 air/55-60 water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastercraft81SnS Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Mine is when ever the lake is smooth as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fast351 Posted March 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2017 Temp: mid 80s, no wind, and sunny. Water: eh, don't care much, you're only in it 30 seconds. Over 65 is nice, no wetsuit required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted March 13, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2017 How about not frozen solid? Or not 80 mph winds and no power for a week (just last weeks storm) Or not winter storm warning for the next 2 days from the noreaster at our door? Sorry I might be getting a teensy bit grumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Air and Water 75-85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted March 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2017 95° air, 85° water, my ski performs best between 70°&85° At 60° and below I have to adjust the settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted March 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2017 I second @MS at 88/85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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