Administrators Horton Posted March 8, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 8, 2017 So cool to see a childhood hero rocking the latest stuff. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 8, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 8, 2017 Semi off topic Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2017 Childhood hero for me as well. He was a beast and I'm sure he still is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 8, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 8, 2017 I sat in my mom's family room watching OJ's slow speed chase with Mike. A little back foot dominate back then in slalom, and more back on the heels with arms in on to the jump. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 8, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted March 8, 2017 @lpskier I think what you're trying to say is world champion / world record holder Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted March 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hero of mine, too, and such a nice, unassuming guy. Nice to everyone regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 8, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 8, 2017 @Horton absolutely! My comments were directed to how technique has evolved since Mike's day, not a comment about Mike himself. I should have been clearer. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted March 8, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hero indeed. I could be wrong, but I think the first issue of Waterski mag I ever received had him on the cover jumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2017 I got to see him run 4 @ 38 off in white capped rolling waves Robin Lake Masters 1981. It inspired me to buy a Conelly HP onsite. I went in to qualify for my fist Nationals on that ski at Duqoin IL in 1982. Should have won it but tied for 11th. Don't think I will ever get that chance again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2017 Forgot to mention also bought the 1982 Ski Nautique 2001 that was on display at that Masters! Yes it was a turning point in my skiing career. Cost of that boat $13,500.00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Obrienslalom Posted March 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2017 @Gar probably isn't a bad thing that boats no longer fit under a credit card limit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2017 That's quite a price hike ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted March 9, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 9, 2017 At one Tour tournament on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, KS (1986 or 1987), Mike was the only person who ran a complete pass in SL in the whole tournament. Wicked tail/head wind 24 hours a day. He set a World Record of 203' (61.9m) at a Tour event at Oak Mountain Park 1986 in Alabama. Will be interesting to see if he enters the 35+ (aka Senior) Worlds next year. Site not yet determined. He would be in the Men 55+ division. Current top scores in M55+ rankings: 2.5 @ 10.25m (41 off), 46.85m (154'), 4165 Tricks points. Yes, he once tricked, 6000+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted March 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2017 @sunvalleylaw You are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted March 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2017 Set a world record jump at Oak Mountain Park, @Edbrazil? I didn't even know a tournament was ever held there. And, if @lpskier is right about his slalom, the GT should be something special for him. I'm keeping fingers crossed on him skiing worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 10, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted March 10, 2017 Just to be clear, my comments about technique were not intended to be critical. My point was that at Mike's time, technique was different than it is today. This is evident in the video that @Horton posted. Lots of factors play a part in technique evolution, such as speed control, ski design, use of new materials like PVC and carbon, and particularly in jump, ski length. I was in no way criticizing Mike's technique. I have nothing but the highest personal and athletic regard for Mike, and I'd hate for my comment to be misunderstood. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted March 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2017 Tour went to Oak Mtn. three times. Mike's World Record there was in 1986. The site also hosted a Southern Regionals where I was an official, also 1986. Site was the last one where the Tour used a floating course. Interesting story about the MasterCraft giveaway boat there. The Tour used to give away a boat at about every stop in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted March 10, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hazelwood Pics Bham Cool 1982 pics. Thanks Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted March 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2017 The first new ski I ever bought was a Connelly Shadow. That's what he skied on back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2017 HP was before that Shadow wonder if Mike skied on a Hook or Shortline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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