Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2017 The Good Old Boy's I applaud them, they are the true survivors of a sport that can be brutal on the body, there is a lot of good skiers out there, who are 60years + so who are they ? Ed Hickey, still runs 39 off @ 34mph every time he skis, which is most days of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted June 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2017 chet, lapoint brothers, Bruce Dodd.. certainly a fair number can run into 41. Harald Hintringer while not 60 yet can take down 39 better than most and often gets deep down 41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted June 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2017 Lots of greats! I think anyone water skiing at 60 or better is doing pretty darn good. I ski with a men 8 skier who regularly gets into -38 @ 30mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted June 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2017 My next door neighbor, Bruce Kunde, still kicking ass at 80 years old. Slaloms into 32off, still jumps nearly 100 feet, and tricks well over 1000 points. And has still has the ability to ski multiple days in a row...We were up to 5 days in a row till the wind kept us away last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2017 @Sethro - Damn. That's amazing. At 44 I usually need a day off after 3-4 days I'm a row of hard skiing. Inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted June 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2017 George Levien is one of my favorite 60 year old plus skiers: If you ever go to Chet's and George is there try to watch George ski from the boat. I usually go to Chet's in June every year and one of the highlights of my trip is getting to be around George, listen to his stories and watch him ski. I have seen him run multiple 38's from the boat and his skiing commentary at each end of the lake can be quite entertaining. George also gives so much back to the sport as a tournament safety director as well as working other tournament tasks. Thanks George for all you do for the sport of waterskiing. Oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CBR51 Posted June 7, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 7, 2017 I don't hear too much talk about Steve Raphael. Not too sure why? I haven't seen him ski, but looking at his scores, he seems like a fantastic skier not only for his age ( which must be pushing 70?) or for any age for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 7, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted June 7, 2017 Steve is 68 and ran 2@39 twice this weekend at Cedar Ridge. Chet is amazing and will be running 39 when he is in his 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted June 7, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have watched Steve (Mongo) ski at Chet's in the past. For a big guy he skies light on his feet. But if he gets behind in the course he can hang on to some tough stuff. I have never seen a pylon move as much as when Steve pulls on it. Steve also is entertaining at each end of the lake on comments about his skiing. Chet also gave Steve (Mongo) a wrestling lesson one time. Mongo tells the story well. As for Chet (not 60 yet but getting close) I think he is an alien from a Water Ski planet. He is in one of the most focused skiers mentally and physically I have ever watched ski. If you go to Chet's place be sure to ride in the boat and watch him ski. I am headed to Chet's June 20 and really looking forward to a great week of skiing and watching skiing. oldmanskier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted June 7, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 7, 2017 Buddy, about to hop in, 80 years old, still skis into 32 and my favourite coach in the boat, not the most patient coach but he gets results and notices things and implements change that others don't see. A little cold in our Aussie winter for him but always there to drive and coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted July 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 24, 2017 Less than a month away from his 81st birthday, Bruce Kunde jumped 101ft over the weekend at the IL State Tournament. And that's with a bum shoulder from a terrible slalom crash at 32off the week before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted July 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 24, 2017 If I can still get up on a ski at 81, I'll be stoked. Let along go over a jump or ski into 32 off - jeez that's impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 24, 2017 Administrators Share Posted July 24, 2017 don't forget @MS 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 dchristman Posted July 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 24, 2017 Eastern Region's John Autore, 72 gets into 39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted July 24, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted July 24, 2017 @Horton I am not that old. Yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted July 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 24, 2017 Amazing that there are 7 skiers in their upper 80's still competing in the hexadecimal MB division. I planning on making it to at least MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted July 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2017 One of my ski buds is 74 and gets into 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DmaxJC_ski Posted July 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2017 I guess this just proves there is still time and hope for me yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted July 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2017 My old partner Ted McColley just ran 2.5@39 in Ohio M6, new record. I think he is 4 years older than me, so 62. Runs 38 all the time. Skinny dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted July 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2017 So older dudes kick my butt as do some young girls...pretty soon you're gonna dig up old women that do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted July 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2017 Do what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bongo Posted July 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2017 @Sethro - I had a brief conversation with Orange Bruce here in Minnesota today, the day before Midwest Regionals, and it just made me smile. The guy can ski well - has a great sense of humor - and serves as an inspiration to those of us younger to keep pushing on. Hell of a jumper. When he skis, most watch and more cheer. Bongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brettmainer Posted July 28, 2017 Members Share Posted July 28, 2017 Bruce Kunde's jump at Nationals last year was the highlight of the entire event. That includes open men slalom and jump. He is a bad ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted July 28, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2017 I've often said Bruce's personality is even better than his skiing. We sure have a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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