Baller Skid Posted August 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2017 Besides not falling on my opener, does anyone have some good advice for getting the most out of Nationals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2017 @Skid don't forget to have fun, meet other skiers and hang out in the Radar lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted August 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just stay out of your head, just another tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 1, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted August 1, 2017 +3 on what Matt said. Put the focus on the experience. Meet people. Chat with vendors. Get inspired watching 10 year olds, 80 year olds, and gifted athletes who make -38 look trivial. And since you're there, you might as well ski, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted August 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2017 Walk down to the dam and play in the river. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted August 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2017 @Skid I don't have advice, only congratulations. With so many who have qualified declining to go, I applaud you and hope you ski well and enjoy the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 1, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 1, 2017 If you ski bad, stay away from the vendor tents unless your willing to drop 2k on a new ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 1, 2017 Congratulations that is awesome. I agree with what @Than_Bogan said. I haven't been good enough to qualify but I have gone with my son several times and I love watching all the different ages of skiers compete. Visiting the vendor tents is awesome as well I have had great conversations with Chris Rossi, Marcus Brown, Andy Mapple and others in the tents in the past. Ski well and have a blast. My son's first nationals he missed his opener in slalom and was distraught but a couple of hours later he got to trick and while disappointed had a great experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members texas_slalom_trick Posted August 1, 2017 Members Share Posted August 1, 2017 @Skid do whatever calms you. I listen to music, chew gum, and bounce a tennis ball. I have ADHD, and all of these keep me calm. Also ski like you are skiing at your home lake in a practice set. Leave everything on the dock, and dont think too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 2, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2017 Avoid @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 Mateo_Vargas Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 Bring lots of beer. You never know if a runoff with Parrish & Rodgers will go all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 2, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2017 Parrish & Rogers? 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_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted August 2, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 2, 2017 @Horton, whatchutalkinbout? @MS doesn't go to Nationals. @Skid Congrats! Go have fun and enjoy. You will learn alot:) If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 2, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2017 Avoid @Bruce_Butterfield 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 liquid d Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 Yes, Parrish and Rogers tie after several runoffs...1996! Year of another greatest battle of all time...right @matthewbrown ? Since I can't go this year, I'm glad someone made me think of it buddy! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 When getting ready and on the dock, get in the mindset you have on your home lake on a regular practice set. If on your practice set you are thinking about staying down through the 2nd wake, or staying connected out to the ball, or whatever, have the same thoughts when you go off the dock in nats. It will make it more familiar. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LLUSA Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 Start at a pass you never miss, there are no second chances. Be ready when it's your turn, let the driver and boat judge know what you want, take the full 45 seconds on each end, don't rush your second pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 @liquid d we were mid 39 back in 96', what happened to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 @matthewbrown suffering from the O.A.D like the rest of us. OLD ASS DISEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted August 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2017 Mine's OHD...Old Hip Disease! Wait 'til i get my bionic one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted August 2, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 2, 2017 @skidawg @liquid d @matthewbrown you kids just wait! It only gets worse. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted August 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2017 @Bruce_Butterfield @liquid d @skidawg @matthewbrown Wimps ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Luv2Ski Posted August 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 4, 2017 Bring your Yetti cup to keep your water cold throughout the day. Also bring your sun shirt to stay cool. It's hot in Texas! Like others have said, just try to think of it as another tournament, and don't stress too much. Enjoy the people and have fun! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 6, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 6, 2017 @Horton @"Mateo Vargas" i guess Mateo has hit the beer already. Starting to celebrate early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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