Baller Edbrazil Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 Next Monday, August 21st, might be a good time to be at Trophy Lakes, SC. Almost in the zone of 100% totality. A short trip into Charleston will put you in totality. Meanwhile, you can get ski rides and instruction. Since the eclipse runs from Oregon to Charleston, there may be some other ski sites on the way. See: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm shooting for Broadside in Idaho. Hopefully good weather, easy access to totality and certainly some good skiing. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 My usual open water ski lakes are right in the path. Redfish has dead center running through it. Alturas is right in the totality too. And Petit between those two. We will be camping up in the area and plan to ski if the lakes are not too crazy. Not actually during the eclipse, but over the weekend. The area is expected to be impacted by quite a few people. I am hoping it won't be quite as big as expected. Our infrastructure up in the mountains is not really built for what they are planning for. But I believe they are over-planning to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 @sunvalleylaw We were camping at Alturas about a week ago. Where are you going to camp? I can't imagine it will be easy finding a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 @skinut , We have a spot on private land that we were invited to for this occasion. In Fisher Creek. We will be bringing both the boat, and the mountain bikes for the weekend. We normally camp at Redfish, sometimes at Alturas, mid-lake most often, though I would love to score a spot near the nice soft sand on the inlet side. I love boating off that beach with the nice deep drop off and soft sand. Though the far end of Redfish is probably my favorite spot to ski up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 @sunvalleylaw Fisher Creek is an awesome ride. Enjoy the eclipse. I hope it's not as crazy as they keep saying it will be. Reminds me of Y2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Ski 2 morning and 2 evening sets same day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted August 15, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 15, 2017 Back during the March 1970 Eclipse, Lex Carroll and I were out on his lake installing a SL course through the ice. Oakham, MA, in 90+% zone. March 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2017 90%+ is still something like 10,000 times brighter than totality. DO NOT be content to be nearby. Get in the path if you can! Traffic will be hell so look for remote back roads. Or go a day early and eclipse party. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2017 @skinut , yeah, ridden it many times. Not this year yet. I have seen pics where the road up is pretty washed out from run off, but no worries for a mountain bike getting up. Big, huge ditch though. @eleeski , you will be coming up into the mountains from the other side probably. Not likely we would connect, but fun to have another baller in the vicinity. I will be doing some skiing down at Black Butte the day before, as it turns out, after hopefully skiing or riding on Saturday, then back up Sunday night for eclipse party and the big event the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2017 @sunvalleylaw I'm probably headed the other way from you. I'm skiing at Broadside and headed to Ontario or Weiser for the eclipse. But I'll talk to Don and maybe we'll go to Black Butte for some fun skiing. If the traffic isn't too bad then Sun Valley might be awesome. Poach a ride at one of the ski lakes nearby would be fun. But realistically, when the prediction is Portland to Salem will take 5 hours, I'll play it safe with my backroads backup plan. The eclipse is worth it. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted August 15, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 15, 2017 I fail to see why some consider this to be Off Topic. Talking about water ski sites that are near or in the zone of totality next Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 So I blinded myself yesterday trying out my welding hood. I have a fancy auto darkening one. I cranked up the setting to the recommended number and looked at the sun. Oops, the auto wasn't reliable about staying on while looking at the sun. This was full sun. It will certainly not activate with partial sun. Maybe an old solid arc welding lens might work - but it's been years since I've seen one of those. Gas welder lenses aren't close. Use eclipse glasses or look at the projection from a pinhole viewer. Do enjoy the eclipse - safely. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 18, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted August 18, 2017 Do I lose Nerd Cred because I don't really care about this and sure as hell wouldn't fight one iota of extra traffic for a "better" view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @Than_Bogan No, but you sure could use a little sunnier disposition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @Than_Bogan , -1 nerd cred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 Where is the Eclipse Jump event being held? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @eleeski welding hoods/glasses or hoods can work but be careful! Welding lenses range from a #3 shade to #14. Typically 3 different common shades - #5, #12 and #14 - are available at your generic auto parts store or tool retailer. Specialty welding shops can provide others. A #12 is the minimum discussed (hate to say recommended) shade to use. HOWEVER, a welding lens by itself does NOT typically filter Infrared or UV wavelengths! These lenses are used along with other UV/IR filters to fully protect your eyes. For reference, a #14 lens is 10 times darker than a #12. Auto-darkening hoods have a sensor that detect the arc and darken almost instantaneously. However looking into the sun doesn't help since the ambient light is all the same from the helmets perspective. Whereas a welding arc is an intense light clearly different from the ambient light around the helmet. In other words, these hoods don't work to look into the sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @Than_Bogan That's your first post I've really disliked. Special and spectacular events have an impact. When the events are scientifically extraordinary (as opposed to so many pop hype or disaster occurrences) we need to embrace them. Worries about traffic? When you visit Caltech, JPL or Elon Musk you'll see real LA traffic. Just go. Find an eclipse party or have an impromptu eclipse jump event. Revel in the fun things we are offered. It unlikely to be life changing or spiritual. Just fun and interesting. At worst, you'll have some wild travel and weather stories. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @"Mateo Vargas" I believe it will be held in Norway in conjunction with Lemming Fest. Lots of jumpers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @Than_Bogan will be watching from his mouse hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @klindy I've had these shade 14 brazing goggle hanging on my OA bottle cart for years - finally a use! Shade 14 is so dark that even when using the cutting torch it is too dim to really use - 5's are as dark as I've needed for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 For the last eclipse I witnessed I built a projector with a mirror, circular saw blade, and a mic stand and projected it on the side of the house: yeah, Polaroid... some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 We're heading to Nashville from Houston tomorrow. Staying with my daughter for the eclipse. It's a long haul but this will be the best opportunity to see a total eclipse in my lifetime. WTH! At the risk of being "off topic" I'm taking my ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 I have ended up trying to simplify and will not be bringing the boat for the weekend. I am getting our camp set up tonight, then mountain biking tomorrow. Won't have a boat driver til too late for a good ski, and selfishly don't want to spend my day giving people boat rides or pulling tubes, besides the potential traffic. Also, I have ended up booking a lesson I have been trying to book for Sunday, away from camp (Black Butte). It is inconvenient timing, but if it doesn't happen Sunday, it won't happen for another month, if at all this year. So, going to go for it. Then back up to camp for Sunday night, and the big event on Monday! Probably another mountain bike ride on Monday, as long as we are there. We won't be driving anywhere very soon after the big show anyways. And we are staying in the mouth of Fisher Creek, so can go back in there and check some stuff out that I normally skip as part of the loop. May as well take the day at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'm close enough for the novelty items. Hopefully we can get the next 50 miles into totality tomorrow. The skiing at Broadside is great! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2017 I ended up not bringing the boat up north. I came south today for some coaching at Black Butte Ranch and am now on the way back up to Fisher Creek to camp for the night and then enjoy the eclipse tomorrow along with a mountain bike ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Read today that u need a 14 shade for using a welders helmet to view safely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted August 21, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Let's hear from people whose site is in the zone of totality, as to how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Payette Idaho is clear and sunny - for a couple hours. Then just clear. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 A little smoke hanging over and within the Sawtooth mountains to the west but clear and sunny toward the viewing area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Totality is not too far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Game on! Or am I part of the hoax? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted August 21, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 21, 2017 Looking forward to seeing the dark side of the moon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Not a good pic but it is on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 21, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted August 21, 2017 Aaaaah! I'm blinded!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Pretty Awesome here in Meridian, ID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 @ski6jones I noticed that you're traveling from Houston to Nashville. 90 miles south of Nashville I have a sweet lake. It's just a few miles from I-65. If you're passing through you're welcome to a set here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sunvalleylaw Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 That was totally awesome. Truly. May have a pic to post later from our location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm in the zone of total cloud coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Totality worth it! Amazing experience. Saw shadow snakes dancing! Took back roads out of Payette and didn't have to slow at all. Back at Broadside to ski but the water is cold from the extra night. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 @lkb that's a super nice offer but we're on a super tight schedule. Hitting the road early tomorrow to be back for work on Wed. My daughter lives in the West End and works in Franklin, so next time we come I'll definitely hit you up. Also, the eclipse was totally worth the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 http://24.media.tumblr.com/51849ecfa2dd4250691f9056375c5475/tumblr_mrt8jjqqqf1sfcnyro1_250.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matt_b Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Think I know why I missed my opener today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted August 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2017 Eclipse reflected in a pool of water partially covered by a cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 100% in sc on the lake I was suprises that with only10%of sun it was still daylight then went dark in like 10 seconds ,dark 2 min then diamond ring appeared that was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 9400 Posted August 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2017 Lots of clouds, lightning and last view of the sun was hours before the eclipse where I was near Charleston, SC. Disappointed for my wife and daughter but I witnessed one here about 40 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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