dhofert Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just wanted to let everyone know that my trip to @theboardingschool has come and gone. What an amazing place with amazing people. I went in with limited knowledge and learned so much. Both @FWinter and Travis were patient with me while we worked on my less than stellar body position. Finally on Friday, my last set of the week it hit home. I managed to run all 6@15off three times in a row, and very close to a fourth. Not to mention how many schools can you sit in the boat while the world champ rips some bouys? These guys put a new fire under me and gave me the knowledge to keep working this summer. I cannot say enough good about the place as a whole and I WILL be back! Thanks again to everyone there, as well as everyone here that helped me make the right decision to head down to The Boarding School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted April 28, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted April 28, 2018 Great job, @dhofert. Two questions: What are your thoughts on inboard ski boat versus I/O? Does it seems that the boat makes a difference? I think you’re off to a good start. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted April 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2018 @dhofert Hey man, it was great to met you. I heard all about your successful final set here. Awesome! I wish I could have been in the boat. Maybe I will see you here next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 @MISkier I loved the inboard. Does it make that big of difference? I think the biggest advantage for me was less wake to be scared of. We plan on getting our I/O out this weekend I think so I will be able to see how well I can carry over what I learned. @Bill22 Nice to meet you too, hopefully I can swing it again in the next year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinPa Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Very nice, I am jealous at age 68, have not done a course yet but hope to. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted April 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted April 29, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2018 I love that place. Great coaching and water. Look forward to that trip every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LanceHCook Posted April 29, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2018 I totally agree, those guys are great, even that silly wakeboarding Jimmy kid. Great facility, awesome lake, boats and people, the vibe and attitude is all about fun and learning. I was especially grateful for their work with my 15 year old son who came on my last day. The kid doesn’t always take instruction well but he was totally dialed in and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted April 29, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2018 @dhofert Hey Dustin great meeting you man. I was on the boat with Travis and witnessed that last set. You killed it! Congrats and hope to see you back @theboardingschool school some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted April 29, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2018 Congratulations. Your first 6 completed buoys is a huge accomplishment. Looks like a winning combination of desire, effort, athletic ability and great coaching. Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 @skihart Rob nice meeting you as well, that was pretty cool having someone else witness that. I will be back in the next couple of years for sure. Hopefully there are a few more skiers that stay the week next time. For now its back to the fridged waters of Michigan. Also, the search is on for someone close with a course so I can feed the new addiction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller theboardingschool Posted May 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2018 @dhofert One of my greatest joys in coaching is getting people through the course for the first time. So fun to be a part of that! Keep up the good work and let me know if you need help converting back to your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt2003 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Congrats @dhofert ! Hoping to run my first full pass this year as well! What was a typical pass for you before you went there for a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted May 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2018 I was at the boarding school this weekend as well. It was good to meet some ballers. @skihart and @Bill22 were super guys and we had a lot of fun each night staying up late and talking about the sport. Nice to meet you guys and thanks for being so kind to my 6 year old boy and making him feel like one of the guys. @FWinter was a very good coach and hung around every evening and chatted with us. Watching him ski was a real treat and my son said, “now I know why Freddie is the world champion!” Wonderful experience and we will be back. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 @gt2003 I have never attempted to run the course before last week. I started struggling to start outside of one, come close to 2-5 and round 6. It finally hit home on my last set of the week. @theboardingschool thanks again! You can really tell your joy for coaching. I hope to get some sets in this weekend behind our boat, I will let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MickeyThompson Posted May 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2018 The Boarding School has on site accommodations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted May 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2018 @MickeyThompson Absolutely. More than 15 beds Fully stocked kitchen all right on the lake. Travis takes great care of the place and works hard to ensure that the place is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller theboardingschool Posted May 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2018 @MickeyThompson Yes, we do. We have a really nice 3 bedroom house and I private apartment as well, 50 feet away from the dock. Let me know if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MickeyThompson Posted May 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2018 @theboardingschool Thanks. I’ll come visit sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 Just got back from a long weekend at the boarding school for a preason warmup of skiing with Travis and @FWinter. Had a great time and met quite a few ballers while there. @mbabiash , @Bill22 , and @dhofert happen to be there ripping some buoys. Early morning glass before our first set Ball one on lake one. Be ready, the grass comes up quick! Here is @mbabiash when his son Cooper took his first wakeboard set on the prostar before moving up to the XStar! This is one on the huge beneifts of this place. You can have family members or friends doing two different things while still still hanging together in the house and on the dock. This is Scott getting stacked and Jackson doing some back rolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 I managed to get some shots of @FWinter during one of his sets @FWinter creating space before ball one Freddie moving the ski outbound at 4 ball So one night after a few IPA's we realized that none of us would probably ever be table to win a pro tournament. Soooo, we locked @FWinter in the bathroom and decided to take one of his for the ballers! Great time! @theboardingschool If you ever get a chance to visit, dont hesitate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 I would like to thank @dbski for building me such a nice trophy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 Just curious, how'd the 50th PS look in person? I'm guessing pics don't do it justice? TBS is on my wish list for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 I thought it was pretty darn nice myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 @swc5150 you are correct, the photos don’t do it justice. I normally am not a fan of all black boats but this one was sweet! I was impressed by the vinyl, it was not standard vinyl, it was something high end and didn’t get hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted May 4, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2018 The "cool feel" vinyl is really nice! Sad we have no use for it here in WI. We need all the heat we can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller theboardingschool Posted May 5, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 5, 2018 @skihart I knew I was going to have to put some type of Mission Impossible laser beam system around the trophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier Freddie Winter Posted May 6, 2018 Elite Skier Share Posted May 6, 2018 @dhofert @mbabiash @Bill22 @skihart looking forward to seeing you guys out here again. The last couple of weeks have been a lot of fun with all of you. Just keep your dirty hands off my trophies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted September 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 12, 2018 @FWinter , 3 of my buddies are coming to ski with you in October. Gets cold here in Vermont by then, looking forward to it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted September 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2018 @Jaypro do yourself a favor and add the following items to your ski bag and you will be King @theboardingschool during your visit. Dog treats Beer Darts @FWinter And perhaps even cat nip. Oh and make sure to leave your stuff all over the kitchen and house @theboardingschool is amazing at cleaning up and loves doing it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted September 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2018 well I can bring Heady Topper(double IPA), currently the #6 rated beer in the country according to Beer Advocate. It's made in our town. What do you think @theboardingschool and @FWinter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jercrane Posted September 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2018 @Jaypro mix in a few Focal Bangers, some Sip Of Sunshines and maybe an Edward growler and they might give you an extra set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Yeah Buddy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 @Jaypro Oh come on...be nice and bring them some Fiddlehead or at least a Focal Banger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 @jercrane That's funny, I didn't see your post before I put mine up :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 Second Fiddle rocks, and Frost Lush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 @Jaypro I really believe Fiddlehead is the most underrated beer in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 Skiing like this makes you thirsty..................yeah buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 Wow, a little late at 6 ball. Not back to the wake yet at the 55s! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2018 Bringing back the Slam Dunk technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterSkier12 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Fred Winter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxrus Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Obviously this post will be redundant but shout out to Travis and jimmy for allowing me to ski with them this week. The site is fantastic with multiple lakes and multiple courses so you’re guaranteed good water no matter what wind is blowing. Brand new MC PS with the new 6 liter. Wow. What a boat. Very laid back setting. Clean. Great value for skiing. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxrus Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Another shout out to the boarding school. Skied there yesterday with Freddie. New MC PS. Working with Freddie on the new NRG R2. As usual, great experience, very accommodating, friendly.....all the things. Highly recommend this site when in Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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