Baller oneski Posted July 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2018 I missed last year in Texas, so decided I’ll make the trek over to Kansas this year. What’s the skinny on Mystic Lakes? I hear wind can be an issue in August. Curious to know about the water and the site. On another note, I like the America’s Cup concept. Hopefully it will draw a crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I’m going. I’m ACJ at the nationals and working the America’s Cup too. Be there all week for the tournaments and AWSA board meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted July 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2018 Qualified for the first time ever after being in this sport for 35 years. I'm definitely going. Too bad I didn't do it last year when it was 2 hours away in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted July 7, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted July 7, 2018 I was planning to go, but then I heard @klindy was going. Kansas isn’t big enough for the both of us. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidP Posted July 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2018 Congratulations Kelvin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted July 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2018 I will be there with my son (boys 1). Looking forward to our first experience at Nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oneski Posted July 9, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted July 9, 2018 I notice on Google Earth that there are two ski lakes at the site, but the tournament guide has events running on 3 lakes. I assume trick will be run on the lake that wasn’t set up with a course? Also, with running only 3 lakes will there be an adequate amount of time devoted to pulling practice? Having never skied there before I’d like to ski a practice set on Tuesday. I don’t see a practice schedule posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted July 9, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted July 9, 2018 Team seal sitting this one out! Dr. Moe wants nothing to do with a long drive to Kansas, El Torro is out due to the level 10 mandate B.S. and me and Mrs. Jody have had enough of the political waterski B.S. 2019 Nat's in our back yard next year (WPB) so maybe team Seal can regroup and get excited about a championship run! You all have a great time, I think what we will miss is the Pro event and personally glad a "Pro" event (America's cup) is back at the Nats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 @oneski Nationals practice announcement is in another thread here. Practice scheduling is always a challenge. Looks like it’s important to register early and then sign up for practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted July 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2018 Thanks for the long link, now I can't read anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Sorry, I don’t see the tool to shorten it on my phone. I deleted the link since it’s in another thread here anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ntx Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 @Jody_Seal what is the level 10 and how is it applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 @Jody_Seal has Stephen received an email from AWSA telling him he is level 10? I get copied on all such emails and don't have one for him. I also checked the ranking list and he isn't listed as being level 10 in any events. Am I missing something? @ntx Skiers achieving level 10 status (roughly the top 3% of skiers) are required to compete in Open/Masters divisions at Regionals and Nationals. This is the first year it has been implemented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted July 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2018 @Kelvin Nope! He just decided why try and jump 190 plus or even practice trick. Top 3% is a joke would have been better if the mandate was based off world rankings, after all the mandate requires skiers to ski in open divisions. How can a 195' jumper be competitive against a elite athlete that skis on a 6 foot ramp for a living? This level 10 mandate is an unfair policy and it takes the desire to compete at the championship level out of many a competitive age group skier. How can a 150' men 5 jumper compete against a near 200 ' men 3 jumper? This policy is a black eye to our sport and those that voted it should be ashamed as this policy is an oxymoron policy! How do you build membership and run off existing members at the same time. Stephen says when he gets a big one off he will let it go! Oh! Sandbagging!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller richfoster Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 Mystic is a great site and the people are even better. The water is clear and yes it can be windy. Only a 2 hour drive for me ,but I would be going even if I was further away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alvin_Neff Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 Team Neff will be there. I have participated in the last 17 out of 18 years Nationals and over 30 Regionals. Trying to keep a good streak alive! My son also skiing, but wife is questionable for this one. Men 6 Overall skiers are cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moffattra Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 idk, seems like a cool spot, but you guys think there will be adequate scrutiny?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 The Jones crew will be there. I really like it when we go to new sites/states. Hope the turn out is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller usaski1 Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 I'm planning on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 yes, if I work out of my slump and start skiing right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbutcher Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 I really like the slalom water at Mystic. I've skied three tournaments there - 2014, 2016, and June 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 I’m going. Maybe I’ll be able to see the buoys this time. Another east west lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted July 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2018 Wish I was going, but saving vacation and $ to go ski with Gordon Rathbun in Italy at the Degasperi's lake in September (there's room for more if you're interested - contact Gordon). Youngest son skipping AWSA Nats to save money so he can go to regionals then Collegiate Nats. Oldest son temporarily out of skiing at a school (UCSB) that is damn near impossible to feasibly ski from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuzskier Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Going to Nationals, haven't been since 2011 at Surdej's, after skiing 11 nationals in a row. Missed the last 6, hope to make the next 11+many more. Look forward to seeing my National Water Ski family in August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiinxs Posted July 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2018 I'll be there taking the boat, maybe even ski if the planets align.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted July 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2018 @Kuzskier I will buy you a beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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