jakecuz23 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 If you know anyone that has any ski boat and would be willing to pull a few collegiate skiers along the pictured rocks shoreline please let me know! I would be more than happy to pay them for boat rental. If you know any skiers in Munising MI please give them my info! I plan on going July 12th. Jake Markusic 586-770-4066 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted July 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 6, 2019 you realize that's L. Superior right? where almost nobody swims even in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted July 6, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted July 6, 2019 @2Valve, the usual Midwest collegiate tournament weather in the Fall is often quite similar to a Lake Superior summer. It might not be that much of a shock to them. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted July 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 6, 2019 There used to be a guy on team talk UPMichiganskier. Not sure where he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted July 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2019 I just remember years ago riding my motorcycle on the north shore, cresting this hill and looking down to see the most beautiful beach in the world. White sand, blue azure water, hundreds of people on the beach, but nobody in the water. That lake is freezing even in the middle of summer. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted July 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2019 50 degrees is super warm for the biggest pond in North America in summer- 40-45 is more likely... Will be there this coming week for cabin MTX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiSam Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 If anything I'd try talking to a dealer and seeing if they'd like to provide a boat. Not sure of any skiers up there but I have seen a couple older ski boats and a few new Malibus up in Houghton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted July 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 7, 2019 About 10 years ago I was on a week long sailing trip in the Apostle islands and when we were leaving the harbor for the first time I was on the helm. I glanced down at the sea water temp gauge and it read 70. I thinking , no way, so I knocked on the glass thinking its stuck or something, doesn't move. So I figured it's broke. We got to out first anchorage later in the day. We all donned our wetsuits so we could go for a swim jumped in and much to our surprise it was right! For the rest of the week we swam in nothing but suits. Had to be one of the few times ever the lake was that warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted July 7, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted July 7, 2019 I swam in Lake Superior in early July 2001 along that stretch of road leading to the Porcupine Mountains State Park. It was very tolerable and I am not someone who tolerates cold well. Probably near 70. Of course, that is a shallower bay, but it is possible to reach reasonable temps. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted July 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2019 @MISkier "I am not someone who tolerates cold well." UNDERSTATEMENT!!!! See you Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kurt Posted July 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2019 That part of the lake actually warms not too bad , we skied right by the arch in my malibu response at the time. It was pretty cool, have to really pay attention to the wind it was calm one minute then we were fighting 5 ft waves back to munising the next my wife was not impressed. If i remember right the surface temp was in the 70s I have pictures somewhere... The next day we did some wreck diving and the water temp at 102 feet down was 37 deg. It was a bit chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted July 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2019 The key on Superior is picking the right area with the right weather. I have swam in Superior near Porcupine Mountains when the water was in the mid 70's. A few days of warm temps and bright sun with low north winds push the warm surface water to shore. Crystal clear water in an area where no one is around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted July 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2019 I spent a lot of time in Munising as a child, as my grand parents lived there. I personally couldn't imagine skiing out there, but you could get some cool pics if you get a day with small rollers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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