December roll call Who is still skiing?

[Jaypro]

Incredibly mild day air 42 water 42, we put my buddies father-in-laws boat in that he keeps in a heated garage and skied a few sets. Course has been out for 2 months now. I have never skied in December!

 

[Cam]

Mid set bucket of hot water, air reached 45f today not bad for December in Scotland :smiley:

 

 

[Jonwilkinson]

 

41 in the water and a much warmer 48 air temp today in the UK... much better than the 41/44 of last week. Plenty of skiing going on at DAMS Watersports in Cambridgeshire. Just booked a set for Boxing Day morning!!!

[Keith_Menard]

 

 

But for a good cause :)

 

btw...Stokes did pretty well! The thighs got cold toward the end...but not bad!

[pregom]

The two of you look mahvelous, @"Keith Menard"

[Keith_Menard]

@pregom all those years of running barefoot have saved you money on needing to ski in booties :)

[skialex]

Had 2 sets today... air 65 water 62... Greek winter, warmer than few weeks ago, usually it’s colder this time of the year.

[Dryfarmer]

Every body skis in December if you live down under. Nothing tough about that. B)

[skialex]

Still skiing.....

 

[cougfan]

@skialex looks like u are the Grim Reaper with that getup ?everything ok over there?

[dchristman]

Grim Reaper? Cleary @skialex is either playing Poseidon or @Than_Bogan !

[MichaelWiebe]

It would be great to get some more winter (summer?) skiing pics from further south...... maybe Australia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Africa, Mexico, etc. Thanks in advance.

[Horton]

 

[AdamCord]

 

[Horton]

@AdamCord you look cold

[AdamCord]

No I’m fine I have the hat on

[Horton]

I guess you don't look any dumber than normal

[skialex]

@cougfan that was originally the idea, but I didn’t look that Grimy, so more likely I was @dchristman ’s suggestion, either Poseidon or Than Bogan...

I was a bit cold yesterday afternoon and the suit was not completely dry... hence the poncho while waiting for my turn to come.

By the way, Skied 5 sets this weekend.

[Jaypro]

is that still "winter", @Horton? Or has spring arrived?

[jepski]

MAJOR elbow tendonitis= Black Friday deal on HO Hovercraft, Masterline engraving error 1/2 price 1.125" radius handle and $25 Assualt dry suit (w/ DIY repair)...so not a slalom ski....but a front seat on the fun bus for sure!

[skialex]

Winter solstice today.... yeah baby... yeah... summer is coming!!!

[cougfan]

@skialex keep rubbing it in! You are getting dangerously close to receiving a lake Curlew Panda from the Wednesday night crew ??

[Fastguy888]

Open water skied glass yesterday in Los Angels, CA in 80* weather.

[Jmoski]

If your turn islands have palm trees on them you are not allowed to comment on this thread :-)

 

 

[DavidN]

No turn island on our lake. :D

Managed to get a quick set in this afternoon before the temps drop once more.

We have the coldest Christmas since 2001 in forecast.

Heater top was sufficient today. :)

[cougfan]

@DavidN I wish heater tops were all we would need! It’s been drysuit weather for the last 2 months up in the PNW. Colder weather moving in and the first snowfall of the year last night. Going to try to ski tomorrow after work if things work out

[jimski]

 

Letting the dogs play this weekend

[Zman]

Nice day in Bama today, 67 air 59 water, sunny, calm. One set today, another tomorrow.

@Horton That is your lake? Wow, looks sweet!

[david_ski]

 

A ski on the shortest day of the year. Dec 21

43 deg air; 48 deg water. Dec 21

 

Watching the boat from the dock, it would completely disappear once past the 55’s. On the water you could only see the current and next ball.

 

[Jody_Seal]

Skied at least 1 set every month in 2020

Merry Christmas and on to 2021!!

 

[MichaelWiebe]

Tampa FL: Air 72F, water 65 today.

[Cnewbert]

This morning was a special Christmas Eve Eve gift! Air in the upper 60s, water around 62° and sheer GLASS!! Tomorrow things go downhill with increasingly strong wind and Xmas will bring below freezing temps to central FL. But today was perfect... a skier’s dream! Thanks Santa and Merry Christmas to all!

[markn]

Set on Lake Minnehaha Chrismas eve morning. A bit windy with a cold front coming, but 67 degrees. Merry Christmas to all.

[BS74]

Skied Lake Idamere, Tavares,FL, water 67 degrees, smooth water. Big cold front coming!

[skialex]

Still skiing! Really nice sunny days this week... water 53 air 63 today. This could have been last ski of the year but hopefully not.

 

[cougfan]

3/4 of the Wednesday night crew skied Big lake this Christmas Eve afternoon minus @Rednucleus who is recovering from hernia surgery.

Air 38 water 42 perfect skiing conditions with the sun out.

Probably the last ski of the year as the weather is turning to rain for the next week☹️. Hope to start the New Year our right with a ski on New Year’s Day Merry Christmas to all

 

[jimski]

The ramp was a little sketchy.my wife had more gear on than I did. She’s such a good sport.

Merry Christmas every one

[Rednucleus]

@jimski No dry suit today?? That's the Christmas miracle I have been waiting for! Great pics by the way - looks like a very happy wife - congrats on a happy life!

[jimski]

@Rednucleus waters about 43 deg

And is tolerable in the black tec I also have a heater top over my full suit.

I’m quite comfortable for 6 passes, stoping at both ends. Since I started wearing this my dry suit has been on the hanger.

My hands give out before anything else.

One more skiable day left on Monday for the year.

Happy new year

[KRoundy]

Seen on Lake Stevens on Christmas Morning!

 

[KRoundy]

...and today I figured if Santa can do it...

 

[WaterLoo]

54° air and 55 water° in New Roads, LA. Got crushed off the second wake and went cart wheeling.

 

 

 

 

[bikesrus]

60 degree air and 55 degree water this morning @ Lake Nacimiento in Central Cal.

My wetsuit needed a hot top ?

Rain on the way!

[robmollysilverlake]

No skiing in December, but we did have a good game on Battle Lake this weekend!

 

 

[DavidN]

Took a set this morning in memoriam of my son Tim who would have turned 24 today.

Our little ripper passed away about 9 years ago and is dearly missed by so many. He loved all kinds of water sports, could ride anything, enjoyed being out on the boat with us and was obsessed with his vast collection of Lego.

He learned to run the course in 2008 (or ‘09?) at Swiss with Patrice in the boat swerving like crazy and yelling “tuurn” through his whole set. He was so proud!

He was an excellent spotter and could dock the boat like no one else.

Hope he found a spot in heaven where the sun always shines and the water is always glassy and warm. ❤️

 

 

[dvskier]

@DavidN May God bless your family. I’m sorry for your loss.

[cougfan]

@DavidN it just isn’t right that a parent should have to bury their child☹️ So sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a super kid! Happy though that U have so many great memories of him. Not to get too religious here but here is one of my favorite verses from the Bible for this occasion “May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” St. Paul

[Cnewbert]

Two recent below freezing nights dropped our lake water to 58˚ this morning. But conditions were great and my wife and I were in O'Neal Fluid Neo drysuits keeping us so warm and cozy it was fun just floating around in the water to rest and relax between passes with nary a goosebump to show for it. Tomorrow will be windy so looks like that's it for us until next year!

[Cnewbert]

@DavidN just now saw your heartfelt post. What a beautiful tribute to Tim. We know how much you both miss him and our hearts go out to you on this day. Please know that Melanie and I are thinking of you.

[Rednucleus]

@DavidN I am confident he ran 43 off on that HO on his 1st day in Paradise. I'll bet he's up to about 60 off by now and can't wait to show dad & friends! Prayers for your family.