Guest Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Need some motivation, i only get a couple of chances to ski a year so normally take any available opportunity even white cap water. I have an opportunity in a couple of days but it is forecast to be windy, cold (i have no wetsuit) and raining and it is a commercial operator so not cheap. Who skis in the rain and bad weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 Highly recommend you PASS on those conditions. You can’t work on anything, and 10X more likely to get hurt. I’m surprised an operator wouldn’t also decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 25, 2021 Administrators Share Posted October 25, 2021 I am not skiing today Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 I have skied in wind like what Horton has and it's pretty much worthless. I may be able to go and run my opener but I ski so tentatively that I make way more bad habits then I would otherwise. However if you have a trick ski.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 Huh, I ski in that about 4 days a week at my public site. Not much effect if you get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicedme Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Haha i expected to be told to suck it up and get out there. @Horton that looks like a good day at my local dam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members texas_slalom_trick Posted October 25, 2021 Members Share Posted October 25, 2021 If it is white capping I would skip and avoid injury, but I prefer to ski in wind, rain, bad weather, etc because when you get to a tournament they're not going to stop because the wind picked up or changed directions, so it helps to get used to different conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted October 25, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted October 25, 2021 @Dicedme - given your lack of opportunity, any chance to ski may be worth it it just depends on your state of mind. For those saying don't do it, I suggest asking them how many days a week they get to ski, given plenty of opportunity allows people to be selective. Maybe rephrase the question, if you were given the opportunity to go out with a supermodel, but she was in sweatpants and curlers, would you turn it down?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 @Dicedme Depends on your motive. You ain't likely to learn anything, just skiing not to fall. What do you call cold? Rain. Most likely the "operator" won't want to be out in that, unless he's hard up for money. @Horton bet that's a rare occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 Nate Smith. Cale Burdick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 Do you need motivation or just some advice? Depending on where you are skiing you may not have to worry about conditions “external” of the ski site as many ski sites are protected from wind. (At least in Florida) Where are these lessons going to take place that you have reserved? If it is raining just wear goggles like @Horton - if it is raining I’d cancel as it is difficult to ski with pins and needles hitting you in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brokenstack Posted October 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2021 If you only get to ski a couple times a year go for it. Most people on this site don’t understand that. When I was a kid and only got to ski twice a year I would ski in anything and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 Waves, no...Rain...I swear I ski better in it because I am not staring at the balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 We rarely passed up skiing in light rain or bumpy water back in the day. You only need to watch a replay of Nationals this year, as the wind and waves mowed down many that could run way down the rope. They don't put the tournament on hold unless there is lightning our a real downpour. Might as well practice what you might get. Goggles help in rain and slowing the boat down helps in rough water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 Practice for the norms, not the exception. I’d much prefer to ski in bad conditions only when required. Not by choice. Most tourney sites generally have good conditions much more often than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted October 26, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted October 26, 2021 Got to watch @AdamCord run 39 off at Hilltop yesterday during our bomb cyclone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mastercrafter Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 We've done rain, wind, and snow, but waited for the hail to pass. It seems we all skied in a lot of wind in MI this season, but I try and avoid large chop and rain because I've never skied a set through horrible conditions and thought "wow, that was worth it" https://www.instagram.com/p/COljvqnH5kR/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 26, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted October 26, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bjkesler Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 was in a tournament years ago on a large open lake. wind was blowing 20-30mph with 2 foot waves rolling down the coarse. Most skiers were starting at their normal line length and speed and falling on first pass. When it was my turn I choose minimum boat speed and 75 foot rope. Made 2 full passes and won the tourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 Personally I try to avoid conditions when I can get Hurt. Basically waves, rollers. Cold, snow, wind is ok to ski in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lefty Posted October 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2021 I only ski poor conditions early in the season to get in ski-shape, we call em fitness skis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicedme Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Well unfortunately it was called off due to lightning. I suppose that is a fair call. @Zman & @The_MS, now that is just cruel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted October 27, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted October 27, 2021 Reminds me of the classic Simpsons episode: My buddy & I took a barefoot run in epic although green sky conditions several years ago, as we were putting the boat away the sirens went off. Tornado hit a trailer park a few miles away (nobody hurt fortunately). That Simpsons image remains burned in my cranium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted October 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2021 @Dicedme Come purchase a parcel on the lake. We could use another skier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted October 28, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2021 A bunch of 'em will be skiing in some not so great weather this weekend at the Mastercraft Pro. Guess the ones that practice in wind will be better prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicedme Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 @Zman, Would love to mate but the 15,000km commute to the lake might be a but much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller VONMAN Posted October 31, 2021 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2021 Apparently Nate does. Wind-check and rain-check. Remember what Captain Ron said "If something going to happen, it's going to happen out there" Ernie Schlager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hacker Posted November 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Web Posted November 14, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2021 Looks great @hacker. Looks familiar too! This pic was March last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hacker Posted November 14, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2021 Nice shot @Web hardly qualifies as “bad weather”! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Web Posted November 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2021 Water was 40, air 45... still some snow in the hills. We skied Bristol that morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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