Guest Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Yesterday I had a couple passes that felt really good, and it made me want to start a discussion on this.During those passes I felt like I had an awareness of the rope swinging around the pylon, I could feel it in the back of my mind, and felt totally connected with the boat. It felt very strange because that doesn't happen often for me! Was just curious how other people know they ran a good pass. (Right now I am working on running 34 -22 consistently).I think what helped me this week is I just went back to the basics and was focused on finding that good feeling on the water. It's tourney season for NCWSA and last week I had the wrong attitude and was so hungry for buoys trying to get a better score for the tournament, that by Friday I was a little burnt out. Definitely needed to tone it down this week, someone on my team pointed that out too, and I am feeling much better. I think this is something Marcus Brown likes to emphasize too - that we should be looking for the right feeling on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted September 22, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2022 Self esteem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted September 22, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted September 22, 2022 For a really good pass, I have more space at 6 ball than I had at 1 ball. No slack hits. No bobbles. Good connection and cross course efficiency (not necessarily speed) is noticeable as well. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted September 22, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller h2onhk Posted September 22, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2022 I can actually feel myself breathing through the pass vs. holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 22, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted September 22, 2022 In time with the boat, rhythm, flowy and little load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted September 22, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2022 Slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted September 22, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2022 Get to the end and feel like you barely did any work. Rare for me when there are buoys involved, but it's happened a couple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 75Tique Posted September 22, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 503Kento Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 Like others have said, it feels really slow. Sometimes I even have to ask for the time thinking my driver set the speed wrong.This goes along with enough time to focus on various elements of technique…in my head…ok reach here, drive hips there, head up, etc. Get high, Get fast, and do some good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 Yep…. Plenty of time and Lots of rope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 03RLXi Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 Happy. I feel happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 That’s why we keep coming back. THAT FEELING. I am sort of all over the place when I ski , but when I calm down and stay over my ski and in synch with the boat , remarkable things happen. My remarkable is only 35 off , but the feeling of running a real smooth pass is hard to beat. That’s why I keep coming back. Chasing THAT FEELING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brettmainer Posted September 23, 2022 Members Share Posted September 23, 2022 It has been several years since I had that feeling. For two years now I feel I have been dragging from buoy to buoy. Good thing that the feeling it is addictive and I keep striving for it. It is what will get me in the gym this winter. I hope to feel it again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller VONMAN Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 Slow motion, one with the boat. Not fighting the boat, controlling the boat to my advantage. Ernie Schlager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller o2bnMaine Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 I ask the driver if the Zero Off was set properly because even the turns feel slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 Sixy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ufda Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 "That was easy. Why don't I just do that every time?" That's what I always think. And then usually proceed to not do that on the next pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buoyboy1 Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 I will report back when it happens, but I have only been at it for 30 years. Never got that "runners high" either. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted September 23, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2022 Delusional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brettmainer Posted September 24, 2022 Members Share Posted September 24, 2022 @buoyboy1, I am with you on the runners high. I was a sprinter in high school and still run a bit to stay in (poor) shape. I have never felt anything but the discomfort of plodding stride after stride. I have, however, felt the perfect swing while skiing. THAT is a high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ETskier Posted September 24, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 24, 2022 I think "How did that happen?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted September 24, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 24, 2022 Still waiting for it to happened more than once.Have lower my expectations but not really there yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted September 25, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2022 Feels like a couple of beers are justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lefty Posted September 25, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2022 Something resembling elation and complete satisfaction, happens rarely enough so that I keep at it after the rest of the passes I run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jnan66 Posted September 27, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2022 Exit the gates with "-This is how you do it" .......while at the same time not remember anything of what might have made it happen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted September 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2022 Thirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted September 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2022 I'll bite. When you run a good pass it feels effortless, if you're riding the right line the boat does all the work because you're riding the swing perfectly. Every turn the same; in and out with speed, every wake crossing the same. Even the sound of the motor hum is the same on every pull. I ran a 38 behind @rico a couple of weeks ago and I told him that was one of the best passes I ever ran in my life of any line lengths. The above was the things I felt came to mind. Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 2, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2022 Like "that was awesome, I should just run THIS pass all of the time--why can't I do that? Why do I have to shorten until it's a shit-show?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FSSPCat Posted October 2, 2022 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2022 Relief that I didn’t get hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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