First water ski rides 2023

[Horton]

I took my first ride of 2023 today. It did NOT go well.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Bruce_Butterfield]

Geez.  I check in after watching some medicore commercials on a decent football game and see this?  What a letdown.

1. you need to loose a few pounds

2. whatever ski you picked up off the rack isn't doing you any favors

3. is Buford driving now?

[MDB1056]

First each year generally is rather humbling. You'll be feeling it tomorrow too.   

[markn]

You did far better than I did on my first ride of 2023 after 2 months off.  At least you got to the 5 ball!

[UWSkier]

Had my first rides since Oct yesterday too.  Got into a bad lean lock and passed the pylon on the follow-through... at 28 off...  I was movin' lol

[rico]

I had one of my first ride in a while and it's funny how in the summer, 8 passes is just nice but right now 4 is more than enough 🙂

[aupatking]

My skiing is garbage right now. I’m trying to fix it before I ingrain garbage in. Tail riding like crazy. Haven’t figured it out just yet. At least I’m skiing, I guess 

Like @rico I tried a 2 set session. Regretted it the next day. 

Edited February 14, 2023 by aupatking

[dleenhouts]

Respect the hell out of the idea of filming the first pass of the year

[Horton]

@dleenhoutsTruth is that was my second pass of the year. The first one was as bad but not as funny.

[aupatking]

5 minutes ago, dleenhouts said:

Respect the hell out of the idea of filming the first pass of the year

I don’t 100% disagree but I don’t think your body is in the physical condition to really do anything consistently on the first set to the second set. I’d say I’m a totally different skier day 1 to day 2. I will be Givego-ing my next set though

[Horton]

I am waiting for someone else to post their first ride....

[S1Pitts]

42 minutes ago, dleenhouts said:

Respect the hell out of the idea of filming the first pass of the year

Not just filming but even trying to run the course. First week or so is only open water for this kid.

[lpskier]

I find that my first set of the year is really pretty good, but then my technique falls off a cliff for a couple sets and then climbs back. 

[aupatking]

This was my buddy’s first ride in a couple years. After the description of the pain, and review of the video, we decided he was leading with his testicle

 

Edited February 18, 2023 by aupatking
iPad wouldn’t let me insert video

[epnault]

I will check back with you guys in 2 or more months!

[Jody_Seal]

second time this week. less than 6 months since hip replacement.. riding a trick ski for a week. 

[ETskier]

Jody, good to see you are back at it. Fun, wasn't it?

[BKistler]

New Years Day. Trix. 

[swbca]

@Horton.   Didn't you move your home and your forum since the last time you skied.  Looks like residual exhaustion. 

[Jody_Seal]

@ETskierETskier did the slalom thing today. time to pick up the pace.

[ETskier]

@Jody_Seal  Yep been free sking for a month. Just got in the course the other day. Almost ran 28. I see here you're on 28.  Bring it on my friend. Would love to come see you all in May. 

[RichardDoane]

first rides of the season are definitely humbling.  thanks to @Mike Gile for holding the phone and watching my mess of a set.  hadn't skied since Imperial in October, so 5 months off doesn't do me any favors

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[RichardDoane]

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boat judge scores H at 55k/13m, 90.5 bouys

Edited April 13, 2023 by RichardDoane
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[Horton]

@RichardDoanesomeday I will teach you to put video on the internet

I shortened to 35 for the first time of the year yesterday. Why is it so hard in April?

[RichardDoane]

@Hortondoes it need to go to youtube first ?  then copy/paste the link ?

[VermontSkier]

First sets of the year on my annual trip out to the Palm Springs area thanks to @leeski Third year in a row skiing with Eric and it’s always a massively fun time!

Now time to get the boat out in Vermont, it’s 80 degrees here today!

https://youtu.be/_dScHk70nN0

Edited April 13, 2023 by VermontSkier

[Horton]

Ok you guys have to upload to YouTube, Instagram or another video platform to play video here. 

[swbca]

@HortonWhat kind of ski are you using this spring ?  

[Horton]

KD yesterday

Tomorrow Secret 

[ghutch]

@Horton as in...... a secret ski from the east coast around Charleston?

[Horton]

@ghutch no

[gsm_peter]

Me and Joseph had the clubs first rides on Saturday. On Monday there was some new ice again. Sunny today so we will ski this  evening again.

Edited April 19, 2023 by gsm_peter

[Rednucleus]

After THR Jan 3rd I have been cleared to ski mid May - CAN'T WAIT!!!

[S1Pitts]

I got my first ride in yesterday in 49degF water but thankfully the air temp was low 80's.

I was thinking that the moments before the first ride of the season is the closest feeling we ever get to the Very First time we ever skied. Butterfly stomach, nervous antisipation, it all feels a bit strange and then it's all gone the moment the pull from the boat comes. What a great feeling.

[coach3]

I am REALLY first rides, as recovering from shoulder surgery from last year. Just glad to get in deep water starts, and free skiing some 28 off and let it all come together, working on posture and a tight line....and not hurt the shoulder. Actually kinda fun.

[Rednucleus]

Got my 1st rides for 2023 after THR Jan 3rd. I had no aspirations of going around the balls but yesterday made full pass on 2nd trip down the lake (30/15) - balls are addicting. Free ski at Big Lake this morning with the Wed  Nite Crew. Tired but hip feels great.  

[503Kento]

Pass 1, Set 1 of 2023…practice MOP 😳