Whats in your bag??

[mike_mapple]

Im sure many of you who go to ski with my dad know what this bag is..I finally decided it was time to use it again, as I have not touched it since he passed. I will be doing a video about it (the bag) and whats in it, and why he used certain things, and a sneak peak into one of his many notebooks.

but before I did that I would be interested to see what other people have in there bag.

[Jody_Seal]

is there a dollar bill in it??

[Horton]

OK @mike_mapple what defines "Bag". Not "ski bag" but other stuff you carry to the lake? 

[mike_mapple]

1 hour ago, Horton said:

OK @mike_mapple what defines "Bag". Not "ski bag" but other stuff you carry to the lake? 

Like a fin set kit.

[Ski2000]

For me it’s mostly hope, but I loose it all a 2 ball. 
oh and tape measure, caliper, epoxy, tape , screws, multi tool and screwdriver 

[MI3Eventer]

Zip ties fix all

[2Valve]

Phillips screwdriver for my constantly loosening bindings (I got big feet...) and a pair of goggles for the rain.

[6balls]

Looks like he kept a razor, shave cream, some de-odorant in there 🙂  I had no separate bag just the pockets of my ski bag for binding screws, screw driver, allen, set of wing angles, extra palm pads.  Will be curious to hear about the "unbagging" of the GOAT's bag.  

[BraceMaker]

My bag is really just some misc. hardware a few boot buckles, repair kit for boat, a spare liner (not heat formed), and then a screwdriver and allen key.  A spare swimsuit, a spare hat, a spare set of glasses and then I keep a small assortment of medical items

Important - I keep a pack of immodium in case you get the trots at the lake.

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

Definitely learned a lot from other skiers on what to carry. 

Analog caliper, wing gauges, allen wrench, 2 of each angle for wing gauges, extra screws, inserts, set screws, lace, fin blade & wings.

Fin whacker, ski notebook, mini pilers, tape measure, screwdriver, pencil & pen. 

Edited July 26, 2023 by ColeGiacopuzzi
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[Horton]

@ColeGiacopuzzi is Fin whacker from JMac?

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

No it used to be a bar muddler I stole from my dads bar. He was upset at first, but he got over it. @BallOfSpray

[Horton]

All the secret data is hidden in my phone. here's what's hiding in my bag.

not pictured our wing gauges and miscellaneous other crap. it's upside down but that yellow thing is a piece of tape measure that I cut off years ago so it's way easier to use

[MDB1056]

20 minutes ago, Horton said:

but that yellow thing is a piece of tape measure that I cut off years ago so it's way easier to use

@Horton Have to ask then why are there two more tape measures in the picture ?

[Horton]

@MDB1056 there's absolutely no good reason for 2 tapes. since I moved a year ago, my stuff is not always logically organized

[lpskier]

Analog calipers, spare fin, various nuts, bolts and washers (enough to replace anything I might lose or someone else might reasonably need, two sets of wing angle gages and a couple extra three d printed gauges in small angle sizes, a collection of different wings, + and - screw drivers, short and long shaft 5/32 Allen wrenches, pliers, tape measure, centering ruler, $20 (with a story), box cutter, double sided tape  and small rubber hammer. 

[mike_mapple]

15 hours ago, ColeGiacopuzzi said:

Fin whacker,

 

 

 

 

I dont have his, it was just and older handle that got tossed before I was able to save everything else from the spring cleaning.

[BraceMaker]

12 hours ago, MDB1056 said:

@Horton Have to ask then why are there two more tape measures in the picture ?

Just like any measuring tape you need the one you don't know where it is, the other one you don't know where it is, and the one someone stole.

There's also the non-zero chance that Horton is just making snap bracelets as a hobby?

 

 

[The_MS]

My bag is a cooler with ice 

[Horton]

@The_MS is that for beer or for sore body parts?

[The_MS]

Its for the Apres ski supplies 

My garage has my tools 

[BobF]

Pretty much the same as many - enough stuff to set a fin, plus a spare fin.  Screwdrivers, screws/washers, zip ties, a knife, a folding carpenter's rule, plus a spare thermostat and impeller for the boat.

[LOTW]

We always have a spare impeller and have needed it! Not in the bag but in the boat.

Edited July 27, 2023 by LOTW

[thager]

@Horton Bet that flex head socket wrench really comes in handy! You crack me up!😂😂😂

[Horton]

@thager You ever tighten the pylon on a ProStar?

[MDB1056]

Shiny new boat shouldn't need the pylon tightened 

[6balls]

Some of the other stuff mentioned ie) spare impeller/zip ties/dive mask/athletic tape/band aids and a tool box are not in my bag--combo of glove compartment and under the passenger seat along with a few spare buoys and lines, a spare ski rope.

[thager]

@Horton Nope! I own a Nautique...

[perfski]

I got a sneak peak.....and its pretty damn cool as you get a glimpse into the brilliance and attention to detail that Andy brought to skiing.  Such a big part of history and was such an honor to get to see it.   Thanks Mike for sharing this.    And come on....its hard to not love seeing his cards still in there.  I swear I sold a couple extra skis the day Mike showed this to me....the Mapple Magic rubbed off! 

[LOTW]

@thagerEXACTLY!! I was thinking it was for a quick spark plug change.

Also "in the boat" are spare gear for others like my old, worn-out gloves, rope and handle, vest. The goggles are crucial, ya never want to get the rope in the prop but it does happen.

[Adam Caldwell]

Ill be willing to bet @mike_mapple that there are a couple things in the bag that 99% dont take to the lake with them.  

A steel file and or 80-120grit paper,  220 or 320 grit paper and some 1200 - 2000grit paper.  

Saw blade

Drill bits

[Jody_Seal]

when your off shore in an inboard.. however this bag has been around the world many times in my previous life..

[Horton]

I wonder what is in @eleeski's bag

[thager]

Probably a flux capacitor.