Baller_ Slalom.Steve Posted August 8, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted August 8, 2023 I ski in Indiana, which means I have to suffer through 5 months of not skiing every winter. Unacceptable, I say. So I'm trying to figure out how to get on the water for some days or even a couple weeks sometime in December thru January. "Go to a ski school, dummy!" Sure, of course, but I also don't make a lot of money and don't want to spend a bunch on top-tier coaching for a random week in winter (and I typically do a 3-4 day ski school trip in early summer, so that's already one expensive trip per year). So what's the cheapest ski school/cheapest way to ski in winter? I don't care about quality of coaching, I don't even care about coaching at all, I just want to ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 The cheapest is all in the eye of the beholder. You probably have to fly to Orlando. Depending on the school it’s about 75 .00 a set. Have no idea what packages are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jgills88 Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 Depending on how far you'd want to drive, you could get an out of state permit for Okeeheelee, according to the parks website you can drop an out of state boat for just over $200 for the year. Of course you'd have to budget out lodging and towing costs. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/PDF/Amenities/OkeeSkiPermit.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjSo-Om7cuAAxWMsoQIHUnlAzsQFnoECBgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3_UGv2pLT4JaQHS3fhQ8of Ski School wise, maybe check out Swerve Watersports in Tennessee. Mike Bullock is a great coach and offers reasonable prices throughout the year. You'd have to double check availability though, he likes to go snow skiing in the winter! You could also invest in a good dry suit and ski at home rather than go anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihacker Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 I don't know the cost but lapoint ski park will likely be the cheapest guest set price at a private ski pond, @lpskier?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 What's a week at bennetts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 Adults - 3 sets / day Package $675 for the Spring Season (February thru 3rd week in May) $710 for the Summer Season (June, July, and first two weeks of August) Includes Room + Board. Cottage Rentals are available for an additional charge Contact for Availability in the Fall Season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 @SlalomSteven I would hit up @TFIN Trent Finlayson in Texas might be a great option! 2 Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bikesrus Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 We go to Lapoints. Late model ProStar, fun group, close to the airport. @lpskier can give you the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 Hopefully you'll win the 1.5 billion MegaMillions tonight! Then you can ski where you want!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller C5Quest Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 @ColeGiacopuzzi where in Texas is @TFIN located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 @C5Quest He’s right outside of Austin at San Marcos river ranch that’s where he mainly coaches out of, but he does travel for coaching as well. Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 8, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) At LaPoint Ski Park, a totally off the street guest pays $50 a set. A guest of a member pays $3.20 a minute, which usually is $35 a set. You can also join as an out of town member ($1000 annually last I knew) and pay $1.60 a minute. Sets are usually six passes, but if we aren’t busy, have at it. Minutes are based on a device that only measures time when the motor is running. So with the boat shut off at the ends, you aren’t paying for your rest time. It’s actually a very good system. In December and January, we aren’t very busy, so it’s a good time to ski. Edited August 8, 2023 by lpskier 1 2 Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller roda Posted August 8, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2023 There are plenty of courses on public access lakes in central FL if you are willing to tow your boat down here for a couple weeks. Lakes are empty on weekdays in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted August 9, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2023 @SlalomSteven As a former hoosier now living in Florida, I know how frustrating the Indiana winters can be. You could check out Swiss Ski School in Clermont. They have a one room efficiency for rent steps from the starting dock. As I live about 10 minutes from Swiss, if you come, I will give you a pull on my lake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hallpass Posted August 10, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2023 Cheapest - Camp in a tent. Make some friends. Give them gas money and clean their boat. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buechsr Posted August 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2023 Jodi Fisher's set up is sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LK_skier Posted August 17, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2023 Australia is warm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GWaterski Posted August 22, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2023 Checkout FL VRBO's on Lakes with Slalom courses and have boats and drivers! https://www.vrbo.com/1635926 Ski Ya! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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