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1986 O'Brien Competitor. The Kevlar Boron one. Because who doesn't want a bit of space tech on their skis? (and it was a great ski at the time)
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I ski at Thorpe (very close to Heathrow.) This is where the 87 Worlds were held. You can book a slot on the Arena here:
https://bookingsthorpelakeswatersports.co.uk/book/make-a-booking/book-a-boat-tow/arena-lake/121
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With the rising cost of good ski boats I'm starting to think that there's a market for cheaper boats that are built solely for the purpose of pulling a water skier. In Europe, most ski clubs would be interested.
Back in the 70s and 80s Club Med used to operate a fleet of purpose built outboards for water ski. They weren't fancy but they were practical and I bet they were cheap.
For a club all you really need is 2 rear facing seats (for judges), zero off, a great engine, good tracking and wake. There's no need for shiny paint, leather seats, etc.
I'm convinced that if such a boat existed it would sell well over here.
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I don't use Ad Blocker. I use Ghostery (mostly to stop tracking) but I have whitelisted ballsofspray yet I still see the "You are using an ad blocker?!?!?!" warning despite seeing all the ads.
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+1 on New Skin. Also get some Johnsons waterproof bandages. Use at least 3 or 4 layers on the top of the palm and the same on the knuckles.
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Yesterday at Thorpe (UK.) Water must have been not much above 0C and air was probably the same. Yes I did ski.
No I couldn't feel my hands after my set :smiley:
What is your experience watching Pro Events
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Pretty much what @Slalom.Steve said. Being in Europe means I often can't watch the finals live for US-based events because of the time difference (which means I have to remember to stay away from social media until I have a chance to watch it to avoid spoilers.) I try to watch as much of the European event finals live as the time is more convenient but life and being at a lake often gets in the way of that too. At least my wife is happy to join when the event is at a place she's been (Swiss or San Gervasio) and/or there is a skier she likes or has met.
I also try to watch live events when they are at my local lake or if I happen to be on holiday near or at a lake when a pro event takes place (obviously I try to time my holidays to make it happen)