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@GWaterski the thing i have is discontinued now, but they have an adapter you can run from direct from PC/MAC to VCR http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/video-2-pc-mkii

@GWaterski - i have an ION VCR to PC unit that takes regular vhs tapes and transfers them to MPEG2 video.

Last one i have Michelob Dry Indy Pro Water Skiing Challenge 1991 (Jump and Slalom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm9FarJYm7I

Coors Light Pro Water Ski Tour - Yamaha Intl Classic - Augusta, GA 1987

I have one video of the bud dry tour, and i found that i over wrote a tape of shows from 1990-1991 timeframe....bummer

the tape is is decent shape for being 28 years old (1st gen)

Next one, Coors Light Pro Water Ski Tour - Felpaush Int'l Water Ski Challenge - Charlotte, MI - 1987

Thanks for the info Drago

So let me ask, since i've been not following the sport as i did a long time ago, Is there a pro tour anymore? The wakeboarding has overtaken everything as the Xgames thing inclusion makes it grow more.

Godspeed Andy!!

Next one: Coors Light Pro Water Ski Tour 1987 - Master Craft Championship - St. Paul, MN

Next up Coors Light Pro Water Ski Tour - Tournament of Champs, Shreveport, LA 1987 Enjoy, I always loved the music they used This one opens with a gag on Wayne Grimditch

I used to ride / drive behind one of those in early 90's the wake was pure and you're so right about the design, it's spot on with today's crafts

Hi, new poster.. Old retired lake vet with creaky knees. I had several videos stashed on VHS which I've been able to get digitized Pro Tour vids and an old Worlds tourney. Hope you all enjoy em as I don't see any of these in the you tube world. As I get them up. I'll post em here. First One is KP Worlds in 1987 Thorpe Park London List of Skiiers: Men's Slalom: Mike Hazlewood 4:00 Mark Kris LaPoint 8:40 Mark Mick Neville 27:45 Mark Mike Kjellander 33:35 Mark Pierre Carmen 37:10 Mark John Battleday 40:15 Mark Bob LaPoint 46:05 Mark Andy Mapple 54:00 Mark Women's Slalom: Camille Duvall 13:40 Mark Kim Laskoff 14:56 Mark Women's Jumping: Judy McClintock-Messer 20:10 Mark Karen Neville 21:00 Mark Camille Duvall 21:40 Mark Karen Morse 23:10 Mark Deena Brush-Mapple 24:30 Mark

Gosh, hearing this news totally floored me. Just was talking about giving it a try as I've retired from skiing due to broken down knees (over labor day). I am going to make good next summer to get behind the boat on my old O'Brien slalom. Just can't say how much I looked up to Andy as he fought his way up the food chain on the circuit. Back in the day, 1980's I used to ski 4-5 sets a day and his method I tried to emulate even down to his ski. I tried to keep up with the World Records and am happy he reached his goal and even then some. His passing is so hard to take. He was more than a water ski star, he was an ambassador of the sport and a super human being. A true legend. I never got to meet him however, but reading all the wonderful stories and remembrances of him on these pages is so awesome. My sincere heartfelt condolances to Deena, Mike and Elyssa. I have some old digitized videos to share with the community. I'll start a thread for them as I think many will enjoy them. I'll leave one here for starters.