Kimbymon

Attention Skiers!

 Lyon Ski Club in Wixom MI is having their annual Novice Night on June 12th, 2024. 

 Are you a slalom skier that would like to get more exposure to the slalom course and a little coaching as well?  Then this event is for you! 

 Geared towards the novice or entry level course skier, or new tournament skiers with limited access to a private site!

 Drivers/Coaches: Greg Priestap and Pete Shoemaker

 $50/per skier

 2 rounds (4 passes each)

 20 Skier Limit

 Payment reserves your spot.

 Two Groups: 1pm - 4pm and 4pm - 8pm (Please indicate preference upon registration)

 All skiers must be ACTIVE or GRASSROOTS members of USA Waterski (https://www.usawaterski.org/membership)

 All skiers must provide their own ski, vest, gloves and handle, and be proficient at deep water starts.

 If interested, please contact Greg @ gregpriestap@aol.com or at 248-891-8597

@Horton Buford Danger, American Water Skier:   You're funny.  And the following sentences would have been spoken by a 9 yo, approximately never.  🙂

We are looking to add a new member or two.  Great club, located in South Lyon, MI. If interested please contact our club president, Steve, at waterski46@aol.com

Thanks

38 minutes ago, nichski said:

@Horton thanks for the feedback.   What are your thoughts about a 2024 Vapor running 30 MPH?   Radar literature states the Vapor is for 32-36 MPH.   I start the season off running mostly 30 MPH then start bumping to 32 MPH, rarely running 34 MPH.     If you think the Vapor will perform well at 30 MPH, what length should I use 66" or 67"?  My weight is 160-170#.     

Thanks for your input. 

My opener is 26mph and I run up into 32mph. I have had no issues with the vapor at even those slow speeds.

25 minutes ago, VONMAN said:

Yesterday on Lake Weir. Water 63, air 72. My buddy Steve, first day out in the boat driving, 2 months after open heart surgery. He loved every minute of just being out in the boat and enjoying the Lake.

Give Steve a big hug from me, please!

I'm not sure who to believe?  LOL

@Horton I ordered one of those Camaro shorty's earlier this year. I love that wetsuit.

@Shell  Well our presence is certainly at 150%  but as for the total number of females on this site... That is a much lower number.

2 hours ago, 6balls said:

Props to @Kimbymon for keeping a female presence around here!  @Shell too.  Bring your friends.

Pretty sure @Shell and I represent at least 40% of the female population on this site.  😂

I'm ready..

1 minute ago, jjackkrash said:

This last season my boy was running run into 36 mph; it took him 5 passes to get there (all @28 off).  There's nothing wrong with running passes and nothing worse than a MOP.   

I completely agree. As long as I run my opener, everything else is gravy.  It’s that score at 2 or 3 balls, that just kills you. 

@Horton I’ve even run many a 24mph pass on the vapor. Those who know me know how much I whine and complain about my opening speed, but I know with 100% certainty I will run it. So I will continue to run that as my opener until I get farther into 32mph.  

On 9/28/2023 at 2:22 PM, Skiphreak said:

@Horton @ColeGiacopuzzi do you see any issue using the new Vapor at slower speeds? Just learning the course and I’m really slow - 28-30. I’ve always figured that’s what the Senate is for (which is what I’m on), but this review has me thinking. 

My opener is 26mph running up into 32mph. I skied on @Mastercrafter’s 24’ vapor this fall on the short/deep settings and had no issues skiing 26mph - 5@30mph .

I’ve been on a 2020 vapor since fall of 2020 at those slow speeds and never had an issue. 

Can’t wait to get on the 24’ vapor I just received. 

1 hour ago, VONMAN said:

@Kimbymon Just come to Florida. Skied Saturday and Sunday morning on Lake Weir. Always room in the boat for one more, ask Steve about last winter skiing here.

 

You guys are the best!  Karen Matyniak and I would like to come down sometime this winter when Steve is down there too.  We definitely want to ski.

My RTP was just delivered thanks @perfski and it looks like the new Vapor front boot will be here tomorrow.

1 hour ago, Horton said:

65 air and 55 water out here. Come on out.

That sounds amazing!  Thanks for the offer.

31 minutes ago, DW said:

Why wait, not all the water is solid in Michigan.

🥶  Brrrr.  No thank you.  The thought of just how cold that water is.. (shiver)

24' Radar Vapor Pro Build in Lagoon Blue...  Now to die a little bit inside each day waiting for spring to arrive.

Used an older masterline rope to measure cord length needed for a portable generator.  It's -28off from the basement window to the fridge.  🤣

13 hours ago, Horton said:

@Mastercrafter If you get the Blue Vapor that is a reason to order a new blue ProStar. 

Don't give him any ideas.  @Mastercrafter collects prostars like others collect tchotchkes.

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1 hour ago, 75Tique said:

She left out one little minimally important tidbit of information....at least I didnt see it....might be there.

I think this qualifies under "if you have to ask, you can't afford it".  LOL.

https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Wet_Suit&postid=68631

Camaro Blacktec 1.5 mm full wetsuit.  Size M.  Worn maybe 5 times.  Like new condition.  Bought in 2023

https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Ski_Vest&postid=68609

2021 Radar Lyric Women's comp vest.  Size L.  Excellent condition.

https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Ski_Vest&postid=68607

2018 CWB Women's reversible comp vest.  Size M.  Excellent condition

19 hours ago, BraceMaker said:

@Mastercrafter did the Ilmor swap on one I know he had it up for sale I'm not sure if he moved it or not.  

He sold it in the spring to someone in Florida.  

The 4th Annual Kim’s Water Ski Classic was a smashing success.  We had 19 skiers take part. Conditions were fantastic and we all had a fabulous time.

I want to thank my friends for helping me pull this off. I couldn’t have done it without you. @Mastercrafter thank you for the use of your ProStar. @MISkier thank you for driving. And for driving me to my best pass of the season so far. @DaveD for your donation of raffle items. @Sedge for the SLines Ropes, handle and KD junior combo skis that we raffled off. @PSM for the donation of ProGear Gloves and PureFood protein powder. @Horton for running my ads for this event year after year.

I hope I have not forgotten anyone . Attached are a few of the pics that were taken. I will have more once I get those back from my photographer .

3 hours ago, bananaron said:

@Kimbymon Thanks for all of your dedication and hard work on this special event.I am sure many people enjoy the day and its a fundraiser.Keep up the hard work....Congrats !! I am sure its a success

Thank you Bananaron, it’s a little self serving since I am the one with Cystic Fibrosis.

Its almost time for the 4th Annual Kim's Water Ski Classic benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and the Rock CF Foundation!  Come out on June 24th to Hidden Lake in Clio, MI.  We will be there from 10-5.  We will have skiing, fun, food, and awesome raffle prizes from our sponsors.

Raffle prizes from: KD Skis, SLines, ProGear, PureFood, a Facial Basket, a Bourbon and Beer Basket, and Rock CF.

If you can't make it but still want to support the cause and get some awesome swag then sign up as a virtual spectator and we will ship your swag to you.

https://letsrockcf.org/kims-water-ski-classic

Thanks,  Kim