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The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Time to hook up with the fishermen, folks. I seriously doubt the EPA will take on restricting water access to fishermen. They would have a war on their hands. Gander Mtn., Basspro, Cabelas, and others would fold. I could see private lakes getting shut down but not public lake access.

I have my blue Theory and love it. It has seen and run some serious shortline at 32 and 34 mph. You just have to work a little harder behind the boat due to it's width. It is a very good ski in that I have used it for entry level skiers and it has run 35 off as well. Not many skis out there that can cover all levels of skiers imo.

The Theory was one of the best skis Radar made! You could actually run some really shortline lengths on it although it was an entry level ski. Very good ski, sad to see it go.

Lovell is right on with the Army Corp

I have started getting calls from local skiers, recreational skiers, and so on, asking what happened to Andy Mapple. This goes to show how well known across the whole watersports world Andy was. Not just on the competitive level! The whole waterski world has lost a great friend and has been blessed with his presence.

EP Pro Stock

 

It was. Woke up in the woods.

He looks mighty young to be a grandparent but all things are conceivable aren't they?

Your maternal grandparents, I take it.

Who is Scott Smith?

Let's keep it simple! Once you ski MM, you stay in it for that year. No going back and forth. And that applies to Open Men and Women. However, I believe MM should have no age restriction. Change MM to Masters. It would be very awesome for some of the Open Men and/or Open Women to ski Masters. But once they do so, they must ski that for the whole season. Problem is: All the Pros would probably quit Open to ski the Big Dawg.

I know this perspective will piss alot of folks off! But I believe it contributes to the decline of the sport. You have a young G3 skier who skis OW in the big events then skis in G3 in the Regionals. Come on now! What do the parents want to do here? Beat the crap out of the other competitors? I have no problem with pushing a high level skier to ski against the best, that's the way to push the skier to get better. But to return back from Open to ski in G3 is not cool man! And while it may be good for that individual, it doesn't nothing for the sport, in my opinion.

 

There is really nothing that can be done. Too many outside factors. Number one is Money. Skis are 1500 to 2000 dollars blank and the cost of boats going to 60,000 next year. I really don't see the sport coming back unless alot of cable set ups start popping up around the country. Competition skiing is way too expensive! There are alot of qualified skiers not attending to Regs and/or Nats. There are even some that could get on the podium that aren't going to Regs/Nats, now that one I cannot figure out!

 

I got the same exact email several times. I have sold numerous skis to this person. They must be doing alot of skiing in Southeast Asia these days!

Does anyone know what the difference is with this new Vapor, ie, new bevel ? Shallower concave?

more surface area under feet?

 

Just so you know, I don't think you will be paid a paycheck per se. But, your lodging, food, and skiing should be free. The day goes by really fast so I don't think it is much time left to really train.

 

that was sarcasm. However, that's the way it was done in the 50's and 60's with small outboard motors. With a new tournament boat , you could do a hop start with a tight line with a good driver. I have even skipped off the dock with the newer boats. Really, a smooth, progressive pull out of the water going up to speed smoothly is the best way to pull a skier up.

I like to pull those with a rear toe piece. Have them stand in foot deep water on their back foot holding the ski up with their front leg just atop the water. You need roughly 10 foot of slack left then full throttle wide open. Should do just fine.

Rode some old skis for kicks. They are definitely not as stable, they are bulky and heavier. But surprisingly, across the board, they turn better and create more angle and space. It seems with the older skis, ZO doesn't hit as hard. Hmmm, could be onto something here!

Anyone have any old skis like a 67" Jobe Open Class HPT they would like to sell or get rid of?

Will you be interviewing Eddie Roberts? I believe he is an influential waterski manufacturing insider. Really enjoyed the Denny Kidder interview and would like to see some more interviews with the folks behind the scenes.

 

Thanks again for sharing the Denny Kidder interview with all of us Ballers.

Would like to see a slalom skier represent to show the world how tough we are.

 

i hope you are joking

 

He looked really good on it! Looks like he has it set up to ride with a steep pitch. Thought he had 41 in the bag until the exit gate.

 

Hello Mr. Horton,

 

Can I change my username from Skimech to Skihack. I believe this more aptly describes me. :)