Ham_Wallace

Sorry MS, I wouldn't have a boat without a trunk!

I have had holes since 1966. It let's minnow's swim through.

I've never broken an HO. I did see some fins break 12-13 years ago.

 

Thanks, Jody Seal. (A Beer?) Do you think that I am a History Book? Just Old? I'm Ready!

Lemme guess: There was no beer involved!

Rock and screwdriver!

 

Heck, I wouldn't even loan MS's ski to a complete stranger!

Complete stranger? NEVER!

Wind.

How it all began:

You need MS to come down and help!

 

I have been putting up with the "Never Ending Winter"! Horton gets wet first! His hair may still be wet when MS gets a set!

Blame Horton……That's a great idea!

The Universal Ramp was "The Bomb"! 5' 10", 24' 6" Long, More surface, Safer and more fun. We did a sample on it and it was perfect for all levels of skiers. It was good for beginners and pros. Amateur Ski Fly was the most fun I have ever had. Thanks to Scot Ellis, hosting a ski fly clinic in 2000, I kept on jumping. After moving to Men 4 in 1999, I was going to retire from jumping. The 30 MPH speed, No faster second segment made for a hairy approach to the ramp and hard landings and worse ride outs. We campaigned for 32 MPH, Faster Second Segments and got it. I kept on jumping and still enjoy it. I miss Ski Fly, That kept the adrenaline flowing for several years. I really think that the people against it were just too lazy to extend their ramps. It did not take a special boat to pull amateur ski fly. The speeds were increased 5 mph without a second segment time and you just never saw any "out-the backs" and very few non ride outs. The longer ropes made the approach much better. Jody was pulling me the first time I tried it behind a bad-a%% boat. The red and white lightning was like grabbing a tiger by the tail. So much fun. We ended up ordering a red/white/ blue Malibu with an 8.2 Chevy in it. WOW! We had some major fun. All ages, Big Smiles!

Great day saturday! Up to 3 passes now.

I am on a 2014 A-3 66.5". It is amazing. At first, I thought it would be draggy, but, after I went through the gates the first time, I knew different. The ski, not only accelerates like a bullet, It bleeds off it's speed and is condusive to keeping a tight line like no other that I have tried. I was on a 67" Lemonted Edition and this is way better IMHO. Worth a try.

I thought the Co-Ex SL was the most fun that I ever had on a ski. I had big smooth school bus turns at 28. At 32 it started coming around like a A series. At 35 it smoked, early and wide. I ran through 4@38 first and only time. It was a friend's ski and he sold it to another friend. I may pick one up just to keep at the lake house. Highly Recommend !

Frozen in Nashville!

We slalom, when we aren't slaloming we do other things. Jumping, (tricks are a waste of perfectly good boat gas), fishing while waiting the next set, possibly a little night surfing, after all that, BEER!

I'm in!

I always chew 2 pieces of Polar Ice gum while slaloming. After I am pulled up, I pull my board short legs down and adjust the boys.

The TXI'S use a 6.0 Liter 405 HP for jump in the Pro and Higher level Tournaments. They are great, there is a fuel usage misconception that goes with them. Contrary to popular belief, they don't use any more fuel than a 5.7 Liter Monsoon at 34 MPH. I'll have one (a 2012 available) this fall.

Jan 1 and 12....done.

Dayum!

 

The Strada was too fast for me. I skied great some days but I never could keep a tight line with a tailwind. If you want easy on your body, it's hard to beat a Strada. I went down to a 66 and had better luck, but ultimately I went back to the HO's and am now on an A-3 66.5. Luv it! 6'0", 184.