scoke

This is a solid thread with some realistic concepts and ideas in it. Unfortunately i have to respectfully disagree with DW regarding the car racing vs buoys. The math simply doesn't work.  Think about the millions of buoys that have been turned by all the skiers over time compared to the deaths. There has been about 1-2 deaths a year, reported of course, per how many buoys that is? it's a staggering statistic of buoys turned vs deaths.  Comparing it to nascar or racing just doesnt hold up. Sure they have highly publiscied races as well as deaths but they arent racing every single day at 400+ sites around the country like water skiers are skiing.  Just not a straight comparision on the statistics side of things.  Warranting a mandatory safety device or release would take quite a bit more near identical accidents then 1-2 per year deaths vs millions of buoys. The warrant just isn't there. I am not saying precautions can't be taken but honestly it's more of a knee jerk situation then a rationlized warranted case study.

the cute little son of a bugger kept grapping my handle by the loop end and draggin it off! i caught him halfway down to the lake through the sand once.  He also was barking at my ski buddy for jumping in the water and disturbing his sleep.

lots of chiefs sporting the badge, not many indians. hahaha. where is the cartman sunglasses avatar. might be more appropriate for some.

sorry to hear that about next weekend but at least it's just temporary!  thanks to you shreve guys and chad, i got that score. hopefully more to come in the future.

what are you riding/bringing next weekend?  Two weeks ago from the boat I watched a pro run quite a few buoys in a tournament on the white radar. Seemed like every buoy his tip was riding up on him excessively. weird.

you guys heard about the new swimming pool and hot tub?  The hot tub will blow MS's banana hammack right off! TURBO JETS.

There is Wim Decree video on schnitz's site up through 39 where he pulls out only using his hips and it's obvious. He is 5'9"(?)  Then there is this video of Parrish, see below. as well as i have other videos/clips of him jamming that left shoulder with his 6'5" frame. ok now i am semi confused:

two weeks ago i was boat judge in a MC with Gazer and ZO.  95%+ chose the Gazer. The only people who didn't were the high end skiers: 1 pro, 2 guys getting into 38, took ZO. I took the Gazer as well. LOVED it on that combination. Hadn't skied the ZO on the MC yet.

"I'm presuming it will be warmer there." Actually we had a cool front roll in and it's a been a bit cool lately. Water temp 84+ and Air 86 but hopefully will warm back up to 88+. we'll see or i'll break out the sweatshirt again.

effing blew out my right again. I am rough on the right palm!  what gloves won't tear?? for the love of goodness. 35 sets on these TOAST. oh yeah, got the Gazer. Good stuff, i am impressed. predicting bigger scores for everyone using Gazer/ZO.

I just checked the running order, sure nough, you are right behind JD.  When are you going to be in town? I have heard rumblings of some practice on Friday at the site. (i am sure i'll prolly sneak in a few passes)  There are two skiers from my home lake who ski about 1 tourney a year and will be there with nerves a bit rattled on the dock. Also, my ski partner (first year in the course) will be skiing his first ever tourney on Sunday.  It will be a cast of characters with MS, Skidawg, JD, myself as well as some others there. scoke.

Thanks for the info Bruce. Thursday night, going to feel it again if the weather holds.  I figured out the photo gallery, allegedly.

Back in March, Rini immediately had me trying to square my shoulders(down course) and load my right arm for the pull out. I have been working on it but was looking at some photos and I sure dont look square to the course but better.  What does squaring up on the pull out give the skier as I don't feel like my gate is killing me.

holy.....i need a tissue. she wasn't there when i was there. all 17year canucks with their parents. Anyway, could you look in your shop etc for a rear boot, size 12 mens left and see what you have? dcoke76atyahoo.com

Hadn't seen hide nor hair of him since going to fla. Did he fall in love down there? Fall in love with fla skiing? I need some rear boots!

Large was the powershell large, i need a left foot.

wear a large, mens size 12.  If don't mind seeing what you have, take some pics or let me know.

Skidawg:  I skied friday afternoon, howling wind, then Bennetts tourney on Saturday.  Sunday am, took 2 sets at the Ranch with Chad. He tore me down but at the same time ran a bunch of soft 32's so it was worth it. Came home and sunday PM ran some more buoys. Good stuff. Working on knees and shoulders. Didn't get any video but should soon. Thinking about getting the Gazer though. scoke.

Currently riding the overpriced Powershells (as much as i love them!).  I am putting together a PS equivalent. Currently i have two front boots and the plate itself.  Any recommendations on where or what boot to buy as my rear boot? I am not looking for a double super carbon overlaid boot but just more of a standar rear boot. I have two boots for front of varying stiffness but the rear would seem to be not as critical.  What are you guys using/building? It has to be relatively affordable. (Can't be an animal or something like that, has to be hardshell). scoke.

If HO and CC kool-aid drinking is a banning offense, SCHWING IT'S A GRAND SLAM!

sunday: hopefully have video as well as open to something new. got some skiing to do between now and then.  took two more sets last night.

 size small?? you giving away your wifes gloves? /vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-money-mouth.gif i either need a L or XL. i'll look this evening. i wear the bullet stopping grey merlin whizard liners too.

where is MS? ala the ICEMAN

I have been blowing out my right glove for about 2 years. No hair left either. Does anyone have any right gloves they want to swap for some lefts??

Good call on the EIW video. I saw some nice clips in sets I. Also, at the very end of sets II, there is a badas$ overhead shot CP running some buoys. His shoulders are square to the course the whole pass. intense stuff.