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I am not sure but he wears the same jean shorts as Daisy (Lt Dangle cut).

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I was in a recent tournament where Horton took my entrance gates from the far tower.

I have to agree with Than. As much as you ask for it by not attempting to get to 5 (at 34mph), I do not want the driver allowing you to get hurt. I think he/she did it for safety reasons. If I were skiing after you, I would not want to wait with my ski on while they locate your missing body parts amongst the yard sale. I would not care if you beat me by a half buoy. I ski against my PB anyway. I want everyone to do their best. If it is a record tournament, regionals, nationals, etc.. then it is ok to spend time locating your arms. I don't want anyone to be too strict, especially with kids and novice skiers. When I used to drive, it was always my fault if someone missed a deep water start. On the other hand, I never get upset when someone takes my gates, gives me a quarter when I thought I got a half, etc. They are judging and it is their call.

I second the ShaneH comment except no need to bring beer. It would have been great to meet you. Maybe next year.

the half shirt would go nicely with your davey duke shorts

I dont think you will need to jump up to a strada anytime soon. That is a great ski even into shortline.

I have had two masterlines restrung. Their customer service is great.

I think ZO is probably fine if you have the ability to train behind it often. I think it is pretty drastic when you practice behind PP and ski tournaments behind ZO. Weighing 215 lbs and not the best technique may have something to do with it. It is difficult to get a good gate and 1 ball. This is not too critical until the line gets short. Any other "big boned" skiers notice the same thing?Â

that is why i am borrowing a ski from cuz

i did it last year. It was fun but it did not pay off. Tendenitis. Time off is good for you.

Horton posts all the time and yet he is still considered a lurker.

Sold it

Count me in. Baller's Bash in Austin and ProAm at Cottonwood!

Should have locked them both in there together. Thanks to Joe Darwin and everyone who put on the most fun tournament I have ever attended. The site is amazing and the people are great. The party Saturday night at Joe's house was outstanding with mexican food, margaritas, beer, the best pie and cake I have ever tasted, swimming pool, hot tub and the LSU game on his outdoor patio flat screen! We stayed with Ward at Olde Ward's Pond. We had a practice ride and six rounds of skiing with a turn and burn format. If you are on the fence about turn and burn, attend this tournament and it will let you see how good it is for the sport. We had a plane to catch in Dallas (3+ hour drive) and I would have missed my last two rides had it not been for this format. Others chose not to turn and burn because they wanted a rest in between, wanted a different boat, wind direction/velocity, etc...Â

Did you all see the hat JT was sporting at Diablo this weekend? Horton may be a fashion leader after all. Maybe his hair will be the next big rage. I hope he brings the hat to Cottonwood. Put a Lid on ItHat shops have weathered fashion's favor and disregard to come out on top during hard times. By Michael E. Ross for MSN Local Edition http://blstb.msn.com/i/1C/8FE1BE2F2E837D8429CAB23597246D.jpg Top off any look with a hat from classic stores such as Seattle's Byrnie Utz. Back in the day -- "the day" being decades ago -- hats were a given of any man's wardrobe, an apparel item that combined form and function at an affordable price. It's a fact reflected in photographs of breadlines during the Great Depression: One thing that millions of unemployed American men had in common -- besides being jobless -- were the hats on their heads. Headwear began to fall from favor with men in the early '60s, as longer hair styles and more casual fashions came to the fore. Recently, though, hats have made an impressive comeback, becoming for many an indispensable adjunct to the everyday wardrobe, while easily adding a dash of dignity and polish. For hat devotees, the aggressively casual baseball cap just won't do any more (even New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez kicks back with a proper topper when he's not on the field). Today's styles run the gamut, from casual, colorful "stingy-brim" hats that speak to a hipster esthetic to the classic fedora, that staple of bygone eras, simpler times and Humphrey Bogart movies. Trends often take their cues from the entertainment world, and the resurgence of hats for men is no exception. Entertainers like Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt have often been spotted sporting brims; hats are worn by the alpha-male characters in the popular cable series "Mad Men," set in the early-to-mid-1960s, pretty much the high-water era of male headgear in America. Here are three sources across America -- the custom hatmaker, the neighborhood retailer and the international reseller -- where you can get your hat on.

The hair draws people to him

Jim, I don't think my boss would approve. I am working on an alternative. It involves a lawn chair, a ski rope, a bunch of balloons, a BB gun and a video camera. I'll keep you posted.

I agree with Jones but I usually can't resist the tempatation to take a couple passes. Horton, now that you are older, you must confirm your speed with the driver. I had the same thing happen to me in the first round of a tournament this year. Open men were right before me. In the drivers defense, you look like you are going 38mph in your videos.

It's not a sensitive subject, although it probably should be. I weigh 215. I am not fat, just big boned like Cartman.

I rode a 2011 68" Strada the last two days. It is a difficult ski to describe. I immediatley felt comfortable on it and went right down the rope without having to back up any passes or get used to it. I liked the ski with Rini's numbers better than Rossi's numbers. Both were good but Rini's felt better. The front binding was just under 30 inches. I did not get a chance to move the bindings at all or try Horton's numbers. I figured Horton's numbers were for 38 or 40 mph anyway. You have all seen what it does to his hair. I want to try this ski again when I get more time and a pair of bright red shorts.

I may be wrong but I think that skis ships with the fin set for a 67" Senate C. It is close but not the exact recommended settings for that ski. You may want to check it. Try to ski with a still upper body and don't try to force the ski around. Counter rotate in the turns and let it finish. You were probably forcing your old ski around. You should not have to do that on the Senate.

Just email Ryan at Radar. ryan@squareoneco.com and he will send you the thinner washers.

I think it was ShaneH (sorry if I am wrong) that had a great idea with RS-1/Strada boots. He said to tighten the lower laces as much as you like. For the upper ones, find the correct tension. Tie a knot where they are the correct tension. To take them on and off, you just lift the top lace off of the side catches or put it on the side catches. You always have the same exact tension. They will ski more consistently and always safely release.

Great skiing Matt!