LakeOneSkier

Anyone here a homeowner or member at Lake Magnolia in Smithfild, NC? Starting to look at options for next year and looking to head somewhere warmer. :smile:

Outside of Boise... snow ski at Bogus Basin, or water ski at Broadside Harbor.

My last two boats were promos (one from No. CA, one from OR). Not that I buy boats often but I will always buy a promo. My 'local' dealer is Liquid Edge/Doug Meeker in Farmer City, IL. No offense to PerfSki and the other BOS advertisers but Doug gets all my ski, vest, shirts, wetsuit. etc. business. I may pay a bit more but he has a wide selection of product that I can see and test before I buy. And if nothing else I enjoy talking to Doug when I visit his store, great guy with a lot of boat/ski knowledge. Only exception are ropes and handles, Masterline has treated me very well. :-)

Liquid Edge/Doug Meeker rule. I gladly drive a 4 hour round trip just for a 15 minute set with him. :smiley:

I've lived in a private gated four lake community (avg of 12 homes per lake) and have also lived in a two-lake community which was very much like what you have outlined: higher density of lots at 'reasonable' prices, a limit of 15 'lake/boat use permits' per lake, but everyone could 'access' the lake, located in a very small town but within 40 minutes of a city with 2.7 million people, etc. The four-lake community I miss every day… 48 other lot owners who had the same passion as I did, appreciated the lakes for what they are, worked to keep them in great shape, and (mostly) respected each other. The two-lake community, even though we built a beautiful home that my wife still says was her favorite, I could not leave fast enough. Sold after living there 2.5 years. At that price point, at that density, there was not the appreciation of a private ski lake with a slalom course. Other than a few of us it was full of weekend warriors who felt it was there right to do as they pleased, partied as much as they'd like at all hours of the night (city had no noise ordinance, so the police were no help). When I skied it usually involved 30-60 minutes of fixing the course beforehand. Make a pass down the lake and come back for another only to have kayakers paddling down the center of the course. Or another boat coming straight at you because they felt your 10 minutes were up. I could go on and on. I commend you for what you are undertaking, and I hope you are successful, but unless you are in an area that can support that many homeowners who understand private lake/slalom skiing living you really need to nail down your CCR’s and Lake Use rules and enforce them.

Not so fast there @Zman ... https://orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-et-s4-twiggy-waterskiing-squirrel-update-20181120-story.html

I've been wearing contacts skiing and 'footing for almost 20 years. Have yet to lose one.

@LoopSki , no need for immunizations... all the pesticide runoff will take of everything. :s

@Zman , since there was no jealous option I had to dislike your post. ;) Pulled the boat 3 weeks ago, it's winterized (remember what that is?) and put away until spring.

@HighAltitude , been there, done that, and while I miss my special place almost every day I have ZERO regrets when I see the opportunities my son has had.

@bassfooter , give it a go! Our lake just purchased a new jump that we will be installing in the spring. By that time I will have made it 57 years without going over a ramp, but I've already committed to my jumping lake neighbor that I'll give it a go. Peer pressure, the result of many an injury. >:)

@skimtb , @Horton Took this pic last weekend before we closed the lake for the year (this ain't So Cal :'( ), looks more purple but on the water in the sun it's the pink? Good looking boat.

There's a '16 on our lake that is the same pink sparkle on the large main side panel but the rear smaller panel is silver sparkle. It's a damm good looking boat.

@Zman , aren't you in the path too?

@Bobross , we sold a home on a private lake a few years ago. We did the research, we knew the market, we knew the comps, etc. Just for grins we had a realtor come out and give us her opinion. She was supposedly the top rep in her office, talked a lot about herself, looked at the house and went on her way to do her research. She came back a week later with a very professional looking assessment and proposal. We said thank you very much but no thanks. We sold the home 6 weeks later for $100k more than what the Realtor told us it was worth. Unless you are in FL where you can find a rep who knows about 3-event private lake living, do your own research.

I had the same thing happen. Twice. Was not going to chance it a 3rd time and risk an injury so I returned them them for a refund. Talk to Sam @ HO Customer Service.

I've got a lake (Chicago area) neighbor making a trip to FL soon to pickup a Nautique. Told him about this thread, you guys should talk.

Metal Flake... it's not just for Bass Boats any more... This picture does not do it justice... you should see this in the sun...

@Andre & @MISkier , while $650k sounds a bit cheap, I have to ask... have you been to Jackson MI? I've spent a lot of time there over the past 25 years. Last thing I would want is to live there. ;)

Productivity has come to a halt as all my focus seems to be directed towards the small screen today. :smiley:

@DW , I've had two homes on private lakes and built another lake. $100K was not a small % of any of them.

I've had an O'neill Boost for 18+ years and have always folder over the neck. Folding it in, not out, seemed to provide a much better seal.

Just don't clean the batteries on any concrete surface you want to keep nice and clean. Did that once and I was never able to remove the stains.

Snow forecast for this evening again here in the Chicago area. I just keep telling myself... only two more years until we move south, only two more years until we move south...

I met Scott and his wife when I purchased his '16 TXi promo. Great people. Just texted him congratulations and confirmed the boat, it was not a new SN. :wink: -)