danbirch

If ZO has really come up with a "D" setting, that really mimics PP, then OB's "clock" may be once again used as a speed control.

If "D" is really like PP, I bet a lot of skiers will use it. The problem (for me) with ZO is that (with any setting) if you hit the boat, it hits you back. Then, it's difficult, if not impossible to calm it down...... If "D" setting can smoothen that up, It will be a better pull (for me).

If "D" is really like PP, I bet a lot of skiers will use it. The problem (for me) with ZO is that (with any setting) if you hit the boat, it hits you back. Then, it's difficult, if not impossible to calm it down...... If "D" setting can smoothen that up, It will be a better pull (for me).

Cool idea! If the registrar (of the event) posted it there, and kept it updated, it would be a convenient place for everyone to be kept up to date (including the judges)....might even save some trees in the making!

Isn't this what Schnitz (and Robert Marking) have been saying all along?

Yes, that is possible.

@ skimom, Yes, he said them. Feel free to ask him. I know he will remember. It was in Oct., 2009, when I skied at Great Lakes with Him, Alec Richardson, and Jack Wilson.

Rob's a cool dude. It will be interesting to see what he and MB have in common. I do see Rob as a more "light on the line" type of skier, though. He said something to me (a couple of years ago) however, that I have never grasped.... It was, I need to wait to re-grasp the handle UNTIL I get 1/2 way back to the wakes from the buoy (line).... A recent conversation motivated me to video an accomplished skier by standing EXACTLY AT the ball line, to see where he releasees/re-grasps the handle. I have watched the video quite a few times to come to my own conclusion.... It will be interesting to see what MB is touting from RM....

Does this have something to do with Rob Muhlitner?

I watched most of it from my reclining chair on a big screen tv. It was an incredible webcast! Greg is doing an outstanding job hosting a world class tournament. All of the people helping/volunteering/announcers are doing great work as well (and are ALL important players to bring us such a great webcast). Thanks, Guys, you're doing a great job in promoting the sport, and giving us an enjoyable day of the sport! ...On a side note, I was hoping they would have cast the amateur's head-to-head as well. It would have been cool to watch, (certainly VERY different from what we were seeing all day [perfection]).. It may even promote and encourage other amateur competitors to compete in the following years.

Excellent tips, Than! Thanks for the post.

@Horton Thanks, John, for the tips on your gate. I thought (other than the 1st round) your skiing was incredible! I had a great time, and you made some hilarious comments on the speaker!

I tried Horton's glasses w/contacts last winter, and kept getting fogging issues (about after 2-3 passes). I did use rain-x, but the fog would still come. Does anyone else have the fogging problem?

Myself and a friend just got back from 2 days of skiing with Brooks Wilson. He is very, very good (and reasonable!). Extremely attentive, and knowledgeable. He is very good at communicating his ideas, and is fun to work with. His lake is awesome as well! I highly recommend him.

Ditto with thager. For me, as a LFF it is hard to build angle coming off a flat ski. So a crisp edge change is (more) difficult for me unless I go 1-handed and build more angle wider/sooner.

With water fluctuating that much, why not just have a floating dock & lift.

I'd join that co-op. I've had their insurance for years, and even without the co-op, their insurance price is the lowest.

http://maine.gov/DHHS/eng/water/dwp_services/swp/PL353/Resolve029finalrpt.htm http://www.legislature.maine.gov/ros/lom/LOM121st/14Pub601-650/Pub601-650-29.htm http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_125th/billtexts/HP028201.asp

Who could possibly be behind this bill? What would be the motivation to stop all water skiers on private "ponds"? What could they gain by banning water skiing? Did a farmer have a tiff with some skiers, and have political influence?

I thought that I read somewhere that Goode skis aren't supposed to break down (due to the carbon construction, or something)? I'm going to assume that that isn't true.

Scoke, According to your post, these (shortline) skiers should ALWAYS pick up more bouys by just buying a new ski. Right?

Good post, Skoke. How long does it take for you to "breath down" the passes at each end? Will you be able to do that at a tournament?

Great post! Thanks, Richard!

Some rules are necessary. Here, (at Canyon Lake) we have a boat rotational "rule", and 6 passes = 1 turn "rule". These are important to help ensure that everyone will get his/her turn, within reason. We always like and encourage beginners, and it is fun to have them at the dock. Without these "rules", you might really get mad, as you could come to ski, and the others ahead of you could take all day, and leave you out. Now, that wouldn't be good, so in this case, the "rule" is what ensure's you'll be getting your turn! What's wrong with that???

OB, here is what Rossi says on the subject: "The idea is to only ski with the maximum angle that does not put load on the rope. This ski angle is so much less than you have ever skied with it will inevitably scare the living you know what out of you. Your mind will race and tell you that you will never make the next buoy, but over time you will learn to stay calm and trust it. I think of looking for the turn that leads me all the way to the second wake. At the apex, instead of worrying about turning your ski, think about finding a way to fall all the way to the second wake. Another way to think of this is to be one moment ahead of the rope. There is no pushing on your ski to turn and definitely no pulling in on the handle to turn. Only pure falling all the way to the second wake. This thought will trip you up at first. To that I say that you have always fallen back to turn your ski. Actually, it’s more correct to say that you have fallen back to skid or slide your ski around. This causes excessive loading of the rope and a very premature edge change. Look at this photo and imagine surfing like this all the way to the second wake before ever catching the boat’s pull. This would be the perfect line. The closer you come to skiing this line, the more buoys you will run. Oh, and one more thing, because you are never loading the rope, your body will feel much better, too! I can't wait for you to post some of your new GoPro video's. It will make clearer what you are doing, with no needed verbage added (wide/early/narrow/late/east/west/north/south). It WILL say what you ARE doing. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, well, then a video would be worth a million words, as far as ski path is concerned. It's no different than if I went to a show in Las Vegas, and tried to explain the show to you. The picture in your mind will probably be much different than what actually took place. BUT, if I showed you a video of the show, you'd have a very clear concept of what actually took place.