lakeaustinskier

I also have a Rstyle rear - but no issues. Every exercise previously described is covered by doing yoga.

Camaros are worth every penny. I prefer the Blacktech. The Titanium is a thinner material and IMHO more fragile. When you are on the ski platform don't slip off on your butt (this will eventually degrade the material). Yes, you have to take care of them but they're crazy warm (right now our water is 46F). I'm 6'2" and 200lbs but have a long torso. 34 inch waist and 42 inch chest. XL for me. They stretch well.

Mike Kjellander story. I was at a Pro tournament in the 80's in Dallas/Fort Worth. Weird site. Essentially a concrete drainage ditch that was wide enough and deep enough to ski - but very wind protected. My buddy and I were walking up the canal and in the distance we noticed a large blonde guy splayed out across a Pontiac Grand Am. Pretty obvious that he either didn't feel good or was still hung over. We were joking that the guy looked exactly like Mike Kjellander. We got closer and sure enough - it was Kjellander.

 

In the end I guess it really didn't matter how he felt since I'm pretty sure he won the tournament.

Completely different cities with different culture and people. I would look at that first before I looked at skiing. I live on Lake Austin. PM me if you'd like to talk.

I surf LFF same as I ski. Much like you I didn't think about it - I just did it. IMO when I use my upper body with either sport - bad things happen. I also find that with surfing I need to be more aware of an actual heel-side and toe-side.

Boy Scouts. I love the outdoor activity. I've been on a 140 mile backpacker over a 10 day period.

IMO for 95% of most skiers their scores would not change if the boat they skied behind was 1 year old or 5 years old. Maybe even 10.

I love that Connelly posted this video. Most videos are pretty, clean runs. This video shows me exactly what I should be doing when I get into trouble (too bad I can never do it).

Can anyone tell me the real difference between Stokes and Camaro? I have a Camaro Blacktec top which I love. Crazy warm. Yes, they are a bit fragile but if you know that going in they are fine. I've heard that Stokes is more durable but not nearly as warm. My two cents - for those of you still using Oneill (neoprene) there are much better products on the market.

I just received an 67 EVO to demo. Does anyone have alternate numbers (from stock) to try?

I still think the Elite was the most beautiful ski ever made. And I could never make it work.

I've driven and skied behind a 19. Drives and skis fine except that the rope seems to catch on the Seadek right behind the bimini (already chewed up).

Also being a lefty I experience the same pain in the same areas. Last season I lost almost five weeks due to the pain. I finally saw someone trained in airrosti and seem to have found a solution. Focusing on the glutes, hamstrings, and psoas muscle (look it up) really helps me. Roll the crap out of the side of your leg with a Trigger Point roller from your middle back all the way down to your knee. Use a lacrosse ball and dig into the painful area (this really hurts, however, you'll eventually feel a release). Do glute bridges/hamstring bridges. I warm-up before and after I ski. This isn't a do it one time cure. You need to stretch these areas every single day. Hope this helps.

@swc5150 is correct. I converted my 2007 to ZO and needed to reflash the ECM. I suppose that if you were comfortable with electronic engine diagnostics it might be a do-it-yourself job but I'd take it to the dealer. Just easier.

The back of the 19 is much more functional than the 200s. Sitting on that little insert on my 200 before I drop into the water drives me nuts.

 

I know that you've used liners for years, however, maybe try smaller gloves w/o liners. I used to have hand problems until the coaches at Bennetts told me to go smaller. Buy some that brand new are almost too tight to pull on unless they are wet and take 1-2 sets to loosen up. At least for me the key to preventing blisters is avoiding any bunching in the palm/lower finger areas.

 

FWIW I've used 41 Tails for years and for some reason the last two pairs just aren't "right". Weirdly sized and shaped especially in the fingers. I've recently been forced to try the BOAs and while the price is kinda dumb I do like the ability to suck the glove down to my hand (no bunching) with the dial on the back of the glove.

Some people stretch before they ski, however, most people do nothing after they ski.

At least for me it makes a difference. At least 5 minutes, maybe longer.

I agree with @uwskier. Pull the turnbuoys and gates. It takes about 10 minutes to install them or pull them. I previously skied on a public course and I understand your pain. I once experienced a guy who had decided that he had reserved the course (no such thing). During the middle of my set he suddenly parked in the middle of the boat path. Luckily my driver was able to avoid him at the last minute.

These are great boats that are a good entry level boat. I owned a 1998 205 for about 10 years. Sold it about two years ago for $17,500. Sammy Duvall edition. Except for 22 off the wake was really decent for slalom. Don't discount buying a boat with a properly installed tower.

Rocky Mountain. Sticks plus fragrance free. They sell online in various sizes including a quart pump and a gallon pump (use to refill the smaller containers). I buy the 1 quart pump and leave by the door for my kids to apply on the way out. More often than not on the way out they grab at least some of it :)

@horton I should have been more clear. My point was I appreciate you pointing out hard subjects and the willingness to take abuse. Regardless of the outcome I respect you for not avoiding the controversy. Sorry about that.

Considering that there are currently two big score controversies I'm voting no until I receive more information. Horton is doing his job stoking the discussion and driving people to his site. Very smart. Looking forward to the next Distance from Center episode.

@skierjp I’m not banging on CC. I currently own a 2015 200 and a 2017 GS20 and love them. BUT if we are trying to increase the numbers in our sport I believe this might not be the way to go.

11 settings? Seemingly infinite ways to tune the wake? Does the average weekend skier really care? And we ask ourselves why our sport is dying?

Love the show. Just the right length. People just don't understand how thoughtful and great a communicator Trent really is. We have the luxury of receiving regular coaching from him and he never wanders into the weeds or in circles.