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I just started using a HRM in connection with my winter routine (lift day one, bike day 2, repeat; snow ski (telemark) on weekends). Already I see advantages, for example, competing with myself against my last "score". Does anyone have any suggestions about how to optimize a work out using a HRM? If it makes a difference, mine is a Timex.

Who would have thought this would be a defensive game? Go Auburn! War Eagle!

JH: Thanks for Kent's address.

Sorry to bring it up here, but I can't seem to post on TWSF since Kent changed the program. My old password doesn't work, and when I try to change my password, I get an error report with instructions to contact the administrator, which I can't do if I can't log in. Would someone that posts both here and there alert Kent to this issue and ask him to let me back in? Sorry JH for using your site for this purpose. If I have to buy a life jacket or something to remain in good standing, please let me know.

Laz. If you need to get in shape in a hurry, I suggest you call Brian at Sky Fitness. I am in my fourth year of his program and love it. Custom designed to your situation. You don't have time to get into great shape, but you can get toned enough to enjoy your vacation and probably get a much stronger start to your season. No program works, though, without your commitment to it. http://www.skyfitness.us/default.asp

Make sure to tape your hands BEFORE you need to tape your hands. As for conditioning, if you can, get in the gym and work your arms, core, back and legs. Also work on cardio. If you can not get to a gym, Gordon Rathburn has a technique he recommends. Attach your handle to a post and lean into it like you are skiing. Using your arms and keeping your core tight, pull yourself in the direction of an upright position. Relax, aburptly dropping your body and catching yourself with your arms, again keeping your core tight. Repeat, ideally three sets of twenty, "skiing" in both directions. As opposed to real skiing, it is okay to let your elbows get away from your "vest" in this exercise. Make sure to get plenty of rest, drink a lot of water and wear sunscreen, especially on the tops of your feet. And pace yourself. Good luck and have fun!

There is also Dube's Pond in the general Boston area. It is a private site and skis pretty well. You can look up the contact information in the Eastern Region Tournament Guide. No homesites there that I am aware of. The Abenaki Ski Club is located in Wolfboro NH with a semi private site. Again check the Guide. http://www.awsaeast.org/ Hi Rui! Hope all is well. Â John Wilkins

Try hanging a gallon jug half filled with sand as your counterweight. You can then adjust the buoy height by adding water (to the jug, not to the lake). Or even better, half fill the buoys with water. If you fill the buoys, you'll want to put the counterweight on the outside gate ball of the same arm so that both gates float at the same height. Also add a weight to the arm between your gate balls and a gallon jug about half filled with water to each arm about midway between the inside gate ball and the turn ball to keep the arm level.

Cool picture, but who is the vice president in charge of sucking down the turn balls? He needs to be sacked.

My vote is an Opal.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This message brought to you by Pepto Bismal.

Jody: I wasn't saying Floridians are villains, I was asking why posters always pick on Floridians as if they are the water ski villains. Personally, I aspire to be a Floridian.

I had a pb behind an American Skier.  And I hear the new Centurian skis and drives like a dream. And why are folks from Florida the villains on all the message boards?

Just leave for work as usual on Friday, and casually mention that you might be a little late getting home. When you get home eight days later and your wife is all over you, just remind her: "Hey, I said I would be late." If that doesn't work, try a diamond. Works every time.};-) Â It's kind of like coming home late and drunk. Some guys will turn off the head lights before entering the driveway, take off their shoes outside, sneak in and tip toe into their rooms, trying not to wake their bride. They always get caught and reamed out for being, well, drunk and late. I take the opposite approach. I come in, slam the door and yell "I'm home, I'm drunk, and I want sex!" My wife pretends like she's sound asleep at least until I'm snoring.

lakeo: Hey neighbor. Tell Brad Smith I said hello. Used to see him at tournaments but not for a while now.

Where, when and C or ELR?

Can someone who has been following this thread sum up the proposal on the table?

I'll bet those guys in the car were going ice fishing. Those fishermen are always messing with the course! My couse is in about 60 feet, but I don't sink it. I did sink it for the winter one time and needed a diver to find it in the spring, but that really was my own fault for not running a finder rope to shore). Also used a diver to find my friend's Fogmans (the one thing they don't do well is float) and a diamond engagement ring. Now that is a story.

Getting to ski all the time with Scott ought to be considered cheating.*Â Kim, it was nice seeing you guys at Clermont. Have a nice off season. John * sarcastic compliment

Who are Nate's coach and ski partner? What ever they are saying is working. I want to hang with those guys!

I can't keep my hips up. I can keep my chest through my arms. Maybe that will help. Also, as a general rule, a spouse is not a good coach.

Not sure what I did on my last post to cause the font to be so large. My apologies.

8-0. Great game. My daughter skis for Auburn. I suggested that she recruit Cam Newton for the spring season. That guy is incredible. War Damn Eagle! (Sorry about the font size.)

The "Tongue out" was supposed to be a smiley face. Not sure what happened there. Maybe you shouldn't loan me your computer.

Not sure what your cure is, but forget about borrowing my ski!