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@h2oSkiJunkie has those Clemson roots showing...

@webbdawg99 has had some success with plasti-dip on the top surface of the ski to prevent wear/scratches/fading. ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/10229/yes-thats-a-brand-new-quest

Maybe they payed MSRP for that Prostar and figured $750/hr depreciation

@ToddL your "serious" suggestion resembles that of an '09 Mastercraft TT... One of my favorite TT boats from when they all looked the same.

Pro - Much less arm fatigue = More buoys/day or passes/set Con - Takes a while to get used to them and learn the ideal place for the handle to rest on the strap, which results in some fantastically awkward skiing & crashes early on. I use them only for slalom and love them. Makes practice sets more appealing when I need to be able to hold a pen and write the next day.

A cash prize event set up similar to collegiate all-stars is my idea of an awesome tournament. Plenty of low buck activities to do outside of skiing, hang out at the lake into the evening with live music, food options (food trucks), and beverages of choice. I like the idea of awards, similar to what was mentioned above, outside of the cash prizes that could be cheap, almost gag gifts.

FWIW, here is the link to the adhesive backed EVA foam sheets at Hobby Lobby: shop.hobbylobby.com/products/9-x-12-black-sticky-back-eva-foam-sheet-2mm-323907/?OrderItemId=43633322 Not bad at $0.89/sheet

@MattP and I obviously have no sense of humor with our pathetic honest guesses.

Judging by the packing slip from Reflex, I'm gonna say it's the longest carbon trick ski known to man. But in all seriousness, a Reflex Zen?

I was thinking Corey, but he didn't post any scores into 9.75 last year... So I'm gonna say that's Freddie.

@MattP if it makes you feel any better, I'm in the same boat. My Camaro products have only been moved when rearranging my ski equipment on the peg board. Slalom & Jumpers haven't moved since November, and I still don't have a binding on my trick yet. Something has to change and soon, I may sneak the first set in this weekend down south.

Fastenal fixed me up with a couple replacements. I'll check and see if I have the size written down when I get home.

Last summer I had a meniscus tear when stepping from the dock to the starting platform (maybe 10" down) to put on my ski. Still ran my average score (PB for last season) after that, but had and still have issues (swelling, stiffness, and locking up) with it. I figure when it starts effecting my ability to ski, I will go do something about it.

@susanm1ski Alumni. You have a wealth of experience and leadership that can be handed down from your alumni. Me. I will be very willing to sit down and talk all about it with you at one of the spring tournaments. You will likely find me in the boat, or ashore judging. I don't have a ton of time to pour into it this morning, but I would like to refer you to another similar thread where a lot of discussion was made in regards to your inquiry: ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/comment/186020 Hope to ski you soon!

At this point, it's not if, but when.

If its just me, it's strictly 3-event. If I am with some wally friends on public water, anything goes... including, but not limited to: skis, kneeboards (the wife likes), wakeboards, tubes, plastic tables, plastic sled like things, etc.

@swc5150 I read this morning from @webbdawg99 that the '11 200 is sold sold sold. I'm halfway interested in finding out what they replace it with, though.

Already dreaming of M3 and only 34 mph. My body will surely appreciate it.

@Tyler_R seriously though. Jumpers' high is like none other. Adrenaline, fear, and accomplishment all in about 2 seconds... talk about efficiency.

The word "attend" drives my number up quite a bit. I am typically at 5-6 NCWSA tournaments each year as an official. Outside of those, I typically ski in 5-6 AWSA tournaments each year, all Class C since a)I'm a pretty mediocre skier compared to anyone else skiing a record event; and b)entry fees are more like a car payment at record events.

Doesn't @elliehorton have one? She could probably provide some good insight.

I bet you could contact Maherajah to make you a door. They make some sweet wine bars, counter tops, and tables.

@ThisUserNameIsDumb I suppose you think that @Ilivetoski should secure some factory support to provide this upstart team with a boat, skis, and endless fuel supply? I'm sure Nautique would be willing to send Nate and Whitney to be full time coaches for their team. < (insert sarcasm font) Almost every collegiate team started with 2-3 people who just like to ski or hang out on the water - using somebody's personal boat and going to tournaments to have fun and meet other skiers. There are several collegiate teams that compete at nationals that are 95% comprised of people who had never skied in a tournament prior to being on their ski team. In this case, we Ballers need to provide as much reasonable constructive advice as possible, trying to ensure the success of this upstart collegiate effort.

@Horton I actually understand where you're coming from, and agree with you - to an extent. I get lakes having long cues to ski and everybody get equal time on the water. Unfortunately, it's not always as you have described it. Believe it or not, there are ski lakes that don't even offer rights to use the water to all of the surrounding (touching) lots. Primarily what I'm getting at is that there are lakes where the majority of lot owners don't ski, and sit on their memberships to prevent others from having the opportunity. They like having the calm water out back and don't appreciate outsiders (even those skiing as a guest of someone else) using the lake. I've also heard this mentality justified by claiming that the lake membership could be used as a selling point when they are ready to sell their home. So if the lake isn't being used at all (or very little) because the members like their peace and quiet, then that leaves other ballers out to dry, and thus has a negative effect on the sport. I know of several lakes that either once were this way or are now. That's where the community atmosphere is important to grow the sport. To tie this back into how it relates golf and skiing: think of it like a semi private golf course. There are days it is members only, and other days it is open to public (outsiders) use, but priority goes to members first. Allowing access, within reason, to guest ballers to use the lake for what it was built, should not seem absurd. Growing the sport is about being inclusive and doing away with the exclusive mentality.