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@SusanT You say you are not going to start a pissing match, yet that is all you are doing....You also act as if you are "elite" by continuing to mention that you live on a private lake. Big friggin deal. I have skied on numerous private lakes, and you are demonstrating a sad point that a very few people seem to think....that you are above others. Quite frankly, I am surprised you have time to post on BoS because of the time commitment it could take away from your career and family and precious ski time!

@SusanT all I can say to that post is WOW! Enjoy your "sacred" family time. Any baller is welcome to come to Utah for a pull from me and about 20 other BoS'ers. I will pull myself away from my family time to take 10 minutes out of my day, and then hopefully spend 2 hours having a drink or dinner getting to know a fellow baller better. My experience of ALL skiers I have met and skied with over the last several years is graciousness, class, appreciation, and it was a pleasure to get to know them. Susan, I will make sure I never ask you for a ski at Lakeside, but if you would like a pull in Utah, the door is always open, and I will gladly share with you my "bindings" because quite frankly, as a whole, all of ours are pretty much the same....

I knew skiers were pulling more g's!!!!!! I can't wait to get one and show it to my neighbor. Question, can I put it on my sternum to determine how many g's I am pulling when running from my wife when she found out I was skiing instead of spending time with her?

that is a damn nice looking boat!!!

@MattP don't forget Chuck Norris

Jeff Rogers doesn't turn at the ball, the Earth turns to Jeff.

Chuck Norris wants to be Jeff Rogers

Jeff Rogers doesn't always drink beer, but when he does, he drink Dos Equis.

Jeff Rogers drinks Kilo Kai by the 5ths, and Kilo Kai is who gets buzzed.

I actually prefer it from down course, directly in front of boat. It gives me a better visual of the whip effect and the view is incredible.

@skibrain, I want MY old EP. Why, do you have one to sell?

@Bill22 Another important point about being a novice driver outside of what has already been mentioned is this: With the older version of your PP, make sure you adjust your settings on each pass. I get more frustrated about the settings not being altered rather than how straight the pull is. Nothing like coming into a tailwind and keeping the settings for the headwind--come in pretty hot and the times are off. I am also amazed at how many times drivers forget that one little thing.

 

Also, the way I was taught, I NEVER look in the mirror. As you drive more and more and more, you will learn to feel your way through the course. When pulling guys like @scotchipman into 35 and 38, you can literally tell if they are pulling hard, if they are ahead, if they are late, etc etc. Your adjustments will literally become automatic as you pull more skiers. It is imperative to keep focused ahead of you and not behind.

 

Lastly, most skiers are damn grateful for the pull, and better skiers are very patient with a person looking to do better. I only have issues with drivers who "think" they are great pullers, and are not open to feedback. Be open and eager to learn, and I don't know a skier on BoS who wouldn't love a pull from you!

This thread makes me think about how the pros were back in the day. At tournaments, when you saw a LaPoint, or Grimditch, McCormick, Cindy Todd, a Duvall, among many other, they were so approachable and accessible to the average wanna be, and they made you feel awesome!!!! Back in the 70's and 80's a pro waterskier was the salt of the Earth!!!!

 

Fast forward to today, where the average athlete is all about I and all about the money, and all about the ego. They just don't make athletes like that any more........except in water skiing!!!! I have met numerous pro's from the queen of the water to many incredible God's of the shortline, and they still have one thing in common--they are incredibly humble, decent, awesome human beings. Their egos are in check and they love what they do and are grateful to be there!! They are one of the guys...gals!!!!

 

I love this sport and I love what the elite represent, BUT I still miss my damn EP!!!!!

@MISkier I knew that was an EP the second I saw that picture. That makes me miss my EP Comp 2 Honecomb!!!! Damn, I wish I had that ski still!!!! Great pic btw!

@AB, maybe he can lift us!!!!

@AB do you have good bindings I can attach to your gut? Also, how flexible are you coming out of the turns? Finally, does a year supply of tony pacos come with skiing on you?

@Horton, When I looked at your bio, I didn't see 12 time national smart-ass champion. Something to be proud of for sure. Also, didn't you win the women's title twice??

@RazorRoss3 You do not need any defense. You are a stud and I was giving you some ribbing. With how long your winters are, I only hope you don't look like Gollum however!!!

@RazorRoss3 Thanks for sending me over a video of you before your last tournament. I am very excited to meet you......with that said, I NEVER want to handle your precious!!!

I quantify it by how much I like them!!! Stay on my good side or you might get a rope burn, or better yet a roller!! :).

 

I think however this is a great topic. I think it should morph into how a person pula one thru the course. I could really care less how I get pulled up. Hard, soft, etc, but I really care how the pull is once I am up. Here are a few pointers for going thru the course.

1. Please Don't watch me.

2. Please Don't make adjustments at the wrong time in my run.

3. Please have me lined up before the 55's.

4. Please have me up to speed before the 55's.

5. Please keep the line straight!

 

And finally, don't beat yourself up when one of the above don't happen!!! I am grateful for the pull!!!

@SkiJay Can I use some of that rub to put on my ass? I would love to make my old rear end look like brand new! Wait, strike that......uh, how about instead I borrow some for my wife. To hell with my butt, I think I would be happier having her look brand new!!!! :)

 

And @jdski InTow will cause you to never think about any issues you could ever have with a handle.

My hero growing up was Wayne grimditch. Had a huge poster of him on my wall. Anyone know what he is doing nowadays?

Man, this poll is revealing. I am 6 foot 7 and hovering around 260. I truly wonder how much better I would get if I could get down to 225 with my size and strength? I am working like crazy right now to make it happen. If I am truly honest here, at the first of the season I was pushing 285. I finally got sick of how shi%%%y I felt and looked and have been working like crazy for the last couple of months and it is paying off. With that said, if anyone wants to develop incredibly strong arms and a python grip, go ski at 285 and get your fat ass out of the water 6 times each set!!!! Now, I am waiting for the rest of my body to catch up!!!

the question I have is why did the Koolaid disappear this year? Especially with a brand new package and added flavor!! It doesn't make sense

There was a thread recently that talked about ZO and the effects it has on bigger body types. I am curious as to what we all are and how that correlates to our skiing, so enjoy.

I am not worried about spiders or snakes for that matter. The thing on my dock that scares me the most is my damn wife....giving me grief for skiing yet again! Is there some sort of spray that can make that one move to a different location?

@AB I am wondering who that apron was designed after? hmmm, cold indeed!

Zebra mussels are the AIDS of lakes! Once they are there, that is it. We have them now in our lakes down south including powell, and it is only a matter of time til they spread up to utah lake. One thing I would recommend to those of you who have them in your lakes. It is not enough to simply pull the drain, but when I pull my boat out of the water each time, I quickly turn the boat on off so I get the water out of my hoses. The remaining water in my engine will quickly kill any potential mussels because they can't survive in 160 degree water. Kind of like protection for your boat!!!