Shoe Skis wanted
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Printed Date: May-13-2024 at 8:19pm
Topic: Shoe Skis wanted
Posted By: Barracuda
Subject: Shoe Skis wanted
Date Posted: July-05-2007 at 3:14pm
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Hey guys- looking for a set of shoe skis for barefoot training. Would need large ones, since I have size 12 feet.
Thanks -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: July-05-2007 at 6:16pm
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Brad, Don't spend too much money. Many years ago I crafted shoe skis out of a pine board and a couple toe pieces off some old skis. As an alternative, a pair a sneakers is a huge step up from feet in terms of no burning and ease of going. Shoe skis would be more helpful if you are working on going backward or something like that, but for working on the basics and as far along as you are on your feet, I think shoes would serve you fine...although shoes are a titch more squirrely than feet. Maybe if you mount little bitty fins on the heel of the shoes...
Brad, many thanks to you and Cheney for the outing and meal last week. It was a ball getting together with you guys. Don't have much opportunity for those kinds of outings any more. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: July-05-2007 at 6:39pm
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Chuck Taylor high tops work best.
Got mine at Walmart ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: July-06-2007 at 11:38am
Thanks for coming out Larry- hope we can do it again before ME. When Ken gets his boat back, I could meet up with you guys at Cochituate after work some night. That way you wouldn't have to drive so far. I made a video of you and Tim's BF run- but it's HUGE and takes forever to d/l. I need some tips on video editing for the web... ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
75 Tique wrote:Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: September-21-2007 at 8:11pm
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I have a pair that I'd be willing to part with. If you're still looking, let me know and I'll try to shoot you a picture of them. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: September-24-2007 at 3:23pm
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Still interested- please email a photo or two
brad_harper@charter.net or post them here. Thanks -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 6:15pm
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Brad, I'll see if I can get you a picture by this evening.
Doug ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: September-26-2007 at 6:38pm
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Brad, pictures sent. Let me know if that's what you had in mind. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 2:03pm
Doug- Thanks for sending the pictures. They are different than what I had in mind, but look like fun. They would be good to have at next year's NE reunion- for the informal 'ski what ya brought' event ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 3:07pm
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No worries. Hope you find what you're looking for. Barefootcentral.com has something that looks a little less like Dorf skis with what appear to be wakeboard sandal bindings on them.
As for ours, I'm pretty much clueless as to how we ended up with them. My wife probably picked them up on ebay at some point. We'll just hang onto them in case any courageous soul decides he wants to ride them. As for skiing what I brought, that'd probably have to include a rather well padded barefoot suit for me to get on these things. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |