Show your last ski runs of the season!
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Printed Date: February-05-2025 at 7:41pm
Topic: Show your last ski runs of the season!
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Subject: Show your last ski runs of the season!
Date Posted: October-14-2008 at 12:07am
We had a chance to get out for one last set. A great day with air in the 70's, water temps in the low 50's. I'm already anxious for spring.
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Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: October-14-2008 at 12:26am
does this tread count for us in the south?!??!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: October-14-2008 at 12:48am
Only if your lake freezes solid enough to drive a truck on it......
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-16-2008 at 12:07pm
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I was just informed to look real close at Mark's (LLS) picture for something wrong. Just in case no one knows, Mark's own boat is a MC - guess he likes being pulled by another brand better!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-16-2008 at 1:18pm
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More like something is RIGHT Pete!
And I also like how he cropped that out or used a different picture when posting it on the MC site. Your efforts did not go unnoticed Mark. I won't know what my last ski run is until the ice comes, probably another 5 weeks. ------------- |
Posted By: greagin
Date Posted: October-19-2008 at 12:40am
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yep, still going strong here in SC, probably wont put her up until last week of november maybe first week of december!!! ------------- Grant |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-19-2008 at 3:05am
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Uhhhh....no last runs here to show....
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: JHadji
Date Posted: October-19-2008 at 12:35pm
Last Splash on the Lehigh River :)
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Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: October-21-2008 at 1:34am
62wood out for a cruse on a warm October day http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/102_7164.jpg 
notice No wet suit here . Very cold water. ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: October-22-2008 at 2:20am
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Still getting a lot of footin' in....
On the sloughs of the Sacramento River Delta: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVjGog6Tezo On the Sac River, close to downtown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTq50_6aKQ4 Conditions have been epic in the Central Valley: warm days, no wind... ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: November-06-2008 at 8:38pm
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Had 3 good fooin' runs in on Nov.4 here in northen IN. Water temp about 50 but air temp was 70
Captured these shots from my Flip Video. 
 ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: November-06-2008 at 9:36pm
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Ripped some nice fall runs at the Port of Sacramento a week or so ago with the legend Willie Farrell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1sJdi90GA0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYKK6N0J7AU Got my first flu of the season this week. Killin' me. perfect day out there today. Should be footin', but I am not. ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: November-12-2008 at 12:37pm
Not exactly the end of the season. We aren't too good about taking pictures. This was during our annual trek to Lake Powell. My daughter, Michelle (18 yrs).
 ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: November-17-2008 at 5:07pm
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I took to the water for another epic sunny CA Delta day. 78 degrees, 65 degree water, no wind. Not bad for November 16th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UyhRIIen0M http://www.youtube.com/watch v=quWPrcMF2sM&feature=channel The day was easy after all that. Dug into the couch, watched football, played with my 4 kids. Life's good! ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-17-2008 at 5:30pm
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Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: November-20-2008 at 7:07pm
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Still getting good foot sets in Sacramento. This was shot on the Sacramento River. In July, I had never been pulled by a rope on my bare feet. This video is a record of all the goals I had for footing this year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwdwOYHAFgw - Footing Goals Acheived ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-20-2008 at 7:19pm
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Great skiing, and posting! ------------- |
Posted By: footer89
Date Posted: November-25-2008 at 1:36am
Here are some pics from November 15. The air temp was a around 34 degrees. Still have lots of open water in our area, but the basin we ski on was completely froze over this weekend, along with another public access so no footing this past weekend. The plan is to get another run in December sometime. *******photos fixed - Keith******** ------------- |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: November-25-2008 at 1:31pm
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Use the up load button second from the right, then select browse and pic the picture to upload.
You can also go back and edit or delete previous post by clicking the edit or delete button. ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: November-25-2008 at 2:25pm
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Hey Guys,
The issue with the photos were the file names. You had () in the file names. Try to avoid these in the future and you'll have no problems. Thanks Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: November-25-2008 at 3:04pm
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Nice shots Ben, I wish I was out there. I've got to get new seals for my drysuit this winter.
Nice Boat Too!  ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: December-04-2008 at 2:57pm
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Still ripping good sets in California. Weather cooler, but still nice:
http://webmail.mc.surewest.net/wm/mail/fetch.html?urlid=g2bcda8c10d3678a473cd1600d4a0265bbifjdnhogl&url=http%3A%2F%2Fs731.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww312%2FSacFooter%2FFoot%2520Sequence%25201%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3Dd40226dc.pbr - Fall Footin Enjoy... ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: December-28-2008 at 4:04pm
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Despite the fog and low 50/50 (air/water) I did manage a couple of runs yesterday. Looking forward to the Carolina Show Ski Team's New Years Day Barefoot Challenge on Lake Normam. Come one come all...I will try to upload pic's later
------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: December-28-2008 at 6:48pm
Is there an online flyer on this or can you give us some info? edit: I found it. http://www.carolinashowski.com/#top - 2008 New Year's Day BrrrrFoot Challenge ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
NCH20SKIER wrote:Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: December-28-2008 at 7:09pm
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Unfortunately there is not an oline flyer for this years even. The event will be held @ Lake Norman Marina. We are anticipating 20+ footers with competitions in the boom and open division. Our annual MC is the one and only John Gillette the barefoot legend.
Out of towners looking to make the trip and compete please pm me and I will assist in finding some local lodging with some of the team members. You can also visit www.carolinashowski.com ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: December-29-2008 at 12:52am
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Are those pictures of you Steve? Man you look like a tall guy.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: December-29-2008 at 7:06pm
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Great shots guys! Love the Indiana barefooters!
Got a run in last Wednesday and plan to go again this Wednesday! ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: December-29-2008 at 7:41pm
Na, that's my evil twin!  LOL 5'11" size 10 skis @ 145lbs.  Life is Good!
Steve ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: December-30-2008 at 12:13am
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size 10's?! Picture must make 'em look bigger!
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: January-04-2009 at 12:55pm
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Bill,
That shot of your daughter is awesome. This is for you guys that are feeling that long winter hibernation. Being a former hardcore snowmobiler, I must admit that I don't miss it even a little bit. Not when I can be doing this right after Xmas. . . 
Well, actually we can do that all year round but it always feels extra cool to do it at Xmas and New Years. I know that you've seen the video of John and his accomplishments this year so you can chew on this while you wait for the snow to melt. http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/backfoot100/?action=view¤t=Barefoot2008.flv"> 
Have a wonderful new year guys and gals. It's been an honor to be a part of this awesome community. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: January-04-2009 at 1:22pm
Eddie, thanks for video, much enjoyed. 
oh yeah, nice picture guys! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-04-2009 at 6:09pm
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You wanna have fun and get better at footin'?
You wanna know how a 58 year old guy gets better? C'mon down and foot with Eddie and find out for yourself. We love winter visitors! Mouse hats-not included! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: January-04-2009 at 7:32pm
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OK well I guess I could get my own mouse hat! ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-04-2009 at 7:53pm
Viagra?? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: January-06-2009 at 3:24am
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Last Runs of the season? Some of us are still skiing. Cold by California standards: 48 degree water, 50 degree air.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az3N0ICoj2Y&feature=channel_page - Winter Barefooting The commentary on the water temp is by the legend and my host, Willie Farrell.  ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-06-2009 at 9:43am
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JBear-
Lake Wales.........How far from Jacksonville are you? I am stuck in Jville Sunday through Thursday and would love to get out on an afternoon during the week. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: January-06-2009 at 3:28pm
around 3 hours or so to get to John's from jacksonville around 200 miles to get there. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-06-2009 at 8:55pm
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Darn. Where are all the Nautiques around Jville? Does anyone know of a good place with fresh water to go out and ski close to Jville? ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 6:16pm
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2743&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1989&yrend=1989 - Forum member "azeus17" is in Jacksonville There are also a handful of boats for sale in the Diaries, although the owners don't participate on the forums. ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 5:48pm
Eddie, That is some great footage, you make it look way too easy!! And yes us northern guy's are deep in it by now, have had quite a bit of snow so far this year. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 12:14am
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CQ: Eddie makes the learnin' easy...c'mon down and give it a try. Only 3 more weeks till HW and Carolyn are here. Next??
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 1:13pm
I really hope you mean 2 weeks...  ------------- |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 1:35pm
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I heard a rummor about some heading south for a quicky but I understood that it was the weekend of Jan 17th. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 12:00am
Senior moment...2 weeks...weekend of 23-24-25... The WSWSC got a package today at our house...it'll be in the room waiting on you guys. Just bought a brand new handle of Beam..what do I get for Carolyn..wine? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: January-11-2009 at 2:10pm
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Eddie, nice shots, my 4 year old made me play the video 3 times, can your partner Minnie Mouse do that? lol ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 12:04am
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eric; Talked to Kristof on Saturday...heard that his wife Chantal had a hard time understanding you on the phone.
LOL john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: February-06-2009 at 2:16am
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Last runs of the season?
We never stopped! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YSnKrBsuWQ - More Winter Barefooting ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: September-10-2009 at 12:53pm
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I am hoping to revive this thread for the fall. I will barefoot through the winter so I technically do not have "last runs" of the season. But for those not as insane as me or whose lakes freeze over thus making skiing tough, JOIN IN and let's see the Fall action:
Here are a couple of "wrap up" videos I made of my water ski club. Labor Day weekend was a shocker at the club since the upsteam reservoir changed the level from which they drwa water and it dropped our water temp to the low 50's and even 49 one morning! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1GczkKL2H8 - Sheridan Labor Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfeZg3sEdFY - Sheridan '09 Year End ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: September-11-2009 at 10:30am
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LakeBoy where are you located? We are having our annual NYD Barefoot Challenge Tournament in NC. Bring your friends and come on down or over...... I will be out later today and hope to grab some pic's ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: September-11-2009 at 1:57pm
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NCH: love to come and rip a foot set ANYTIME! However, the "anywhere" does not always work for LakeBoy. I am in the Golden State, California. Thanks for the offer, I would love to come foot with you guys. Have fun.
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Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: September-15-2009 at 11:43pm
 
My Daughter, Michelle, and I skiing on Labor Day Weekend. ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: September-16-2009 at 11:50am
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Dannnng Bill....I'd hate to have an OTF after the second wake and smash into the shore line. That course is extremely close to the edge of the water.
Other than that, great looking skiing ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: SkiBum
Date Posted: September-16-2009 at 3:32pm
Here is another pic. Kinda cool. My daughter, Michelle is driving. It is a little tight in the course but manageable. ------------- Bill http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks - http://www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks www.freewebs.com/billsboatworks 1987 SN Rebuild Project |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: September-16-2009 at 3:36pm
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Bill, you have a good photographer; nice looking skiing! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: September-16-2009 at 5:13pm
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Cool pics and nice skiing!! I never had the chance to hit the slalom course...not common to find one here!!!
here is my last skiing..It was behind Kristof´s boat!!! 
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Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: September-16-2009 at 7:06pm
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Last Ski Runs??? Oh! sorry I forgot not everyone lives in Florida,,LOL! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: September-28-2009 at 7:42pm
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Still glassy, warm water and smoking hot in the Golden State!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9mx2h3sW_k - Early Fall Barefooting ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 2:58am
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Hell ya! Way to get it Roy! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: October-25-2009 at 4:13am
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Weather is still holding up out here in Cali. Got some rain and cold, but warmed back up. here was a few days ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMdkB2Hyq4 - More Fall Footin' My Ski club closed for the weekend. Here was my last set there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F76tSYWZopI - End of Sheridan Season ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-26-2009 at 3:50pm
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Weather is still holding up in Wisconsin. Lots of rain lately but 60+ degrees air, 52 water on Sunday. I was pulling docks and lifts in the morning and skiing by afternoon!
Warmed up on the double tricks and miraculously pulled off some new moves, 1 foot as well as wake F2Bs and B2Fs. Line steps once I get a trustworthy spotter next. Despite the wind, I was able to find enough glass for some short back and forth runs. Many tumble to ones and my first 100% successful toe hold (withough falling putting it back down). As usual, no pics or video was lucky enough to find some ladies to drive and observe. Still got a couple weekends left, perhaps media if any of the other PLBC dudes want to show up. Our boat is getting slower, 4100 rpm @ WOT. Tranny only slipped twice.  ------------- |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: November-01-2009 at 5:28pm
Lake Norman Pumpkin Ski
 ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-01-2009 at 5:47pm
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Nice, very nice! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: skierox
Date Posted: November-01-2009 at 8:17pm
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Poor persdon on the outside of the pyramid has his pumpkin facing off to the side. I bet kinda hard to complete with the headgear! Fun to see others having fun while I work on downed leaves. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4101 - Former Owner of 89 Nautique /diaries/details.asp?ID=4100 - My 05 Nautique /diaries/details.asp?ID=4099 - My 99 Nautique |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: November-01-2009 at 8:33pm
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I would not have guessed it would be that challenging to ski with a pumpkin on your head but............
also a couple of links to the other fun that was had this day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QGx7NNmTYw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRgykEwUW7Q ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Andy
Date Posted: November-01-2009 at 10:25pm
My last run 
Me, Chris on the floor, Jamie hoppin, Russ standing on the bow like a knucklehead ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3721&sort=&pagenum=6&yrstart=1982&yrend=1982" rel="nofollow - My Blue 82 SOLD! |
Posted By: inglesideshawn
Date Posted: November-06-2009 at 4:53am
the boom.
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Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: November-06-2009 at 1:40pm
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RESIZE!!!
LOL nice pics!!! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: skierox
Date Posted: November-06-2009 at 6:03pm
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His face looks a little red, either from the cold or from the pull! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4101 - Former Owner of 89 Nautique /diaries/details.asp?ID=4100 - My 05 Nautique /diaries/details.asp?ID=4099 - My 99 Nautique |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: November-06-2009 at 9:32pm
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Last Rides of the season???
My only complaint is that it gets dark a 5:00pm. I have to leave the shop at 2:00pm to get my ski rides in. starting to need a rash guard or some kind of warm top as the water is 69*, kinda chilly!! skined it tonight and ran a few at 35 off, not bad for a 50 something fat guy!!! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Pauly-Banana
Date Posted: November-06-2009 at 9:43pm
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We plan to hit 60 this weekend in Minnesota, but the boats are all put away! Many years ago when I was in Florida, a guy from your state found it hard to believe that we do anything but snow ski! He really thought that we were frozen year round. Water is really cold though now!!!!!!!!!! ------------- mailto:mrfurymn.8124@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow - Pauly-Banana http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4102&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - My 1983 Nautique <b |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-09-2009 at 3:58pm
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Water was 50, air in the 60s Saturday and Sunday! A little breezy during the day, but still tricking, slalom and barefoot. We have been getting an unfortunate SW wind which gives us the very little calm water. Even a strong NE wind will give us long straightaways of glass. Of course, 1 mph N wind today!
Minimal clothing under the drysuit, otherwise you're sweating. There is 1 pontoon boat, 2 o/b aluminum fishing boats, and 1 1988 Ski Nautique left on the lake. I will have to watch the weather now, we took the vinyl off the ShoreStation while it's still plyable. Looks sunny and dry all week, may take it out after skiing Sunday but if it'll stay warm I'd like to leave it. Now that most everyone's docks, boats and lifts are out of the water you notice just how many seawalls are on the lake. A few in a row will have an effect on your back and forth ski runs. All that cold water rushing through the Velvet Drive's trans cooler makes it tough to keep warm. Hard right turns at slalom or barefoot speeds will almost gaurantee a slip. I'm sure 1183 on it has nothing to do with this... I think I'll be asking Santa for a new camera for Christmas. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: November-09-2009 at 5:00pm
Edit: Resized
Taken Saturday....Blackberry pic...more to come ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-09-2009 at 5:03pm
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Alicia is looking a little scruffy there, time to make a salon appointment. ------------- |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: November-09-2009 at 5:08pm
Mine went at about 1400 or so. We skied yesterday. Strong wind out of the south made for no good barefoot water. All slalom runs. Water is 45 or so here, and the air was 70. One thin layer under the drysuit was just about right. Its amazong how quick you get out of shape when not skiing regularly. Time to hit the gym. Tim ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: November-09-2009 at 5:20pm
Can't really tell...right side of deck is almost done w/wetsanding. Other side still has custom hot rod accents! 
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: November-09-2009 at 5:21pm
Thats just the fall coat...wait till you see her full winter coat! ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: November-12-2009 at 12:10am
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[QUOTE=SkiBum] Not exactly the end of the season. We aren't too good about taking pictures. This was during our annual trek to Lake Powell. My daughter, Michelle (18 yrs).
PS im 21 ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: emccallum
Date Posted: November-14-2009 at 1:09am
| great pictures guys! I need to post a picture of the air cast on my ankle from my last run of the year! Clipped #4 ball with the ski and broke my ankle. I did manage to ski two more days (although not very well), then waited another few days before I finally gave in and went to the Doctor for an xray. Dont float those balls too high! |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: November-15-2009 at 1:48pm
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Andy and I managed to get a good stretch of barefooting water right in Downtown Sacramento's waterfront called Old Sacramento! This backdrop is a nice change of pace from the swampgrass you usually see us footin' in! Water mid-50's, air high 50's. Still warm!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWJQK9Y4gg - Roy in Old Sac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzWikphqVgc - Andy in Old Sac ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: November-15-2009 at 4:27pm
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Envy! ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-16-2009 at 2:15pm
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Roy, it's fun to watch the cool places you guys get to ski. Are those temps normal for you guys right now? On Saturday, we were in the 60s here again, low 50s on Sunday. Our small spring fed lakes are just below 50 now, though Lake Michigan (closest big water) is still in the mid 50s. It will freeze a couple hundred feet off the shoreline come January. 40s and 50s this week, lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Finally got some NNE winds yesterday, awesome long straightaways of GLASS. This was the best water I've had on Powers Lake this fall. Lots of tumble to ones, riding 1 footers, and a couple good clean toe holds. I really need to practice my reverse but I don't want to take any nasty headers w/o my neckbrace on since it doesn't really work well with my drysuit. A handful of back 1 foots too, I just couldn't resist the water was that good! One dock left on the lake, one lift, one 1988 Ski Nautique (now drained). I treated the cover over the cockpit area with an entire can of Camp Dry, hopefully that helps since it might rain a little this week. There was also one little aluminum fishing boat (launched), those guys were wearing parkas and hoods! We will probably have to yank the ShoreStation this coming weekend, then do the trailer thing until the lake freezes over. The skiing is probably going to get more and more uncomfortable from here on out. ------------- |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: November-17-2009 at 8:11pm
Way to hang tough Kevin! Maybe you can make it 'till Christmas if you keep the boat churning up the water and don't let it settle down! |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-23-2009 at 3:20pm
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Another great weekend on the lake. Skiied Saturday and Sunday, only three other boats out there, of the aluminum variety, off of trailers. The water is still in the mid 40s, unbelievable! 2 years ago at this time it was 32 degrees. Pulled up to my friend's beach, they were having a family party. Somebody asked "How's the water?", my response "MINE!".
I did pull the dock and lift out yesterday, since we are going to get rain and snow this week that would have made it quite a slippery mess trying to tow the ShoreStation out uphill, on frozen snow covered grass. Surprisingly I'm still progressing with the skiing, toe-holds are almost "solid", front wakes are fun though I don't count or time it. I'm able to cut out of the wake backwards like Roy does in his videos, then just ride as long as I can. Also learning new tricks on the shortboards, line steps next year for sure. Another new gash on the back of my hand from pulling the hose off the bottom of the trans cooler. Tip for all you tilted engine guys, if you don't know this will save you some hassle, or I'm just a DA. Pull the hose off the bottom of the RWP (where there is lots of room) instead of the trans cooler (where there is no room -> engine cradle + blower hose). When I pull it off the RWP first, nothing comes out the trans cooler end. I was skeptical if the hose bracket created a high point where both needed to come off, but really nothing comes out of the trans cooler after the hose is already off in the front. The boat is at the storage barn now, I helped jockey half a dozen boats around (including Johnny's), so that it's near the front and it can come out a few more times. It needs to come out at least once, the water is drained and gas treated but the oil is not changed and engine not fogged. I'm running out of time to ski anyway, but as long as I'm not working I'll be out if I can find a truck and a driver. Being on the trailer we have some options on where to go now. This coming Sunday is looking good again! I have access to a spare Medium neoprene drysuit for anyone in the area, it'll fit a slim build up to 6', and will have my spare Large bag suit repaired by spring. Come on out! ------------- |
Posted By: skfitz
Date Posted: November-29-2009 at 2:25am
today. no skiing, but shoulda.
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Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: November-29-2009 at 9:14pm
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Took a newbe out yesterday - Air was in the low 60's as was the water temps. Need to figure out how to re-size the pictures to upload ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: November-29-2009 at 9:32pm
Trying the re-sized picture
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Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: November-30-2009 at 2:35pm
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Ski Report:
Panama City, Florida / Emerald Coast. High 75* Water temp 64* Wins light and variable 0-5 mph. Boat hooked to trailer headded out 2:00pm. Skied yesterday with out wet suit,rash guard only! Though I would rub it in a little! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: November-30-2009 at 11:44pm
Thanks....just in time....things are starting to ice up here! |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-02-2009 at 3:33pm
Coincidentally, this is what my Spring barefooting would have looked like as well.
The angle of the rope looks high, but this is just the factory trick/air pylon. A lot of people (particularly wakeboarders) call PhotoShop when posting a picture of big air off a double up. The rope really does look higher than it is when shot from below the tow point. At my current skill level, I don't want any part of any back barefoot slalom. A mostly dry original foam floored 1988 Ski Nautique 2001, 90' of line (plus handle), about 36 mph.  ------------- |
Posted By: scottb
Date Posted: December-02-2009 at 5:12pm
| I'm a little disappointed that your drysuit is so normal looking. I would have expected something with some interesting colors in it. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-02-2009 at 5:17pm
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Hey, I paid an extra $50 for those colors! I debated going all white.
My next Eagle wetsuit will have custom colors, modern day technology but matching baby blue, pink and yellow like the suits TRBenj, Johnny, and myself have. ------------- |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: December-06-2009 at 2:48pm
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The beauty of California is teh season does not have to end. It was cold when we went out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd47D6hEr38 - Still Footin' in Cali ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-07-2009 at 12:16pm
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We have ice forming in the bays so I went to get the boat for one more quick ski yesterday afternoon only to find it blocked in by a fishing boat, van, and plow. Not worth moving all that stuff by hand I would have been exhausted and no time left to ski anyway.
Roy, just curious, but howcome you aren't doing any tumbles to a 1 foot stand up? ------------- |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: December-07-2009 at 1:47pm
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Panama city Ski Report.
Cold!!! water temp 57. High today 65 High tomorrow 73 Tuesday's high near 80 Will ski tomorrow and wed. still using rash guard gurou top only. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: December-22-2009 at 5:47pm
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headded to the lake for an afternoon of swerving!!! water temp 56* air temp 68* total 124*
I hate wet suits.!!! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: LakeBoy
Date Posted: December-22-2009 at 6:02pm
those are good temp's. definitely time to go rip a set. the water is about as cold as it is going to get here in california at 46 to 48. What we need here is the air temp to be mid 50's or better, but moreover we need it to be a sunny 50+ day or it is miserable, especially in the boat... December has been a bust here with lots of rain, overcast and fog. Last good day we had I went out barefooting was Dec. 5. Since then a bust.  ------------- Got Foot? |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: December-22-2009 at 7:13pm
Sounds like a heater shirt day to me  ------------- |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: December-23-2009 at 1:01pm
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Was not quite ready to turn in my man card yet! Skied with a farmer john left the dry suit in the truck. might ski again today will wear the heater shirt today just for the fact I hate wetsuits. Keep in mind North Florida is vastly different than Central Florida. I lived in NW Montana for nearly 25 years..... The coldest winter I ever spent in my life was in the Pan Handle of Florida!!! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: December-26-2009 at 3:40pm
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last ski rides of the season?
These will be last of the year! Dec 25 2009 
My daughter Monica. 
Regina Jaquess. 
And of course Team seal Leader! ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: December-26-2009 at 10:09pm
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Great pics! It rained in Iowa the last few days so there was about 3" of water ontop the ice...kinda made it look like an open lake! Enjoy another set for me before the end of the year! ------------- |