Ski Seat

[americanskierJim]

I am looking to buy one of the old Ski Seat's. I learned how to water ski when I was 6 with the ski seat. If you have one or know someone selling one I would be interested in buying it for my boy's to learn.Here is a pic of one. Thanks

[tex]

I am looking to buy one of the old Ski Seat's. I learned how to water ski when I was 6 with the ski seat. If you have one or know someone selling one I would be interested in buying it for my boy's to learn.Here is a pic of one. Thanks

I once won a bet by making a step-off on one of those things! Imagine 42 mph on one of those things and then trying to barefoot off if it...scared the crap out of me!

[americanskierJim]

That would be crazy to try that I am glad that you made it out alive. I am sure I would have to clean my shorts if I where to try barefoot off from it lol.

[tex]

I did it on a small show site behind a BF 200. They made the turn and just floored it. You went from about 20-42 in a bout a second! Put the 1st foot in the water and you still felt like there was a lot of metal underneth you! The crazy things we did inbetween shows!

[Jorski]

There are better ways to learn than that...too many hard edges.

Get a boom for your newly restored boat, get some wide trainers and have at it...knees bent, arms straight, chin up!

Decent video by Lane Bowers, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-uee_Qf66c&feature=related


As an alternative, Schnitz shows a guy on his site learning to ski from an inflatable...same idea as the seat-ski, but much softer.

http://www.schnitzskis.com/images/277_Photo_Transfer_CD_017.jpg

http://www.schnitzskis.com/images/286_Photo_Transfer_CD_019.jpg

http://www.schnitzskis.com/images/277_Photo_Transfer_CD_023.jpg

[americanskierJim]

Jorski, That is a good idea to use a tube to start out on never thought of that. I have been looking aound to see what a boom would cost there not to bad priced for a new one. I bet a good used one would be better if I could find one.

[Kyle]

Tex,

Did you ever ride that thing over the jump?????:D

[Jorski]

AMskierjim...

I found mine on ebay...I think it was around $250. Taught both kids to ski at around 4 years old with it. The boom makes it very easy to learn.

[Willski]

A boom with some trainer skis is the way to go in my opinion if available. You can drag alongside to help stabilize them as well.

[tex]

Tex,

Did you ever ride that thing over the jump?????:D

No...fins!

[thatsmrmastercraft]

No...fins!

Could have removed the fins and replaced with some home-made jump fins made out of a 1x2 like we did for the combination skis we used over the jump we made when I was 16.

[Kyle]

No...fins!

I am suprised you did not put jump fins on it or simply take them off for a dare session.

[tex]

Too tough on the back! The thing would have come apart!

[octotat]

a guy has one at the local swap meet

i could check into it for you

what are you looking to spend?

-chuck

[americanskierJim]

Octotat, Man I m ight be alittle late for this one. If not PM me Thanks, AMSJim

[octotat]

here's one
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/spo/1784225388.html

a little better shape than the one at the swapmeet

-chuck

[americanskierJim]

Thanks Chuck, I will send him an email. It is a great price for it and look's in great shape.

[wxnic]

this is what we made out of plywood and use off the boom. it was cheap until i glassed it.

[atlfootr]

That would be a great project for us to make ... kids 'n I.
Any chance you could throw up the blue prints as I have 3 Grandson's here for a week visiting.
Thanks in advance :D

[wxnic]

this is a 2x5 ft. plywood sheet with the front end soaked for a day and then pulled out of the water. I sanded it down well and then fiberglassed it. That was a disaster. I painted how I wanted it, screwed in fins below and found some extras foot straps. rope.
Those are the best blueprints you can get from how we got there.

[balvarez@watersportindustries.com]

We use steal brackets now. This is really a well made product. To see the latest promo video go to theskiseat.com!!
They're being sold again now at Overtons.com and at Hammacher Schlemmer You can also reach the manufacturer at 800-403-7520 if you have any questions or interest. Spread the word!!

[americanskierJim]

Hi Brenda, I will have to go to the site. Thanks for the info.

[mtajpa]

Found this in Vegas. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/2276220736.html

Let me know if you would like me to look at it.

[americanskierJim]

Mtajpa, Thank's I will have u look at it for me. I see he posted his phone number but I dont have the area code. If you can look at that would be great. I wonder what the shipping would be for an item like this?

[mtajpa]

Mtajpa, Thank's I will but it. I see he left his phone number but I dont have the area code. If you can look at that would be great. I wonder what the shipping would be for an item like this?

The area code would be 702. PM me if you want me to check it out. Not sure about shipping though.

[americanskierJim]

Thank's Mike I sent you a PM.

[americanskierJim]

I have to Thank you Mike, For taking time out of your day today to take a look at the skiseat. I can't wait to see it. My boys are very happy and can't wait to ski on it. I will post some pic's of there first ride.

[mtajpa]

Your welcome Jim. It has a couple of handle dings in the front and 1 crack in the bracket but I am sure for the price you and you kids will enjoy this for years to come.

[americanskierJim]

The dings are ok it is part of skiing. and The broken plastic knuckle I can have made. Thanks again Mike.

[balvarez@watersportindustries.com]

Shipping and handling (depending who you get it from) in the US is about $55.00

[Jorski]

http://theskiseat.com/

Apparently they still make them...an advert. came in a Waterski Magazine email...

http://theskiseat.com/images/Ski_seat_guy_left_bank.jpg