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Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 12-18-2012, 07:46 AM

Replies: 7 O'Neill Boost Drysuit Sizing.... Views: 330 Posted By skibrain Used Boost with some sizing reference: ... Used Boost with some sizing reference: http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?topic=Search&category=Dry_Suit&postid=21793 Sharing a dry suit doesn't sound like a good idea to me. In cool...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 11-14-2012, 12:12 AM

Replies: 36 Last Run of The Year (Most Likely) Views: 1,966 Posted By skibrain Last Thursday Nov.8 was it for us with a little... Last Thursday Nov.8 was it for us with a little free skiing. Wore the neoprene beanie for the second run after getting a bad ice cream headache! Cooler full of hot water in the back of the boat to...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 11-01-2012, 11:47 PM

Replies: 381 Our other toys, had or still have Views: 37,417 Posted By skibrain SuperCat 17. Something to do when the lake is... SuperCat 17. Something to do when the lake is windy. http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL680/2877032/13116652/264381209.jpg

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 09-09-2012, 06:59 PM

Replies: 22 Back Calf Draging in Water Views: 1,342 Posted By skibrain Nice ski pics Bert, but only relevant at the apex... Nice ski pics Bert, but only relevant at the apex of offside turns - which none of your photos show. Leg in the water is pretty common. Hurts for the first couple weeks each season and then toughens...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 07-23-2012, 12:58 AM

Replies: 16 Nose clip or ??? Views: 1,063 Posted By skibrain http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/3951.htm My... http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/3951.htm My daughter was a synchronized swimmer in HS. I borrowed one of these clips from her about 8 years ago and have been using them since. Also cuts down on...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 07-21-2012, 06:10 PM

Replies: 522 The OFFICIAL SKI PICTURES thread Views: 66,679 Posted By skibrain Poor res. as screen captures, but a couple shots... Poor res. as screen captures, but a couple shots out of some video last...

Forum: For Sale: Watersports Equipment 06-19-2012, 07:26 AM

Replies: 13 Hydrofoil wanted Views: 1,042 Posted By skibrain Thanks for replies. About what I expected. I saw... Thanks for replies. About what I expected. I saw an ancient, but like-new airchair for $200. That's all I want to put into it at this point. If I'm in love with it I may upgrade. No issue spending...

Forum: For Sale: Watersports Equipment 05-25-2012, 10:57 PM

Replies: 13 Hydrofoil wanted Views: 1,042 Posted By skibrain Hydrofoil wanted I'm thinking about getting a hydrofoil. I've never tried one, don't know anyone with one (Minneapolis area) and can't get a demo on one. Something I think would be fun to have up at the cabin for...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 05-25-2012, 08:51 PM

Replies: 6 Old Kidder ski - anyone? Views: 441 Posted By skibrain Nice find. The bindings look like in great shape... Nice find. The bindings look like in great shape (produced by Wileys) too. This should work MUCH better than the Connelly Pilot for you.

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 04-17-2012, 01:42 AM

Replies: 13 Nose plugs Views: 681 Posted By skibrain I always wear a nose clip. Speedo wire-type stays... I always wear a nose clip. Speedo wire-type stays put. I have tried numerous start techniques but always get some water in my nose after 6-8 starts in a morning. Eliminates sinus infections. Reduces...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 03-26-2012, 12:05 AM

Replies: 40 WI waterskiing, March 21 Views: 2,594 Posted By skibrain We were on Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie on... We were on Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie on Saturday. Early season PR by a couple of week for us. My hands didn't even get cold. Crazy.

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 11-08-2011, 10:58 PM

Replies: 639 Lets See Some Footin? Views: 81,923 Posted By skibrain Usually have a longer line in the boat, but it... Usually have a longer line in the boat, but it was smooth after a bunch of slalom sets this summer so I used all we had and did a 22-off run....

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 11-08-2011, 08:14 AM

Replies: 53 Jesse Ventura Views: 2,947 Posted By skibrain Trying to score a few sound bites for his failing... Trying to score a few sound bites for his failing TV show. Hey CP, the credibility of your presidential ticket would increase increase 500% if you drop the blowhard narcissist from MN.

Forum: Other 10-26-2011, 01:00 AM

Replies: 43 Tow tube from ski pole or rear step? Views: 3,336 Posted By skibrain OK this is not rocket science guys. A skier or... OK this is not rocket science guys. A skier or wakeboarder has to use their hands to hold onto the handle. The weak link in this setup is the grip strength of the skier. Yup some big guys can put a...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 10-11-2011, 09:32 PM

Replies: 7 Thoughts on a change in skis Views: 756 Posted By skibrain I'm 51. you're young school. Comparing the TRC... I'm 51. you're young school. Comparing the TRC binding placement to the Radar isn't going to have much value. Apples to oranges. Maybe this is the link to info you already...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 08-26-2011, 08:56 PM

Replies: 36 learning to foot without a boom Views: 2,712 Posted By skibrain There was an "old guy" named Sam (in his 60s) on... There was an "old guy" named Sam (in his 60s) on the lake when I was growing up. Barefooted, tricked, slalomed. I skied with him some when in high school and he was definitely my footing...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 08-24-2011, 06:45 PM

Replies: 36 learning to foot without a boom Views: 2,712 Posted By skibrain Age 14, step off of a slalom ski. Boat: 13'... Age 14, step off of a slalom ski. Boat: 13' Boston Whaler w/40 hp. No faceplants, just did it. There's a brief one-footing that you need to do to step off so I prefer the boat is 38mph + for a bit...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 08-01-2011, 11:41 PM

Replies: 21 Trouble out of the hole...advice requested Views: 1,556 Posted By skibrain I'd only add that I find it easiest to NOT try to... I'd only add that I find it easiest to NOT try to hold the ski straight. I'm RFF (double boots, both feet in) and of course put the ski on the right side of the rope, but I have the best success...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 07-31-2011, 02:30 PM

Replies: 9 Long line deep water success Views: 680 Posted By skibrain Thanks guys. Two pair neo shorts under the BF... Thanks guys. Two pair neo shorts under the BF suit so I was fine there. It seems more pure to have no ski involved in the first place. And for sure more convenient down at the far end of the lake...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 07-30-2011, 12:47 PM

Replies: 9 Long line deep water success Views: 680 Posted By skibrain Long line deep water success I did three deepwater long-line starts this morning. Smooth driving and a bit of coaching from my buds and I had success the first time. I'm 50, been barefooting for 36 years, but all of it long...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 07-24-2011, 03:39 PM

Replies: 5 Time to replace my 20 year old ski,suggestions? Views: 1,130 Posted By skibrain I was on an EP Stilletto, then KD 7000, D3... I was on an EP Stilletto, then KD 7000, D3 Tightline, D3 X5, and this spring bought a new but non-current model D3 Z7. I REALLY like the Z7. All the D3 skis I have had are just easy to ski and very...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 07-15-2011, 09:44 PM

Replies: 43 A new book.... Views: 2,392 Posted By skibrain I'm from MN. You are welcome to have Jesse as... I'm from MN. You are welcome to have Jesse as your governor for as long as you would like.

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 07-15-2011, 09:40 PM

Replies: 163 4 years later...32 off! Views: 13,610 Posted By skibrain Wow. Six straight weeks of vacation. I like that. Wow. Six straight weeks of vacation. I like that.

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 05-20-2011, 04:39 PM

Replies: 21 How many skiers behind the boat? Views: 1,765 Posted By skibrain Transom eyes we are towing from just above the... Transom eyes we are towing from just above the waterline. Angle of prop is lifting the stern and pushing down the bow. No cast iron engine block sitting in the back of the boat... skis are std-size...

Forum: Waterskiing & Barefooting 05-20-2011, 03:15 PM

Replies: 21 How many skiers behind the boat? Views: 1,765 Posted By skibrain Bow rise An outboard motor allows you to adjust... Bow rise An outboard motor allows you to adjust trim to full-down. Note we did not use the ski pylon. Pulled from the transom eyes which are low. How long? There was probably 6-7 seconds of...

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