Water Ski's

« **on:** December 27, 2007, 09:41:01 PM »

Anyone have a good beginner water ski hey can recommend and where to get it . I'd like to try my hand at it while I'm still able .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:44:03 PM »

www.overtons.com

« **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:44:13 PM »

haha i got a free boat and sure as shit there are two skis in the damn thing want em?

also have another set you can have i like wakeboards way more.....the skis are old but screw it if your starting out they will do....

« **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:48:10 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on December 27, 2007, 09:41:01 PM

Anyone have a good beginner water ski hey can recommend and where to get it . I'd like to try my hand at it while I'm still able .

-beerjet-

I can't wait to see that

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No double skis allowed; single only; anyone can ski on doubles and it's no fun; can't do much but drag behind the boat.

« **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2007, 09:50:39 PM »

Quote from: 1980Nordic on December 27, 2007, 09:44:13 PM

... i like wakeboards way more.....

OK; I haven't been on a wakeboard yet, but unless you're actually jumping wakes and catching a lot of air, you can do more with a single ski; thus, more fun; we'll check it out at Parker come June.

« **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2007, 10:29:08 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on December 27, 2007, 09:41:01 PM

Anyone have a good beginner water ski hey can recommend and where to get it . I'd like to try my hand at it while I'm still able .

-beerjet-

Amanda has a pair, but I think your a tad too big for them !
I may still have some old Tapraflex combo skis that you could use.

« **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2007, 10:53:10 PM »

seriosly mine are free hundred dollars i'll bring em to parker unless i run into you somewhere else

« **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:35:44 AM »

easier to learn on a single=

« **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:39:29 AM »

Quote from: just squirtin on December 28, 2007, 06:35:44 AM

easier to learn on a single=

But it makes for better video for him to try to get up on doubles.

« **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:46:15 AM »

yes that is true =will definntely be hularious

« **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:44:59 AM »

As long as your going to start out a single, you might as well go for a shore start. No strain on the arms and you dont even have to get wet. Make sure the drivers not pissed at you for anything, he has as much to do with your success as you do. Piece of cake

« **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:11:34 AM »

i havent been able to get up on a single ski since i was like 12 or 13.....not sure why....

so ive either wake boarded or double ski'd

...and quit knockin on double ski's....they are just as fun if youre jumpin wakes and being stupid.

is all what you make of it.

« **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:12:43 AM »

Beer Jet,

Check out the HO Rival or the HO Comp Freeride, if you are going to single ski. I have a 71" Magnum XL that I bought last summer. The tech in skis have really come a long way. This ski is easy to ride and still cuts. I learned on a 20 year old O'Brien in one weekend and bought mine before the next. There was a hugh difference between the skis as the HO was almost effortless to get up on, comfortable / stable to ride, and most importantly, easy on the body the next day. The HO is a little pricy @ about 300.00, but you can prabably pick one up on Ebay cheap.

« **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:46:55 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on December 28, 2007, 08:11:34 AM

i havent been able to get up on a single ski since i was like 12 or 13.....not sure why....

so ive either wake boarded or double ski'd

...and quit knockin on double ski's....they are just as fun if youre jumpin wakes and being stupid. is all what you make of it.

Blame it on the driver. He has as much to do with it as anybody. I can and will get you up on a single ski this summer.

« **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:26:48 PM »

Blame it on the driver. He has as much to do with it as anybody. I can and will get you up on a single ski this summer.

I would listen to this guy. It looks like he knows what the flock he is doing.

« **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:34:07 PM »

Just about any and all Saturday mornings I can get you a ride at Elsinore behind a tournament boat WITH a heater. Let me know. You could be in great shape by summer. Might wanna consider a wet suit tho

I can set you up with an HO Magnum too. Getting up and staying up will never get easier than with this bad boy.

« **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:47:14 AM »

Quote from: flytime on December 28, 2007, 06:46:55 PM

Blame it on the driver. He has as much to do with it as anybody. I can and will get you up on a single ski this summer.

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flytime, thanks for putting up that pic of me skiing

You can't do that on doubles or a wakeboard, now can you?

« **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:51:24 AM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on December 28, 2007, 07:34:07 PM

Just about any and all Saturday mornings I can get you a ride at Elsinore behind a tournament boat WITH a heater. Let me know. You could be in great shape by summer. Might wanna consider a wet suit tho

More info on this pleeeeeeze

« **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2007, 09:21:10 AM »

I have two friends who go out at dawn every Sat for and hour or two. Two wakeboarders and a new Mastercraft all alone this time of year. It means me getting out of bed b4 5AM with two little kids along so I don't go much. That and the water is about 63 degrees right now and my "boys" don't like that much.

« **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2007, 09:38:35 AM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on December 31, 2007, 09:21:10 AM

I have two friends who go out at dawn every Sat for and hour or two. Two wakeboarders and a new Mastercraft all alone this time of year. It means me getting out of bed b4 5AM with two little kids along so I don't go much. That and the water is about 63 degrees right now and my "boys" don't like that much.

Buuurrrr, cold; wetsuit for sure; I guess it's better to wait until summer $:-\$

« **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2007, 09:43:05 AM »

Omar I've got a bunch of nice glass and wood skis "culled" from trade in's ,let me know what you want (doubles ,singles etc) I even got an Old wood "Maha" Tom

« **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:33:12 PM »

Dry suits are the shiz

but at some point you will be cold (usually in the boat). Ya just gotta remember that the water will feel "warmer" than the air blowing on ya. I give them mad respect for being out there rain or shine and once in a while I just say F it and get a couple of runs in. He and I used to do the Polar Bear swim in Feb. The city will buy ya a shot of cognac for your participation ! December at Elsi isn't a whole lot different than a ski run in March at the river just don't drink the water LOL

« **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:35:11 PM »

Flytime - Is that Ski Land? What are you riding in that pic?

« **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2007, 04:17:10 PM »

I.m not sure. That picture was taken at the Waterski Nationals this year in Bakersfield. I wish I could say that was me on that ski but it isnt. I do however ski on a KD 5000. LOVE IT! The best ski I have ever had. Tried a KD7000 at first and was a little too touchy for me. I tried to get a membership at the ski park in Bako but was turned down because I own a jet boat. Oh well.

« **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2007, 05:14:42 PM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on December 31, 2007, 02:35:11 PM

Flytime - Is that Ski Land? What are you riding in that pic?

I told you that was me skiing

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