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From: tj@utcs.UUCP (tj)
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Subject: Re: Water Skiers where are you?
Message-ID: <543@utcs.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 21-Mar-85 08:44:49 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 21 08:44:49 1985
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Well, good to hear there are other skiers out there... 

I skied for a couple of years on a western wood ski (real wood) and it was
nfg. It seems that all western wood skis (even the glass ones) have this problem
that when you shift your weight foreward to brake they stop. Period. A face
plant is the next action. 

We then switched to an O'Brian Competitor. It is a top end recreational ski
that is really well put together and skis like a dream. You can carve a turn
till your shoulder hits the water and the ski still digs into the water. 

There are obviously better skis out there, Jobe, HO, Connely etc. They all
cost proportionally more.

A recommendation though. I used to laugh when I saw these guys with their
pool cue in a bag heading to the pool hall. We bought a bag for our ski and
it is either in the water or in the bag. No flying dock starts, this thing
never touches anything harsher than the water or my head (in a crash and burn).
It is worth it. In fact, my ski partner and I are the only ones allowed to
use it. We have a reasonably good pair of glass skis (cut and jump) for the
hackers to use. I may sound like a fanatic, but $400 to $500 is hard to
come by to replace ones favorite ski.

Now all I need is a boat with more than 75 ponies.

Oh, and another thing. Try wearing water ski gloves. (this guy is a
freak you say!) Really, it makes it a lot easier. The grip you get is great
and the savings on the hands is worth it. (easier to tear out your shoulder
than slip out of your hands!)

t.jones