Big Wave Skiing?

**powderhound100** · 11-13-2009, 02:08 AM

I think a lot about kite surfing with skis. When's someone going to do that.

**RaccoonFace** · 11-13-2009, 02:20 AM

Could someone please feed Douglas?

okbye

**schuss** · 11-13-2009, 06:39 AM

Nice! Way to get after it. Can't wait to see the footage.

**DeeAre** · 11-13-2009, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Blurred

Why does everyone think snowboarding is so cool, and skiing is so lame, yet skiing waves isn't cool compared to surfing? I think the first time you see someone dropping into Jaws on skis, your thoughts might change.

Not my intent Blurry... I've got love for skis and snowboards alike.

The rollerblade reference was probably ill-conceived... wasn't meant to be a cool-uncool analogy.
The concept of skiing waves has definitely occurred to me and immediately seemed awkward. I have no doubt Cody and Mike D's pursuit will correct that perception.

**shera** · 11-13-2009, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Crampedon

Warning: crazed local Maui kite sailor ( highly skilled) moved to Vail last week, will be busting out a kite and strapping something to his feet. Eesh.
If he gets dragged and wrapped around some beetle kill show him some mercy!

This I want to see.

**Sinfield** · 11-13-2009, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by powderhound100

I think a lot about kite surfing with skis. When's someone going to do that.

Corey Roseler's been doing it for years. He's won the Blowout a bunch of times on them. He's using regular waterskis though I think.

Which brings up my question...why use ski boots? I don't know enough about wateski bindings but I would assume that there are some fairly stiff ones if some of hte shit I have seen in waterski videos is possible. It seems like they would be safer than getting tumbled on a big wave in ski boots.

**DeeAre** · 11-13-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Sinfield

Corey Roseler's been doing it for years. He's won the Blowout a bunch of times on them. He's using regular waterskis though I think.

Which brings up my question...why use ski boots? I don't know enough about wateski bindings but I would assume that there are some fairly stiff ones if some of hte shit I have seen in waterski videos is possible. It seems like they would be safer than getting tumbled on a big wave in ski boots.

Wakeboard binders?

**Shredhead** · 11-13-2009, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Sinfield

Which brings up my question...why use ski boots? I don't know enough about wateski bindings but I would assume that there are some fairly stiff ones if some of hte shit I have seen in waterski videos is possible. It seems like they would be safer than getting tumbled on a big wave in ski boots.

Probably because they are sponsored by a ski company?

There are plenty of waterski/wakeboard bindings that are stiff. Goode makes a carbon fiber hardshell.

**HotTate** · 11-13-2009, 11:05 AM

Cheer's to Cody and Mike, always innovating the sport of "ACL mutilation"
jk, stoked to check out the footy!

**Alkasquawlik** · 11-13-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

Probably because they are sponsored by a ski company?

That couldn't be farther from the truth. We tested probably 10 different binding/boot set ups and by far the safest and highest performing set up we tested over this last year was the alpine boot and alpine bindings set up. The performance of alpine boots/bindings is higher than of any waterski binding and the fact that your skis can pop off while getting tomahawked by a big wave is a crucial factor in saving our knees and not drowning.

**DeathVan** · 11-13-2009, 11:54 AM

sponsored by Robin Masters no doubt

**grskier** · 11-13-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik

That couldn't be farther from the truth. We tested probably 10 different binding/boot set ups and by far the safest and highest performing set up we tested over this last year was the alpine boot and alpine bindings set up. The performance of alpine boots/bindings is higher than of any waterski binding and the fact that your skis can pop off while getting tomahawked by a big wave is a crucial factor in saving our knees and not drowning.

Those boots must be fun whilst the tomahawk!

Throw up a teaser wouldya!

**RaccoonFace** · 11-13-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik

That couldn't be farther from the truth. We tested probably 10 different binding/boot set ups and by far the safest and highest performing set up we tested over this last year was the alpine boot and alpine bindings set up. The performance of alpine boots/bindings is higher than of any waterski binding and the fact that your skis can pop off while getting tomahawked by a big wave is a crucial factor in saving our knees and not drowning.

I can't get over one thing. Doesn't it suck having your feet in wet boots? No matter how I think about this, I can't get over this one detail... I don't like the idea of pond skimming because of this same detail.

okbye

**Blurred** · 11-13-2009, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by RaccoonFace

I can't get over one thing. Doesn't it suck having your feet in wet boots? No matter how I think about this, I can't get over this one detail... I don't like the idea of pond skimming because of this same detail.

okbye

Don't ever try water ramping then.......

It never bothered me btw.

**Blurred** · 11-13-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by powderhound100

I think a lot about kite surfing with skis. When's someone going to do that.

On water I presume? They do it on snow with skis daily here in Summit County on the lake.

**Kya** · 11-13-2009, 06:38 PM

Nice you guys! Can't wait to see it with my own eyes. The ocean has always seemed so intimidating. Those waves must be so huge, all that water, and the speed!

Is it any faster/slower/about the same as maching a big peak in Alaska? I've never done either so, I don't know shit.

**Stikki** · 11-13-2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik

The performance of alpine boots/bindings is higher than of any waterski binding

Coming soon to a lake near you, Salomon Water Falcon 10 and WTH 16.

**Crampedon** · 11-14-2009, 12:21 AM

SheRa, watch, this winter this dude from maui, for now nameless will pop a kite up somewhere, bsb, the beav, who knows and be kite board jumping something!

He and his wife and daughter just moved out there. SUPER nice hard core sport folks.

**TheDon** · 11-14-2009, 01:06 AM

Inspiring stuff! I’d love to see a teaser too.

**mikedski** · 11-14-2009, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by Kya

Nice you guys! Can't wait to see it with my own eyes. The ocean has always seemed so intimidating. Those waves must be so huge, all that water, and the speed!

Is it any faster/slower/about the same as maching a big peak in Alaska? I've never done either so, I don't know shit.

It feels slower than skiing on snow in general in both flat out speed and in turning motions. Imagine riding fat skis on shin-deep slush. The only difference is that you almost always have an avalanche behind you waiting to pound. I can definitely say that ripping along on a good size wave is one of the coolest sensations I've ever had.

FYI... ski boots float in salt water, and aside from the ability to kick effectively, swimming is no problem. After riding and getting pounded by big waves, we are fully confident that we made the right decision by using alpine boots and bindings. The skis we are using have a lot of room for improvement.

Our goal is to have the whole project packaged in an episode of Salomon Freeski TV before Xmas.

**stupid idiot** · 11-14-2009, 03:27 AM

Wake truly is more Jongish than snow. Not saying it's not difficult.

**shoppingriche** · 11-14-2009, 03:32 AM

Inspiring stuff! I’d love to see a teaser too.

**shera** · 11-14-2009, 04:45 AM

Originally Posted by Crampedon

SheRa, watch, this winter this dude from maui, for now nameless will pop a kite up somewhere, bsb, the beav, who knows and be kite board jumping something!

He and his wife and daughter just moved out there. SUPER nice hard core sport folks.

Oh cool!

Hopefully we'll meet you at some point.