March Pic Thread

[dusty2221]

Might as well start it off:

http://i.imgur.com/a2kx0Px.jpg

Getting a buff job that is long over due. From the journey it made from Oregon to Tx the shrink wrap and tape left a few spots on it that wouldn't wax out, hoping this takes care of it!

[rdlangston13]

That looks like a pretty extensive buff job


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[hawgtitan]

Got her out today and cranked the stereo and cleaned her from tip to tail! Now just waiting on lake weather! Can't wait!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/4d492156ce358476239199aaf70cdd84.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/4772f0550baf1eaa43a37ed282c769c2.jpg


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[sivs1]

Got her out today and cranked the stereo and cleaned her from tip to tail! Now just waiting on lake weather! Can't wait!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/4d492156ce358476239199aaf70cdd84.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/4772f0550baf1eaa43a37ed282c769c2.jpg


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I'm not a huge fan of Orange, but man does that Orange Flake look good! Would love to see the interior.

[hawgtitan]

Here you go!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/c2d231bc3a4491f4be17286e43f2c687.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/eb78ff1553bb07730d2cbbd55e639a77.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/cb57af16e838a8749fb635d4ece06dd6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/9829c73596346461796411df5c18ec27.jpg


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[DFTR Josh]

Thanks a damn good looking Craz!!!

[hawgtitan]

Thanks!


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[mmandley]

Might as well start it off:

http://i.imgur.com/a2kx0Px.jpg

Getting a buff job that is long over due. From the journey it made from Oregon to Tx the shrink wrap and tape left a few spots on it that wouldn't wax out, hoping this takes care of it!

That's the proper way to do it and not get wax where it doesn't belong

[RC_Hinojosa]

Got her out today and cranked the stereo and cleaned her from tip to tail! Now just waiting on lake weather! Can't wait!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/4d492156ce358476239199aaf70cdd84.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170302/4772f0550baf1eaa43a37ed282c769c2.jpg


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Love the orange flake....some tasteful accent pieces done in orange would look killer!

[hawgtitan]

What would you suggest RC?


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[RC_Hinojosa]

What would you suggest RC?


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I was thinking maybe a few pieces on the tower ala Mojo Pro, speaker cans and the trailer fenders with your orange. My trailer will be coming with the exact same wheels and I was thinking of doing those in Matte Black Rustoleum Peel Coat as blacking those out would make the color pop more. I haven't used the peel coat myself yet, supposedly it's pretty durable but can come off if you decide it ain't your cup of tea.

Not much to say on the interior, well done sir, I love the silver moquetta on black with the orange piping....looks phenomenal!

[hawgtitan]

Thanks for the suggestions. It's always good to hear someone else's ideas!


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[DFTR Josh]

Finally hit 60 in Utah but a lot of wind... Decided it was a good day for hobby #2.
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[russellsmojo]

Another December boat swap. This one is staying for a while! lol

No water pictures yet and only been out couple of hours since picking up a few weeks ago. Hopefully I will get some weather cooperation this week.

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[DFTR Josh]

Another December boat swap. This one is staying for a while! lol

That's a great looking SA! Still yet to ride one...

[Brandoncyruss]

i'M honestly contemplating moving to texas for longer boating seasons! I haven't seen the sun in 3 months!

[russellsmojo]

i'M honestly contemplating moving to texas for longer boating seasons! I haven't seen the sun in 3 months!

Come on down! Long boating seasons. International airport that can take you anywhere you want to go. Jobs galore!


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[rdlangston13]

Another December boat swap. This one is staying for a while! lol

No water pictures yet and only been out couple of hours since picking up a few weeks ago. Hopefully I will get some weather cooperation this week.

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Very nice upgrade! Now burn some gas in it to raise the oil price so I can upgrade!


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[smorris7]

Another December boat swap. This one is staying for a while! lol

No water pictures yet and only been out couple of hours since picking up a few weeks ago. Hopefully I will get some weather cooperation this week.

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Good Lord! Another one?[emoji12] might be a record!


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[russellsmojo]

Good Lord! Another one?[emoji12] might be a record!


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Haha probably is record. I should have done it in September but chickened out. Deal came along in December so jumped on it.


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[Stazi]

That Supra looks tits!


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[mmandley]

i'M honestly contemplating moving to texas for longer boating seasons! I haven't seen the sun in 3 months!

In Atlanta we had water in the 70s through November, the boat stayed in the lift December, January only. Already been out a few times in Feb.

So much nicer then when we lived in Portland LOL.

[Prospersigman]

Since Russell and I both live in Prosper I am thinking he should buy me a new boat as well :cool:

[yearround]

made it on the water saturday, but only 2 of us so i did not get in. water was at 46, so still a bit chilly. was still great to get on the water. We did have a pleasant first day out though. I thought i had switched the batteries to off last winter during winterizing, and i had, but then i guess i got back in, and did some things with the stereo on, forgot to turn it off that time. dead batteries, but jump right alive and charged on the water for an hour spin around the lake. also good to burn out some of the old gas too. one of the ballast bags seemed to fill while driving, will have to check the valve and probably replace it. really wish i would have taken it in for new upholstery this winter. but the wife gets a new kitchen and main level flooring upgrade, so i will live with this another season.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/ttduncan/IMG_25671.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/ttduncan/media/IMG_25671.jpg.html)

[jtatexc]

made it on the water saturday, but only 2 of us so i did not get in. water was at 46, so still a bit chilly. was still great to get on the water. We did have a pleasant first day out though. I thought i had switched the batteries to off last winter during winterizing, and i had, but then i guess i got back in, and did some things with the stereo on, forgot to turn it off that time. dead batteries, but jump right alive and charged on the water for an hour spin around the lake. also good to burn out some of the old gas too. one of the ballast bags seemed to fill while driving, will have to check the valve and probably replace it. really wish i would have taken it in for new upholstery this winter. but the wife gets a new kitchen and main level flooring upgrade, so i will live with this another season.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/ttduncan/IMG_25671.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/ttduncan/media/IMG_25671.jpg.html)
Creek! I may try for this Sunday if I get the boat back from body shop but if not gonna shoot for the weekend after. As long as I got 48 degrees or better on water and 100 combo I'm good :)

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[MJHSupra]

Haha probably is record. I should have done it in September but chickened out. Deal came along in December so jumped on it.


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Better deal than some of last summer's new SAs that are on the market now?

Some of those have some good upgrades.

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[russellsmojo]

Better deal than some of last summer's new SAs that are on the market now?

Some of those have some good upgrades.

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It's a good time for sure to buy 2016 models. December to now probably not much different. I did in December because boat show 7 year warranty, had a buyer wanting my mojo, a little help on 2016 taxes, and price was right on SA. The one I bought was a last summer 2016 model.


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[patrick232]

It's a good time for sure to buy 2016 models. December to now probably not much different. I did in December because boat show 7 year warranty, had a buyer wanting my mojo, a little help on 2016 taxes, and price was right on SA. The one I bought was a last summer 2016 model.


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My dealer still has a couple left over 16 supras and I keep thinking about it, but you donlt get autowake. Wonder if it's that big of a deal

[Stazi]

The autowake is pretty damn cool, but if you can get a 2016 for a killer deal, I wouldn't sweat it too much.


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[dusty2221]

^ Agreed....

[russellsmojo]

The autowake is pretty damn cool, but if you can get a 2016 for a killer deal, I wouldn't sweat it too much.


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Same feedback I have heard from dealer and a couple of team riders. You still have to get it setup the way you like. I think it would be good for when your crew changes or moves around in boat. My crew is a 7 and 6 year old most of the time. I think autowake would burn up the ballast pumps trying to keep up with them moving around the boat!!

[Woody929]

Same feedback I have heard from dealer and a couple of team riders. You still have to get it setup the way you like. I think it would be good for when your crew changes or moves around in boat. My crew is a 7 and 6 year old most of the time. I think autowake would burn up the ballast pumps trying to keep up with them moving around the boat!!

And me the rest of the time [emoji6]

[MJHSupra]

It's a good time for sure to buy 2016 models. December to now probably not much different. I did in December because boat show 7 year warranty, had a buyer wanting my mojo, a little help on 2016 taxes, and price was right on SA. The one I bought was a last summer 2016 model.


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If you already had someone to buy your Mojo, that is so key.

I would buy the same model if I sold my 07 supra:-)

Not sure if I would fork over that extra $$ for the 450 motor.

That blue/graphite 2016 SA Worlds in the classifieds is pretty sweet.


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[trayson]

made it on the water saturday, but only 2 of us so i did not get in. water was at 46, so still a bit chilly. was still great to get on the water. We did have a pleasant first day out though. I thought i had switched the batteries to off last winter during winterizing, and i had, but then i guess i got back in, and did some things with the stereo on, forgot to turn it off that time. dead batteries, but jump right alive and charged on the water for an hour spin around the lake. also good to burn out some of the old gas too. one of the ballast bags seemed to fill while driving, will have to check the valve and probably replace it. really wish i would have taken it in for new upholstery this winter. but the wife gets a new kitchen and main level flooring upgrade, so i will live with this another season.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/ttduncan/IMG_25671.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/ttduncan/media/IMG_25671.jpg.html)

Ouch, that interior is not happy. Mine is a 2008 also and could probably look like that but I've got tons of "Tear Aid" holding everything together. I actually bought a 5' roll of tear aid to get me through 1 more season before I re-upholster. It's clear and doesn't look perfect, but it's way better than having open tears on the vinyl.

[zd215]

Might as well start it off:

http://i.imgur.com/a2kx0Px.jpg

Getting a buff job that is long over due. From the journey it made from Oregon to Tx the shrink wrap and tape left a few spots on it that wouldn't wax out, hoping this takes care of it!

Nice, where are you having the work done? I've got a few blemishes in my gel coat I'd like to get worked out and a get a good buff on the rest.

[dusty2221]

It's being done at National Auto Collision in Sherman.

[dusty2221]

She's done...super pleased. They were able to get all of the scuffs out.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1545699928795688&id=100000670887046

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[Stazi]

Your link is dildos.


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[BrettLee3232]

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[New Guy]

Since I have the whidshield off I figured it was time to get the small scuffs out of the gel. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170312/bdaad4bad8080358958018a977d9c5bd.jpg

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[dusty2221]

Did a little garage boating over the weekend. Never took a shot of the LED after switching out the stereo and adding the speaker rings to the cabins.

http://i.imgur.com/gHcPaGd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/z5jPrwf.jpg

Ready for summer!

[Broke Pilot]

Well, finally got some time off work, been averaging 23 days a month away from home since November. That sucked,..
Got the boat in to the fiberglass shop to get some repairs and a full buff. I got a couple dings out at the Texas moomba/Supra jam last year.
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/apachedriver/0CA46FD4-5684-442C-9DA0-398810204607_zpsnh0lwsal.jpg (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/apachedriver/media/0CA46FD4-5684-442C-9DA0-398810204607_zpsnh0lwsal.jpg.html)
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Don't have a pic of the scratch or the trailer bite for some reason.

[Broke Pilot]

I figured while he's got it lifted I'd rebuild the trailer! New wood and carpet and a 1.5" lift. To get the boat above the trailer fenders. I also dropped the fenders 1.5". No more trailer bites!
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/apachedriver/6C7900B9-D899-4444-AE57-2328B575DFC7_zps38zcc1tm.jpg (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/apachedriver/media/6C7900B9-D899-4444-AE57-2328B575DFC7_zps38zcc1tm.jpg.html)
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And of course my beautiful helper on the carpet... she wrapped all the ends like a pro! I can't wrap a Xmas present without resorting to duct tape!
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/apachedriver/41678B03-2D2C-4F2E-8EED-16C33CF7BB07_zpsambwmidg.jpg (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/apachedriver/media/41678B03-2D2C-4F2E-8EED-16C33CF7BB07_zpsambwmidg.jpg.html)

[DFTR Josh]

Did a little garage boating over the weekend
Driveway boating should be starting soon when I take possession of the new boat.

[5:00]

Just parked mine in the driveway yesterday. First time home in three years but there is work to be done!

[russellsmojo]

Broke pilot are good now with how to load boat on trailer?[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[New Guy]

Buffing the interior something the factory doesn't do quite well enough. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170314/b5a37ea1a185de143ed70864e4a90969.jpg

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[New Guy]

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[jmvotto]

cant see it in the pic but snowing an inch to 2 inches an hour

yesterday not a drop of the whitestuff around

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh254/jmvotto/IMG_0108_zps4b9feeby.jpg (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/jmvotto/media/IMG_0108_zps4b9feeby.jpg.html)

[BrettLee3232]

cant see it in the pic but snowing an inch to 2 inches an hour

yesterday not a drop of the whitestuff around

Damn son....here's what my boating weather looks like lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170314/2c44941aeba2ba2ffc2fa50d3896dc1e.jpg


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[JoelFett]

Took a new route to work today. Passed by this 7 miles from the house. May have to consider a brand switch.

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[jmvotto]

Took a new route to work today. Passed by this 7 miles from the house. May have to consider a brand switch.

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They spin the wrong way

[JoelFett]

They spin the wrong way
I'm Goofy though...

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[jmvotto]

I'm Goofy though...

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Game on .....

[MJHSupra]

Took a new route to work today. Passed by this 7 miles from the house. May have to consider a brand switch.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170314/87bc2a05ee88d8d492943250b207e9aa.jpg

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Cool. Get your wallet out.

[JoelFett]

Cool. Get your wallet out.
Truth... maybe I'll wait till that PowerBall comes my way


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[Broke Pilot]

[QUOTE=russellsmojo;302615]Broke pilot are good now with how to load boat on trailer?[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23

Some days more than others...

I won't be going to the jam this year, unless I finish my trailer rebuild in time. Those ramps at Bethy suck, I have to back the trailer so far down it's hitting something submerged back there. I tore up a fender pretty good on top of the massive gouge down the side of the boat when a guide pole pad came off.

I talked to McClain at the boat show about building a trailer for this boat, but they wanted close to $8k!!! Hell no...
once the boat leaves the 'glass shop it's going to get some stereo work done. Then I'm off to buy steel and start the trailer mods!

[russellsmojo]

"Those ramps at Bethy suck"

True statement above.

I was chuckling about all the free advice you got on the Supra forum.




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[rdlangston13]

[QUOTE=russellsmojo;302615]Broke pilot are good now with how to load boat on trailer?[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23

Some days more than others...

I won't be going to the jam this year, unless I finish my trailer rebuild in time. Those ramps at Bethy suck, I have to back the trailer so far down it's hitting something submerged back there. I tore up a fender pretty good on top of the massive gouge down the side of the boat when a guide pole pad came off.

I talked to McClain at the boat show about building a trailer for this boat, but they wanted close to $8k!!! Hell no...
once the boat leaves the 'glass shop it's going to get some stereo work done. Then I'm off to buy steel and start the trailer mods!

The Jam isn't until August, you should have the trailer done by then I would hope!

[Broke Pilot]

Hey I've only been boating since I was born... but I'll take any advice anyone wants to offer! The day you quit learning, something something... lol

As long as my schedule stays slow, I should have it done. I'm gonna completely rework the bow catch on the trailer. Instead of a roller I'm gonna cut all that off and build a v nose catch like the old nautique trailers.
The droopy Supra nose is sexy, right up until you look like a complete idiot trying to get it over the roller on the trailer! Lol

For now she's done enough to put the boat back on, I'm about to hook up as we speak and deliver it back to the 'glass shop. Hopefully boat will be done today or tomorrow!
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j323/apachedriver/EB5A86EC-6827-426A-B21E-6E6840CEC8CB_zpsnweatgj8.jpg (http://s1080.photobucket.com/user/apachedriver/media/EB5A86EC-6827-426A-B21E-6E6840CEC8CB_zpsnweatgj8.jpg.html)

[DFTR Josh]

Instead of a roller I'm gonna cut all that off and build a v nose catch like the old nautique trailers.
They looked so good! Just a heads up if you haven't used one though... Carpet wears out quite fast with the road vibration and I have also seen it pull out the rub rail. The rails are build a lot different now so maybe that's not a problem. Can't wait to see the trailer done, looks damn good so far.

[_fng_]

Finally got my new (to me) 2009 lsv on the water to ride. So happy to ride behind her rather than work on her. Since I didn't get to work on ballast configuration because I couldn't fill ibs (see below). Not me pictured.

I did encounter one weird thing that I'll have to work on. The 12v outlet turned the tsunami pump on (for ibs) but didn't pump. Tried 2 pumps but both of them didn't work and I know they work fine. Head scratcher for sure since it would spin...tried a phone charger and it lit up but actually emptied the phone charge. Anyways, i'll tinker with it later unless anyone has suggestions. 253642536525364

Not sure why it's rotating the image, tried to compensate for rotation and it stayed the same lol

[jtatexc]

80 degrees mid March in Denver....not sure what to say but I'll take it! We normally aren't on the water for another month but managed to get out today for a couple decent sets to get the rust off. Water was 57, almost didn't even need the drysuit. Wifey didn't get any pics of me riding since she was managing the 2 and 5 year old while I rode, but we had a great first day out!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/9f31bb23494a8236859561e7650369ca.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/1e819fd43f54166f8a87cefc89d5e76b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/83d258030e4cf17a48d404c946224e3a.jpg
I got to get my first ride on my new phase5 wire. First impressions, it was decent. Pretty fast, broke loose easier than the nubstep, but I found myself back on the nubstep for my 2nd ride of the day. Even better....little man's new hyperlite vest arrived friday...the thing is sweet!

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[BrettLee3232]

80 degrees mid March in Denver....not sure what to say but I'll take it! We normally aren't on the water for another month but managed to get out today for a couple decent sets to get the rust off. Water was 57, almost didn't even need the drysuit. Wifey didn't get any pics of me riding since she was managing the 2 and 5 year old while I rode, but we had a great first day out!

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WTF is on your feet?????? [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/a2424998f35af561a8bd29d497871cf1.jpg



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[rdlangston13]

Finally got my new (to me) 2009 lsv on the water to ride. So happy to ride behind her rather than work on her. Since I didn't get to work on ballast configuration because I couldn't fill ibs (see below). Not me pictured.

I did encounter one weird thing that I'll have to work on. The 12v outlet turned the tsunami pump on (for ibs) but didn't pump. Tried 2 pumps but both of them didn't work and I know they work fine. Head scratcher for sure since it would spin...tried a phone charger and it lit up but actually emptied the phone charge. Anyways, i'll tinker with it later unless anyone has suggestions. 253642536525364

Not sure why it's rotating the image, tried to compensate for rotation and it stayed the same lol

Make sure you are connecting it right. when filling the bag, the hose goes on the bag and the pump itself goes over the side in the water.

[jtatexc]

WTF is on your feet?????? [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/a2424998f35af561a8bd29d497871cf1.jpg



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Haha....I follow the rules strict.....but wife caught me slipping dodging goose crap on the dock lol

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[Stazi]

Shoes.....my God man, are you a heathen?


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[jtatexc]

....I deserve this.....

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[kaneboats]

Yes, it is much better to get the natural oils from people's feet in your carpet as opposed to mere dirt which will wash off.

[sivs1]

Yes, it is much better to get the natural oils from people's feet in your carpet as opposed to mere dirt which will wash off.

I have Miners Moss or whatever it's called and the washes super easy. I'm a no shoes person as well because someone will ALWAYS step on the seats.

[jtatexc]

My policy is no shoes on the seats. I'm am not too concerned with the floor especially because it is carpet. To have someone put shoes on my seats....recipe for me being less than kind. I've mastered the butt swivel motion getting in sitting on the side of the boat for those times needed.

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[996scott]

Yes, it is much better to get the natural oils from people's feet in your carpet as opposed to mere dirt which will wash off.

That's exactly what the guy who cleans my carpets at the house says.

[trayson]

My policy is no shoes on the seats. I'm am not too concerned with the floor especially because it is carpet. To have someone put shoes on my seats....recipe for me being less than kind. I've mastered the butt swivel motion getting in sitting on the side of the boat for those times needed.

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Bottom line: Boat owner makes the rules, boat owner choses when and where to follow the rules himself. I changed out my carpet to hydroturf. I work on my boat all the time wearing shoes (doing upgrades, projects, etc). I get in and out without ever touching the seats with my shoes. When I screwed up my midfoot ligament last year, I left my shoes on while using my boat, but made everyone else take theirs off! LOL.

No judgement from me. I'm pretty confident that if you can shred hard on a surfboard that you have the dexterity to avoid the vinyl! Carry on!

[trayson]

Well, I haven't had any boating to contribute to the March thread. And there probably won't be any boating happening this month for me.

It's been a pretty awesome snowboarding season, but the wife had to miss most of it because we're pretty sure a wakesurf pull took out her rotator cuff and she had surgery on it in August. She was just cleared to ski at the beginning of March, so that was great to finally be back on the slopes with her. That lasted all of 8 days when injury struck me.

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/traysonh/Snow/Screenshot_2017-03-20-19-17-41_zpsf7wjfocj.png

It was my 8th day snowboarding out of the past 15. We had just started our day and headed straight to Heather Canyon, a double black diamond sidecountry area. I dropped the steep double black run like I have so many times in the past, but with variable snow conditions I got bucked off and took a tumble... I could feel a sharp pain on the inner side of my knee. It hurt, but not so bad I needed ski patrol. I was able to ride the rest of the way down to the chair, and regroup with the wife and our friend. The next day it was really stiff and sore, so I knew I needed to make an appointment with the orthopedic specialist.

They suspected MCL damage, so knee brace and an apointment for an MRI followed.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/traysonh/Snow/0306171128a_HDR_zpsbb3teph3.jpg

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u492/traysonh/Snow/0310172003_HDR_zpsl0xupoxs.jpg

Good news is that I won't have to have surgery. The MCL has some damage and there's a tiny bit of damage to the ACL. It'll be a couple months of physical therapy, but I'll have to hang up the snowboard for the remainder of the season. Hopefully I can transition back into watersports as the season ramps up...

I'll get the boat back on the water as soon as I can, but doing any "springtime mods" might be a challenge... Hope you all get our shredding soon!!!

[bergermaister]

Gettin old sucks. Welcome to the club...

[zabooda]

I spent yesterday dirt biking and a perfect day for riding but I had no pain in my back or knees for the first time in five years. It is short lived though as I haven't been working out because of a bacterial infection brought back from Hawaii and getting Influenza-A despite having a flu shot.

You gotta protect your body parts as you get older or you'll be doing more sitting than playing. Get used to using "good" knee braces where it doesn't hinder your sport even if you have good knees. If you are having pain going into summer have your knees cleaned out of the loose stuff as it gets in places where it shouldn't. Watch your posture and have others let you know if you are overcompensating for the knee injury as that will start giving you back problems. Sometimes I don't even realize it until someone tells me to straighten up. When I say good knee braces, I am talking about braces that fits tighter than a glove so you'll see a long upper part and lower part with multiple straps on the top and bottom. They would be able to fit inside ski pants with no problem. I've had three clean outs on my right knee and I can't recover what has been damaged but I do like to take the broke parts out rather than have them interfering with what does work. I wish you the best.

[bjrow]

Hope it all works out fine Trayson, I have no cartilage in my outer right knee due to an accident. Took 9mths to walk again and 2yrs before I could do stairs. My old man is a GP and recommended I let nature do its thing and see what happens. Sure was slow but can do most things atm. I cross country ski but I'm not fit nor skinny. Would not go downhill with my knee thou, I'm err 52yo so gotta look after what's left! Same as I wont try slalom as much as I wouldn't mind having a go tho. Getting up on the wakesurfer is enough strain and pressure but getting used to it, surf goofy although I'm not sure you would call what I do strictly surfing....more like hanging on atm! A lot softer to fall off this one then hitting the snow.
A couple of pics from last Sunday out at Eildon. Probably the last for this season I'd say.
Cheers BruceR

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[kaneboats]

Looking good, Bruce! Yes, thank God for wakesurfing. It's about all I do anymore. I have so much crap clicking around in my knees they could fill a bucket with it.

[sivs1]

The joys of being active. I sit at a desk all day during the week and teach kids how to ski on the weekends spending most my time in a wedge, which kills the knees. On the bright side we can ski together as a family even my 20 month old. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/e39c256efe0bad97e998569170ef525e.jpg

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[dusty2221]

Old habits die hard...picked up a lightly used 2011 RMZ250. Haven't ridden since 2008ish. Broke my femur in a crash in 07, rode a few times after recovery but couldn't shake the fear. Felt incredible to be back on it Sunday.

http://i.imgur.com/ovXbLXr.png

[MJHSupra]

Gettin old sucks. Welcome to the club...

Yep, the thought when I head out west 1-2x per year and hitting those steep pitches.

[JHutch]

Dusty,

Do you ride Moto or Woods? I have raced Motocross since I was 10. Plan to go to Loretta Lynns in the 30+ class.

[dusty2221]

Woods, last time I rode motocross I left in the ambulance with a broken femur. I will be staying on the ground now!

[MJHSupra]

The joys of being active. I sit at a desk all day during the week and teach kids how to ski on the weekends spending most my time in a wedge, which kills the knees. On the bright side we can ski together as a family even my 20 month old. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/e39c256efe0bad97e998569170ef525e.jpg

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Very cool pic. My friend who lives in Solitude is always posting spring pics like this. Love UT.
Home schooling and living at the base of a resort allows that family (and the 8yo) to get triple digits days almost every year.

[yearround]

got out on the water to ride on 3/17. was a fine day, the boat worked well. except for one bag that kept filling up. guess i will need to replace a valve this year.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/ttduncan/IMG_26151.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/ttduncan/media/IMG_26151.jpg.html)

then we skied then next day. I have a bout 55 days on the snow this year, mostly back country, about 10-15 on the chairs.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/ttduncan/IMG_26161.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/ttduncan/media/IMG_26161.jpg.html)

and this morning sunrise over Breckenridge, was about 30 minutes late to get a good alpenglo pic.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg211/ttduncan/IMG_26181.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/ttduncan/media/IMG_26181.jpg.html)

hope for the soft water again soon

[trayson]

The joys of being active. I sit at a desk all day during the week and teach kids how to ski on the weekends spending most my time in a wedge, which kills the knees. On the bright side we can ski together as a family even my 20 month old. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/e39c256efe0bad97e998569170ef525e.jpg

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I saw this today and know that you'll love it. Yep, I've been that drill sergeant dad in the mornings SO many times! But in the end, it's worth every minute.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIs8TWU1y9c

[rdlangston13]

Woods, last time I rode motocross I left in the ambulance with a broken femur. I will be staying on the ground now!

Those were some pretty gnarly x-rays too! Looked painful.

[dusty2221]

Haha, no lie!

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[twisters6]

I am going to be pulling my boa out of storage soon and I want to get a good polish on it before it goes in the water. Just wondering what people recommend for a good orbital buffer and what buffing compound you use. I have a little bit of oxidation that needs to be removed as well.