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05-02-2009, 09:08 AM #1
ski and wakeboard school around Tampa?
I'm hoping some of the members on here in the Florida area could give me some pointers on a good ski school around Tampa. I'll be in Tampa the week of Memorial Day visiting my sister, and was thinking about hitting up something for a day or two. Is that even possible, or do these schools only do multi-day programs?
I would say I'm an intermediate open-water slalom skier, I have never run a course. On the wakeboard, I guess I'm a beginner (I can get up, go back and forth across the wake, get in the air a little, that's about it). Thus I'm looking to improve my slalom form and technique, and get a better handle on the basics of wakeboarding.
Maxpower, I see you went to McCormick Ski School - would you recommend them?
Or if someone in the area just wants a driver/skier for a day, I would be glad to accommodate that as well2008 Outback
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05-02-2009, 10:26 AM #2Senior Member
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That is the only school that I have gone to, so what do I know. I did learn a lot in just one session. I was not in "ski shape" and was using a ski and bindings that were too big for me. I would highly recommend that you bring your own ski/board. They have CC 196/206 boats and 5 or six different skis to ride. They have a CC 210 (I think) if you want to board behind a boat for lessons and they have a cable park.
You should give them a call for the prices. I did one lesson and it was $45. There was someone there doing a half day program. I am pretty sure they will accomadate you in any way that you need.1997 MasterCraft 205
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05-02-2009, 03:47 PM #3Senior Member
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In the tampa area actually in seffner is the famous mccormicks skis school and cable park, great guys and very reasonable
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05-08-2009, 09:23 AM #4
Thanks for the offer Ed! Maybe we could work out something. Shoot me an email at [email protected].
Thanks for the info Max. I did my first run of the season last week, and I'm just now getting over the soreness... you know how it is, over-indulging because you are so excited to be back on a ski! Hopefully I get a couple more runs in before heading to the sunshine state. I do have a ski bag, so I'll check with the airline on how obnoxious their fee would be to check it as luggage.2008 Outback