OK Steven,  I'll go next:

For 2010, my plan is to try to be lighter on the line. I will try to use the most efficient path and angle possible without taking hard hits. I skied more buoys than ever before last season, but at the cost of injured shoulders.

I think your goals are great, though I might say try not to think too much while you are skiing, and remember to have fun. (ok, that was really for me...)

Griff

my goals are pretty much the exact same as plotz but i need to run the course more before i start entering tournaments.

Griff wrote:

I might say try not to think too much while you are skiing, and remember to have fun. (ok, that was really for me...)

HECK YES! That's what this sport is about!!!

"Shoot for Nothing, and you can Hit it every time"! or "Failing to plan, -is planning to fail"...

#1. I simply want to stay Healthy! (without any major injury set backs...) I will still be very proactive and progressive. But, NOT at the expense of Good form. In other words; -I hope to leave the "Scrapping" to someone else! (good technique over Buoy count. -Amen!)

#2. Ave. 4 sets per wk. Min. (including rainy days, injuries, etc...)

#3. run the video cam A LOT!

#4. Get 2 days of coaching.

I spent the whole summer trying to master my "Wide Ride" last season... (I really would like to do some INT. comps...) This season, I am going to pitch it aside just as soon as I feel that my form and Balance are solid. (hopefully right off the Bat in Mar. or April...) -time is of the essence!

"No Worries Mon"!

Last year my goal was to run 22 off.  I ended up running 28 off.  But I know as the line gets shorter progression gets longer.  So I will put a goal to run 32 off.  I also want to hold my angle through both wakes, keep my shoulders back on my offside (heelside) wake crossing, counter in the turns, and keep the handle close in longer into the turn.  Oh yeah, and on one of out Lake Powell trips, I'm going to ski nude.  Always wanted to do that.  *LOL*

Garn

SteveDoc wrote:

I saw your link to 15off my wife and girls gave me a trip to skisunset ranch this summer. I was very touched by their gift and how much they support my skiing. I've never had coaching so I can't wait for my trip there.
Steve

SteveDoc, you will love skisunset ranch.  My wife and I went there for a few days in the fall of 2008 and absolutely loved it.  It was my wife's first time skiing the course and now she's hooked.  Well, still not as hooked as me but she really, really enjoyed it.  For me, it was a dream vacation...  Have fun!

Well here it goes, my ski goals for 2010.  Certainly keep a tighter lighter line and try to be very consequtive on 28 off. Am also gonna try to hold a tournament here at my own course. See if we can bring some  local skiers out of the wood work.
   Will be starting my achivements in 2 weeks at Ski Tek.
See u There

Nice goin steve! you know, i totally forgot about this post! i'm gald you added on it, reminded me to re-read what i said and see where i'm at

Personally, i'm getting better with my form but have encountered a nasty habit of letting go of the rope too early and not holding the straightest line when crossing the wake from my off side, so i've been focusing on that. right now when i'm on the coarse i'm focusing on consistence through out it and having a strong, yet ski-able gate and when i'm in the free water i just focus on form and keep bumpin' up the speed free water i'm skiing a strong 36, but on the coarse i'm fighting to get through the 34. to me, I've realized its better for me to work up the speed before i shorten the rope so i'm working on that, consistence in speed before i shorten the rope to 22/28 off

ohh yeah, and i'm having a ball and taking breaks BEFORE i get frustrated

-plotz