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#1 Fri, Feb 12, 2010 7:32 PM
- oklivestock
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- Rookie
History of Slalom Skiing
Hey folks- I have to do a short presentation on the history of slalom waterskiing. Wade has kindly sent me a few pieces of info already- thank you Wade! But I would love to find any information anyone has to contribute to the historical development of the course, ski design, etc. I don't live in Florida so I can't stop by the museum. If anybody out there has any info send me an email to: [email protected] A photo , url link, video clip, whatever you have that I could use to educate people on the history of our great sport. Thanks!
#2 Fri, Feb 12, 2010 8:01 PM
- Pl0tz
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- Slalom Mentor
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Re: History of Slalom Skiing
aww! i did a project on this for gym two summers ago!! I'll look around on my home computer and c if i can find it. it might help u a bit!! lets hope i do!! (hopefully i didn't trash it)
Last edited by Pl0tz (Fri, Feb 12, 2010 8:03 PM)
i swear this site is turning into my home...
#3 Fri, Feb 12, 2010 8:12 PM
- Pl0tz
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- Slalom Mentor
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Re: History of Slalom Skiing
but look around on usawaterski.com it should have ifo and probably some links to other sources you can check out!
i swear this site is turning into my home...
#4 Fri, Feb 12, 2010 9:53 PM
- skibrain
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Re: History of Slalom Skiing
Waterski Magazine had a history of course skiing within the past 3 years. Maybe in an anniversary issue?
two skis, slalom, establishing dimensions of the course, progression of equipment, personalities.
You may be able to get some assistance with contacting someone there:
http://waterskimag.com/contact/
#5 Fri, Feb 12, 2010 9:57 PM
- WadeWilliams
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Re: History of Slalom Skiing
I was thining the same thing. Would have been 2005 I think. 75th anniversary of waterskiing. If you have the time to order a back issue i'm sure there are great pics etc.
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#6 Sat, Feb 13, 2010 4:13 AM
- skibrain
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Re: History of Slalom Skiing
Fall 2003 is the 25th anniversary of WS Magazine. 46 pages: personalities, records, jumping, freestyle, tricks barefoot, show skiing. Top personalities (icons of the sport)
May 2006 Volume 28 Issue 4 is probably the one you want:
The Evolution of Slalom - 8 page history of competitive slalom.
I throw out car, motorcycle, and running magazines, but keep back issues of waterskiing...THAT must be worth some karma.
Last edited by skibrain (Sat, Feb 13, 2010 4:15 AM)
#7 Sat, Feb 13, 2010 12:24 PM
- Griff
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Re: History of Slalom Skiing
Look at this.
http://www.waterskihalloffame.com/look_back.htm
and
http://www.waterskihalloffame.com/HOF_Inductees.htm
Last edited by Griff (Sat, Feb 13, 2010 12:30 PM)
