Random Parker Water Ski Pics

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[Paul65K]

Nice pics.....how's the wind down there??

[Eli]

Thank you!

Windy, but the water isn't too bad. I hope it gets calmer...I'm planning on getting in the water today :yikes:


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[GotHalos]

:thumbup:

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[HB Vic]

Nice pics!!


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[Eli]

Nice pics!!


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Thanks! They're iPhone pics but the only way I can post them as the event is taking place ;)


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[HB Vic]

Thanks! They're iPhone pics but the only way I can post them as the event is taking place ;)


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Google camranger


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[djunkie]

Nice pics. I haven't been to the ski races in years. Used to go all the time. Maybe next year.

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[ChumpChange]

Thanks for sharing!

[riverrunner1984]

Great pics Eli!

[Eli]

Last race is coming up with 100 mph skiers...I hope I can get a pic with my iPhone.


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[Paul65K]

Great pics Eli...............Thanks mucho!!

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These guys are tearing the water up! This is so exciting!


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[Stainless]

Which one is OD1, aka Fireball?


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[HB Vic]

Which one is OD1, aka Fireball?


CH3NO2

He'd be in the 24 Schiada


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[Eli]

Which one is OD1, aka Fireball?


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[Stainless]

He'd be in the 24 Schiada


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Thanks! How are they doing?


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[RVRKID]

Great Pics, thanks for posting them!!

[Eli]

Thanks! How are they doing?

CH3NO2
Fireball was tearing the water up! Very impressive driving as well as skiing. We got sprayed a few times. These guys are badass!

Great Pics, thanks for posting them!!

You're very welcome! Thank you!


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[LB247XS]

Thanks for the great pics Eli


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[Eli]

Thanks for the great pics Eli


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You're very welcome! Thank you!!


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[270]

Nice pics thanks for posting. :thumbup:

Who's the hottie in post #24 :)

[GRADS]

Cool jet boats!

[Eli]

Nice pics thanks for posting. :thumbup:

Who's the hottie in post #24 :)

A hotboat.com girl ;)


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[HB Vic]

A hotboat.com girl ;)


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We have one of those lol 35759


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[Eli]

We have one of those lol 35759


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We found one too ;)


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[ChumpChange]

We have one of those lol

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Just one?

[GRADS]

We have one of those lol 35759


:boobeyes:

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[Eli]

https://vimeo.com/88561527?utm_source=email&utm_medium=clip-transcode_complete-finished-20120100&utm_campaign=7701&email_id=Y2xpcF90cmFuc2NvZGVkfDM1MTA2MjllZDNhOGJlN DZlZTFlOWMyNjY5N2JjNmQ3ODYyfDE3MDI1MTIxfDEzOTQzNTQ zNjl8NzcwMQ%3D%3D




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http://vimeo.com/88561556


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[28eliminator]

Awesome stuff Eli.. And those hotboat girls are hot :)


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[Eli]

Awesome stuff Eli.. And those hotboat girls are hot :)


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Thanks!!

I thought I deleted post 24??? It's the undeleteable photo! :D




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[28eliminator]

I saw it before it disappeared. Why did you take it down??


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New location. We are moving around a lot for different pics.


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[Paul65K]

Good stuff Eli........thanks a bunch :thumb:

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[Eli]

Good stuff Eli........thanks a bunch :thumb:

My pleasure!

Sorry about the poor quality. This is more of an attempt to get the pics as the races happen vs. the good ones.


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Lots of outboards. :cool:


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[RVR SWPR]

I doubt anyone has better close ups of skiers.Well Done Eli.

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[Eli]

I doubt anyone has better close ups of skiers.Well Done Eli.

Thank you! It's so exciting watching from this close. My iPhone got wet from the spray. I can hear the skis on the water.

I have some video I'll upload when I get a chance.

Hope you're enjoying the pics as much as I'm enjoying sharing them!


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[Eli]

OCPhotographics will post the quality stuff later


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[HB Vic]

OCPhotographics will post the quality stuff later


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Awesome, but your pics are actually really good. Thank you for posting!!!


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[MissB]

Which one is OD1, aka Fireball?


CH3NO2

White and Blue 211...

NICE pic Eli!! Thanks for sharing! #boatingcontent

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[Stainless]

Awesome, but your pics are actually really good. Thank you for posting!!!


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Especially the ones from today's location!


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[Eli]

White and Blue 211...

NICE pic Eli!! Thanks for sharing! #boatingcontent


Awesome, but your pics are actually really good. Thank you for posting!!!


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Especially the ones from today's location!


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Thank you!!


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[Chick]

Awesome pics Eli..... Thanks!! 😜


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[RVRKID]

What a great spot..Thanks for the close ups!!

[Eli]

What a great spot..Thanks for the close ups!!

You're welcome!

I have to admit, I had a great time! There was so much action.


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[Paul65K]

My pleasure!

Sorry about the poor quality. This is more of an attempt to get the pics as the races happen vs. the good ones.


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Typical of Brady, sees the camera and poses. Glad I got to "officially" meet you Eli!!

[Eli]

Typical of Brady, sees the camera and poses. Glad I got to "officially" meet you Eli!!

It was a pleasure meeting you and photographing Brady. He makes it fun!!!

Oh and thanks for the super amazing response for my insurance needs.


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[obnoxious001]

Nice pics.....how's the wind down there??

While it was breezy on Saturday, the water conditions were better (at least in the mini) than on Sunday with the shorter course. We ended up getting an observer from Scotland at the last minute Saturday, Tony was pretty happy with his races and probably increased his confidence level.

[Eli]

While it was breezy on Saturday, the water conditions were better (at least in the mini) than on Sunday with the shorter course. We ended up getting an observer from Scotland at the last minute Saturday, Tony was pretty happy with his races and probably increased his confidence level.

I didn't know you were there...I would've looked for you.


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[Stainless]

While it was breezy on Saturday, the water conditions were better (at least in the mini) than on Sunday with the shorter course. We ended up getting an observer from Scotland at the last minute Saturday, Tony was pretty happy with his races and probably increased his confidence level.

OB1, I'm ignorant to who's doing what, can you explain your team? Boat, Driver, Observer, Skier, class etc, I'm kinda lost. How did your team finish? :)


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[obnoxious001]

OB1, I'm ignorant to who's doing what, can you explain your team? Boat, Driver, Observer, Skier, class etc, I'm kinda lost. How did your team finish? :)


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Last year I got asked to drive the #87 boat (white outdrive Hallett Vector with a blower motor) for it's owner, Tony Maric. I think Nick Rose suggested to him that I had experience. He had previously just started showing up at the races and asked for rides, or even showed up at the Catalina race with just his ski and one of his boats and looked around to find drivers and observers. I do have many years of experience in all phases, skiing, driving and observing, so I understand the types of things he needs to learn, and patience needed for him to regain his confidence in his ability after taking a pretty fast fall a couple of years back with a team that didn't know him as a skier.

Anyway,, borrowed Alfredo Alongi from Scotland to observe for Tony for the weekend, he normally drives but did a nice job of keeping me informed. Tony skis Men's Novice, not sure of our finishing positions, more important was the learning progress for him and that he was happy with himself.

[Stainless]

Last year I got asked to drive the #87 boat (white outdrive Hallett Vector with a blower motor) for it's owner, Tony Maric. I think Nick Rose suggested to him that I had experience. He had previously just started showing up at the races and asked for rides, or even showed up at the Catalina race with just his ski and one of his boats and looked around to find drivers and observers. I do have many years of experience in all phases, skiing, driving and observing, so I understand the types of things he needs to learn, and patience needed for him to regain his confidence in his ability after taking a pretty fast fall a couple of years back with a team that didn't know him as a skier.

Anyway,, borrowed Alfredo Alonzi from Scotland to observe for Tony for the weekend, he normally drives but did a nice job of keeping me informed. Tony skis Men's Novice, not sure of our finishing positions, more important was the learning progress for him and that he was happy with himself.

Thank you very much! I heard of circle racing and sprints this weekend , needless to say I was/am confused. It's easier to remain interested when you understand what is going on out there, again Thank you!


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Thank you very much! I heard of circle racing and sprints this weekend , needless to say I was/am confused. It's easier to remain interested when you understand what is going on out there, again Thank you!



It does help to not only know a bit about it, but have friends who are competing. Parker is one of the best venues in the US to view a water ski race, in my opinion, because the skiers are so close to the shore. Looks like many of Eli's photos are shot one or two docks up from my friend's house on the AZ side. I was looking over that direction and waving to friends that I saw, but had to also concentrate on making a turn close enough to the shore to keep the course shorter (and smoother) for my skier, but still keeping the boat deep enough to not hit bottom.

The "sprints" were Saturday only, on the shorter course down closer to Bluewater. Normally a "sprint" or "circle" race lap is 2 1/2 miles maximum distance, where on Saturday the "marathon" course was maybe 5 miles long,, guess they didn't bother to GPS the course even though they have one class that needs to be run against a minimum time, calculated to be 60 mph average for the course, including the turns. There are also boat classes,, F2 being a single engine outboard with some other specific rules, and classes that are defined by skiers age, or "open class" (usually the fastest), or "novice" for beginners.

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Is Jim Barnard still racing?

[obnoxious001]

Is Jim Barnard still racing?

Yes, he was there

[RVR SWPR]

Yes, he was there

Thanks,Great friend to many.Out of Ventura for many years.

[GotHalos]

Great pictures :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing!

[Eli]

Great pictures :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you!

I'm looking forward to the ones OCPhotographics took. He was standing next to me with his giant lens. We decided to tag team it. I took the load as you go pics and he has the awesome pics. I'm sure he has some great ones of Brady. He's going to try to get one of each skier.


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[Eli]

More pics coming soon...


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[hbchgirl]

GREAT PHOTOS Eli!!! Thanks! Wish Nick & could have been there. :action-smiley-035:

[Eli]

GREAT PHOTOS Eli!!! Thanks! Wish Nick & could have been there. :action-smiley-035:

Thank you! I can't wait to finally meet you two ;)




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[NRI]

Great pics! :thumbup::biggrin:

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[hbchgirl]

Thank you! I can't wait to finally meet you two ;)




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Yes! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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[markc]

Great pictures! I was in boat 501 and saw you guys, great spot next to a friends place there!

Mark

[Eli]

Great pictures! I was in boat 501 and saw you guys, great spot next to a friends place there!

Mark

Yea we were hanging out with JP and we all enjoyed the race. You guys did a fantastic job entertaining us that's for sure. I'll see if we have pics of you and I'll post them. Thank you!


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[Eli]

Great pictures! I was in boat 501 and saw you guys, great spot next to a friends place there!

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I felt like I was almost on the boat! Look at Miss Firecracker go!!! She's awesome!


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[2FORCEFULL]

Thanks Eli for the pics

[Eli]

Thanks Eli for the pics

You're welcome!


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[ChumpChange]

Some really cool shots in here.....

[ocphotographics]

Was a great weekend of racing for all involved, and wanted to post some of my photos from the weekend, and this thread seemed like the place to post them. Hope ya don't mind Eli.
If there is anybody or boat you want to see let me know and I will do my best to get it poasted.
Enjoy.
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[Eli]

Was a great weekend of racing for all involved, and wanted to post some of my photos from the weekend, and this thread seemed like the place to post them. Hope ya don't mind Eli.
If there is anybody or boat you want to see let me know and I will do my best to get it poasted.
Enjoy.
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Thanks for beefing up the thread with some quality pics!

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[HB Vic]

Some great shots in this thread, thank you both for posting!!

[Mondorally]

Thanks everyone for the pics. Any of me skiing the mini behind boat 211 would be appreciated!

[Eli]

Thanks everyone for the pics. Any of me skiing the mini behind boat 211 would be appreciated!

Looking for a pic now....stay tuned.


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[Eli]

People think we go out to these races, drink, eat, dance, party...okay we did all of that, but what some people don't know is what goes on behind the scenes. Friday, after we drove to Parker, OCPHOTOGRAPHICS applied vinyl graphics that he created on Randy's boat #88. It was great watching him at work.

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Picture was taken by Stryderphoto and artistic aspects directed by Eli. ;)


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[ocphotographics]

Thanks everyone for the pics. Any of me skiing the mini behind boat 211 would be appreciated!

Got a bunch of ya Justin. Will get them a few to post. Have some from the cliff one day and at the turn the other

[ocphotographics]

Thanks for beefing up the thread with some quality pics!

:)


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Already some great stuff on this thread. Great videos by the way


Some great shots in this thread, thank you both for posting!!

Many thanks

[ocphotographics]

People think we go out to these races, drink, eat, dance, party...okay we did all of that, but what some people don't know is what goes on behind the scenes. Friday, after we drove to Parker, OCPHOTOGRAPHICS applied vinyl graphics that he created on Randy's boat #88. It was great watching him at work.

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Picture was taken by Stryderphoto and artistic aspects directed by Eli. ;)


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Haha so true, but the was the most fun I have ever had working rigth there appling that set of graphics and Brian working on the drive while Scott took pics and Eli directed the shots and got plenty of info from Randy and Brian.
Nice shot Scott aka Stryderphoto

[Mondorally]

Got a bunch of ya Justin. Will get them a few to post. Have some from the cliff one day and at the turn the other

Thanks! Looking forward to them.

[ocphotographics]

Thanks! Looking forward to them.

Here ya go Justin. Will look for a few more.
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[GotHalos]

Great pictures. Dig the shots where the water is more of a blur in the background while the skier is in focus. :thumbup:

[ocphotographics]

Great pictures. Dig the shots where the water is more of a blur in the background while the skier is in focus. :thumbup:

Many thanks. Will be uploading more soon

[Mondorally]

Here ya go Justin. Will look for a few more.
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Awesome! Let us all know when they're available off of your site.

[460]

Guess the rumor was true. Nice pics

[460]

Awesome! Let us all know when they're available off of your site.

Justin i took this pano Sunday on the last lap. It's tough to see but it has you with The wife and the boys watching you come by. Good seeing you guys.

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[Eli]

Guess the rumor was true. Nice pics

The Water Ski Races in Parker were advertised...it was no rumor. Besides, you know how rumors get started. :)


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[460]

The Water Ski Races in Parker were advertised...it was no rumor. Besides, you know how rumors get started. :)


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Not the rumor I was talking about. ;)

[Mondorally]

Justin i took this pano Sunday on the last lap. It's tough to see but it has you with The wife and the boys watching you come by. Good seeing you guys.

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Thanks! Good seeing you too. I'll pm you an email address. Would love the original.