Who all is going out this weekend? Been out of town the past three weeks.

Ya. I've been wanting to go out on a boat since I got down here. cell is 727 597 3223.

Well bad news...... I got laid off today. <BR> <BR>Sooooo I guess im down to ride any day any time except Tuesdays. Im sure I can find some gas money somewhere.

Oh, too bad, Tony! These layoffs are getting pretty scary. I know that everyone at my work is pretty anxious, too. I come in everyday, looking to see if my stuff is still at my desk, or if it's been cleared out.

Tony, that sucks. I got laid off earlier this summer so I know what you are feeling. Next time you go out give me a call, I can help w/ boat gas and coaching.

got laid off from both jobs little while back so back to the full time school route... where all my money has gone so i am praying to get enough to pay for a 6 month to mccormicks and just become a cable junkie as much as i eat, drink, sleep boat wakes :-/ winch should be up soon and thats like $5 for all day shredding a couple rails or floatin kicker which is where i will be if cant get the cable pass...

how much is the cable pass?

I'm doing a little work on my boat right now, but it should be good to go by next weekend. It's just an I/O, but I've got some sacks and an 6ft pylon. <BR> <BR>I'll probably be out at "the spot" next weekend, sat. or sun.

Anybody interested in wakeskating on Lake Thonotosassa or Hillsborough River? I ride at least once a week, usually on a weekday.

anyone going out tomorrow?

Matt, my " boat " is a cable. Not sure on the pass rate.

O. maybe we can go to the cable tomorrow. early afternoon. you can txt me when you want to go. It'll take me about 30min to an hour depending on traffic.

Just jumpin on board. <BR> <BR>I was really hoping to get out to the spot this wknd but this weather is killin my dreams. As soon as we get some clear, I'll be ready to ride!

Hey, what's up everyone. Got back in town late Saturday night, having a nice chill day and will be ready to ride tomorrow at the river. I would like to get out about 5 or 5:30pm. Let me know if anyone is interested. <BR> <BR>Jerrod, if you want to show up later just let me know, you are always welcome to show up later.

Carry over from the Tampa5 thread, what's going on Tim? You still got the same number? I wasn't sure if you had been deployed and changed bases. Good to hear from you man.

Im down for tomorrow Skubz. I wanna try my new ( well new to me ) Slingshot Recoil behind the boat. Text me an address to put in my GPS.

I will throw my board in the truck tomorrow and see if I can get out of work a bit early. I will text/call later in the day.

What a suky weather weekend! Better luck this weekend I guess. <BR> <BR>Skubz - How was Cancun?

Skubs - Im in. I will meet you at the ramp at 5:30.

Tony - 7201 40th Street. Tampa, FL 33604 . That is the address for bigfoot bar and grill. If you are standing in front of bigfoot the ramp is to the right. You wil see a blue sign that says boat ramp in the driveway where the ramp is.

I will be there at 5:30 also

Wow! Usually it's hard to get anybody on a weeknight. We are going to have a packed boat: <BR> <BR>M. Steele <BR>M. Steele's brother <BR>Tony Prevatt <BR>Jerrod <BR>DeeCee <BR> <BR>Good thing I fixed the backseat. The wake should be very nice <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0>

Steve - Do you have enough room for all those people and gear? I would say maybe try to consolidate the gear but i know i don't wanna ride anything else then my new watson <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>

Not a problem as long as everyone is not bringing bags with them. Just boards and jackets (since we don't live in the north and don't need sweatshirts), it shouldn't be a problem. <BR> <BR>Just an fyi, I will be there at 5pm.

Cool. See ya at 5.

Knew I shoulda went to my Tampa Site this morning. <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/angry.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>Chester and I will take out the X2. <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>

mind if i come too? :-D

bob wood, im down to wakeskate any day... what u ride behind? i got gas and brew if u like drinkin while skating

I would say yes, but its DeeCees boat thats getting serviced. It looks like it is just sitting there waiting for DeeCee to make up his mind on the Fly High Kit - pull the fahkin trigger already man!! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>

Dude, Im waiting for chester to return my call.

good shreddin today everybody, and props to the wake produced by that good ol nautique!

the wake was pretty sick today behind that 2001 nautique. Deff. a fun time, even w/ the rain. It's nice to ride w/ some guys who are killin it.

Want me to swing by there today?

Hey steve... I have the same # the 610 5539 # is good...I have to start playing hooky. Need to learn how to go wake to wake again.. jk did get ts 3 down... its a start

Steve - Thanx for the pulls yesterday. Sorry to waste everyones time with all my falls <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0>. Was good to meet those of you i had not met yet. Matt - you freaking killed it yesterday.

Thanks. I thought everyone rode well. I'm ready to go back out. I have school on wednesday, but i'm good any other day. just give me a call

I am playing poker either tomorrow or Thursday night. I would like to ride wichever day I don't play. I would also like to ride Friday. <BR> <BR>Is anyone up for it? John, you interested in testing out your new ballast.

i would most likely be in for friday, hopefully gettin that slingshot this week... we shall see

anybody up for cable this week? just finished my 6 hours of homework so i could really use some shredding tomorrow before test at 6pm

Was that a ballast update from Skubz? Is it ready, lets have an update DeeCee!

UPDATE: Nothing has been done yet which is really starting to irk me. Also for those that went out with Steve the other day, did any of you mistakenly grab my sunglasses? I know I got on the boat with them but did not make it off with them. Steve is going to check the boat again today but there is only 1 place they could have been on the boat and I watched steve clear the area when we left.

Nevermind. Found my sunglasses.

Clark, I am gonna hit the cable tomorrow around noon.

i will be out at 4 when i get out of class... so it may take me 20 minutes to get there so maybe by 420?

i might still be there. i just might get an all day pass

DeeCee and I are hitting up HBR tonight, if anyone is interested.

JB, you around yet? I don't have your number, so I can't text you. <BR> <BR>Tim, we have to hook up and ride.

DeeCee, I could be down to shred. Where and what time? I will bring gas or gas money.

skubz, text me and let me know what you end up doing. i could enjoy some boat but i also got half year cable pass so either works :-D

Me and my brother will be out w/ skubz tonight round 530.

Looks like we got a full crew out tonight and I'm free as well. I'm going to bring my boat down and we can run both Skubz and mine to make the most of the daylight. <BR> <BR>See you guys at the dock about 5PM!

I got the pleasure of meeting J.D. Webb at the cable today. He was super nice and down to earth. I think it is so awesome a big pro like that still talks to the up and coming beginners. He also taught me my first invert!! Tantrum off the big kicker!! So now I thing I am going to enter the contest coming up at Mccormicks in the beginner class. Anybody else wanna ride the comp?

hell yea! ill be there, matt u come up with some tricks to work on tonight? i got 2-4 dependin on if i land 2 of em lol

and congrats tony, JD is badass!

Thanks. It amazes me how much better I ride at the cable rather than boat. Two different worlds I guess.

Thanks for the fun times last night Skubz!

completely different for sure... theres stuff i can do on boat only and stuff i can only do at cable, pretty funny how it happens. yea last night was fun besides when scotty blew the speaker in her ear out so hope that heals up asap... anybody ever ride with ear plugs?

Yeah I have ridden with earplugs a lot as I have blown my ears out 3 times now. I get all conscious about it when i do it and then just kinda slowly wear them less and less till im not wearing them anymore.

Yeah, I'm gonna take it easy for a week and see how it goes. The doc said today that she could see it blown open but it was clean. She gave me some drops and told me to give it about 2 weeks before getting it wet again. Oh wells...

Mccormicks on Sunday. Who is in?

i was there earlier today but only had a wakeskate so i left after about an hour, might go back in a few minutes, get in a couple hours or so

Well I got to thank the big man above for still being here tonight. We were on my cousins wakesetter today when a storm came out of nowhere so we did the dog <font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font><font color="ff0000">•</font> to the boatg ramp. We were circling around waiting to load the boat when the hair on the back of my neck stood up and then BOOOOOOOOOM and a blinding flash of light. lightning hit the tower of the boat. I was maybe two foot from the tower. Nobody was hurt thank god. I did need a change of pants though. How we are here still I will never know.

super gnarly, welcome to tampa... lighting is nooo joke, we always prepare for storms, not somethin u can just go out and wing it

Did anyone hear about this crash sunday on Lake Tarpon? <a href="http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=113798&amp;provider=rss" target="_blank">http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=113798&amp;provider=rss</a>

Love the Mastercraft placement in the video.

is anyone going to ride tonight or tomorrow?

I don't think my boat will ready till the end of the week and am taking it up to the St.Johns this weekend. Anyone who wants to come let me know so I can sort out a head count and what the weekend will cost. Obviously the more people who come the cheaper it will be. Ted is looking into renting a house right on the river and I will have my boat with the fly high kit installed ready to test it out and ride till my arms fall off.

cable wed. down for boat if anybody is going out...

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lol...sorry Clark, my boat is down and out, sorry, I missed your post on Monday. I will let you know when I am back in the game. <BR> <BR>A big thanks to Scotty for helping me get my boat off the river before it sank. Definitely don't want to leave it out there another night.

Holy crap skubz, before it sank? What happened? Did you hit a log or something?

woooaahhh, yea WTF you mean before it sank... explain. oh and i gots the flu so i will be out for a few more days, no worries.

lol..sorry, not that bad. Just had the boat tied up to a dock, with no battery, so I couldn't have the bilge pump on. When Scotty and I rolled up it was definitely filled with a lot of water from the rain.

Anyone planning on going out Friday afternoon? What about the cable?

Cable sounds good. I'm just waiting to hear back from DC on what we are doing this weekend to know if I can go or if we are leaving.

Matt - I am still waiting to hear back from the guy who is installing the fly high kit. I don't think we are going to do the st. johns this weekend but hopefully my boat will be ready by today or Saturday and we can get some riding in this weekend. I will call you when I know the status of the boat.

Just got word. After paying for the parts and being told they would be ordered last friday and in by wednesday at the latest (and that boat should be ready by the weekend) I have just recieved a text saying the parts have not even come in yet. I am extremely heated. There is nothing I hate more than being fed a line of BS. <BR>Not only that but this is the first time I have used this guy so you would think he would want a returning customer which will not be the case.

I hate people like that. I would flip out. I might go to the cable today around 3:30 if there some people interested.

DC that sucks. Sorry bro. Give me a call if you decide to go out any, i'm always down to get a set in. <BR>Murphy I'll go to the cable today. see you at 330. I have a red neon, and a green liquid force PS3 w/ red boots.

i got swine flu... and a half year pass to cable which i used once... and got flu day after that, i call shenanigans

Dee Cee <BR> <BR>You can't get good f'ing service anywhere. I took my boat to get the stress cracks fixed and was assured the guy doing it was good. Well they are back. The only dealer in central florida that was ever good was Malibu in Orlando which isn't even in business anymore. Anyway Im alive and well up here and killed it last Sunday. I felt like a rockstar! No one up here has a clue about wakeboarding. So when we went out and threw down everyone was pulling up in boats and coming down to the docks to observe. Of course the ever so famous question was asked numerous times while fueling up at the gas station; "How fast does your boat go, and whats that roll tower thing?" LOL! I plan to be back down that way in spring. <BR> <BR>As far as work I finally landed a job as a Safety Inspector for 35$ an hour. Hell to the yea! It's only a short project but will lead to other opps. So I guess i made the right decision coming home. These days it's not what you know but who...back to ballin!

I don't doubt this guys skills. I just wish he had told me last friday when I thought it was ordered that it was coming from California so I knew what to expect. He told me on Friday and Monday that it should be in by this past Weds. at the latest so I was really hoping to have my boat for the weekend. Oh well, its all good. i just can't wait to get my boat back. <BR> <BR>Duffy, good to hear your doing well and we will link up on your return in the spring.

His issue is different. The guy doing the service for DC is out fkn standing and I vouch for that. He may be hard to get a hold of - but who isnt when they are busy - busy because their work is in demand. It boils down to a parts / supplier issue. The supplier didnt send them when they should have. Shocking - I guess that never happens...?<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/crazy.gif" border=0> Who knows how it will go now that Im sure he got screamed at for a supplier issue - something he cant control. Whatever - I am not recommending anyone to anyone any more. <BR> <BR>Anyway good to hear from you man, glad things are working out in WV - find us a place to snowboard up there and Ill come visit for sure!

I can get your boat out for the weekend if you need me to man. Karens swim meet should be done before noon...

Ted, don't get it twisted. My only complaint is that I did not get a call in the beginning of the week saying hey the part is being shipped from California so it won't be in this week like I thought. I am totally fine with everything and am just happy to be getting this done to my boat. If you wanna pick it up and bring it down for the weekend and drop it back off on sunday/monday that would be mighty nice of you. just call me and let me know whats going on.

Nah we are cool man - no twist. I know its frustrating. I just know you guys have problems with a few of the Tampa wakeboat dealers boat service and I have a guy that always has done me right. I just try to do right by my friends - you included. He'll do you right man. <BR> <BR>There isnt a service provider for anything on planet earth that can meet the Duff mans standards. Not one. <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>Looks like the riding will be up here man. Kat will have her 210 prowling around lake weir (I have realized that the LF Watson Board is created to fit the Nautique wake - holy crap what a boat!) and Doc has his wakesetter that he never uses. With Karen's comp saturday morning, I might just stick around here - maybe ride Orlando Sunday with Scott's crew, not sure yet...

I have no doubt he will do me right. Wait............that don't sound right <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0> . Have a good time out on Weir. I think we are just gonna stay around here this weekend. Are you coming to tampa at all this week? If he gets the kit on Mon., I am hoping he will have it installed by wed./thurs at the latest.

Does anyone here ride in the winter? Looks like i'll be coming down for Christmas. Last time i came down to FL i was the only one riding at OWC. i am also going to hit the Flowrider where ever i can.

Course we ride in the "winter". Heater shirt and board shorts is all u need! <BR> <BR>DC I have meetings in St Pete and Tampa next week - Ill can probably get it to you when its done

Matt murphy. I was at the cable park from 345 to about 6. Didn't really know what you looked like to talk to you.

DC - you will love having that work done. We just got our fat sacs plumbed in last week and love the flip of a switch vs. psunami! <BR> <BR>Ted - you were killing, as usual behind every Nautique I've had you behind, but especially BIG air these days behind the new 210! Sorry that the weather didn't cooperate today for more than 1 set! There's always next weekend... <BR> <BR>Jo - there is no winter here. Just no wallys on the water season!!!

Kat - Nice. how much did you add to it? You are always welcome to come out and take a set behind my boat if ya make it Tampa, or next time I make treck out Ted's way. I am just so spoiled with our riding spot here it's hard to have to go back to a lake <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> <BR> <BR>Ted - Chester said to plan on having the boat done towards the end of the week so I am thinking maybe Thurs. or Fri. <BR> <BR>Matt Steele - You killed it today as always. If anyone gets a chance to watch this kid ride, take it, he is siiiiiiick.

Matt- I had to pick up a friend at the airport last minute. Wasn't able to make it out. I have wanted to get out on the weekends but it has been tough since I have been traveling so much. Hopefully within the next two weeks I can ride more.

We have 500lb fat sacs in each of the v-drive compartments + 500 lbs of lead from foot locker forward + 400 lbs fat sac in the floor to the nose. Some other miscellaneous weight (200 lbs) thoughout; think that puts us close 3000 lbs total w/factory ballast. Not so great for the fuel consumption, but sweet wake! <BR> <BR>Thanks for the invite; you are welcome to join us as well! We can usually find pretty decent water Sept - Mar on the area lakes. During the summer = hopeless!

hoping thy swine flu shall be gone in next couple days then... im shready. yo steele, land anything new?

Yep, I spent a solid 2 hours on the Nautique website yesterday - I frikin love that Coastal Edition Dash! I know that when its time to buy again - its gonna have to be some serious side by side comparisons! <BR>Seriously - I daydream about Kats wake <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0> I cant wait to see what the X2 does with some extra meat in it!! <BR>Gawd I hate work on mondays. Ill be in Tampa tomorrow for a meeting - anyone riding?

lol...Ted has wake envy! ;-D That is a pretty sweet "flight control center" on the Coastal edition!

Ted you're a TRADER.<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0>. I have definitely started to like the nautique wakes again after riding behind steves boat for the past 2 weeks but i still like my rampy MC wake.

Nah - an opportunist maybe. Im just glad that I didnt immediatly jump right into a new boat (thats to George Bush's wonderful job on our economy or I probably would have...) and I waited. <BR>Boat manufacturers have stepped it up for 09 an 10 man - the boats and wakes are looking good! Even Malibu pulled their head out of their arse and has snap in carpeting! Never thought I'd see it.

Matt Murphy- It's cool. I know how stuff can come up last minute. <BR>Clark- Hope you start feeling better soon. You've been sick for a while. I can't seem to stick all my stuff lately, so I've been working on that. i need u to show me that tootsie and batwing.