It all started with my uncle, Mike Murphy. He played Aqua the clown for the Tommy Bartlett Ski, Sky, and Stage Show in the late 1960s. One of Mike’s photos was used as a postcard, and as a cover photo for the yearly program. A framed 8×10 even hung in the Water Ski Hall of […]
Everything I Know About Getting Up Backwards!
I have been often asked the trick to starting backwards on a slalom ski.
My stock answer is to try it at least 100 times. And most advanced-intermediate skiers get it by then!
But may be the time for me to modify that answer. I have switched to a new ski […]
Skiing today with uncle Mike and guests. The Aussie, Liam Alrich, is a former Waterworld stunt performer, current show skier, and great hydrofoiler. He came by to test out one of Mike’s new Next Foils. Liam rips and loved Mike’s new foil, so he’s taking one with him. Justin Kolek is also a former […]
A Skurfer Tribute Ride with the Original Co-Founders: “Tony Finn” and John Hamilton!
Ride #18 of 50: Skiboard.
I’ve been training hard for my “50 for 50” in Summer 2015. That’s 50 different rides in 1 day to celebrate turning 50.
In the days before the original Hyperlite wakeboard (1991), these foam filled floaters were called skiboards. I […]
