GOODE  SKIERS DOMINATE U.S. WATER SKI NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Despite an abundance of rainfall, the "2002 GOODE Water Ski National Championships" held in Texas August 13-17 were a success. In fact, for the many athletes competing on GOODE water skis it was great- 73% of all women divisional champions rode a GOODE ski and 60% of all men divisional champions rode a GOODE ski . According to USA Water Ski, nearly 900 competitors registered for the national championships, making it the world’s largest water ski tournament. The event took place at the Lago Santa Fe Ski Club outside of Houston. This is the third year GOODE has served as title sponsor for the U.S. Nationals. Here are some results:

2002 GOODE Water Ski National Championships
Lago Sante Fe, Texas

Slalom Results for All Divisions

Mens Divisions (1-9, Open)

• 60% of Mens Divisional Champions competed on GOODE Skis

(All Divisions)
Men 1: Ty Oppenlander
Men 3: Tim Huston
Men 5: Wayne Bundy
Men 6: Al Luck
Men 8: John Melker
Men 9: James Salmas

• 2 of top 4 Open Men Competitors rode GOODE skis:

3^rd Place: Jeff Rodgers

4^th Place: Chris Rossi

Womens Divisions (1-10, Open)

• 73% of Womens Divisional Champions competed on GOODE Skis

(All Divisions)
Women 2: Adrienne Osborn
Women 4: Cyndi Benzel
Women 5: Ruth Johnston
Women 6: Margaret Woodard
Women 7: Loretta Morris
Women 8: Artis Price
Women 9: Gene Daulton
Women 10: Lucille Borgen

Junior Competitors

Boys Divisions (1-3)

• 33% of Boys Divisional Champions competed on GOODE Skis

(All Divisions)

Boys 1: Tyler Scott

Girls Divisions (1-3)

• 33% of Girls Divisional Champions competed on GOODE Skis

(All Divisions)

Girls 2: Michaela Cooper

 

TEAM GOODE  PERFORMS WELL AT US OPEN

Members of TEAM GOODE skied well at the "US Open" held August 18 in Lago Santa Fe, Texas. The event, considered to be the most prestigious professional tournament in the world, took place under near-perfect conditions. Texan Michelle Simpson (GOODE 9400) was third in Women’s Slalom with an impressive performance of ½ at 39 ½ feet off. In Men’s Slalom three of the top five skiers were members of TEAM GOODE:

Mike Morgan 3^rd 4 at 39 ½ feet off GOODE 9500

Jeff Rodgers 4^th 3 ½ at 39 ½ feet off GOODE 9400

Chris Rossi 5^th 1 ½ at 39 ½ feet off GOODE 9500

 

OPPENLANDER SETS PENDING NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SLALOM RECORD ON GOODE SKI

Rollins College sophomore and Michigan native Ty Oppenlander recently set a pending National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA) Men’s slalom record. He

skied 2 ¼ buoys at 41 feet off. The collegiate tournament was held at McCormick’s Ski School in Florida. Ty is a member of TEAM GOODE. Pending approval by the NCWSA board, Oppenlander’s score breaks the current record of 2 at 41 feet off co-held by Jamie Beauchesne and Chris Parrish. Rollins College took top honors at the Southern Region’s first tournament of the season, topping Florida Southern by nearly 200 points. (Source: USA Water Ski)

NEW GOODE  9500 DUBBED "BREAKTHROUGH SKI"

While the newest world-class, carbon composite slalom ski- the GOODE 9500 has only been in production since early August, it is already creating quite a stir. First some members of the test team claimed it was a "breakthrough ski", now many customers are in agreement. Pro skier Mike Morgan jumped on a 9500 just days before the US Open, and earned third place.

Explains Rick Door, "The 9500 improved my personal best by 1 ½ buoys right out of the box. And I set my PB almost 2 years ago. I haven’t changed my skiing. It wasn’t me, it’s the ski."

You be the judge, try a GOODE 9500 today. Click HERE.

Here’s some more information on our latest model:

• What is the difference between the GOODE 9400 and the new GOODE 9500?

The 9500 has the same aerospace grade carbon and core as the 9400, but has a different flex/torsion ratio. The difference is in the ski’s lay-up.

• In terms of performance, what might a skier expect with the new flex/torsion ratio?

The new 9500 (9534 & 9536) will turn with much less effort. The turning characteristics of this model have been greatly enhanced, while still retaining the performance attributes of all GOODE water skis:

• Great Acceleration/Quickness
• Great Deceleration
• Better Angle Behind the Boat
• World’s Lightest Ski- Quicker from Edge to Edge
• Ski Wide Around Ball/Buoy

• When was the new GOODE 9500 introduced?

The 9500 was introduced at the "2002 GOODE Water Ski National Championships" near Houston, Texas- August 13-17^th.

• What is the price of the GOODE 9500?

A blank 9500 is $890.00. This price includes the precision adjustable fin box, 5 hole standard fin and wing. We are still offering the $25.00 demo/trial program. Call 1-888-464-6633 for details.

 

Polish Jr. and Senior Champions

Dear Mr Goode,

I would like to inform you that this weekend Jan Presz has taken the first place and a title of Polish National Junior Champion 2002 in slalom using 9436 goode ski. Thus in this year it was second title in slalom - first was taken by Jacek Markowski - Polish National Senior Champion 2002 in slalom. Both skiers were equipped by me; and switched from HO and Connelly skis to Goode 9436. I think it was a good introduction in polish "waterskiing world".

Best regards, 

Wojciech Presz