Golf or Ski/Board?

[Madroch]

I could see golf having a draw to those that enjoy gentle cruisers. It's more a relaxing (sometimes) way to get outside and do something than a way to generate excitement.

Beg to differ. Nothing relaxing about golf when you are constantly striving to improve. Every shot (either on the range or the course) demands attention and is an opportunity for either improvement or worse, the reinforcement of bad habits. Kinda like each run (or turn even) in bump skiing....

I don't know a lot of people who golf regularly who golf just to golf, they all seem to want to improve. If I had to guess, I would guess that there are more people who ski regularly "just to get outside and ski" as opposed to really improve thier skills. But who knows.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Beg to differ. Nothing relaxing about golf when you are constantly striving to improve. Every shot (either on the range or the course) demands attention and is an opportunity for either improvement or worse, the reinforcement of bad habits. Kinda like each run (or turn even) in bump skiing....

I don't know a lot of people who golf regularly who golf just to golf, they all seem to want to improve. If I had to guess, I would guess that there are more people who ski regularly "just to get outside and ski" as opposed to really improve thier skills. But who knows.

IMHO..skiing is way more relaxing than golf because unless you're skiing with slow people or it's really crowded..there's not much waiting..with golf..there's alot of waiting and patience is required..and golf is stressful..they call it a four letter word for a reason. Plus golf is way harder than skiing..most skiers can get to the intermediate level after a couple dozen outings..with golf it could take a couple hundred rounds to move from hacker to average golfer and to get really good takes alot of dedication.

 

[deadheadskier]

At the end of the day, golf's most redeeming quality is that it's a great way to pass the time while drinking :beer:

 

[drjeff]

Golf is something WWWAAAYYY different, but yet quite similar to skiing in my book.

Both can be made to look very easy when done at the highest levels, but can also make the average "weekend warrior" look like a fool very quickly.

Both take ALOT of fine motor skill to execute properly(granted one of them generally takes a bit more aerobic capabilties than the other).

For me atleast, both are a mental challenges that require you to quickly asses the situation infront of you, determine the best option and then commit to execute that option.

Lastly, and argueable most importantly, both of them provide a "great excuse" to enjoy a cold beer or to at the end of the day and reminesce with friends about the day on the hill/round on the course! :beer:

 

[Rambo]

times two..

Is skiing at "64 MPH" keeping it safe?

 

[Greg]

I golf once or maybe twice a year just for giggles. Like skiing, if you don't invest the time into it, you're never going to get better. Got other things I'd rather do at this point, but I do see the appeal and I'll probably do it more once more time and extra cash is available.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Total symbiotic relationship for me! Golfing gets me between ski seasons and skiing gets me between golfing seasons. Between the 2, I've got an outdoor passion to pursue 52 weeks a year!

This is the reason i got into golf seriously about 5 yrs ago . If you had asked me about golf earlier in life i'd have said no thanks but now i'm really into it . Just about the time i'm getting bored with one of these sports teh other season kicks into action it keeps you fresh and motivated

 

[Warp Daddy]

When you're working and raising families golf is expensive and does take a lot of time . You really have to work at the game as there are so just so many variables that can really affect performance and no two lies or courses are ever the same . That plus the element adds a bit of challenge to both the mental and physical aspects of the game -- it takes TIME and $$$

That said . DHS is on target its great to walk 18 holes on a beutiful scenic course at a rather brisk pace ( at least up here in God's country we are not over-run with players stacked up to start ). So it is decent exercise except when carting

 

[riverc0il]

I would like another option as I do not consider myself a "big time" golfer (though I am currently suffering from a case of "initial obsession" bug).

I find golf very relaxing even though improvement is a big goal of mine. I hit the course twilight mid-week so slow play is usually not an issue. When I get into a slow play situation, I get quite irritated. Kinda like waiting in a long line on a powder day and the lifties aren't controlling the line and it becomes a free for all. I usually just try to find a way around the slow players such as skipping a hole or two and coming back later. If the course is jammed, I am not playing because I don't do tee times.

Physically, skiing is much more demanding. Gold is a game whereas skiing is an activity. Both are done on huge man made swaths (those that ski and bemoan golf courses looking like an eye sore amuse me... beauty seems to be in the eye of the beholder and I am sure many golfers that don't ski look upon a mountain and think ski trails are ugly... also a silly contradiction).

The seasonal shift works well. But I don't think a solid linkage is readily applicable. I think more skiers golf than golfers ski. And I think more skiers find other physical outdoor activities rather than golf in the off season such as hiking, MTB, kayaking, running, climbing, swimming, etc.

 

[campgottagopee]

I ski when it snows and golf the rest of the time.....come to think of it I've golfed plenty of times in the snow too. Unless you've been bitten by the golf bug you reall can't describe it. Like skiing it's something I've grown up doing and always will. Both sports are a MAJOR part of my life. I'll take heat for this, but if I had to give one up, there's now way I could go without golf....flame away:smile:

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I ski when it snows and golf the rest of the time.....come to think of it I've golfed plenty of times in the snow too. Unless you've been bitten by the golf bug you reall can't describe it. Like skiing it's something I've grown up doing and always will. Both sports are a MAJOR part of my life. I'll take heat for this, but if I had to give one up, there's now way I could go without golf....flame away:smile:

Nope...to each their own. I've tried golf, one summer I decided I'd give it my best shot and play alot. The bug never bit me. When I was on the course I was always thinking only 9 holes to go...only 8 holes to go, so I knew it wasn't for me.

 

[campgottagopee]

Nope...to each their own. I've tried golf, one summer I decided I'd give it my best shot and play alot. The bug never bit me. When I was on the course I was always thinking only 9 holes to go...only 8 holes to go, so I knew it wasn't for me.

You've saved yourself countless hours of aggrivation

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Is skiing at "64 MPH" keeping it safe?

yes..because I was wearing underarmour..

 

[mattchuck2]

I play in a league on Mondays, and usually go about every other week on a Saturday or Sunday. I used to play on the golf team in college, but right now my game is horrendous.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I play in a league on Mondays, and usually go about every other week on a Saturday or Sunday. I used to play on the golf team in college, but right now my game is horrendous.

Welcome back Matt!!!!

 

[mattchuck2]

Haha, yeah, it's been a while.

I was actually trying to buy a road bike, so I was lurking on a bike-related forum for a while. Skied Tuck's on Sunday, though, so my next goal is to prepare a TR from that.

 

[4aprice]

I have golfed many years, sometimes more, sometimes less. The last 5 years it has been less. I agree with DHS who said unless you do it 2 to 3 times a week your game will never improve. One of my biggest problems with golf is the amount of time it takes to play 18. Used to play 9 early morning before going to the lake for the rest of the day but the 9 hole course we used to use is no longer in business. Tennis now is the game of choice before hitting the water.

I'm surprised that not many of you seem to be into water skiing. It's really fun on one ski. Glassy water is as thrilling as double digit powder.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I'm surprised that not many of you seem to be into water skiing. It's really fun on one ski. Glassy water is as thrilling as double digit powder.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

I'd like to try Water-skiing..I have no gear..and no boat..AtomicSkier has the gear and a ski nautique boat up at his parents lakehouse so I might have to ask him if I can tag along sometime..

 

[4aprice]

I'd like to try Water-skiing..I have no gear..and no boat..AtomicSkier has the gear and a ski nautique boat up at his parents lakehouse so I might have to ask him if I can tag along sometime..

Go for it. It's alot of fun. Is said lake house at Lake Wallenpaupack? I use that lake quite a bit. May be using it more this summer as Lake Hopatcong water level is too low to launch boat at present time.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[Warp Daddy]

I used to be huge into boating and really enjoyed water skiing. WE did it for many years . I got a little tired of not seeing well here on the St Lawrence which has some pretty good swells due to ocean going vessels most of the summer due to Seaway Traffic


I wear glasses not contacts and skied commando in my younger days but i rarely water ski these days . But its a great sport on a calmer body of water , we used to own a camp on an Adirondack lake that was not busy or subject to frequent rollers or whitecaps