For those of us who turn to skiing on water when the snow melts there is no more legendary figure in our sport than Andy Mapple. Perennial World Champion and record holder in slalom skiing, mentor to everyone, innovator in ski, boat, and speed control design, a consummate gentleman, true ambassador for the sport, father, husband, hero.
Here is a good tribute, another friend figures prominently...
Another great perspective, imagine a world champion stopping by your house for a day of skiing. Note that this is 5 years ago, the man is at the top of his form, owns his own ski manufacturing company, his own private lake, and decides to spend the day at this, um, swamp in Tallahassee...
This thread from BallOfSpray reminds me of the reaction here to McConkey, and for good reason. The parallels go on and on...
I, for one, will be tearing it up for The Goat today, and though I doubt I can throw up a wall like this. I will try...
Another Icon Gone: RIP Andy Mapple
Here is a good tribute, another friend figures prominently...
Another great perspective, imagine a world champion stopping by your house for a day of skiing. Note that this is 5 years ago, the man is at the top of his form, owns his own ski manufacturing company, his own private lake, and decides to spend the day at this, um, swamp in Tallahassee...
This thread from BallOfSpray reminds me of the reaction here to McConkey, and for good reason. The parallels go on and on...
I, for one, will be tearing it up for The Goat today, and though I doubt I can throw up a wall like this. I will try...
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