 Ron
Scarpa Decides NOT to Re-Open RSWS
January 17, 2012
Back in September we reported that Ron
Scarpa was planning to re-open Ron Scarpa Watersports in Orlando after
Paul Macdonald had to close the school in Winter
Haven, Florida. Ron was to hire Australian Brendan Paige to be his 2nd
instructor at the new school. The plans were to re-open by Feb
2012 and begin pulling students.
After several months of soul searching
and looking at the financial viability of running a barefoot ski
school while at the same time running his construction business, Ron
has decided it's just not feasible.
We asked Ron what caused him to make
this decision:
Several factors
went into it. I think if I do this, it will stretch me too thin.
My construction business is taking off and I wouldn't have the time to
commit to it that I originally thought I would have. I don't want
to do something like this if I can't do it right. I also have my
family to consider. My two daughters are growing up and I want to
be active in their activities. Then there's the financial part of the
business. It's expensive to run a school the right way.
Doing it only part time would not cover the overhead. So I've come
to the conclusion that I'm not re-opening.
Ron went on to explain how much it
hurts him knowing that RSWS closed the way it did. He has such
great memories of his school and the students he's taught throughout the
years. When asked if he'll still be available for clinics, he
replied that he surely would consider it, but he'd have to schedule them around his
business and family events.
RON SCARPA WATERSPORTS GEAR
SELL-OUT
Ron asked us here at BFC to help sell
his remaining Ron Scarpa Watersports gear in our on-line store.
You'll find all of his remaining inventory on the site at
http://www.barefootcentral.com/ronscarpa.aspx This is the only
remaining inventory. There are no plans to produce more once it is
sold out.
For more information, or to inquire
about private clinics with Ron, email him at
ron@barefootbrothers.net, or friend him on Facebook
at:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1627707546
If you're looking for
alternative barefoot ski schools for the upcoming season, we recommend
the following:
Walkin on Water with Mike
Frankenbush & Zenon Bilas -
http://www.walkinonwaterski.com
Walkin on Water is located in
Boca Raton, Florida. Great weather and amazing water.
Mike uses a Sanger DXII. Great skiing conditions. Mike has
recently teamed up with Zenon Bilas. They are both great
coaches. Mike offers Barefoot International and will soon by
offering Eagle Sports & BFC gear.
Contact: Mike Frankebush
Phone: 561-852-6238 or 561-762-0955
World Barefoot Center with KSO &
Small -
www.worldbarefootcenter.com
Geared for the more serious
3-Event competitors. Located in Winter Haven, Fl. Uses
outboard Sangers. WBC offers Barefoot International, US Gear
and their own line of wetsuits.
Contact: Swampy Bouchard
Phone:
863-877-0039
Barefoot Etc with Robert
Teurezbacher - www.barefoot-etc.com
Beginner to serious 3-Event
competitors. Located in Winter Haven, Fl. Robert uses a
Sanger DXII with tower and SFH. He offers Eagle Sports suits,
and BFC Extreme Footer shoe skis
Contact: Robert
Teurezbacher
Phone: 863-299-3613
Cell: 863-289-4542
Footin Foundations with Ken
Kaestner - www.footnfoundations.com
Beginner to serious 3-Event
competitors. Located in Southeast, Wisconsin on the Rock
River. Ken uses a Sanger DXII with tower and SFH. He new
offers Barefoot International geat and soon will offer Eagle Sports
suits. Call him for details.
Contact: Ken
Kaestner
Phone: 920-674-4904
The Footers Edge with Lane
Bowers -
www.thefootersedge.com
Beginner to serious 3-Event
competitors. Located in Winter Haven, Fl. Uses Malibu
Response with tower and SFH. Lane offers Barefoot
International equipment.
Contact: Lane Bowers
Phone: 877-685-6270 x-8
Final Alternative - Visit and
Ski at BarefootCentral.com Private Lake -
www.barefootcentral.com
If none of the above options appeal
to you, you can consider visiting and skiing with us at
BarefootCentral.com, located in Katy, Tx. We're not an official
ski school, but we're always open to visitors. Whether you're a
serious 3-Eventer looking for ski time and tips, a Freestyler looking to
learn a new move, or just a skier wanting some great water time, we may
have what you're looking for.
Click Here for video BFC offers a full line of Eagle Sports,
Barefoot International, Intensity, Masterline, and US Gear products.
Contact: Michele Gleason
Phone: 281-395-9751
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