Baller DaveD Posted July 21, 2007 Baller Share Posted July 21, 2007 So far this season I've been skiing with behind boats that have Accuski. I just skied behind a boat with Perfect Pass and struggled big time coming out of the ball. With the perfect pass, I was constantly breaking at the waist as I was completing the turn. It seemed like this boat was yanking me earlier than the Accuski boats. Is this typical? If so, what can I do to compensate for this difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted July 21, 2007 Baller Share Posted July 21, 2007 Take note of the KX setting of the perfect pass. The default is a "Normal" read out on the LCD. Try setting the KX on the perfect to a "-" or "--". This delays the reaction of the perfect pass so that the rpms pick up slower when the boat gets a load. It should  feel a like a softer pull. You can play with it. It can make a difference boat to boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Just wait until ZO. From what I am hearing, it will be a 1 year transition to get used to the ZO pull. Expect to loose a pass.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted July 22, 2007 Baller Share Posted July 22, 2007 I have been behind a boat with ZO (Trophy Lakes). In my opinion it was actually a more consistant and softer pull then my PP; but, not enough to make me go out and make the $1200.00 investment, when the PP works just fine. That's just my two cents. I ski with 2 proffessional drivers, one being Dana Reid, and they both say the ZO will take over all tournament sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I also spoke to Dana. His opinion was that the drivers will love it and the skiers will take some time to adjust, and while they do, the scores will be down.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HO 410 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 And when we get a solar flare we can can break out the hand timers. Just kidding, or maybe I'm not! Can't wait to see what the Zero Off people came up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted July 23, 2007 Author Baller Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think i've got a while before I have to worry about adding a third speed control to the issue. I don't get a lot of opportunities to ski behind new boats. Right now I need help figuring out how to go back and forth without taking a set or two to adapt. I'll try the "-" and "--" this morning. Is there anything I can do in the course that will help too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted July 23, 2007 Baller Share Posted July 23, 2007 From a technique standpoint; when I start breaking at the waist because I am getting tired or skiing lazy, I concentrate more on my counter rotation which slows the turn down and gets the ski out in front. Then it is just a matter of staying in the strong position. Yeh right.......easier said then done. This is just what seems to work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted July 23, 2007 Baller Share Posted July 23, 2007 Don't mean to hijack the thread, but...1 - Will ZO be the next Accuski (i.e. - great idea but can't gain marketshare)? 2 - Will PP respond by creating their own gps system?3 - Will ZO have enough money to be the official sponsor of enough major tournaments?4 - Will there be a ZO retrofit kit available for non-DBW boats?5 - Will competitive skiers be patient enough to take the time to adjust to ZO (and be willing to give up that extra pass during the transition period)?Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted July 23, 2007 Baller Share Posted July 23, 2007 1. Don't know???2. I heard rumors that they are....3. see # 14. They are supposed to be coming out with one, not sure how it is going to work5. see #1 & #3 Does anyone know if Jamie Bueaschene (sp?) was behind PP or ZO at when he set the record a couple of weeks ago?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 PP at the open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted July 23, 2007 Author Baller Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm going to hyjack the thread back. I worked with Ty Oppenlander today. He got me straightened out with the breaking waste issue. Slow the turns and rotate the hips to the handle. 32 off here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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