Old MS Accout Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 What do you think about this VW stuff? I know that you have been using the funky wing for years and like it. Also, the Sixam wings used to have a bend to them like the VW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted April 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 18, 2011 Jeez, I am going to start digging in my archival tool box and break out some of the fins, wings and other stuff that lurks in there for a photo display! This may bee cool. There is some way off the wall stuff that has been around for the past 30+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 I have the origional dynafoil on my Cypress Gardens Tech-1. You could reach back and adjust your wing on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Shrink it a bit and I bet it would be same result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted April 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 18, 2011 My 04 Sixam came with a RAT wing direct from Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted April 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 18, 2011 I keep thinking its more about me than the equipment. Someday (NEVER) when I think I've perfected the technical side of skiing I'll start thinking about really cool stuff like ventral wings! Unless, of course, everybody I know starts using them and picking up 3 balls from their PBs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 As soon as Thager makes me one I will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted April 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 18, 2011 MS, I'm really busy right now getting my sled ready. Will make you one when and if spring ever arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Thager. Check out skibugs ventral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted April 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 18, 2011 MS, Nice! I dug my old RAT wing out of my parts bag. The rat is larger and looking at it from the same angle as the drawing, comes off the attachment plate flat for 3/16th" and then angles upward opposite Skibug"s illustration. Angle seems similar. I think I might put it on My Elite as It sure worked well on my Sixam. If I can find the right aluminum stock it should be easy to do. If not just a little more work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted April 18, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted April 18, 2011 I've been reading and thinking about some of the descriptions of the ventral wing and if they all get close to the claims, they may help. The effects and benefits make sense to me. Of course, it will take time and experimentation to determine if the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. (As a point of reference, I spent half a season on a slot fin before deciding the drawbacks outweighed its considerable benefits....for me) So......I took a mini wing, bent it to the *TLAR angle and mounted at the TLAR point on the front of the fin and gave it a try. My normal wing stayed in place. With the disclaimer that I have one set on it an only skied some 35s, I found the descriptions about keeping the tip down and improved tracking to be on the mark. I do happen to have enough extra wings in my shop to add some testosterone to Chet's setup :) I am puzzled why Chet and others have cut down the wing. With a 0 deg angle, I would think need for a “ mini-mini” wing would be minimal. JD's comment about moving the bindings back seems like a logical next step. I have long been a believer in low drag wings, with low profile and tapered edges. The “standard” wing that comes on most skis achieves most of its effect more from turbulent drag than angle. *So far, that is one point where I agree with Eric. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 18, 2011 Administrators Share Posted April 18, 2011 Never admit to agreement with Eric! Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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