Administrators Horton Posted January 14, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 14, 2012 This is a link to the new mirror. From what I have heard once you drive with this thing you have to have it. The word is that you can see clearly balls on both side so the course. http://www.skiboatmirror.com/ 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...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted January 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2012 Strikes me that the sold seperately windshield mounting bracket is a bit pricey and from just a quick look over looks like you have to get their bracket to be able to mount the mirror. I'd like to have the mirror, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 That mirror is 'High definition', not the standard 480p... I'm sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted January 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2012 My mirror works just fine...especially at that price. Plus, if you are driving, you are supposed to be watching your boat path, not the skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2012 Cipa Extreme in my boat for last 4 years. About the same with a couple lines. I don't look in the mirror when I am driving slalom anyway. Hype!! Regular mirrors are fine. If you can afford it great. Otherwise about as practical as a Cadilaak 4 wheeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 14, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 14, 2012 The super duper mount is a chunk of change but the mirror is designed to work with most current stock hardware... or so I am told. 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...
Baller 6balls Posted January 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2012 I use the mirror a lot while driving b/c I ski w/just one other guy most of the time and we are coaching each other. With that, the path in practice is pretty good but not a tourney caliber path unless we have a spotter/coach...and that's all right...it's practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 14, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have found that mounting two standard mirrors works well. But then again I have also found when drivers have that much mirror their boat path goes to crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller danbirch Posted January 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2012 The machine work looks great! The $430 for both mirror and bracket seems a little bit steep. Maybe they'll be available on SIA in a couple of years....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 14, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 14, 2012 @danbirch for most boats the cost is more like $110 because you will not need the custom bracket. As for watching while you drive.... please do not do it when I am skiing unless you are really good. But if I have to glance while driving up I want to see what I am looking for. 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...
Baller GregDavis Posted January 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 14, 2012 Just bought one. Love it, As a Senior Driver, I don't look in mirrow much, just a short glimpse, at times, however, from a safety stand point, it's long over due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted January 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2012 Works great! I've tested it at 28 off and it has a great ball to ball view. I'm sure you'll be able to see at shorter lines as well. The black U shaped bar is from my stock Mastercraft mirror. I bought mine from Silverspraysports.com I watch my boat path forward and in the mirror to make sure I'm centered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2012 I use it for boat path check as well, esp if just switched into different model boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2012 I think we all do that but it doesn't require a curved mirror either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted January 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 15, 2012 Agreed with Thager, regular mirror gets you a wide enough view for boat path....unless you are way off. IMHO, I don't want anyone sneaking a peek while I am at the ball; I want them to feel me through the course, keep the boat straight by putting it in the right place based on my load, and work with me to keep a tight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted January 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2012 You guys are too uptight. Most GOOD drivers could have a glance in the mirror and still give you a great line. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm with ya, Bulldog. If I'm pulling serious short line it's all about the boat path, but other than that enough glances to help coach and enough to know that if my guy is screaming around 6 that I should back off out the end gates in practice and save him a big hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted January 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2012 Problem is, most drivers are not good enough, and that isn't a slam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted January 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted January 17, 2012 I stopped watching the mirror, and my practice driving has really improved. I rarely need it however, we seem to always have a spotter. As a skier, I'd prefer a better boat path than coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Exactly what Richard said. Plus, many of the great drivers give you quality feedback on how the skier feels without looking. This can be more valuable than visual coaching depending on the coach/driver options. KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2012 Agree that feel on the boat and the feedback it provides is very important as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF23 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Stock size mirror. Agree that most drivers can't stay straight if their in the mirror. Esp if they are worry about you spanking them. "aka" my ski partner, lol....:)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted January 18, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2012 both OfficerFriendly and JeanB (my usual drivers) can tell from the feel if I'm skiing correctly, and not yanking the boat around, a good driver gets the counter-steering rhythm with the skier in sync Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 18, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 18, 2012 I do not promote driving and watching but I think it is pretty nice to see what is back there. Heck just for tooling at idle between passes I like to keep an eye on my skier. Of should ZO be out.... I can eye ball trick speed from a mirror. (too many years at a ski school I guess) 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...
Administrators Horton Posted January 21, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2012 I mirror showed up at my front door today. (Funny since I do not own a boat :-) I plan to bolt onto a boat this week end and take some pics if there is sun out. Two things: Freak'n pretty Big See http://www.skiboatmirror.com/ 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...
Baller Onside135 Posted January 21, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2012 You'd have to be pretty vain to have a big mirror and no boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 21, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2012 I will find a boat... 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...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted January 21, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted January 21, 2012 Yea Funny thing, I had one of these show up at the shop.... I knew it was coming for evaluation and feed back. First impression from touchy feel-y is that it is rather well made, a lot of thought went into it and it will fit most all if not all windshield extrusions. Going to mount it on the 200 today and give it a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 21, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2012 Weather here SUCKS today so it may be a week before I get to mount mine to a boat... 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...
Baller skierjp Posted January 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've been using the mirror for over a week. You have total view from side to side even pulling 38 off. Actually the shorter the rope the better the view. It's great for practice when you only have one person in the boat. The mirror quality and hardware is awesome. When you adjust the mirrror it stays put, it won't move out of adjustment like other mirrors. I have it on my 2012 Nautique 200 with the boats factory bracket and extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 24, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 24, 2012 I did not get to mount it up last weekend but this photo showed up in my in-box.... http://static.cl1.vanilladev.com/ballofspray.vanillaforums.com/uploads/FileUpload/14/2683bd663ad13f6f270d2c0b920604.jpg 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...
Baller Bulldog Posted January 24, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'll take door #3 please.... "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted January 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2012 If that is the mirror I saw at Okeeheelee and Chets, it is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted January 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 27, 2012 Got mine and love it! Got it from Silver Spray Sports, they're the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 29, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2012 With luck I will mount mine Sunday and get some photos 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...
Baller MZito Posted January 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted January 29, 2012 I got one from Jeff Smith this week at S.S.S. I will not be able to mount it until spring when I get my boat back from hibernation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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