SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am sooooo sore I can barely type. Just a quick note to say that I have been infinitely humbled but have clearly found the path to higher learning. I am 200lbs on a 2011 68 Connelly V 15 off and 31mph. On my first pass I got the 1 and 2 balls and realized I needed to rethink what I was doing. I slowed down to 28 and worked on the mini course and did pretty well getting 5 balls and finding some rhythm. I came away overloaded with feedback and realizing that freeriding all this time I have given ZERO thought to what was happening to me, what I was doing mechanically, what my ski was doing. After today I realized my V is actually a very good ski, I can go a long way on it before I jump to a faster ski. I skied harder today than I had since I was 15-16yo and realized I can still ski well and with some regular trips to the course I may regain some of my former glory. Great day, weather here (SD) is simply fantastic, water temp is 75, air was 65 when we launched and climber to 72 while we were on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2012 AWESOME! Hope you enjoy the emotional rollercoaster and the addiction as much as I have! Btw, what you did was very smart. It's a good sign for your future progress that you understood the need to take a big step back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2012 @SDNAH2OSKIER Welcome to the addiction. Your bank account will empty but you now have a new bunch of friends. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2012 There is no cure, other than more of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 27, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted June 27, 2012 Some say it's so addictive that you start ignoring things like ...hair cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footloose42 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Amen to that. After starting to course ski, I find it hard to keep good form when free skiing because I feel like I have no way of judging whether what I'm doing is "good" or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2012 @Wish I cut my hair last week. 2 inches. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 BTW, can anyone give me some feedback on what I am doing wrong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yea you need to move your fin forward Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2012 Always provide line length and speed when asking for tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2012 I would say less depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 27, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted June 27, 2012 And attach the ski to your feet not your a$$. You look wide and early for that kind of application though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2012 For sure have the ski out in front of you Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted June 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2012 Wouldn't you know someone would drop a combo ski right where you were practicing your deep water barefoot starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I am at 15 off and 28 mph, I have taken the foil OFF of my fin, I am guessing you will tell me to put it back on. I lost it coming off of the second buoy, I was way out over the front of the ski and lost control trying to recover coming over the wake. My rear foot came out (RTP) and I did in fact plant my ass on the back end of the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2012 Nah, keep the wing (aka foil) off. It's not needed and may even be a mild hindrance until about 28 off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2012 @SDNAH2OSKIER Find some skiers that know more than you do and ski with them. That will help you faster than the smart asses here. If you seriously want to post a video of your skiing here you will get some real comments. Upload to YouTube and then drop the embed code into a post. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Both of my ski buddies are significantly better than me, both have been on the course many times and both have been to schools/clinics. They are both excellent free riders, smooth and consistent and all three of us were stoked to be on the course and will be going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 check out this thread regarding the wing. http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/4794/bob-lapoint-on-wings/p1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 @crashman thanks for the link, funny thread. The ski is working, the above pic is operator error. It turns hard and accelerates/decelerates well and the pic is a result of me decelerating through the buoy and getting pulled out over the front of the ski, i would say I finished the turn late??? The ski actually did what it was supposed to, I just didnt do my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted June 27, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted June 27, 2012 @sdnah2oskier - are you skiing in the tournaments hosted by the SD club ? http://sanctions.dataweb.com/default.view?_mode=details&TournAppID=13W059 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 @richarddoane No, I dont think that is something I will do anytime soon. I am just looking to become a better skier. If I get to a point where a tournament is part of that process I will consider. I am a free rider at heart, time will tell if the adrenaline keeps pumping on the course : ) I will say, as sore as I am, I am already itching to go back with the go-pro for some serious criticism though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2012 If looking for coaching, video from the boat. Second choice would be a side view. Up-the-nose view from a camera on the ski is totally useless for coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Sedna: get yourself the new syndicate s2 & coex inspired 69" triumph, slow the boat speed to 25, get course time lessons every day, & you will be skiing all 6 big balls in about 4 or 5 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 @bogboy I cant ski that slow. Anything below 28 is way to much work. The ski just plows. And the S2 is on my radar no pun intended. @than we tried mounting it on the ski, facing forward, back, up, down and you are right, nothing much to see other than the sound of the ski cutting through the water which is cool. I can just have the spotter do hand held. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Sedna: understood. I am just saying that the triumph easily skied me down to that speed for course instruction progress. It is my understanding that the triumph performs well in the course up to about 32mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I bought the V not REALLY understanding what ski I should be on. I think it is a good ski, it is certainly enough for me right now and I am torn between working on my fundamentals on a ski that may be a better fit for me at this point in time or is it ok to leap frog to a faster more agile ski and play catch up to the ski???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Sdna: the first, in my opinion. I tried the latter option, & went back to the first option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 27, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2012 I can run 35 off on the V. It is fine for your level. No need for a new ski until you know what you need. http://www.ballofspray.com/2011-ski-tests/2011-ski-tests/574-connelly-v-review Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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