Slot Fin / Yes - No ?

[Stevie Boy]

Is there any value in running the latest skis with the slot fin ?

[eleeski]

Try it and let us know!

 

My trusty old Horton fin will eventually go on every ski I spend a lot of time with.

 

Eric

[SkiJay]

I've liked it on every ski I've tried it on (RCX, Z7, Z7ST & Elite). I've been on the stock Elite fin all this year, but will be giving the speed-slot a try again this fall.

 

I'm surprised more people don't use it. I suspect not being able to share setup info readily with others is an issue, as is the ever-present "set-it-and-leave-it" condemnnation lurking on docks everywhere.

[MrJones]

If the pros aren't using it, it likely isn't worth the time. Those guys make their living at this and would use anything that really helped.

[estrom]

What's a slot fin? Any pics of one? Thanks.

[SkiJay]

The Speed Slot Fin:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1530989/Waterskiing/BOS/Speed%20Slot%20Fin.jpg

 

Excellent point, @Mr.Jones, and the main reason I spent this year on the stock fin. Still, I've liked it a lot in the past so will try it again during play time this fall. I can't help but wonder if it might have been better received if invented by someone else, like say Goode or LaPoint.