Baller matthewbrown Posted May 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted May 22, 2013 @hamwallace 6.700 in length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted May 22, 2013 Must be using jaws to measure and not tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted May 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted May 22, 2013 Took the wing off. Starting to rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 28, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted May 28, 2013 I took 3 sets on the new 67 I got. I have been told to measure tips about a 1/4 inch down the caliper tips and I am at 6.845, 2.510 and .775 from tail. Wing at 8 and front Approach at 29 5/8. It is the fastest ski I have been on since the Monza. Getting up out of the water is a breeze compared to my N1. I pulled out for the gates on my opener and was going so fast, I missed my turn it point. For the first few passes, I had to tone things down so that I wouldn't over pull past the wakes. Skiing it at -32 was a blast and is very easy on the body from getting up to how much pressure you need to get the ski moving. At -35, I could not keep the tip from flaring up after grabbing the handle. I look forward to riding it next week but I am back on the N1 until after Cottonwood. I cant wait to ride it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 28, 2013 Baller Share Posted May 28, 2013 It takes a lot less effort than any other ski I've been on. I believe Trent and Matt Brown found that they liked the fin back better on the 67, too. Matt told me he's running .750 dft and in the 6.840 range on length. I believe Trent is a bit back from there. Currently, on my 66 I'm at 6.850, 2.495, .735. Fin back is better but I'm finding a bit of tip bite so I'll take a little length out like Matt did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 28, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted May 28, 2013 @Shane I am bringing it along this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Talked with Trent Finlayson about where he rides his A3's this weekend while we were at Cottonwood. He's riding forward with the bindings and fin on the 66. Moved my front binding to 29 1/2 and fin to .770. It was different. The ski turned longer. Not slower. Just longer. Liked that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 @shaneH - when you say it turned longer do you mean a bigger radius (ie: wider)? You said it wasn't slower, does that mean it was faster or pretty much the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 I thought TFiN rode Radar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 @Texas6 He signed with HO recently. @Skoot1123 It continues turning into the first wake instead of doing all it's turning at once. Much more manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 3, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 3, 2013 I will continue my A3 test this week I plan moving my bindings forward to 29.5 to see if I can get the tip to stay down. Everyone I spoke to this weekend said the same thing. Super fast and easy to ride, ending up with big grin on face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Triplett Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just started riding the A3 a week ago. I have 66 right now which is a little short for me, shuts down fast at 39. The ski is unbelievable. As of today I am at: L - 6.840 D - 2.508 T - 0.763 W - 7 Best settings so far. Probably ride these until the 67 arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 @Triplett. I hope you get a "good" one. I know too many people, myself included, that have had a tough go with the 67's. Apparently the 66's are good....but there's been issues with the 67's and 68's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 The flex continues to be refined on the 67s. People who are getting the softer ones seem to be really liking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2013 I was dumb and didn't pay attention to my flex numbers before removing the sticker. Rookie mistake. It was the first brand new ski I'd bought in over 10 years. It never crossed my mind that there could or would be so much inconsistency between skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Triplett Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 We shall see. I heard anything made past march is pretty good. Flex is a huge deal. I have a pretty stiff 66 and it feels awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 4, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have a softer flex 67 that feels great. It does not have a lot of rocker and that seems to be what people are liking on the 67s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted June 4, 2013 Members Share Posted June 4, 2013 @MS, 3@39 at cottonwood and you switch skis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 4, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 4, 2013 @acmx 2 weeks back I had a bad week on the N1 so I pulled the plug on it. I always like to try the latest skis and have always been an HO fan. After watching @Dirt ski on the A2 last year I needed to try the latest from HO. I like it a lot and it is much easier on the body then the N1. With a week or 2 of getting the right set up on it, I think I could take 38 down on it frequently. It is the fastest ski since the Monza and it is easy on an old M4 Back and Body. I still am not sure I am switching but I cant hang on to 2 skis for very much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I talked to KLP briefly at the Pro Am about my struggles with the 67. As @MS mentioned, the issue seems to be more related to the amount of rocker than the flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuba Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hallo A3 spezialists, I also want to get an A3 but I don't know which length to go for. I have 165 lbs, ski 34 Miles and can run into 35s. Right now I am on a 66,25 A1 and need more speed. Any Suggestions? Hope to hear from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 @Kuba Go with the 66 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuba Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Shane can you Tell me a Little more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm 175lbs on the 66 skiing through 35 at 34mph/55k. It's as long as a lot of 67 inch skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 6, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 6, 2013 I have new 67 mid flex with not a lot of rocker for sale if someone needs one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted June 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2013 MS. Does that mean that you are N1 for the rest of the year?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 6, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 6, 2013 @MrJones I am on the black and orange crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 13, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 13, 2013 Sold the A3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuba Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 @Shane: I got the 66. It is a 2012 Model. It feels better than my A1. Quicker turns, more speed out of the turns and more angle. Only thing is the little zickzack it does before I turn in for the gate. I don´t know yet how to avoid this. Any idea. I don´t know this from my A1. One more question: Do you measure the distance from tail from the end of the upper or lower side of the ski? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuba Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 @Gloersen Thank you for the videos, but the tail of my A3 is not straight. It is shorter on the downside than on the upper side. Where is my reference point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2013 @Kuba. Just put one head of the caliper against the fin and push down on it with your thumb so that it's flat against the ski. Then slide the other head up against the ski and make sure it's square against the tail. It's going to hit on the bottom side of the taper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 A3 . I had no plan to change ski this year. But after 5 years the old stick cracked, I ran a pass that did not feel right, took the rear binding off and after close inspection and slight pressure it gave up, towards the rear of the RTP. The RTP plate, I believe held it together and saved me a big get off. (Sixam SS 67") I have followed this thread and wondered about the A3? Waiting for John Boy our fearless leader to test it! I am 160lb, RFF, Animal +RTP, can run 35 on a good day, closer to 60 than 50! Slamon'd 27 years and the older I get the better I was! Buying a new ski was big deal! (Cant get hold of a EP stiletto these days, or a Hazlewood signature concept.) I went for the 66" A3 having read the thread on size and weight etc. Got a four day pass from the boss ( Mrs P) and armed with a new stick went on a mini adventure! http://www.xtreme-gene.com/ Matt Southam put me at ease, after a few sets and a tweak to my style and can honestly say this ski does what it says on the tin. It turns left, it turns right equally well and is plenty fast. No shocks, it doesn't bite. Factory set. Matt had to pull me up for edge changing too late and running into the associated slack. Compared to the old stick this is far easier on the body. Centred and this ski comes round fast, if your not happy, a little more front foot pressure and it will turn through to the foam. I am not claiming a PB, 10 sets in I am running 32 off, but with some more time and maybe a fin tweak to accommodate my style, this has more potential than any ski I have ever bought. I have never been more confident in my future skiing. Possibly close to 700 sets on the old stick, I can say it will take a few more more sets to get to the top end of my ability, but what I can do is forget about the ski and concentrate on skiing right. Confidence is what it gives. HO team I thank you. No regrets. Thanks also to Matt for coaching, if you are ever in Europe check out Extreme gene, the lake is stunning, the local food is something else, the beer is cool. What away to break a new ski in. Check out the vid on the web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Have not heard much lately on the A-3? Got a chance to ride a friends yesterday for one set and was pretty impressed with the speed thru and out of the ball and the X-course angle it easily held. What's the latest scoop, are you still lovin' it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 I love mine!!!! Feeling better and better every set I take on it. Going for another rip on it tonight. The angle and stability of this ski is amazing. When I need to scramble, I can scramble and crank a turn and zip across course, whereas my other ski would slide out or the tip would raise high. I'm thinking all the A3 owners are too busy skiing to be writing a whole lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 16, 2013 Administrators Share Posted July 16, 2013 A3 is my next test ski... and I have one or two for sale 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 TWB Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 I jumped on a buddy's new 66" lime A3. I've never had a ski get as much angle as this one. Even after the angle is set, it's the only ski I've ever had that will allow me to get more angle if I ask for it. I have been running 32 off about 30% of the time this year on my S2. On the lime A3 I've run 4 out of 6 32's and the two I didn't run, I made it around 5 ball. So, I sold my S2 and got an A3. It feels stiffer than my buddy's, and I haven't run a 32 on it yet. I skied them back-to-back yesterday. I ran 2-28's on mine, switched the bindings and ran 2-28's and 2-32's on his. Switched the bindings back to mine, ran 2-28's and couldn't run a 32. I should have tried 32 off on mine during the first set, but I wanted to try the other one while I was still fresh. It's the same size ski, but has slightly stiffer flex numbers. I just can't get the angle on mine that I can on his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MickeyThompson Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 @TWB Would you mind sharing the flex numbers of both skis. Also what is your height and weight. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 5' 11" , 175lbs. I only have the numbers for the stiffer ski 107,132,144. I assume they are the flex numbers (it actually says Route 107, Slot 132, File 144 on the bottom of the ski). When I compared them to the other ski, they were 3 to 4 numbers higher for each one. I've never payed much attention to them before, and I've never skied two of the same skis back-to-back like that, but I could tell the difference right away. I didn't even look at them until after I skied it because I noticed something was different. My ski (the stiffer one) was made in Nov. 2012 which was about 3 months before the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted July 16, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 16, 2013 From the skis that I have seen, the rockers are all over the place. I loved the sets I took on the A3 I had that did not have a lot of rocker. By far the fastest ski I have been on since the Monza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 @TWB Depending on the rocker, you may want to move your bindings forward or back. Where are they now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 @ShaneH They are factory recommended 29.25 on both skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 I got on an A3 the weekend before the Cedar Ridge BD. First round was set number 7. Made the cut on it. Didn't get far in the finals, but it wasn't the ski's fault. It is a good stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 @TWB Try it at 29 1/8 and 29 3/8. Myself and Trent Finlayson liked the 66 A3(the one that @MrJones is riding) at 29 3/8. Matt Brown likes his at 29 1/8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 @shaneh - when you moved the bindings what were the payoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 It seems there have been serious inconsistencies from one ski to the next. I had been skiing on nothing but HO since 2001. I tried the new A3. I just got a D3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 The skis were new in the late fall and the rocker and flex have changed since then, especially the 67s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 I was able to ride a 67" this past weekend. It was okay, but felt softer than the 66" I am on. It wasn't bad, but was a different feel that I would have to get used to. The size didn't feel much different at all by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Finally got a few sets on my A3. This ski turns and holds angle like no other ski I have had the chance to ski on. Truly awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mcskier41 Posted July 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 23, 2013 luv my A3. Wouldn't ski anything else right now although the new vapor looks like it would simliar and would be tempted down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted July 23, 2013 2014 A3 review should start this weekend 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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