supersonicus Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Maybe the slots create turbulence that helps reduce drag on the tail like a stepped hull on an offshore powerboat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 5, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 5, 2015 Does a trailer help a car turn? 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 June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 If Dave Goode is following this thread he's probably getting a pretty good laugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm still waiting to hear when Eric is going to start putting cuts in the Leeski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 Pressure relief slots anyone? Like the holes in the fin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 As long as they are not spray relief slots. I'd hate to see the top skier's spray reduced. But seriously, it's great to see and learn about innovations designed for the elite athletes. It's also great to see companies like HO, Connelly, and Radar making advanced products for everyday athletes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 5, 2015 Author Supporting Member Share Posted June 5, 2015 @horton yes. More specifically a jointed vehicle can make a tighter turn than an otherwise-similar rigid one. In fact, that might be a decent analogy. But I also think rudder is mostly correct. Just happens to be a passively-controlled rudder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 @Than_Bogan what's an example of a "passively controlled rudder"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 5, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 5, 2015 it's not passive. The skier is applying force that is moving it. Most of the effect is the redirection of the fin in relation to the center line of the ski. they invented the tail the ski like they did to realign the fin on each side of the course 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...
Members dthate Posted June 5, 2015 Members Share Posted June 5, 2015 rudder like, but a rudder is active or mechanically activated, you steer with a rudder, this flex is passive or reactive, "passive articulation".......ok done.....looking forward to skiing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 5, 2015 Author Supporting Member Share Posted June 5, 2015 Pretty sure we're all saying the same thing at this point. Choose your word(s) for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 @Horton -' Does a trailer help a car turn? ' yes a trailer helps a car turn -if you consider the alternative scenario of the trailer being a rigid part of the cars frame instead. the ability of the trailer to pivot behind the car *allows* the car to turn a much tighter radius than it could if the trailer was unable to pivot. in the same way the traditional ski tail cannot pivot sideways so it could be said to *inhibit* a tighter radius turn which is why the tail is forced to ' smear ' or side slip through the finish of the turn. a rigidly attached trailer would have to skid around a corner -if it could even turn a corner at all. so it seems to me the flex tail is *allowing* the ski to turn sharper rather than actively *helping* it. now as i re read what i wrote i realize its mostly a matter of semantics but i do think the *trailer* analogy is valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dthate Posted June 5, 2015 Members Share Posted June 5, 2015 Than_Bogan, I completely agree with you, I was just wanted to sound smart like you....done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 Guess I can post that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 So -There is a lot of talk about how rewarding the ski is - especially when you are in the zone and skiing well. My question is: how does this ski penalize you if you aren't skiing well and not in the zone? Based on the above picture it appears that the mechanism for "turning the backbone" is the fin itself. Does this mean that the ski is more or less affected by the fin setup? Will there be a leap and bound in the fin department in the near future? Very interesting concept - very intriguing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 @Skoot1123 I am seldom in the "zone" and it still rewards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 Water temp is going to play more of a role that ever to achieve proper tail movement....those nano-tube molecule can be very finicky. Instead of fin adjustments, you will need a thermally controlled tail sock (patent pending) to achieve performance adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 5, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 5, 2015 @wawaskr funny but http://media.tumblr.com/fe497dd337d9af8479bb6398b9565d16/tumblr_inline_mg6n5ltl6X1rxe4lt.gif 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 ALPJr Posted June 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2015 I think the gods of big spray just groaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 6, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2015 This one time at band camp.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted June 6, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2015 The idea is quicker turns, with less power needed. That less power part is what is showing up in the less spray part....less resistance. I do love the fact that he keeps innovating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted June 6, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2015 Yeah, but I want to see a Flex tail ski with a Rocker Block and Side Force Enhancers. That thing should turn on a dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted June 6, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2015 @ToddL ... and then add some metal teeth hanging down from the tip like Gordon Rathbun did many years ago... and a few ventrals for good measure. Call it "The Beast". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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