Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 22, 2015 So I haven't felt quite right all year. Finally decided to check with some folks on fin measurements. Checked with Jeff Rodgers through @OB, and with Andy. It seemed DFT was the one odd measurement. To test the theory and better understand the impact of DFT, I moved it back from over 0.80 to 0.74. Big move I know, and you fin purists would probably never do it, but I really wanted to feel change. BTW, Jeff suggested 0.79 as did Andy. Wow! First, I really like it. The ski gets more angle and holds more angle, and just feels more balanced to me. It gave me tons more space before the ball. Checked with Andy. He told me that making it longer would put the ski more in front of me, whereas making it shorter would bring it back under my feet. Too far back and the tip engages too much, too soon, and the ski will tend to get behind, then the tip will rise at the finish as you react to the tip going down. Adjusted perfectly, the ski stays with you and turns with lots of angle. I'm not sure this is perfect, because it seems longer than anyone's I know. However, the ski is now doing what I want it to do and has felt awesome through my first four sets. Truth will come out when I have time to dive into -38. Lots of you probably a.ready understood the impact of DFT. I didn't, but now I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jedgell Posted July 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 22, 2015 @OB can you post those fin settings? I just ordered a 67.5" T2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Would you mind sharing those settings with me? I am currently using the standard settings that are listed on the Mapple website. I am skiing on a 67.5 T2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 22, 2015 My T2 settings July 18 6.829 2.497 0.74 8.5 degrees Binding 29.75 Jeff's settings 6.83 2.495 0.79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted July 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 22, 2015 @Razorskier1, just to be clear, was the "wow" for .790 or .740? Also, when you say longer do you really mean further back as in DFT? Your length, 6.829 ,is actually within normal range for this particular ski. Just a clarification. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 23, 2015 @gmut. The 0.74 was the eye opener. Moving the fin back made the ski much better for me. Kept it from moving back under me too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted July 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 23, 2015 @Razorskier1 thanks, shows there is more than one way to get the desired results. Thinking outside the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 23, 2015 @gmut -- it surprised me. I always thought that less DFT (making the ski longer) would make it have a bigger turning radius, while increasing DFT (making ski shorter) would make it turn quicker. I have not found that to be the case. If anything, I develop more angle with less DFT (longer ski) than I was getting before, and it feels more like natural angle rather than forced angle. I am looking forward to my next opportunity to ski in the course (probably over the weekend) to push down the line and see how it feels when the rope gets to my current limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted July 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 24, 2015 @Razorskier please let us know. I have been running a .740 to .750 for awhile now. The gate shot is awsome. The acceleration of the ski cross course is great with much more space before the next bouy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 24, 2015 @gmut -- first thing I noticed was more angle and more space. Second thing was that the ski never got "stuck" in the preturn. Third thing was that it was turning better all the way down the course, both generating more angle, and holding more angle. Sounds like we are feeling the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 25, 2015 @gmut I skied today. 35 off was a joke. Ran eight of them without breaking a sweat. Also ran 38 today for the first time in a while. Think these settings are close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Think I'll try those settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 25, 2015 @OB. Your beer will be waiting at Skiwatch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadW Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Anyone have fin and wing settings they like for a 66 inch T2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 25, 2015 @OB. Not sure I can take the pressure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted July 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2015 @Razorskier I have a friend who is on a 67.5 T2 and he is skeptical that these settings work at 38 off. I told him" try it you might like it". He thinks that the turn might be to slow but trying is believing. I hope to convince him to at least give it a shot but maybe too close to Regionals.His current settings are close to yours with the exception of DFT .782 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 27, 2015 @gmut -- turns for me . . . on a dime. Could just be my ski style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted August 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2015 @Razorskier1 What foot forward are you and what bindings and how much do you weigh? I am 6' 1" 220 lbs use double Wileys and am LFF. I usually ski at 32.3 mph. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2015 @gmut -- six feet tall and 190. RFF with a Strada front and RTP. 34mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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