Baller dchristman Posted September 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2015 It might need some tuning, but there was no problem with releasing OTF :p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 Love it. I think you need to take some tip out to keep the nose from diving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 28, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 28, 2015 That has the same very low tip rocker as the Denali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted September 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 Might be the safest binding system yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted September 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 @wish I'm not sure because it has no graphics, but I think it may be a proto-experimental Denali. @chef23 unfortunately this one came with a fully integrated, fixed horizontal fin. I may have to do some sanding. @zman It's the Freelease binding system with Infini-just. I'm not sure the system is legal because I can adjust via toe creep while riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted September 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 ... actually, I think it may be a rare Samuelson short board. It's probably not intended for slalom. I'll have to find something else to do with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 awesome spray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Nice skiing Donny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 28, 2015 Administrators Share Posted September 28, 2015 Wow 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 Orlando76 Posted September 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 That's as good as I ski on a real ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted September 28, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted September 28, 2015 How the HELL did you keep that thing under you for so long? Also, I'd worry about splinters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted September 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 @Than_Bogan I can't tell you, I'm under NDA for the Freelease binding design. I accept the splinter risk "...But decision-making is about risks AND REWARDS. People who ignore this tradeoff and focus only on risk are doomed to do nothing rewarding (or impressive)." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 28, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'd think a good sized splinter that has not released from the board would help keep the foot nice and planted on the stick. Little blood would never hurt a ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted September 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 Man; just when you stared getting confident on that thing too!! Love the initiative. If I'm not mistaken, the only other baller who's given the stick an honest run was @thekrista. And if I remember correctly, hers ended exactly the same way. Anybody want to add that video to this thread for comparison purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted September 28, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted September 28, 2015 @dchristman I can't stop laughing. These posts are the awesomest posts in quite a while. The name "freelease" is brilliant. But using not just one but TWO of my previous posts against me is even more brilliant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jerrym Posted September 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 You may want to upgrade to the 33.25 inch - it should allow you to cast out a bit further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted September 28, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 @jerrym yeah, I thought I might be on the wrong size :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fast351 Posted September 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2015 Damn, when that nose bit, you just disappeared :smile: That looked like it hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted September 29, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 29, 2015 @Fast351 where am I? What year is it? I don't know if I knocked myself senseless or I had none before I started. @Than_Bogan I can't stop laughing either - I must have hit my funny bone on the dismount. Every time I see that ending it's like I have PTSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted October 2, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 It figures, I just got my new board and now the hardwood wide-ride model is out: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted October 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 Wow! I love the new shells he has for the Freelease system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted October 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 Don't be afraid to sand on those bevels! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted October 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 Your competition... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 2, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted October 2, 2015 Mapple could run 39 on that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted October 2, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 @texas6 I can't compete with that! She's wearing her special suit ... don't make me put mine on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted October 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 and the full video: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted October 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2015 Yes @dchristman Its extremely hard to compete with that, but the raw violence of your dismounts are equal in beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 4, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted December 4, 2015 An update on the board - I rode it again a couple weeks ago and I want to report that it performs as well in cold water as it does in warm. It has a new name. It's called the Challenger D. Contrary to its namesake it doesn't ride very deep, but it will take you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted January 2, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted January 2, 2016 Amazing versatility... I can't wait to see what else I can do with it in the New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Baller Share Posted March 2, 2016 It is a Denali! Check the profile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted March 2, 2016 Baller Share Posted March 2, 2016 @dchristman Bahahahahahaaaa!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 3, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted March 3, 2016 @dchristman I can see that you have the profile pic backwards. Please flip it the other way and repost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted June 10, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 10, 2017 @adamcord admires the latest technological innovation. ... He ran a PB of 5@39 shortly after looking at my edges. I think he may have adopted my breakthrough design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2017 @dchristman the 2019 Denali will absolutely be based on this masterpiece. Please do not share with any other ski manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted December 3, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted December 3, 2018 All you guys buying these fancy new fins are going to be so sad when the 2019 Denali arrives and ushers in the new age of fin-less ski designs. I can't wait for my royalty checks to start rolling in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 10, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted August 10, 2023 I switched from the Freelease System to Direct Connect Classic. Video coming soon! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 10, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 19, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted August 19, 2023 OK, I haven't unlocked the next level yet. I think the SSM-RTP (Sub-Surface-Mount) pairs well with the Direct Connect Classic Reflex, but I need to do some tuning or refine my technique. The board seems slower than I anticipated. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 21, 2023 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2023 Quite the shock tube too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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