Baller skibug Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 http://store.goode.com/rev-6/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted February 12, 2016 Supporting Member Share Posted February 12, 2016 Glad to see this released. @OB1 has been loving it if I'm not mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 Interesting that they are going back to traditional length skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 12, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hmmm interesting: "..the ReVR allows you to carry more speed from buoy line to first wake, leaving you upcourse and ahead of the boat." Now where have I heard this same philosophy....? Thought Goodes were turning skis ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 12, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 12, 2016 So in watching the video...which is cool by the way... my questions is... how is it that the slots are not drag? A lot of drag? If I cut the same slots in my ski, I'm almost positive drag would be the result just skiing straight down the lake. What am I missing? Also, there seems to be no closing of the gaps in the turns. I thought I would see the water get cut off coming though the ski on one side in a turn as it flexes the slots shut or close and then the the reverse when turning the other. And I feel bad for all those flex tails out there that seem to now be relegated to just the spring board to "the greatest innovation to date". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted February 12, 2016 Supporting Member Share Posted February 12, 2016 @Wish I would not say Goodes were "turning skis" in general. The NanoOne fit that description, but I don't necessarily think the skis before and after it did. The exact function of the flex tail is likely much more complicated that anyone has been able to measure. It changes flex in multiple dimensions (maybe stiffer in some), and it may affect drag and it clearly affects pressure release (since that water is shooting up through it), much like holes in the fin do. In fact, seeing that picture makes we wonder if the pressure release as the fin slides is actually the most important aspect, and might help explain why some people really liked the flextail even after blocking most or even all of the slots from flexing. Pure conjecture. But bottom line there's a lot of complex dynamics going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 Flextail functions to both enhance turning and, at the conclusion of the turn as the fin "snaps back" it pushes the ski out in front of you. Having skied on one, I definitely feel that the slots created drag -- the ski shut down fast after the second wake. That is a characteristic that some Goode skiers really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 12, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 12, 2016 3 new designs in under a year, that's impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 12, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 12, 2016 @MS impressive in what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 12, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 12, 2016 @Wish He just keeps rolling them out. Like I said about the FT, I will wait for the finished product which this would appear to be. My problem is that I would like to ski on a 2K ski for at least a year before I get teased with and new 2k ski. Rev 7 will be out by the time I get to Cottonwood in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 And #8 by nats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 The main thing I want to know is if this will make my spray bigger. If it does, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 Skiers love the next bright shinny thing, skiers want to believe its going to make them ski better. Skiers need to be able to pick the difference between genuine innovation and hype. I'm not saying this is the case here but the new Denali is set to make more than a few sales which almost certainly has the attention of the established brands. The pie is only so big after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted February 12, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2016 Without naming names, one of the test skiers told me that the effect of the flex tail is so subtle that within a few sets, it's imperceptible and what really matters is the shape of the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 12, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 12, 2016 @skijay I would bet he is Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'd be curious to run a FT ski with a little more surface area. The one I skied literally shut down so hard that I would get pulled over the front at the ball as the ski progressively got behind me after release. The turning potential was cool, I felt it seemed too small and unstable at CL, and that a little more size may help both issues. More stable at CL, and ride higher after release such that maintains a little more speed but still turns well would perhaps make it special. Maybe this ski does so. Given limited water time in MN summer and my other commitments...chances are my only experiments are on my brother's new skis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 Only way to tell is to try one out right? They make that pretty easy to do. @6balls you wouldn't even have to smooch off your brother. Just order one for 30 days........... I loved my flextail....... this REV6 is gonna make more people happy......... the sets I had on it were pretty darn sweet this winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 @GOODESkier Have you skied on the nano 1ft? If so, you say in anther post that the rev 6 is much more connected than the previous FT. How does that connection feel compared to the N1ft. I skied the flextail for a month and it just rode too high on the water and I felt out of control. My N 1ft is so stable but a little more speed across course would be nice. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 @mbabiash you nailed it. I was on several sizes/versions of the FT1 this winter and the new Rev6. I only skied my flextail last summer and didn't get on an FT1 until this January. There are some really neat aspects to that ski, but my style is better suited to the flextail shape. The Rev6 rides more connected, yet is faster cross course. Watching other skiers on the Rev6 made it very noticeable. It really is worth a test/demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted February 17, 2016 Supporting Member Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think it's a little unfair to criticize any manufacturer for coming out with new skis. Consider what I believe are the only possible alternatives: 1) Stop doing R&D. 2) Keep your best ski to yourself until the currently released one has been out for two years. In my opinion, releasing skis frequently is a much lesser evil than either of those. But then we as skiers need to have a little bit of discipline. If you want to stay on a ski for two years, then DO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 @MS - when you come to Cottonwood in June, Miller will set you up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 17, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2016 I need to ride it before he puts tape on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted February 17, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2016 @MS - just watch for the FedEx truck at my house that weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted February 17, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2016 Need to pull an @Dirt on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted February 17, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2016 It is interesting to note the water spray through the gaps on both sides of the ski. Although easy to assume symmetry, the reality could easily be a difference in drag side to side in roll as the water dynamics would be very different (side to side) when the ski is in roll. For oval track racing, we developed a very asymmetrical aerodynamic profile where there was enough side force to significantly yaw or turn the car as it ran around the track. Basically, an object running through a fluid, so the concept and principles apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted February 20, 2016 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2016 @Chad_Scott Does the new rev 6 ride deeper than the original FT? How does that connection feel compared to the Nano 1FT which I feel is stuck to the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Scott Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The ski rides similar to the nano one. The added length to the back of the ski gives the ski a flatter attitude both in and out of the turn and across course. There is less tip rise on the new rev 6. If you are looking for a new stick the ski is well worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted April 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2016 Per Goode website, here are the sizes for the Rev6: Available sizes and recommended sizing: 64.25" - up to 120 lbs. 65.75" - 110 lbs. to 170 lbs. 66.5" - 130 lbs. to 190 lbs. 67.25" - 170 lbs. to 210 lbs. 68" - 200 lbs. and up. Can anyone sum up why to choose a 67.25" over a 68" or the other way around (other that the obvious weight numbers)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mbabiash Posted April 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'm on the 68 at 210. I'd say the old adage get the biggest ski you can turn, applies with the rev 6. It is a hard turning ski and keeps speed really well. I feel it is a little slower across course than the original flextail, but this ski is super stable and it's really hard to get dumped on this ski. If your in between I'd say go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted April 13, 2016 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2016 ' meet the new boss . . . same as the old boss . . . get on our knees and pray we don't get fooled again. ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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