Took the new V-Type out and didn't go so well...Settings?

[bigskieridaho]

Took my new V-Type out and Didn't go so well.... New boat, new ski, new bindings so a lot to figure out. One thing it is fast! Went from a Senate so obviously a difference. Felt pretty far in the backseat and tip high. Set the bindings at factory settings, but nothing with the fin yet. I am sure I will figure it out due it being the first time out, but open to some suggestions.

[Ilivetoski]

Is it a regular V-Type or a R or X? Have you checked to make sure the fin is actually at factory? Just because the ski came from the factory doesn't necessarily mean the fin is at factory.

[bigskieridaho]

Regular V-Type. No, still have yet to touch the fin since it was the first day out.

[Chef23]

It is going to take a while to get used to new bindings and a new ski. Don't panic.

[Ilivetoski]

I would say take a few sets before you start worrying, that is a lot of change

[Luzz]

@bigskieridaho Obviously, it sounds like a lot of change :)

Weight and ski size? 34mph?

[bigskieridaho]

A lot of change fore sure. I am 190, on a 67" @34

[MNshortliner]

I moved the bindings one hole forward after one set. It took me 10 or so rides to start to feel how that ski works.

[RazorRoss3]

I personally think changing bindings can be just as big of a jump as changing skis. How your foot is connected to the ski has a huge impact on how quickly and how aggressively the ski reacts to your movements on top of it. Add that to a new ski where you already aren't sure how it will behave under your feet and it could just take a few sets to feel settled in.

[Luzz]

(forget my first comment, I thought you were on VTR)

 

@bigskieridaho I am pretty much 185lbs and on the 67" (36mph) I loved the following:

29 5/8

6.905

2.485

.730

8

 

As a first step tho, I agree with @MNshortliner, try going 29 3/4 and if it is too much, maybe 5/8

[bigskieridaho]

Thanks guys. I will try both @Luzz and @MNshortliner suggestions next time I am out. Seems like boots would be the place to start.

[Jweber]

@bigskieridaho Here are the numbers that worked great for me. These were on my 66. Look at the HO recommendations, I think my binding distance was stock so I would try these fin #'s with your stock binding position first. My ski was super fin depth sensitive, if it got any deeper it wouldn't finish the turn well. Also ask Dave Bashista how these #'s worked for him, I gave these to him last year.

29

6.875

2.490

0.725

[bigskieridaho]

@Jweber He was out there that day and said he had some numbers that were given to him. I will definitely try them. See ya this summer!

[skinut]

I skied the VTX this weekend. It was only one set and I was tired so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. I am currently riding a Goode Rev6. I was skiing at 22 and 28 off 34 mph. My tourney PB is 4 @ 35. I've only been on the water three times this season.

 

Coming from the Rev6 I didn't see a huge change in the way the ski behaved. I was comfortable after the first pass. The biggest challenge I had was getting the ski to finish the turn. My guess is that with a few more sets I would be able to adjust and make the ski work a little better for me. While I wasn't blown away I would also say that I wasn't disappointed. I have ridden the VTR from a few years ago. I was not a fan of that ski. The VTX seems like it had some potential.

[skinut]

@DaveLemons Haha.

[bigskieridaho]

Well checked my ski settings again. Guess measure twice and screw once. I was two holes off for some reason back. Fin is pretty in line with @Jweber settings. Guess when the weather shapes up I will go take her for another rip!

[ALPJr]

Nice!

[bigskieridaho]

Just ran these settings and they are awesome!

9 degrees

2.56

6.905

.730

 

Thanks for some insight @Luzz

[gmut]

2.560 ?????? pretty deep!