thought we could handle a little chop

h2onhk · July 30, 2018

Given newer skis are much lighter than skis of the past, how do you guys manage a little bit of chop? Not rollers or boat waves nor white caps, but when the wind kicks up a bit as is putting down a firm pattern on the water (say 3-5"). I ride a D3 X5 and my brother is on a Lithium vapor and both of us have a hell of a time getting the ski to stick in the turns. Just seems like my old KD7000 would anchor in the water better. Public water portable course so conditions aren't always ideal.

Andre · July 30, 2018

For me,i can't imagine any conditions where i would want a heavier ski...

ALPJr · July 30, 2018

Soften your knees in choppy water. It helps absorb the bumps.

eyepeeler · July 30, 2018

On an open water public course without much protection you should be able to ski your best with a 12 mph head/tail wind. Any more wind than that gets tough for a recreational skier. Pro skiers are strong enough to handle more wind. I watched Regina run 39 with a 25 mph tail at Atlanta one time, with no rodeo. Jeff Rodgers did the same at the same tournament. Chad Scott ran a nice 39 tail at that windy tournament also.

Jordan · July 31, 2018

FWIW...I have found a large difference on how different skis respond in rough water. My son has a 2018 vapor pro build. It seems to handle chop better than most skis. Seems like the soft tip helps in this regard.

h2onhk · July 31, 2018

99% sure most of it is my technique and I would never want to go back to a heavier ski. Was just an observation we talked about in the boat after a few sets in some chop. We rode on some glass last evening. Just can't put a price on perfect conditions.