Administrators ROBOT Posted August 8, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 8, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 As a marketing guy, I think this is a bold departure from the other companies' promo videos, and I love it. We're such a small sport, and a new ski is a significant purchase, so going full-geek (vs other companies where you're lucky to get 30s of design-thinking) with a detailed, passionate argument for a distinct thesis (combining the best of low-riding and low-drag characteristics) has some risks (both boring the viewer and giving all your design tricks to the competition), but I think it works, because it's structured like a newspaper article (the opposite of a good murder mystery): the core thesis is in the intro, so if you don't watch the whole thing (and even for me, 10 minutes of ski geeking is a lot), you still leave with the main ideas. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Is it just me, or does it feel weird to give @ROBOT a 'like'? Does it get a warm cylon-glow and sense-of-virtual-belonging when it sees its 'likes' & 'awesomes'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Someone is gonna run 48off on that thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Some exciting out of the box thinking for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 I also appreciate the info from Joel about the ski design and philosophy. I find it more appealing than 30 seconds of footage of pro's skiing with background music that says nothing about the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Good work Joel Came across really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Very interesting. Always enjoy the explanation of how the ski should perform. Does @Connelly_Skis_Inc do a demo program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 I enjoyed the video. I have skied with Joel and always enjoyed it he is very passionate about the sport, skis and settings. Watching the video makes me want to try one which meets the objective of the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 8, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 8, 2018 +1 for informative. Had no problem watching the whole thing. Did not miss the slooooow mo sun rise wall of water seen in most of the other companies vids....getting to be over done. I like his passion and excitement. It just feels real. I remember his last video regarding the GT and thought the same thing. Well done Joel and @Connelly_Skis_Inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 I like this video, I want to know all the technical aspects. Makes me want to take one for a test ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboyny Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Terrific departure from the normal marketing hype! Makes me very interested in this ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller owennibley Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 I have always been intrigued with Connelly's skis. I currently ride a HO but the way Joel explains everything simply and clearly has my nerdy engineering brain telling me I need to at least TRY this ski.... I love it when the manufactures get into the gritty details of why they did a certain feature or design. I wish all the rest of them would do this exact thing. Kudos to Connelly and Joel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_Krista Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Well done @JoelHowley :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 8, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted August 8, 2018 @ALPJr says Great job and gets nothing. @The_Krista says great job and she get 3 likes. That is BOS bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Or the power of a smile emoji :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 It definitely sits deeper in da waada. ;) My wife loves her ‘18 GT thanks @The_Krista and of course Bojan. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_Krista Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 @DavidN happy to hear that! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cent Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Liked it. Appreciate some detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonicus Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Way back when, the Concept was a game changer for me. The way it rode deep in the water made running the course “on our public lake” in less than ideal conditions possible for me. Interesting how he mentioned how the GTR smoothes out wake crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Seems like a super cool ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Way back when the Shortline was a game changer for me followed by the HP. Great to see Connelly doing well hope to get a chance to try that new GTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JoelHowley Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Loving the support. Thank you all for the nice comments. When you get your hands on one feel free to send me a video and I will help you dial it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Impressive Joel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Great video Joel. That’s how it’s done! Is there a demo program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Joel, will you have GTR demo skis at Coble ski school in the spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_Krista Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 @Bill22 there will be a full size run at Coble's for demos as soon as they can get them out there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JoelHowley Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Shoot me a message on FaceBook if you want to demo a GTR and I will work something out. Search for Joel Patrick Howley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Did he say whether it was the "best ever"? Just kidding. That vid is SO much better than the typical marketing fluff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mcskier41 Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 Love everything about this concept and great video. any reviews yet from anyone who has tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 The GTR is awesome! If you liked the GT, you will love the GTR. And if you have not tried one yet, you need to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller coach3 Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 The Carter Girls have really liked skiing Connelly for the past few years. The ski has been evolving step by step. It has run into 39.5 and does slice through the wake.Pumped for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BG1 Posted August 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2018 I get to try one Monday. I haven't been on a honeymoon in a very long time so I'm looking forward to it! Maybe its a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelh Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 This ski looks cool i am sure the i will never be able to ski it to its full but i still want one it looks like it does a mono wee u cross the wake ps i think its a good vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunT Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 as someone who is very very new to the course this year and jumped on a Connelly V just cause I've always skied Connelly its so so good to see and hear from them about the actual whats and whys of one of their skis. Can I say EVERY ski should have something like this. Yeah there is some tech talk but at the end of the day EVERY skiier at EVERY level should be able to easily access the what and why of their ski in some actual detail other then a few paragraph blurbs on a website. Yes, make the pretty looking stuff but get into the meat as well. Well done Connelly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wski247 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I'm just getting back to course skiing this year and the ski is way above my skill level, but like SaunT says, all manufacturers should provide this information for their lines so people can make more informed decisions. Most people can't demo every ski to make the right decision. Way to go Connelly. You made one sale for sure from this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller coach3 Posted August 16, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2018 Carter Girls and dad are about to ski the new GT-R so we will have some good impressions from 4 skiers. I'll post some info then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller coach3 Posted August 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2018 @JoelHowley does the GT R ski any bigger for weight/speed range than the GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2018 Lots of good skiing on Connelly skis this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FLeboeuf Posted August 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2018 @JoelHowley, in the same line of question as coach3, for me at 165, skiing at 36mph, a 66 or 67 ? The chart would suggest 67 but am 5 pounds over only and for most other ski companies for my weight, I usually need a 66. What do you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller coach3 Posted August 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2018 Yes, Fleboeuf said it better. LIkewise, I am 153 at 34mph running mid 35 off.... 66 or 67? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2nh Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 So who could watch this video and not want to try this ski? Super analysis of what the ski is designed for and how it works better than previous, other, designs. Crap, I want to try one and I've never considered a Connelly. Well done Joel and Connelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JoelHowley Posted October 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thanks again for all the comments, I would put @FLeboeuf on a 67 and @coach3 on a 66. With deep riding skis it is easier to go a little longer. On the GTR I will be telling people between 130-160lbs to go for the 66. and people between 160-190lbs to go for the 67. However if your power to weight ratio is really good or if you are running shorter than 35off generally you would want to go up a size if you are within 5 or so pounds of the upper limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted October 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 7, 2018 @JoelHowley What is the reasoning behind putting a stronger/ shortline skier on a larger ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JoelHowley Posted October 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 7, 2018 A strong skier on a short line will generally have no issue getting the ski back under the line so at that point it’s better to give them a bit more surface area to accelerate with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller FLeboeuf Posted October 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 7, 2018 @JoelHowley I got a 2018 GT and loving it! I will get a GTR next summer for sure but I am on a 66 with the GT.. should I still go 67 with a GTR? Does it sit much deeper im the water than the GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris55 Posted October 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 7, 2018 Great technical video, I really like the description of the ski and what the design is made for etc.... I agrree with others, every high end ski should have that kind of technical explanation, especially when you can't try them all. Thank you Joel and great work. Do it again !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted October 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 7, 2018 This ski is at the top of my list to demo. Are they available yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kc Posted November 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2018 @JoelHowley I’m looking for recommended numbers for a 67 inch GT-R. I couldn’t find anything on Connelly’s website. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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