What is the benefit of upgrading to a single puck in ZO?

[skinut]

For those of you who have moved to a single puck from a dual puck setup, what is the advantage?

[Ed_Johnson]

Quicker response, but best of ALL is Rev.S, with the new Plus System is a game changer. Especially for bigger skiers. I went from B1+ in Rev. R, to C3+ in Rev. S. Best pull I have had since hand driving !!!

 

 

[skinut]

@Ed_Johnson I'm not heavy on the line. What advantages would I see considering I am lighter skier?

[Ed_Johnson]

@skinut....Good question...The Plus has the advantage of picking you up off the ball more gently and releasing you the same way. The harder you load it, the faster it shoots you across, without penalty. I used to get pulled up to quickly and hard off the ball sometimes, destroying the pass. That has never happened with the plus, even at C3 Plus. It seems to favor short hard pulls, and doesn't seem to like easier long pulls. Pulling long will make you fast at the apex. You always have the choice of using the system without the plus, which hasn't changed that much, just slightly more reactive.

 

Hope this helps...You need to try it, since it will be at all Tournaments this year.

 

 

[EricKelley]

The single puck is pretty much bulletproof. There were so many frequent failures of the older ones. Also you will need this puck if you want to do software upgrades.

[jimski]

Im finding that I'm so used to my 2011 200 zero off that when I ski behind the rev s I'm totally lost and it takes a few frustrating sets to figure it out. I would love to upgrade but finding it hard to spent the $1000 CAD

[The_MS]

@jimski just drop some money on a few tournaments and make adjustments every set until you figure it out.

[Jody_Seal]

I tried new rev S plus mode yesterday, (2009 6 liter 196). Was running B2 with Rev R now B2+ with rev S.

Need to get a few more sets in with it but I like what I am feeling with my skiing. i feel I can actually get off the handle and back on with out the boat taking it away. Also dont feel like the pick up off the buoy is as harsh as with rev R. Rev S plus seems to be softer on the pick up yet more progressive both on the pick up and the release..

does that make sense??

 

[jimski]

@jody_seal I feel the same thing

If I use anything but.A it pulls me right out of my boots

[jimski]

@ms or come down to a ski school and spend the first three days completely lost and wondering why I keep doing this stupid sport.

Like I did this week ?

[The_MS]

@jimski I agree. My ZO rants for the past few years have only gotten Pandas. I have the new revision on the way for our 5.7.

[markn]

I have made the conversion to Rev S on my 196 5.7 liter. I run C2+ or C3+. Have been skiing at Swiss behind the new Nautique (6.2) on C2. Today I tried C2+ and there is a significant difference from the old + mode in Rev R. Ran from 28 through 38 off and the driver, Patrice, noted the boat really revved when I loaded, but "almost backed up" when I did my edge change. It felt like I was completely free from the boat, more so than behind my 5.7 196. He did note that as the rope got shorter, the intensity of the revs seemed to decrease. He said it was really dramatic at 28 and 32, but declined at 35 and 38. He also noted that when I turned in for the gate, as I loaded, the engine really revved regardless of line length. Need a few more sets to get used to it, but no doubt the new Rev S is an improvement.

[Jody_Seal]

@MS

Your comment about figuring it out in tournament even with the new program will still be the norm from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Hang on it's still going to be a different ride!

[skiinxs]

@Jody_Seal I agree with what you said above and also I don't feel beat up at the end of a set like I did with all other ZO versions.

[The_MS]

@Jody_Seal not to mention engine to engine.

[cacman]

where to you purchase, is it a do it yourself project and how much to go from old two puck to new system

[RAWSki]

I am considering converting from my 2 puck to one to do the upgrade to S . Does anyone have a cable that can be loaned or rented?

 

Just Ask @MS I can also pay in the form of unique Michigan beers!

[skihart]

Whats the newest version of ZO you can get without upgrading to singe puck?

[Ed_Johnson]

@skihart...Revision "R".

[AKShortline]

My understanding is that the 2 versions enter the course at slightly different speeds, regardless of + setting. So if you ski tournaments, your timing would be off. Bad info?