D3 Arc (yellow) setup realization

[Quinn]

I've been on my Arc for several years and I only ever made one small change to get the ski to come around a little quicker on my offside. The ski is amazing and I'm skiing better than I ever have. -32@34 is feeling doable and easier but I'm still not running it consistently. The change I made was in Nov '17. I just measured my ski and I'm shocked.

........Binding L(T) Depth DFT (Flat) Wing (the front of the rocker)

STK 29.700, 6.930, 2 455, 0.755, 7

N'17 29.750, 6.910, 2.450, 0.755, 7

Now 29.875, 6.951, 2.467, 0.742, 7

 

First of all this is crazy! My settings are not where they are supposed to be! But it's skiing so well...I'm curious what others are using for settings. Is this way out of the box?

[Drago]

Your bindings moved without your knowledge? Check your batteries.

[Chef23]

Fins can get knocked around that isn’t that unusual. The binding change generally is impossible with the binding screwed to the ski.

[Quinn]

The bindings are Goode PowerShells and the plate hasn't been off the ski since I got the ski. I know, I'm way overdue for maintenance on the bindings. I'm willing to over look the binding measurement changes and write them of as user error, but is it possible that the fin changes have really been a positive to my skiing? Should I return it to stock? Or leave it alone and consider it the magic numbers?

[Drago]

@Quinn I recommend having a goal prior to changing fin settings. Imho, the “now” settings wouldn't just happen as they are further out of the ski. Check your batteries, if Now is true, thats a lot of tip both sides, but if it feels good.... ( might not as as the water warms up )

[skiboyny]

Tighten the hex screws and keep on skiing. You are probably well used to it by now what is the point of change. Wait till you go into a slump.

[Chef23]

As @skiboyny suggested I would tighten the screws and check it every couple of weeks. If it is skiing well stay with it. If you are struggling look at changes. Fins do move sometimes.

[Steven_Haines]

When you first set up the ski were those numbers prior to tightening the screws to lock in the fin?

Numbers change after tightening the screws.

[Zman]

Like @Drago noted, check your batteries if you are using a digital caliper.

Were your fin lock screws tight when you checked them?

I would be inclined to log these current "crazy" settings, then move everything to factory stock. See if this works better for you, maybe with minor tweaking. Binding moves first.

If not, you can always go back to the "crazy" settings and tweak from there.

You may have discovered settings that work well. :smile:

[Zman]

@Quinn

One more question:

Do all your ski buddies like you? ;)

[perkinsperkins]

I like @Quinn. He's great fun to ski with. And his ski turns really nice both sides. Makes me want a D3. His settings might have changed because he takes his fin block off when travelling by airplane. Don't forget the screws at home next time @Quinn.

[Zman]

@perkinsperkins So, you're the one! :smiley: