Baller ISP6ball Posted July 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2019 I'm surprised how little this ski is getting talked about on ballofspray. I've been on the R1 for about a month now, and absolutely love it! Prior to stepping onto the R1, I rode the EVO-S for a couple weeks. Although it is a nice ski, it was clear the R1 was a better fit for me. Don't get me wrong, there are some really good characteristics about the EVO-S, but the R1 took me to a special place. My initial concern was that the new 'exciting' phase of the R1 would wear off. So far, that hasn't been the case. This is one of the smoothest, predictable, turning skis I've ever been on. It has an aggressive, yet controlled, cross course feel . My offside is equal to, if not better than my onside right now. I was a fan of the previous NRG, but I was inconsistent on some of the turns. At times, the ski was unpredictable. I'm sure some of it was due to my inconsistent posture on the ski. Regardless, D3 has clearly done their homework on this new NRG R1. The good characteristics of the old NRG remain for me, but the predictable 'ARC'ing turns that D3 skis are known for are included in this new model. I know I have a lot to learn from this ski, and I'm only on the initial stage of this ride. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to the rest of the season on this ski. If anybody else has been on the R1, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 28, 2019 This ski sure is working for Freddie Winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 i really like mine. I've had a gimp back most of the season, but the ski and I are getting better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 @ISP6ball What size ski? What settings? Currently trying to dial in a 68 NRG R1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller santangelo Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 I've been on the original NRG for about a year now and is the best ski I've ridden. R1 coming this week, so looking forward to the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ISP6ball Posted July 29, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 @gmut I'm on a 67" and my current settings are: 6.942 2.468 .756 Wing at 7 degrees. Bindings are 29 7/8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swaterkd Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 I am on week 1 and feel the same way. Killer off side and loving the ski!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 Got one coming in the mail today. Hopefully I will feel the same way about it. I know @santangelo has been jazzed about his original NRG for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 @"Pat M", you don't need a new ski, you're already too good...great to see you this weekend. Nice skiing as always. Hope you like your new "toy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 29, 2019 @rfa I figured you were going to comment that you had one on the way also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just dialing a new R1 in, and as mentioned by most, the offside is incredible, but struggle a bit with tip rise at the finish of the onside. any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 @tru-jack whats the spacing between your ankle bones? What's your front binding measurement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 I solved that problem thanks to Adam Cord. Placed a washer under the center fin block screw ( left side if RFF ), a .030 difference to shallow that side. Made all the difference to keep the tip down, allow the ski to turn better, and accelerate off the Apex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 same settings as @ISP6ball 6.942 2.468 .756 Wing at 7 degrees. Bindings are 29 7/8" Front binding is reflex 3.0 and rear is reflex r-style, and they're as close together as they can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb70 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 @gmut did you find settings for your 68” R1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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