Geppetto Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B4IQ9PyhVfh/?igshid=jqqyvbndlqn1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 Well now we know what we are going to talk about all winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 Nothing to see here. Just a flux capacitor. When Caldwell runs 41@36mph (vs going 88mph) he will travel back to 1965 with his Denali ski and change the sport forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted October 27, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted October 27, 2019 As someone with about a dozen patents issued or pending (it's humble brag week!), I feel confident to say there is a fine line between an innovator and a complete nutjob. No wait, I mean there is no line between those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted October 27, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted October 27, 2019 Also, with apologies to They Might Be Giants: Triangle fin. Triangle fin. When it's in the water, does it get wet? Or does the water get IT instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 Looks like an old Connelly tournament fin that Adam used his mind powers to stretch and remove matter. Probably changes shape between passes if he concentrates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 He ran a 36mph PB 3.5@41 at a record tourney today with this thing :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 Similar to the fin on my ‘89 Connelly Concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 The Mrs. just said that she gets one before I do because I have a C75 and the kids have CG fins. @adamhcaldwell, she has skied with you. If you want her to test it in the spring, she’s up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted October 28, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 28, 2019 Wow...just wow. What other shapes has he been hiding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller VTskier Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 @Than_Bogan 'Nobody Knows, Triangle Fin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted October 28, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 28, 2019 Looks like duct tape. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 3000 whisper fins just hit ski it again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 Ya know how we say sometimes the best skiers in the world could run shortline on a 2 by 4? Geez dude, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Adam Caldwell Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 Someone must have done some creative photoshop on that instagram picture. Have never seen a fin like that before in my life. Here is the original unedited picture.... Nothing to see here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 28, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 28, 2019 The shape of the fin in the original post reminds me of the one on the Kidder FX 7.0. The triangle is intriguing, though. Edited: The ski I had might have had a non-standard fin. Will try to locate a photo. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Adam Caldwell Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 @MISkier - Just a quick search pulled this up. Did they have other fin options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 28, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 28, 2019 @adamhcaldwell, that is not the fin that was on mine. I’ll have to look on my computer when I get home tonight to see if I have a better picture of the fin. I don’t have it on my phone. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 28, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 28, 2019 @adamhcaldwell, mine had a blank fin box, not the micro calibration option. You can see the fin, but not the profile. I might have a profile pic on my home computer. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CsSkis Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 I think it is hilarious that no one has commented on the beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 @MISkier Some of the inspiration for this new shape definitely came from the fin you are referring to. I had one at one point that I rode and was really impressed with certain aspects of what it did. This new shape obviously adds some other attributes that I don't think have ever been tried on a fin before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 28, 2019 Administrators Share Posted October 28, 2019 @CsSkis it is terrible Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 29, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 29, 2019 @AdamCord and @adamhcaldwell, I could not locate a photo of the fin. I don't have the ski anymore and the person to whom I gave the ski no longer has it, either. But, I'm sure the shape was very similar. And, if I remember correctly, the fin was some sort of yellow color. The big question is: what are you going to call this new fin? The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller theboardingschool Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 Further proof that the fin doesn't matter that much. Just go ride your ski and quick screwing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 @theboardingschool Caldwell runs a PB with a completely new fin shape and your first thought is fins DON'T matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 It’s not the shape of the fins that are new, the fins in my photo are all 30 years old. It is Adam’s technical ability to manipulate and evaluate the shapes and their effects on performance that sets his designs apart from what may have been done in the past. Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller theboardingschool Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 @AdamCord I’m kidding. Kinda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UCFskier Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 @AdamCord had a buddy set a PB with his fin on backwards.... no one told him they changed it on him.... fins are not the magical pill ya all say they are.... Ive seen way more ppl get lost down the rabbit hole and fall apart due to changing fins, setting, materials, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 @UCFskier that doesn't surprise me at all. The standard shape backwards will have more drag into the buoy, but will rotate a lot more easily. For a certain subset of skiers a backwards fin is probably quite a bit better. All that tells me is how much the "standard" shape sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 29, 2019 Administrators Share Posted October 29, 2019 @AdamCord @UCFskier You guys are highlighting one of the great conundrums of slalom skiing. Sometimes .003 adjustment seems like a huge difference and some times .050 does not. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 A more pressing question for @AdamCord - The pictured fin is surprisingly lacking something I would have expected. The asymmetrical angled holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 @BraceMaker Maybe the triangle is asymmetrical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted October 29, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 29, 2019 Is it April? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted October 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2019 It could be my old eyes but that unedited picture looks like the wing is set at 15 degrees or more... Something smells fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mortyski Posted October 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2019 @A_B your eyes can smell? As you know I'm an engineer too. I love watching the innovation from @AdamCord and @adamhcaldwell . Slightly off topic but it looks like both of them have kick in toes on their skis....any particular reason for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller iceboating Posted October 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2019 When I ski I use 2 fins now. A Denali mounted on my ski and the stock fin clinched between my but cheeks. A great ski coach told me to hold a quarter there while skiing but why waist something of value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted October 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm kind of worried about the long term durability of this new fin with the stress concentration issues at the points of the triangle. Then again, Adam will come out with the next great fin design well before that becomes and issue. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 30, 2019 Adam's fin also slices and dices cucumbers, onions, and celery quickly and easily!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted October 31, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted October 31, 2019 @DaveD Legitimate concern. But it wouldn't take much rounding of just a spot or two to eliminate stress risers while not altering the purpose of the fin (to the very limited extent that I understand that purpose). So I doubt that would be an issue with a hypothetical production version if this design gets that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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