Boat Lane Tracking (Sure-Path)

[Jtim3032]

If anyone wants to see the Sure-Path boat lane tracking system in action, I will be in the US over the next couple of weeks and am happy to answer questions etc. 4th-7th March, Fort Myers area; 8th-11th March Orlando area; 12th-15th March Sacramento area.

[liquid d]

Where in Orlando are you testing/showing it?

[Jtim3032]

I will be at Swiss in Clermont, but can travel elsewhere if required.

[skiinxs]

I checked it out at Swiss in early January. I was very impressed and bought one.

[Martin1980]

Besides Sure-Path what is the other company that USA Water Ski tested that can track the boats path? Which of these two companies also has auto steer technology they are working on?

[Jtim3032]

@Martin1980 I am not sure what the other company are called but they were certainly working on autosteer late last year, as are we now. We have tested a hardware prototype and hope to be testing with elite skiers April/May. That said, I would not expect it to be ratified for use in tournament this summer.

[Martin1980]

Thanks @Jtim3032 Great to hear there are two companies working on autosteer, best of luck with yours!

[Horton]

I'm stoked that there's a bit of an arms race with this technology. GPS path tracking is hopefully going to change slalom skiing for the better.

 

@Jtim3032 I plan on meeting you in Sacramento.

[aupatking]

Maybe it will get us in the Olympics >:)

I’m all for it, I guess. It, potentially, eliminates boat path issues but makes me a little sad that being a great boat driver will be a thing of the past. It’s one that we definitely NEED to embrace. Hopefully it won’t be nailing us like ZO did in it’s early iterations

[thager]

@Horton Don't get so excited. You will still need someone to sit in the driver seat to monitor the crash!

[The_MS]

I feel I’m being baited on this but I refuse to budge

[Horton]

@aupatking auto steering is not the issue yet. The current next revolution is just very good reporting on boat path.

[aupatking]

Yeah, I agree. The thread wandered from path monitoring, which this system seems to do well, to auto steer. I was following that thought. That’s why I said “potentially”. I should have been clearer.

Just for good measure I threw in a little Olympic talk, just for you.

[aupatking]

What’s the thinking on being a requirement for ELR? Once all bugs are worked out, of course

[Jtim3032]

@Horton excellent! I look forward to meeting you...

[skierjp]

Auto steering in a boat $$$$$$ and everyone is complaining about today's boat prices ? I would bet it will only be upgradeable to newer boats.

[Jtim3032]

@skierjp Actually our first prototype test was on a 2001 Nautique. We intend it to be a relatively easy retrofit.

[monza man]

James, have you got the exact date & time you will be demoing at Clermont

[Jtim3032]

@monza man I am at Swiss from lunch time Sat 7th through till Tuesday 10th. I am doing some work with the guys there but if you let me know a date/time that suits you then I am sure we can work it out. Probably best to DM me or email james@ppcphoenix.com

[Xpropman]

@ Horton @@monza @skierjp

If you schedule an appointment be careful. I scheduled one . Had people on the dock. Boat uncovered. NO SHOW. NO TEXT NO CALL..

I called and texted. NO RESPONSE FOR 2 Days.

Hope customer service is better than the representative.

[Jtim3032]

@Xpropman as you well know my colleague (who does not work for me and is just a friend trying to help) had a family emergency at the time which meant he went off grid for a while. He subsequently apologised profusely to you for the inconvenience caused and I think your comment is quite uncalled for.

[monza man]

James

Sent you an email

Thanks

[Swjskidoc]

So how is my driving? I think I could help a skier about 10 cm on his off side and still be within tolerances. Trying to add pic but pulling skier at 34/28 off, Max 5.8 cm and 0.0 cumulative offset on 6th pass, after slight adjustment.