Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 10, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2021 I was able to get to the lake yesterday while the boat was still pulling a few practice skiers. Took a picture of the skis, then swapped my binders. Measured fins and made a note, comparing where the fins were on my c84, the factory setting on the new ski. and where I set the new fin. I went for a quick ride, ran 22, then B2B 28's, and had to resist the urge to go deeper. I try not to ski the day before a tournament whenever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators Horton Posted July 10, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 10, 2021 @RichardDoane I see that you ran passes but did you turn the ski at any time? :-) 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_ RichardDoane Posted July 10, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2021 the new ski felt even better on my 1/3/5 (RFF) long/shallow seems to fit the way I ski (which can be ugly) but style points are for those that care what other people think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 10, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2021 I've been saying that the c85 operates in two modes, charging into the first wake with good speed and stability, and then a quick edge change to your front foot where it begins to turn as you lift your vision and head the other way. @Horton teases me about "not turning" and Canadian Miller told me one that I ran a 38 without turning the ski once. Good ski design is what makes a ski turn,and the c85 shape is one of those designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 10, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2021 Fog delay this am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 10, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2021 Opened at 22/28/32. First round score at 35 was a @rico Made a mistake coming off of 4, fast and late around 5, missed 6. Set the wing angle now at 8 for the second round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 10, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 10, 2021 Lunch was much better than my skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 11, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 11, 2021 second round, and a second @rico at 35. Rats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted July 11, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted July 11, 2021 @RichardDoane I'll bet you forgot to change your fin setting to compensate for that whimpy lunch! Always a great feast at HT tournements, thanks Gordon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 11, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 11, 2021 I was able to get another Denali skier to get off his c75 after today’s rounds and try my c84 in tomorrow’s rounds. He’s also RFF and uses Radar boots. We set his fin short/ deep at 2.500. 6.860. .880 and wing at 8. Boots at 28 7/8. It’s a Medium, he’s 5-10. 175. Can run 35 in practice, ran a 3 and a 1H today on the blue loop. Will keep you posted on scores/feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted July 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2021 I miss that place. Hope the border open soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted July 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2021 @RichardDoane I’d Rico too after a lunch like that! Looks great but not sure I could ski afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted July 11, 2021 Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 @6balls That's what I was thinking too (food) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 11, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 11, 2021 His first ride on the ski, @davehr40 runs his first tournament -35, with a final of 1 at 38. Thanks to @AdamCord for fin #’s and set up help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted July 12, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted July 12, 2021 Congrats @DaveD! You've just qualified for the special price for first-set-PB-getters! $3k :) (Everyone should be glad that the Adams don't listen to my advice on pricing...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jtompkins120 Posted July 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2021 So is the c85 that much better than the c75? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted July 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2021 Great pictures and follow through. Pretty cool. You were previously running 38 on a few different vapors. What is your completion rate at 38 now on the Denali? @RichardDoane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehr40 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Big thanks to Richard for both goading me into and getting me set up on the C84. As well Adam Cord for being supportive, helpful and insightful. I have been skiing my best ever on the C75 (2019 version), so as common it is rarely the arrow that is the problem. That said these are very fun skis to ride and I highly recommend taking any opportunity you can to give one a rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 12, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 12, 2021 @scoke old age and wear/tear have been doing their best to lower my scores, it's been a couple seasons since I've gotten through that purple segment. On the c75 last season my bests were a couple of 97's, and the same so far on the c85. But confidence at 12m is returning on the new ski, and my goal is to knock down the 11.25 once again this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 12, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 12, 2021 when Eddie Roberts passed away, it made a big difference in my connection to Radar. I had been on Herb & Eddie's skis from back when Herb owned HO. I needed a change, and with Adam Cord being local here in the PNW, I once again feel like I have "factory support". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 12, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 12, 2021 @jtompkins120 yes, because every ski manufacturer strives to improve on it's product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 15, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 15, 2021 Ski Park Thursday class C today. 5th ride on the new c85. Still starting at 22, ran up the line to 2 at 38. A strong and confident 35 was cool to feel. Now just need to settle in and feel the purple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted July 15, 2021 @RichardDoane have you turned yet? 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_ RichardDoane Posted July 16, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 16, 2021 @horton - it's all about perspective, and yours is definitely different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller_ RichardDoane Posted July 31, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted July 31, 2021 I need to do better at 38 next round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted July 31, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2021 @RichardDoane thanks for posting, ski is quick and turns tight. This is no time for coaching but I can't help it get up on the boat on that gate pull out! Get uncomfortably high up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted July 31, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted July 31, 2021 @RichardDoane geez get wide on your gate. Running 35 with that narrow of a gate is nothing but a testament to the ski. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted August 1, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 1, 2021 yes. I have been working on getting up on the boat, but old habits are sure hard to break. thanks for the feed back. second round was a bad start at 35, scored 3. Adam Cord will be here tomorrow, planning to get it on film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted August 1, 2021 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 1, 2021 Ran another 35 in the second round, but brain farted the start and got only 1 on the purple loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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