Administrators Horton Posted March 17, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 17, 2023 1 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted March 18, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 18, 2023 @Horton did the FedEx driver suddenly find your new place after searching for months? You have had more un-boxings this week than anytime that I can remember! Excited to try the new X Series this spring, I also trained with the S-Line Comp (Gray mid stretch) all last season but have my best tournament scores using the R3 Line. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Slalom.Steve Posted March 18, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted March 18, 2023 I have an X Series waiting to go as soon as the Midwest stops being so damn cold. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ghutch Posted March 19, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 @RAWSkiwould that be the 5 @ 35 last year where you should have run it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted March 19, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 hours ago, ghutch said: @RAWSkiwould that be the 5 @ 35 last year where you should have run it? Thanks for brining that up @ghutch, I can still hear you YELLING at me from the boat at every turn ..... And as I fell into the water looking at 6 ball! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted March 20, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 20, 2023 I got the comp series for my little ski day “event” I did last weekend. I love it. The quality is top notch. Even came with the stretch testing results, all within very close to exact test numbers all well within tolerance. Great product and I’ll buy again. I sent the link and my ski partner just ordered one for himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted March 20, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 20, 2023 Whats the equivalent S-line to the masterline black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sedge Posted March 21, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 21, 2023 @dislandThe R3 or the new X Series would be the best choice. Based on feedback from our test skiers I would recommend going with the X Series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted March 21, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 21, 2023 @DeanoskiI bought the R3 last fall - Love it. No complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted March 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) Just received a pile of Slines X series at Cedar Ridge, Fixin to try them out! Should be the closest to the Masterline Pro black mainline. Edited March 27, 2023 by teammalibu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller B_S Posted March 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just ordered a new X Series couple days ago! I dislocated my shoulder a couple weeks ago snow skiing when my binding blew out, so not sure when I'll get to try it out though. Definitely not healing as quickly at 55 compared to my mid 20s, which is the last time I dislocated it waterskiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller richfoster Posted September 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2023 @Horton what did you think of the X series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 7, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted September 7, 2023 like it a lot. skis great Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller richfoster Posted September 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2023 @Horton I guess I should’ve asked if you switched to the X from the Comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BobF Posted September 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2023 I would also be interested in any comparison between the X Series vs the Comp. I've been using the Comp for a year or so, and will be getting a new line. I love the one I've been using, and just not sure how the two might be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller buoyboy1 Posted September 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2023 I skied on the comp for a few months and switched to the X-Series. I ski more consistent on the X-series. I ski at 34 and into 38 off. I also weigh 180. The X-Series picks me up faster off the ball and my 59 year old elbows have not been an issue with the stiffer rope which I was concerned about. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Mastercrafter Posted September 25, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted September 25, 2023 8 sets on an X Series now after most the season on Comp, with some R3 sprinkled in here and there. Apparently I like buying ropes. Anyways.. This is, of course, my personal opinion and I may be way off.. maybe @Sedge can validate or debunk what I’m feeling. X is certainly stiffer than Comp, maybe as stiff or stiffer than R3. However, I feel that it has some give to it (like the Comp) until it hits its wall and becomes stiff like the R3. Then it’s super firm, and will support whatever you ask of it. Put another way, the X has some give to it as you finish the turn and begin the load, but as you approach the wakes it feels super solid.. 100% connected the boat. No springy feeling behind the boat, which is great. S-Lines says this rope has good rebound off the second wake, and I get that now. When you change edges, the rope almost seems to recoil, giving you a little extra swing up and out, then stays soft until the turn is done and you’re back in the work zone. It’s an elbow and shoulder saver without skiing a rope that feels soft all the time. I bought one after a recent tournament that used the X series exclusively. Didn’t think about the rope one bit even on the first pass, and that’s what sold me on it. No worry about needing to feel it out and there were no surprises. Your mileage may vary but this will be my go-to rope for a while. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted September 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2023 Once again +1 for R3. Fabulous rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 25, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted September 25, 2023 Just bought my second rope from them. What a great price and what a great line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dano Posted September 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2023 My x series has been my favourite rope. It just feels good right out of the box. I’ve got a full season on it and it still feels and looks great. My slines handle is fantastic too. Customer service at Slines is top notch as well. I know where my next rope and handle is coming from already. Syndicates ropes and handles are a good quality at a value price. If you like black ropes with little stretch they are a great option. ML’s price point is beyond what I’m willing to pay. Can’t complain about their quality though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller richfoster Posted September 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2023 What’s everyone’s opinion on stretching the X series before use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted September 25, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2023 Had Scott build me a X with mid loops at 35 and 38, awesome job and had it in my hand in a couple days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Mastercrafter Posted September 25, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted September 25, 2023 2 hours ago, richfoster said: What’s everyone’s opinion on stretching the X series before use? Just ski it. Mine felt fine enough first set and settled in after about 10 passes at 36/-22&-28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted September 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2023 Waiting for my new x-series. 2 on the way. Never tried them. Can’t justify paying ML prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rico Posted September 26, 2023 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2023 We had 3 S-Line ropes at our tournament. Everyone seemed happy enough to not say anything. It seemed skiers didn't;t even think about it. Great ropes and great price. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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