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    Perfect Pass software updates

    in Boat Talk

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    If you are just now noticing that version 9 of the software is available when it's been available for several years, I have to wonder if you have updated firmware in the GPS. There was an update to fix a bug that caused problems back in late 2019.

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    Course Skiing after Heart Surgery

    in Technique & Theory

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    Absolutely doable! I got split open just before Thanksgiving 2018 and was skiing again in March 2019 better than ever. I didn't even have any of the usual soreness at the start of the season which I attribute to the rehab.  Winter 2019 I slacked off with the exercise and experienced the usual early season soreness in 2020.  When I was recovering from the surgery I jokingly asked the surgeon when I could bench. After the slow start in 2020, I thought "why not"?  I started powerlifting after a 40 year break and set all 4 of the IPA World Records in my division in 2022. I was considering taking up Olympic lifting as well, but on cleans the bar hitting that titanium wire poking out at the top of my sternum hurts! 😛 . Oh... and I did set a new 5 ball PB in 2021, but I'm attributing that to Denali!

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    Binding Custom Fitting

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    @Jtim3032I think you're making an incorrect assumption that skate boots are designed for feet side-by-side. This may be true of snow ski boots where your feet are predominantly side-by-side while skiing, but when skating you push off with one foot and ride balanced over the other foot, rarely riding with feet side-by-side. It seems to me that applying skate boots to slalom skiing is a fine fit. If you have special considerations like @thager then you adjust as needed.

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    Trick Ski Technology

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    I don't know how much Quantum skis have changed since 2012, but there are many more options since 2012. Radar started making trick skis, Goode started making trick skis again, and D3 changed the shape of their tricks since then.  It's certainly worth trying a new one if you are doing more than basic tricks. 

    I was skiing on a 2012 D3 HC rubber edge and bought a new D3 Aira HC RE in 2022 when they came out. When I pulled it out of the box I wondered if my purchase was worthwhile because the shape looked about identical to my old ski.  The first time I skied on it was in October, cold water with a full wetsuit, and I did tricks I hadn't done in years. It was noticeably magic!  So much so the guys I ski with were compelled to buy one too.

    Buy a new trick ski - you won't regret it.

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    Is Givego still in business?

    in News & Other Stuff

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    I submitted a couple videos for direct connect a month ago.  My credit card was charged.  I got automated messages for the submissions and automated messages asking if I wanted to reroute the sessions after a week of no response from the selected experts.  I attempted "reroute" through the automated email links but no response.  I sent a follow-up email to support hello@givego.io a couple days ago. No response.  I tried calling their contact phone number on the website. "The Google subscriber is not available...".

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    What do you think is most important when setting up a slalom ski?

    in Technique & Theory

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    I think this is a great question!

    I have done some testing at the limits and I declare that the binding is the most important item in the chain. This is the perfect opportunity for me to review some of my finest achievements in skiing.


    Exhibit A - the board

    The ski is a lever and the binding is your connection to that lever.  Without a good connection you aren't going to get far.
    This is a board with foot placed carefully at the optimal spot using the Freelease system. Connection is provided only by gravity and friction.


    Exhibit B - the Ski Skat - minimal bindings and a fin

    The design of the a essentially adds extra control surfaces to your lever. Without an effective binding, you can't take advantage of those control surfaces. This Ski Skat is shaped and has grooves. Although it has bindings to guide foot placement and provide some connection they provide little leverage laterally.

    Exhibit C - the board with Reflex at non-optimal location and no fin
    Although the binding was not located at the optimal position (I think it's a little too far forward), I could at least complete a pass in the mini-course.


    Exhibit D - a modern system with finely tuned components.
    I have everything I need. What is lacking at this level is skill. I don't believe a ski change, a binding move, or a fin adjustment is going to make or break these passes.

    I have a couple other variation I want to try:
    - the board with a fin
    - Ski Skat without a fin

    -Ski Skat with Reflex and fin
    - Different skis in the mini-course 32-43 off

     

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