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@markn I think that @BS74 was talking about having skied a Radar Senate Pro not an HO Syndicate Pro...

That's hilarious, I hope that you are ok. Remember to duck the next time that you see a goose!?

I am at stock fin and boots 1/8" back from stock and still have only used my ski once so far but I know that a lot of ION and ION-S skiers are enjoying boots 1/8" back from stock and the fin a little bit shallower, longer and with a bit more DFT. Nate Smith and Charlie Ross are included in the group of skiers using this type of a setting on their fin.

D3's are super stable and forgiving skis that also perform at a high level. I'm loving my new 67" D3 ION-S. @fu_man

@Than_Bogan That pharma exec Martin Shkreli known as "pharma bro" was reported to have spent hundreds of thousands USD on Magic The Gathering cards. I was baffled that a game would be made with cards that are so rare and good to the point of ruining the game for anyone without those impossible to find cards.

Does anyone know why D3 deleted their YouTube account? They had some awesome videos on there!

@adamhcaldwell would say that the white cuff reflex is the closest thing that you can find to a good ski binding without making modifications. He would also say that a modified reflex is far superior to any other binding option. @Horton would say that a bone stock Reflex is just as good as a modified one. There is lots of room for varying opinions.

The 2018 Radar Vapor Probuild has sold.

I took my 67" ION-S for it's first ride the other day. It is a super stable ski that is easy to feel balanced on. I felt that it turned really well regardless of body position or front foot pressure. The only thing that was unique about it's turning was that it really responded well to more aggressive turning regardless of weight distribution or if I was late or early. It took me until the end of my set to learn to trust this. I look forward to getting more sets in on this ski.

Re my listing a few posts above, I have tried my new ski and it's a keeper. The 66" 2018 Radar Vapor Probuild listed above is officially for sale and available to be shipped out to whoever wants to purchase it.

@Than_Bogan that's Canada for you!

@Joeprunc I was riding the 2018 Radar Vapor Probuild. I loved the Vapor but I also love new things so I'm excited!

Huge shoutout to @Jordan for being patient enough to get the fin and wing completely dialed to stock for me.

@BlueSki my fav quote from my fav movie. Great work!

It seems that the pros safety check about half of their turns when the rope gets really short. (According to Wade Cox) What's the proper technique and use case for the short line safety check?

Wade loves the interviews 2 seconds before the guy's ski. Is there a way that the interviews could take place when guys are farther out from skiing then again after they are done? Also, yesterday when he asked T-GAS a very serious and personal question about Dave Goode it seemed like that could have potentially thrown T-GAS off before competing. Wade is a legend and I love the quality of the webcast but this is just my observation. Kudos to the water ski broadcasting company for the well-done coverage! I'm pumped that they are doing the coverage these days and not the golden microphone!

Great choice! Ski hard! @Geoff

The Conelly Carbon V, HO Omni or the Radar Senate will do the trick. Definitely no need for a back boot. Keep using your toe slip. @Geoff

Am asking for $75 USD great condition. Am selling because I switched to an RTP.

I'd definitely look into a new ski! Look at D3 ION, Radar Senate, Radar Vapor or HO Syndicate Omni. @gsmith795

@vernonreeve along with JMAC, Big Nev and Pigozi.

I ordered a 67" D3 ION-S this morning for a great price. Super pumped to ski on it.

@ghutch I found the thread where @adamhcaldwell talks about his RTP "recipe" https://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/comment/337309 "Obviously I am biased toward the kicker now...so if you have something figured out your happy with, thats great. But here is a little about what I have learned and what I do. Firstly, Not all rear kickers are created equal. If you take the time to make one there is NOTHING BETTER. It think if you look closely at some top PROs who have been advocating double boots for a long time, you'll see a trend happening back toward the rear kicker. Quick back story. I tried 3 or 4 different kickers back in 2008 after having old double approach bindings in 2000-2005, followed by a extreme version of a cutdown rear shell (very soft plastic) from 2006-2011. This rear shell exploded one day out at Andys testing skis and Cord and I ended up pulling Mapples kicker off his ski and using that for an afternoon. We both had NO issue making the switch with Andys Kicker - there was just a few sets of getting 'used to it', but in general 'it worked'. When I got back to Charleston the next week, I took two or three 'brand name'' rear toes out to try them as they were stock, and could not run a pass. My heel was falling off the side of the ski and it was very sloppy & slippery. This was a huge surprise and unexpected as a kicker seems so simple, how could it be that different between Mapple and the brand name? - Well, Mapple built his kicker for performance, reliability, consistency, longevity, functionality. While as the brand names are made to look good, look comfortable, easy to get your foot in and have a good appearance on the showroom floor. Grip tape on a metal plate is not as attractive in the pro-shop as a nice thick cushy foam pad. Cord still uses the Mapple pattern for his kicker, while I have found off the shelf parts from Wileys that work phenomenally well for me, I just got tired of cutting parts myself. Wilely's products are highly underrated. They evolve from a designs from hundreds of pro-skiers over the decades - back then I think there was a broader knowledge of the finer aspects of skis setup at the upper level manufacturers across the board. At some-point there was a shift. Change driven by good intentions, but not necessarily a good understanding. Certainly a hard-shell creates more leverage over the ski. Question is, is more leverage over the ski actually better? IMHO, the answer is No. While leverage seem relay integral behind the boat, it can be a major detriment to the skis ability to articulate under our body throughout the entire turn phase, starting from CL. If anyone is interested here is the "Caldwell kicker recipe": Wilely Plate with all the foam removed. Apply a tread/grip tape in replacement of the foam pad. Remove the rubber loop and mount it back further on the plate such that your foot can penetrate the loop to get your entire foot to be supported to prevent excessive twist. Your toes should not be hanging over the edge of the plate. You should be able to move your heel some, but not twist it off the side of the kicker plate. . Personally, I love the Wiley because they are setup with various size rubber loops, and wide/narrow plates, along with off the shelf parts that are low cost and easy to to repair, and affordable to keep on hand. For some, one big fear with the kicker is the foot 'slipping out'. If that is happening or close to happening, then the kicker is wrong. Even if you break at the waist, your back foot shouldn't feel like its going to slip out. Its common when going to a kicker that the ski will be much better at rolling/turning and keeping the speed up. It can also allow your hips to move much further forward, as well as reduce the leverage acting on the back leg/foot/ankle. This helps the nose of the ski stay down much better everywhere allowing the front foot to do its job in managing roll angle, while the back foot is just along for the ride. Sometimes this requires a shift to the fin/boots to correct the way the ski rides in the water. If/when going to a kicker, plan on taking a couple sets to re-calibrate with the ski setup. Dont judge too quickly if using an off the shelf kicker. Take the time to get it setup right. For under $100, you can get a wiley kicker shipped out. Low price to pay for a lot of potential gain. Often with more free ankle movement, and a closer foot spread being achievable, the front boot will need to be moved back on the ski. As the feet get closer together, your hips are naturally taller, and pelvis will consistently shift further forward." -Adam Caldwell

What settings are people running on the 67" ION-S?