OldboyII

Thank you for lesson. Downloaded!

https://www.prolimit.com/product/longfinger-mesh-gloves-2mm/

Why not new Animal? Timeless classics.

It looks like new Radar Pulse has a decent support - harder shell plus removable Intuition liner. Probably harder liner (like from Vapor Carbitex) could make it stiffer?

14 hours ago, Slalom.Steve said:

What is "anti roll" anyways? It "prevents the handle from rolling when you grip it or release it with one hand"... but I don't get what "rolling" means in this context. I've never felt like my handle was rolling anywhere lol. 

Correct!

If it "rolls" it is simply impossible to ski. It happened that rubber coating on (rental from ski spot) handle detached from alu bar. It was even impossible to start.

Normal handle cannot roll due to its construction

Here on the forum there is nice picture from @BraceMaker about physics of start.

In words, as I understand it )

- the pivot point of the ski is right under front boot

- pressure of water level which is above this point resists getting the ski to the horizontal  position and keeps the ski Vertical 

- pressure of water which is below this pivot point rotates ski in to desired position (minimizing back foot pressure helps this rotation)

I try to keep front boot closer to waterline, handle closer to front boot level, knees inside arms and sit on back heel during start.

so far everything is going well

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Another lucky boy

Could anyone advice how to buy reflex plate matching to Vapor boot? Is there a single source to buy both plate and boot or Reflex plate should be purchased separately and adjusted to vapor boot? Thanks!

On 9/14/2023 at 9:10 PM, Blofeld said:

@swbca T-Factors are not safety focused bindings. They do not release unless the laces are very loose. 

As a T-Factor user I may say that distance between safe release and unsafe release is very narrow. User must manualy set "safe mode" every time when getting in to the boot keeping in mind many factors, even temperature of the water (from my practice in a cold water T-Factor's rubber is noticeable losing elasticity). Also a period of not using does matter. Etc..

I am not a fan of Goode customer service, but I have to admit that Goode makes amazing skis.

Wideride can prolong senior skier performance for number of years.

On 9/3/2023 at 3:02 AM, Drago said:

The Q-coller has been disputed repeatedly. One example that has sources: 

Science of Sport Podcast

 

@Drago Thanks. I do not have privilege to spent time for listening. For me is enough to see their animation of mechanics how brain moves in the skull*. It is so low class and obsolete that makes all further discussions about this device ridiculous. 

*Brain does not move in the skull because there’s no gap between bone and brain tissue ))

If it would be one time payment - yes

If subscription with monthly/yearly renewal - no

Probably old HO EXO with modified front boot ((higher cuff) is an option? Both feet are firmly connected to the ski and still safe enough in nasty fall.

On 8/16/2023 at 11:26 PM, Slalom.Steve said:

You could look into the Q-Collar,

If David Carradine knew about this device he would survive )

Saying seriously -  the idea of blood current limitation in such important area of supplying brain with oxygen and other important substances does not seem undisputable.

This is how country GDP grows 🤪

Goode Wideride CC. Looks like I found my ski. Although "handle with care" ski . (very fragile)

Thank you! I'll probably buy ready to use protected one 🙂

1 hour ago, MDB1056 said:

@OldboyII Radar  handles are also worth considering. 

I do not see that kind of handle in Radar offer....

Thanks to everyone who replied. Will order both protected handle and shrink wrap for experiments ))

Question: HO handle is looking less bulky vs ML, is this correct or just photo effect?

Hello everyone. My new CC Goode ski is hurt by handle from the day one and opposite - ski hurts handle triangle by really cutting filaments. Since I have couple of new handles I'd like to investigate if there is a way to modify conventional handle to protected one?

Or if there is no way to do such modification could you please advise options of handles for such situation?

Thanks!

1 hour ago, scoke said:

deepwater starts behind a 90hp Johnson with no gloves at 5’6” 200 lbs. 

This is nearly same situation, except for my height, how I started water skiing on two skis after turned 55 yo. Now chasing buoys at 15off on Denali c85 😉 

... your time has come

@lpskier Steering Wheel Spinner helped me during rehab after left shoulder surgery 

+1 to the question about Vapor VS Senate. I even would go deeper - Union easily does all 6 at 52 kmh / 16 m and amazingly easy to ride on for heavier skier.