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My experience w/ my 69" is that the spray in the face is instant feedback that I'm not on my edge and riding a flat ski.

one two part epoxy paint I use on the steel hulls of our houseboat on Powell is PPG Amerlock. It remains workable for a significant time before kicking off. But it is pricey

any recommendations on shirt types that are longer through the body. sometimes after a few washes it starts riding up. I'm one of those that is longer in the upper body.

it will be interesting to see how in-tow's new handle "The blue bomb" feels/holds up. Sounds like they will be available some time this month.

as a related question - do people find that alternating (to a degree) between a bent and straight handle reduces these issues even more?

I've recently switched from a Xmax to a Syndicate Hardshell. Direct Connect is a solid boot, if you are looking for a laced boot. Key understanding is that the hardshell will allow you to feel more connection to the ski, more to the effect of the sole plate being thinner (less marshmallowy). The next thing to understand is that releasability is more to being consistent on the tension applied to the top laces. Granted everything that I mentioned is not related to direct connect, but rather to the characteristics of the binding itself. In all, I don't see negatives with direct connect, but rather the binding type you prefer.

I did a bit of sleuthing on the australian ski force website. They are showing the ski in 65, 66,67 & 68.

Thanks Mike!

Gang - my wife is moving to an R-style rear....has anyone seen one with a toe bar. I'm being told that this is now a direction that reflex is recommending. Seems a bit odd, since it's not holding anything down, just going over an open toe.

Looking for my wife.....size 6 LF R-style. Anyone looking to sell one?

Done a bit of searching - but nothing to address my specific issue. I'm starting this now, as even though we are in the heat of summer, fall will sneak up on me. As a (now sometime) cyclist, I have rather thick thighs in relation to waist. I tried the O'Neill Reactor shorts, but the quads were getting strangled. Any recommendations for currently available products that might have a bit more space in the thigh area. I like that sweet spot of neoprene shorts & heater top before going to either a shorty or full wetsuit. Thanks all!

oh man, that really sucks for her. I was looking forward to the fight for the podium.

@Garn didn't you say once that the HO sleeve doesn't fit 69 Omni

I put on a Mike's Overall Binding (MOB) handleguard at the beginning of the season....haven't noticed it one bit in terms of missing the handle or other issues. Right now on sale - I have to say, "don't leave home without one"

Wow - a ramjet on a ski - talk about more cross course speed. Who needs GUT when they have this.

I'm assuming you're talking the single line digital pro, I have a 5" display that I took out last year when I went to Stargazer. It says Malibu on the faceplate....if interested DM me.

TWBC is fantastic. I love Tony, Wade and the others with the job they do, from commentary to video quality. I would have a bit of a concern that moving to a network, while potentially providing a cash infusion, might distract and consequently lose some of the focus that Tony and crew have.

@jimbrake - I also just put a ski up on ski it again, and rec'd a response for shipping to DE. What ultimately happened with your transaction? It does smell a bit funny. Update: Sorry - just re-read the thread - guess you just decided to not go forward.

ordered 2

+1 on the hats

The wife and I went down last year to Water Ski Costa Rica, and highly recommend. Especially when you can align it with one of your favorite coaches. We were lucky to fall in to a week where Wade Cox was there - it was an incredible week both on and off the water.

@75Tique PM sent

I did it in February to costa rica w/ a sportube 3. No issues at all - since we were business class on the way down - no additional bag fees. On the way back since we were coach - additional bag fee. One word of advice - use a shock cord from the end to the "holes" to hold it together - don't rely on a lock.

Sharing two ski-it-again posts I made today. Selling the wife's ski (she has a new one). 2017 '67 Radar Lyric, used for one season Radar Lyric on Ski-it-again Selling a Masterline Custom Handle nearly new (used let than 10 sets) 1.062 12" Handle - found out I prefer 13" Masterline Handle on Ski-it-again

Nice to see the man Wade Cox doing the color commentary