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@condorpilot Thank you for the Video!! It helps me a lot

@lpskier That's so clever !!!! I'd never thought that way! Just need to learn how to restring it!

Hi Ballers! How are you doing guys? Japan got really cold suddenly from last week. My ski site's Air temp is below 40F. However, water temp is still above 50F. so I still skiing and working on my technics. Few days ago, I realized that an iron pipe under the rubber on my slalom handle appearing. I attached the photo below. I used this handle for about 1.5 ski season and it's time to get a new one. I am ordering one but it'll be a months away to reach me. I still need to use this handle for about one more month but is there any idea to make my handle last little bit longer? Thought wrapping with this tape(the one for supporting your ankle or knees from injuries) might good idea. I want to know what you guys do to deal with this. Knowledge is Power! THanks !

@Horton He must be really strong!!

His hips and handle is quite far compare to other pro skiers! I can't believe he still can run 41off! This must be the ultimate dropped hips cutting form. He gives me hope.

@Dacon62 I shortened the depth down to 2.510 the ski became predictable, easier to load, faster by reducing fin area. I will definitely sign up for Terry next spring!

@ALPJr Terry Winter sent me a message about that just yesterday!

@Deanoski Thank you! I just tried 2.510 I was kinda scared at first but found that change made ski turn easily and could do ski first into the wake which made me easy to edge change!

@eleeski Thank you for letting me know that!!

@jayski @Chef23 @bishop8950 @skiep @MS @aspski @eleeski @ski6jones @MillerTime38 Thank you guys for the advice! I will get wider on the gates and cut with my hip high close to the handle. @eleeski I work here full time so don't have time to go USA and get coached. I have one of my friend work there! @MillerTime38 Yes! It would be great!! @Chef23 I run 12 and got 2@11 last year when I was skiing at Bennett's! This video is fun to watch :)

My 2018 Radar Vapor is set as Depth 2.517 Length 6.839 DFT .770 Binding 29.1

Hey Ballers! It is my 5th year since I started waterskiing. and I had been improving my slalom fairly well. However, I am struggled running 12m. Until 13m it's ok. I can't run 13m 10/10 but still manageable. But at 12m, I just can't get more than 2 buoys. I found myself that ・When i edge change into 1 buoy, my right shoulder rises higher than left shoulder(my shoulders are not horizontal) and gets me narrower straight into buoy. I always try to put my both elbows close to my body but can't do it as I want to do. also at 12m my ski pops at the wake. this also make ski points narrower. How can I fix this? I don't understand why pro's edge change is so smooth and engaging to the water all time. Please help! Nobody in Japan knows how to run above 12m! Thank you!!

Hey Ballers! I am thinking to buy this O'neill dry suits and need some reviews! Looks like much better using in waterskiing than baggy dry suits !! THanks!!

@BCM @Horton @LeonL Thank you for the advice! It's common way to practice among Japanese skiers that slow down the speed in winter. Also I had been skiing at down to 55k in winter but will stick with 58k and improve my technic at 14m!!

Hey Ballers! Winter is coming in Japan. but I am not stop skiing! I'm currently running at 36mph/58k 28off/14m 32off/13m. But, Should I keep skiing at 36mph/58k? Or should ski down to 34mph/55k in winter? Thanks!!

@"Keith Menard" what is ARTP? not a regular RTP like HO's?

@MISkier I wish my Nautique 200 had boat shower... The big problem is that my site, i have to waits about 2 minutes after every 2 passes for rollers...

@RazorRoss3 Exactly. I also use RTP for slalom but my RTP is so tight. When water/temperature is cold I can't put my foot into till the end. Maybe the best solution for slalom rear foot is use double boots, or Reflex R-style with surf-boots as a liner. For hands, I am going to try Oneill Psycho wetsuits glove 1.5mm and wear Pro gear or stokes or any thin glove.

Hi Ballers! Almost 2018 season is over because WINTER is coming! Japan is also getting cold as well. Where I ski,Yabakei Aqua Park in Kyushu is very south island of Japan but lowest temp is now 8-9C already. By the way, in winter skiing, what do you use to keep you warm? Of course we wear thick wetsuits, Dry suites etc, but how about your hands and feet? Thanks!!

Supershell 4.0 was shown at Japan waterski Nationals. Little Minor changes and became shiner.

Hey Ballers! Which you prefer to use Wide handle or Narrow Handle for slalom? and Why? Is this depend on one's preference? or there are some profit to use wide/narrow.

@igkya Arigato Gozaimasu!