Rednucleus

An interesting question - I'm sure you understand that 20 bazillion Americans are driving up and down the frreeways with you at 90mph on many/most of these meds.  I'll bet the association is expecting drivers to be responsible/aware of their prescription products.  

Skied 2 sets yesterday.  My foot releases easier than the original wrap do to the more stretchy material. So I can pull the laces tighter and get a "snugger feel" to foot/ankle and still have a safe release.  Happy so far with the fix.

Thanks so much for all the offers for repair parts.  I took @ETskier advice and contacted Wileys. They still have Venom wraps identical pattern, different material. My bride was in Seattle so got them yesterday. A little thicker and more rubbery/flexible, will be interesting to see if they feel different. Here's some pics. I call my new binding "The Venimal". Hoping that shiny silver is good for a few more balls,or at least get me more style points on the dock!

@ETskier Do the Venoms have laces?

I have double Animals with the rear white laces (2018 model).  Started skiing yesterday and noticed on my front boot the rubber overlay that wraps around and is part of the laces had torn out in front. Don't see any OEM replacements. Anyone deal with this - other repair options. Have been on these a long time and very comfortable, would rather not change as I am old and stubborn.

Thanks, Red

I have been doing this the past month as a 30-32mph skier. Really like it. For head wind, I hold my pull for a 5 count, tail wind 3 count, best gates I have had in a while

This is a nice boat. Owner of Lake Koreis (now Stella Blue) in E WA had one and it was such a nice ski tug.  Glad I don't live closer & need a boat!!

@bananaronit may be perfect, but if it's not PRISTINE I will have to take a hard pass!!

@jeidmannWere you in a sling post op & for how long.  I assume you had a tendon attached to bone repair, correct?

@DonT if it's banned it's got to be the best glue ever made. Bet it smells good too!!!

@Horton @savaiusini I am on a 2017 CX Superlite, love this ski for my 15 off 30-32 mi hr skiing; how would you compare my ski to this one - thanks, Red

Too much makes you look like a oompa loompa!

@HortonYou did award me a gift card recently ...

And @AdamCord can vouch for me!!

Bring on the surf barges!!

I've seen them at HT and they are closely guarded - and they seem to ski pretty good too!!

Just bought a battery at costco for our suburban - still  $100 after core trade in. Last one made it 7 yrs

Another girlfriend bites the dust!!

@Horton time for a raffle or booby prize or throw a couple in with the Perfect Ski gift card.

@Horton old shirts never die, they just get hung up in the garage or ski shed

@bananaronI have about 10 sets on my 13" bent; nice grip/feel, hope it lasts a long time cuz I really like it!

I'm just a 15 off, 30-32mph guy, but the syndicate & D3 are not going to be happy at your current speeds. I would start free skiing at 30-32mph with your coach guidence, then may no slower that 28 in the course.  You are probably also seeing monster wakes at those slower speeds. I am on an HO 2017 Superlite CX; I can run the course at 28mph but way more effort than 30, and 32 a fun spped when I'm skiing well. 

What ski are you using?

@MitchellM you might ask over at Malibucrew if you have not done yet - lots of posts about guages over there

On 1/19/2019 at 7:57 PM, Rednucleus said:

I am a 60 year old small animal veterinarian, married, 2 adult kids (both recently moved home to "reevaluate life"). Started skiing with my best friend in 1977; still ski with him every Wed at Bow Lake. Have added Hilltop lake in the last year and BOS as well! The older I get the better I ski - just hope my old body hangs in there for a few more years. You guys make me smile and look forward to another ski every day - keep it up!

Wow, 5 yrs goes by fast! Now 65, kids have moved out (HOORAY) got a new left hip Jan '23. Lost our lease at Bow but still love skiing at HT. I look forward to visiting BOS several times a day - you guys/gals are my ski family and I am privileged to be part of this very special group. Maybe someday you will teach me to ski!!

@S1Pitts I took the survey lliving in WA - there was a place to select something like "out of state" when they asked for an adddress