CollinSpradlin

@dchristman You got it! Send me your address at collins@connellyskis.com to claim your prize!

@Dchristman tip shape? No, but that's the area of the ski we're looking at.

@BraceMaker we started C.A.P.T. (Connelly Advanced Profile Technology) back in the day to move away from flat top skis. The DV8 and GT-R are quite a bit more traditional than some previous models though. That came from another JH. :)

@BobF you're getting close! It's not graphic related but it does have to do with the aesthetic of the ski.

@Skoot1123 that IS what our square or "sharp" tail does, but we didn't get that idea from JH.

@Horton it's good because I had no design input :p

@aupatking no, but good guess!

@MattP also a nice guess

Fun Fact: @Horton was instrumental in pushing Connelly into a new fin block design.

Trivia: What other aspect of our high-end skis changed after sharp criticism from the admin here?

Prize: Official Vintage Connelly Factory Test Team die cut sticker.

Is this what you're looking for?

@packski does this look like the right piece you're looking for?

In the spirit of not taking skiing too seriously here's one of my favorite clips from Mystery Science Theater 3000. Apologies for the VHS quality recording.

But @Horton what if your surfer is named after a classic (industry changing) slalom ski? And I don't mean the Hovercraft... The Big Easy is built for exactly this.

www.connellyskis.com/bigeasy