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    Any skis are the same?

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    12 hours ago, Horton said:

    @FunoRyota 

    It is actually amazing how different some of the attributes of some high end skis are.  ... trying to think of an easy to explain example....

    In the case of every Connelly high end ski in the last 20 years  -  I would describe the skis as free or loose in terms of roll off the second wake. This can be described as A )  the skier has to resist their shoulders falling toward the pylon off the second wake or B ) that the skiers feet move away from the pylon freely off the second wake.

    All high end skis have this same attribute but in different amounts. In the case of the Connellys it is pretty distinctive especially when you have been riding a ski with less of this attribute. After you ride a Connelly all season or even for a dozen rides you might not even realize that the skis does this to the extreme. Riding one of these skis will very likely make you adjust the way you stand on the ski leaving the second wake without you realizing it.  

    This attribute is not really a good thing or a bad thing. - it is a function of other attributes ( I think ). I usually ski better after I spend time on a Connelly because it forces me to work on this part of my skiing.  Maybe the one downside is that when trying new skis, the Connellys may give a bad first impression if the skier had been riding a ski at the other end of the spectrum.  If the skier sticks with it and maybe gets some coaching they may find they love the feel of the Connelly.  ( I am looking forward to reviewing the C1 in the Spring. )

    Thank you so much ! 
    I understood very well!! 

     

    Any skis are the same?

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    5 hours ago, aupatking said:

    @FunoRyota are you asking, could all 67 Radar Vapors (just an example ski) of different shapes/models be setup with the same fin numbers or boot placement? Or a 67 inch HO Works O1 be setup the same as a 67 inch Vapor? 
    I’m no shape engineer but every different shape/model is going to have such different characteristics, shape, bevel, tunnel width, depth, tail width, the list goes on, that I really don’t think the setup can ever be the same. I do believe fin numbers can often be reasonably close, but that’s never going to be reliably consistent. 
    I think I may be misunderstanding the question 

    Thank you for the comment. 
    I was not saying D3 ION's fin setting = Radar Vapor fin setting. 

    If you could find the right fin number or boots placement for that ski, all ski's behavior will be the same...or not? 
    because anything(turn , edge change, tip engagement, smear etc...) can be tuned by fin setting. 
    @Hortongave me great answer . 
     

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    Any skis are the same?

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    9 minutes ago, Horton said:

    @FunoRyota

    I think I understand your question.

    No, you're never going to make a Goode XTR Team feel like a Radar Vapor. For that matter, you're never going to make a Vapor feel like a Senate.

    Dimensional shape, flex &  materials make the skis form differently.

    I see. Thats the answer I was looking for i guess🙏

    this could be out of topic but can you describe each major brand characteristic ? 
    I always tell japanese skiers that "get your ski that you think cool or you like". 

    If you could describe each characteristics over settings, I can recommend more suitable skis for each skiers🤔

    Any skis are the same?

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    55 minutes ago, swbca said:

    There may be many skis of different brands that a skier could setup to achieve their personal best with binding and fin settings, but no 2 skis will be the same.  Each ski will require a different response from the skier to achieve their best performance.   Even if a skier has setup 2 skis to achieve equal performance under specific site and wind conditions, with different conditions the skier is likely going to do better on one ski over the other.

    Where does that difference come from you think? 
    materials?flex?etc? 

    Any skis are the same?

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    Fin setting and Boots placement is so critical.
    it makes ski's behavior almost completely different ski like from difficult to run the course to deep into your hardest pass. 

    I just thought that even though skis shape are different, any skis(all different brands ) can be the same with fin  and Boots placement eventually (almost)? *if its same ski size. 

    I came up with thought when I tried a new ski and was asked " What do you think this ski compare to~~~~"

    Hmmmm,...

    Preview of the 2024 Parsons Project Pineapple

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    This is from Nick Parsons explaining about new pineapple 🍍

     this new ski was designed to be universally more friendly. We have a large but distinct bevel. This will give you grip but keeps the ski riding slightly deeper in the water which helps keep the line tight everywhere. Particularly at the finish of the turn. We also have a higher tail rocker for an easier finish and more centered flat spot. The centered flat spot reduces any chatter or buckling from what the skier experiences. Noticeably so on the skiers offside. Essentially you’ll have a much more fluid arcing turn. All this combined with our softer torsion makes more a friendly forgiving ski.
    -Nick

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    What do skiers need to break the barrier of 3 at 41?

    in News & Other Stuff

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    Hi Ballers!!!!

    Sorry if you guys already talked about this topic.
    I've been watching live streaming and results of pro tour and clearly there is a barrier of 3 at 41(for men, maybe 2 at 41 for women)
    What do you think they need to get more than 3 buoys at 41?
    My guess is Speed. (not loosing speed around the buoy is a key)

    I know there are so many other essential factors for 41 but looks like Nate is really good at not loosing speed(and time) at each buoys and that put him early in the course.

    I want to hear your thoughts and knowledge.
    I think it makes watching up coming event more fun.

    Thank you!

    Waterskiing Wedding Photo!

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    Hey Ballers!My close friend and his girlfriend will get married soon! (they are both skier)I was asked to shoot some waterskiing wedding photos for them.

    I have seen photos of John Travers/Natalia and Daniel Odvarko/Tiare did wedding photos.Does anyone know who else did it or have any photos??I would like to refer to it.

    Thank you !!

    【Crowdfunding】We want to build Full Size Cable Park in Japan(Tokyo Area)???

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    Hey ballers!!! How are you all doing?

    I have something to announce for you today!

    Right now, with 4 members from JWWF(Japan Waterski and Wakeboard Federation) are working on the new project of Building Full Size Cable Park in Japan. and The company we founded SleekWater, LLC has opened a crowdfunding campaign to purchase a

    2-mast cable system

    !It's been just over a year since our members started planning the cable park project! We have been discussing what we can do with the dream of providing a place where men and women of all ages, within 90 minutes from the Tokyo metropolitan area, can easily enjoy water sports and relaxing time by the water with their family and friends.We have been looking for some potential sites, but we have not yet secured any.So, we are going to visit local governments where we can utilize the lake and introduce the 2-mast cable system for a short period of time or on a trial basis to revitalize the area and promote water sports.We've decided to start a crowdfunding campaign to purchase a 2-mast cable system as our first step!We are aiming for the following results from this fundraising・

    Purchase of a portable 2-mast cable system

    ・

    Gathering people to help fund and promote the project

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    PR to the local government

    We want more people to know about the fun and exhilaration of water sports and the water-centric life style!

    We have also prepared returns for foreigners

    . We would like to ask for your opinion and support as well.Returns for foreigners are

    ■Return details

    ・

    Your name will be listed as a supporter on a special page on our website.

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    Thank you message from SleekWater

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    Report on our activities

    【You can add as much as you like, starting from ４３$.】 Rate１＄＝１１５JPY 2022/1/11 Here is the URL for more details about our project

    Please don't hesitate to ask questions or what you think about our project! THANK YOU!!Ryota Funo

     

     

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