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@Deanoski Large. For my first ride, I thought it might be too big but as I rode it more I think that is correct. I will get you the settings when I go to my shop later. @BGrow76 It wants to turn. It is plenty stable. It makes speed into the wakes well and bleeds speed fast Running 32s and 35s - I likely skied the Sabre past its ideal level of skiing. At this level the ski wants the skier to be very centered and still approaching apex. At a slower speed or longer rope this ski will become increasingly forgiving. For the price I think it is pretty good. If you have a few extra $ then you would want the Works 2.

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@BlueSki sort of. When review skis get backed up the only practical thing to do is to ride one at a time.

@DvarianDan Johnson Good Question. I need to talk to Connelly about that. Looks like I am going to burn A LOT of boat gas this summer.

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Skis will be reviewed in the following order. I ride each ski for approximately 20 rides and that can take 3 to 4 weeks. Skis are reviewed in the order that the physical ski arrives at BallOfSpray HQ. Parsons Pineapple Goode Ventura Denali C95

The below video includes unboxings and my thoughts on setup with the newer Reflex hardware. PLEASE read & follow the official Reflex assembly instructions. This video is not official Reflex instructions. Ski at your own risk. Water skiing is a hazardous sport. Your mileage may vary. This video DOES NOT cover setting your release tension screw.

In this week’s episode, join Sasha on an exhilarating journey into the world of competitive waterskiing with the extraordinary Scottish Waterski Champion, Chris Heron. In this episode, Sasha and Chris explore the dynamic intersections of sports, community, and personal growth. From the scenic landscapes of Scotland to the adrenaline-pumping waters of international championships, Chris shares his remarkable trajectory as a standout waterskier and the driving force behind Waterski & Wakeboard Scotland. Through engaging conversation, Sasha delves into Chris's deep-rooted passion for waterskiing and his dedication to making the sport more accessible to all. From coaching high-level athletes to fostering inclusivity, Chris's commitment shines through, illuminating the transformative power of sports in building resilience and camaraderie. Special thanks to Waterski & Wakeboard Scotland for recommending Chris for the show! You can learn more about waterski & wakeboard Scotland by visiting wws.org.uk and Chris is on Instagram @ChrisJHeron. Join our Sports Fam online! Instagram: @sportswillsaveusall Facebook: @sportswillsaveusall

I need another slalom ski like I need another hole in my head. 😁

@Jody_Seal

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Same as any amateur competition. Why do anything? Why play tennis or ride bikes or play basketball.

@Jody_Seal I do not disagree with many of your points. I think anyone paying attention can see the problems. I just don't know that anyone has solutions. Let's take the rankings list. I 100% agree that it has changed the culture of the sport. Tournaments are often just trials. How are you going to put the toothpaste back in the tube? At most tournaments in SoCal, I am either the best in my division or I get smoked by 4+ balls ( Larson ). For me, the rankings list keeps events with not enough good skiers interesting. I ski against my score. That is not the way it was 35 years ago but that is where we are today. Would you take the rankings list away? If so when I go to SoCal the tournaments are going to be very uninteresting for me. Now that I am in NorCal there are some really solid guys in my group and we are competing with each other. At NorCal events, I am stoked if I get a good score against my average AND I am trying to beat @Mateo_Vargas @schroed & @grubbs. Too many divisions? Well yea, I am 100% on board that we F***ed that up and could fix it. When there are not enough kids to fill a podium at Regionals then the division has the wrong age range. These are the kind of things that can be addressed but "How can it be made to be more enjoyable as well as more accessible?" Now we are in the land of Unicorns and Lollypops. It is a huge problem for the sport but I am pretty sure it falls under "It is what it is"

Using BVCS for slalom is obvious. I have an idea how to organize trick coaching. I have not wrapped my head around jump but how hard could it be? This poll is just to gauge interest.

@jayski I do not disagree with your premise. "HOW" is a puzzle. I have sympathy for anyone trying to crack that nut.

@Jody_Seal First of all "I love you man" Look, either you want to be a part of and participate in USAWS or you do not. If you do then we need new members and participants. The "how" is another discussion. How to keep a struggling organization afloat is a complex problem. I do not disagree with all of your criticisms but I am unclear on what you think is the correct action. If you are simply over it and done with USAWS then I am not sure why we are having this conversation. If you want to see USAWS survive then I do not see how you disagree that we all should care about new members and participation.

@UWSkier No. It is 30% off or in the case of Freddie, the math works out to be $15 IF you use the discount code FRED. I guess it could have been 32% off the I like round numbers. Maybe I will do the discounts in metric in the future.

This is an interesting question. A wing helps the ski decelerate because it acts like a trim tab ( roughly ). A wing changes the attitude of the ski in the water. More wing means the ski is flatter in the water and that is why the ski slows down faster and turns better. More is not always better. A ski with a wing or with more wing angle will often turn tighter and achieve more angle. So I think the answer to the question depends on the ski and the skier. If you are able to turn as well as needed and have as much angle as required without a wing then no wing might be a good option. As a side note - It seems that ski designers are migrating away from super-fast skis to skis that have slightly more drag. Historically the Radars have been the fastest skis on the water. The current Vapor has more tunnel, is not quite as fast, and is in my opinion the best thing to ever come from Radar. So.... too slow sucks and too fast is not great.

Thanks @scoke it means a lot to me when an experienced and knowledgeable skier uses the service and likes it. The discounts will go away as soon as the service gets momentum so get your coaching now.