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@03RLXi Yes, I was already running fairly consistent -15 and -22 at 34mph, and yes, then I took a few shots at -28 for a few buoys here or there and that's where I leveled out. Not a lot of looks at -28 and when I did I was already tired. At the suggestion of a friend from West Palm Beach ten or so years ago I dropped -15 ,-22 off starting my passes at -28 at 32mph. The theory as I was told is -28 is kind of where shortline starts. Pull out, Gate shot, and Handle control just feels different plus there is no more wake bump to contend with. I took more shots while fresh at -28 figuring out what it took to run it adding speed in increments. -32 progressed the same way. Doing same thing now for -35 at Men 7 max speed and have been running it past few weeks. One of my ski partners is now doing the same process and has improved a pass and a half this summer. Will it work for newbies at - 15 and -22 skiers at slower speeds? Probably not , but who knows? Once consistent at -15, -22 though, something to think about!

I didn't start to really improve until I stopped skiing -15 and -22 passes. Shorten the line to - 28 and use whatever speed necessary to run it. Slowly increase the speed as you get success.

Has it ever worked?

Yeah, I look exactly like those guys @Horton puts up....

Shouldn't be a problem for short distances. I only recently went to a full size truck. I have towed my ski boats with a Ford Courier, Ranger, and even an 80's Corvette.

@Horton Am I being punished or something?

@The_MS had a few SN 206 promo boats through the years. Only difference I ever noticed was wake was slightly harder than a SN 196. Note: Boat was never fully fueled and loaded with the kitchen sink.

Must be something to this. I ran -35 this morning for the first time all summer.

I tried imitating her this morning with the handle pushed down to my right front pocket. I got some really nice pivots for the gate without the awkwardness I usually feel on the rotation. Am going to continue experimenting with this. So far I really like it!

Skis just like a Denali!

Soak it a while in some CLR to dissolve the calcium.

LP1

I have used anywhere from 6 degrees to 9 degrees. 9 degrees works best for me but I pull hard. I find 32 mph lets me use a bit more excess speed than at 34 and still get away with it. Too slow at 32 and I dig a big hole I can't fight my way out of.

Just go ski. After a year you won't know the difference. I am now on a LaPoint and skiing at the same line lengths but with more consistency than ever before. I had to back off a little on intensity but that's about it.

Probably a flux capacitor.

@Horton Nope! I own a Nautique...

@Horton Bet that flex head socket wrench really comes in handy! You crack me up!😂😂😂

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@Horton Hmmm! For some reason I suddenly want to find an old LaPoint Mirage.....

I was in a rut for a week. Blamed it on warm water. Fin settings were way off either due to someone dropping, stepping on ski, or Horton visited MN incognito. Reset fin and added a smidge of depth. All good again!

You skied in cutoff jeans with algae stained undies!!

New? It was featured On Don Pedro House boat in a film with Rossi, Asher, Jamie B., Natalie H. Terry Winter, Nick P. , Marcus and more. Can't remember if it was "Evolve" or "Edged in Water 2". So, 15 or 20 years ago?

@rawly

Your wood slalom skis had sharp pointed tips.

You know me....