tsixam

I have only been skiing at 34mph for about the last 3-4 years. Today I decided to try 36 mph to get ready to qualify for Open Nationals. To my surprise my ski really came to life and I was skiing better at 36 than on 34.

Are there any other skiers that shift between 34 and 36? Do you do any tweaking when going from one speed to another?

It feels like my ski is set up perfect for 36, a great feeling! I really would love if I could make my ski behave the same at 34 as it does at 36.

Tsixam

I went from rubber to Strada this year and I am more than happy.

Tsixam

I would like to know if there are any skiers on the Elite that have had success with the VW and what # they have used?

I left all my settings as they where and just added the mini wing on the front of the fin. It felt just as stable and fast as it used to be, but was digging in way to hard at the finish of the turn even if I tried to back off. Is this something that others have experienced?

On the other hand, the water is much warmer now and I have some problem with the tip coming up at the end of the turn…maybe I should give it another try…

Tsixam

Counter rotation with shoulders at the completion of the turn..Is that not just another way to say, don´t rush the turn?

Tsixam

I would like to think of it as the counter rotation of hips and shoulders starts right behind the boat and is at its peak just before the turn. Then in the completion of the turn the shoulders are open to the boat while the out side hip is driven to the handle..starting the counter rotate process again.

Tsixam

Let´s rock n roll!

Tsixam

This is a great tool! Thanks!

Tsixam

Skibug,

You can convert your Solid Work file into an Edrawing. Then anyone who want´s to open it can download a free viewer. You can also convert it into an edrawing .exe file, but it might get stuck in the receivers firewall.

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/products/free-cad-software-downloads.htm

Tsixam

I understand the concept of the VW but can anyone explain why a bent wing would be better than a straight?

Tsixam

The Intergalactic Baller?

Tsixam

Winter is officially over! Big Mike and I had the first set of the year today. Temp was ok 50F/50F and a heat wave is forecasted for next weekend. Horton, the Stradas fits perfect and I think it will be a success.

Tsixam

IE 8 and Windows 7

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Almost every time I sign in to BOS, not the test forum, I have to do it twice to be "signed in". "Save data form" does not help, "remember me" does not help either.

Tsixam

Minor problem, but why do I have to log in twice every time?

Tsixam

Working just fine.

Tsixam

The season is winding down here so… What does a water ski pro do during the winter?

auskier,

My name in the real world is Thommy Bergstrom. I am 49 years old married with 2 kids and we are living in Sweden. I am a sales engineer, selling aluminum profiles for machine building. I started skiing when I was about 23 years old and have been an addict ever since.  I am a LFF and am skiing on an Obrien Elite. My PB is 4@38.

Tsixam

Regular coffee in Italy is “Coffee Americano†Tastes like crap there too.  

(No I am not screwing around)

Tsixam

I think Brent is right. A “cash sim card†can be bought almost everywhere and is probably the cheapest way to be able to use your own phones.

http://www.onesimcard.com/?idmenu=2

Tsixam

Famous person at Diablo.. looks like John Travolta.

Tsixam

Any shorts where the pockets don´t turn into elephant ears when I slam dunk 1-ball. I also like if I still wear them after 6 balls @ 38 after ZO.

Thanks for the input. I think it will be Strada. 

Tsixam