ISP6ball

He swerved to avoid hitting the ramp while attempting an S turn in the slalom course at 9.75. I don't see how people are saying it wasn't in the way.  He stopped mid S turn to avoid it.

Whether he was getting back to the guides seems trivial.  However, knowing Nate's ability and awareness at that length (better than anybody probably on planet Earth), I'm guessing he would've made it.

I don't take away any of the effort, time, and energy the Travers crew (& twbc) has done to make this event what it was (which was awesome).

Nonetheless, if somebody ever does hit a jump while in the slalom course at any event, I bet Horton's annual salary that the jump gets moved prior to the next event at that ski site.

3 hours ago, 6balls said:

Nutha level--just nuts.  Does look like she can or maybe cudda run that one if not a little loopy at 4.  

I think it was the safety check for the world record that kept her from running the pass.  

Great job Regina!

Looks like it really effected Regina's World Record Run 🙂

The odds of running 43 off have always been high in my mind.  After seeing that stat, the odds of running 43 off are extraordinarily high.

Running 41 off will always be impressive to me, so I take nothing away from those that have accomplished that feat.

Get a ski that's a couple years old and you'll save a ton of money.  The depreciation on skis is painful.

You can get a great ski for a great price if you don't have to have the latest and 'greatest'.  Imo

NRG R3 and loving it.

(Have the CG fin on it)

This might be the first time I've heard that skiing has helped somebody's back pain.  What is your secret.😅  I wish that was the case for me. 

Usually mid season my back issue start to flair up a little bit, but hopefully stays manageable through the rest of the season.  

Hopefully you'll get some good pointers to help with getting up and can keep at it!  Not too many things worse than being down with back issues...

Any updates from guys skiing on the R3?

Awesome job TWBC!!

Bummer to hear that.  I've had great customer service with HO in the past.  Hopefully they get their demo program up to par.

I've used the demo program through D3 a couple times and usually have the skis within a week or two.

30 minutes ago, RobHazelwood said:

Stock is a solid place to start for sure. Speaking to a few people who have been trying it, it might be worth giving bindings back fin back & shallower a go. Up to half an inch back with bindings and 30-50 thousand back and maybe 5-10 thousand shallower with fin. I’ve gone in that direction and really felt the ski light up

It's always sketchy taking advice from a ballofspray newbie.  

But.....I'm gonna go with my instincts on this one, and say I'd probably take his word for it 🙂

9 hours ago, Stathis Ventouris said:

@Horton 

As I have read many comments with regards to why FW has not come out himself (to this or other forums) to tell his side of the story, I urge you to read again carefully @foxriverat comment.

And read who liked it.....

9 hours ago, Stathis Ventouris said:

 

1 minute ago, foxriverat said:

@ISP6ball if Freddy came on this or any other Forum and told his side of the story he would surely get a longer ban from skiing. He should be allowed to compete.

I'm not tracking your logic?

If Freddie would've come out and on this forum or any other, and said he was wronged, I'd believe him and pick the first poll option all day long  (maybe he did somewhere and I missed it).

Freddie is one of my favorite skiers to watch.  He's great in the commentator booth, and an awesome rep for the sport.  I love his passion, and genuinely seems like a great guy.

Like some have said earlier.  Maybe Freddie just wants this all to disappear because he's not happy with how he handled it.  I have no clue.

I'm still a fan regardless of what happened, and he will definitely be missed at this years Masters.

I guessed the women's results correct, but guessing several others did also.  

9 hours ago, epnault said:

When you figure out how to deal with the sunless, cold, and the long months of snow let me know.  The struggle is very real.

Snowmobiling and snow skiing!

He said boat towed sport..... and tubing in the same sentence.

@aspski Both :# ? Ughhh

You're in for a battle.

How much did the Carbon Pros cost new, and how was it priced compared to similar boats from the top 3? Just curious.

I saw weeds coming up in the spray of numerous skiers this weekend. I also noticed Regina subtly made mention of weeds being an issue on her final pass.

Do you think this was an issue for several skiers, or isolated situations?

It's unfortunate if that truly was an issue on her pass....

I feel like people would've been critical if skiers would've requested a re-ride but could they have?

@jayski it's hard to imagine the NEO is that good, with how little it's getting talked about.

You review has me intrigued though, for sure.

@APB I watched the boat video in slow motion and couldn't see the birds in any of the frames. I'm guessing the shore video made them look closer than what they really were.

Nonetheless, awesome skiing by Will Asher this weekend!!

There has never been a time easier in life to communicate promptly to resolve issues or clarify problems. The world is operating on 5G, with technology at our fingertips. Computers, laptops, phones, watches, etc.

Supply issues are completely understandable. Lack of communication is unacceptable.

Not the best picture, but here you go.