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Man!!! Short Line kneeboarding?? Who new I was a multi-short liner. :D

I know I am breathing because half the time I am cursing at myself :) ...or maybe at the driver....either way.

one might argue for 28 because it is the first length where you actually start feeling the whip and release effect from the boat.

@Horton http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=34434

Plus, the pics above are all heel side, which lends itself to being more easily compressed, even for us mere mortals.

yea...maybe $200.

@andjules yea but Cale wasn't there :D :D ....obviously I am making a funny....

@MDB1056 I have had similar issues with my Fluid Motion binding because they are fully slotted (no middle plate holes). I do use the Mikro-Adjust and I also put a few strips of anti-skid tread tape on the ski. I have used the anti-skid tread tape without the Mikro-adjust and it works great, so either way you would be good. https://www.homedepot.com/p/19-7-in-x-5-9-in-Roll-Commercial-High-Grit-XL-Step-Anti-Slip-Tape-Black-Tread-Safety-for-Stairs-and-Walkways-251/303155314

Video would help. I can say that you are going to be somewhat challenged to ever feel "comfortable" staying on edge going into the wake of that boat.

Glitter Ghost Ghost Rider

Fluid Motion Evo series

@dave2ball , I mentioned a few comments down they would have to be a rated driver. And in terms of coordination issue other have mentioned, you can rotate boats with a skier and driver ready at the dock, would probably speed things up. Just thinking outside the box. The sport is dying. If everyone thinks that tournament participation will help save it, then change it. Because it is obvious the current format is not resuscitating it. What is that definition of insanity again........?

I don't understand some of the comments. The "sport" of getting around 6 buoys at the shortest line length is still the ultimate measure. When competitive slalom skiing started, way back when, were there entrance and exit gates from inception? I don't know the answer to that, just curious. People have discussed and made suggestions for alternate gate rules or eliminating the entrance gates all together. There are many discussions about what the "ultimate" speed may be in order to run 43 off and it might not be 36 or 34; and it probably will vary by skier as well. We already adjust fins and bindings to optimize performance, why not optimize speed.

@spicoli one of my ski partners was in that boat, had three handles ordered about 1.5 years ago and money was taken, he got all three of his handles about 2 weeks ago. Call Randy.

You can get a rec ride or a coached set, price differently. Great place to ski, great views, great atmosphere.

I get where everyone is coming from and enjoy the discussion.... @markn in golf you would still need to go tee to green analogous to all 6 buoys, the distance stays the same whether you have the gates or not. One might argue the gates would still be used as a reference and critical to set up the pass. You can tee off from where ever you like in the tee box as long as long you are behind the markers. @Than_Bogan not the point and not a new sport, just new rules, like changing the PAT if the NFL. You know slalom skiers and they are always trying to run the most buoys at the shortest line lengths possible. I highly doubt your scenario would materialize.

@lpskier , why? too many passes? too many drivers? So make it 5 passes total. I would guess the average numbers a passes per skier at a tournament is 3 to 4. Drivers would obviously need to be rated.

Moved this from another thread where it was deemed "off topic"....and it was for that thread. Wouldn't it be so much simpler to get rid of most of the rules and just say: go whatever speed you want make the driver a part of the competition (maybe you bring your own and it is a team thing, driver ranking, etc.) and allow them to "help" the skier, boat guides are just for reference. get rid of needing to go through the start and end gates (relative to the skier, still need them for the boat ZO/gps speed) get around as many buoys as you can at the shortest line length possible This would actually expand the competition pool, bringing in the top amateurs to the mix. Making it a driver/skier team thing would expand the number of participants at tournaments, etc. I would consider myself an above average skier; but, I will never ski in a tournament. I consider myself an advanced driver (I can pull skiers through 39 off) and would entertain participating as that element of a team. I would also propose you can run any line length as many times as you want; but, you only get a maximum of 6 passes. If you fall on a repeat rope length you are done. So for example, you could go 28, 32, 35, 38, 38, 39 - done! If you ran the 39 you would not get a shot at 41, this is where the strategy comes into play. Bring on the haters for us innovators!!

Top it off, ski the first 6 to 10 sets; then add 5 gallons every 4 sets and you should maintain it at about 1/2 full. This is not a fix, just a stop gap.

I think he broke free there!!!

Wouldn't it be so much simpler to get rid of most of the rules and just say....(and this is not in jest): go whatever speed you want make the driver a part of the competition (maybe you bring your own and it is a team thing, driver ranking, etc.) and allow them to "help" the skier, boat guides are just for reference get rid of needing to go through the start and end gates (relative to the skier, still need them for the boat ZO/gps speed) get around as many buoys as you can at the shortest line length possible This would actually expand the competition pool, bringing in the top amateurs to the mix. Making it a driver/skier team thing would expand the number of participants at tournaments, etc. I would consider myself an above average skier; but, I will never ski in a tournament. I consider myself an advanced driver (I can pull skiers through 39 off) and would entertain participating as that element of a team. Bring on the hate for us innovators!!

@liquid d hit the big time? I am sure you are making this statement in jest. I think there are about 22 people (sarcasm) that actually care about competitive slalom skiing results to pitch such a fuss over it.

Oh the DRAMA!!! :)

In 1996 I bought a 1993 Pro Comp, black and red. It was a great 1st boat, great wakes....the essence of a slalom tug with some style.

@Horton and whomever else has this inside track; When you all say "skiers" at the site are saying something is off....are the "skiers" those which have actually run the 10.25 (41) or other skiers that are just there as witnesses?