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My point on all this is his technique and stance going into the second wake. His G’s progress up to that point with no abrupt increase, I doubt any contribution from the impact at the wake. Any skier that can achieve this posture entering the 2nd wake; more proficient handle control into the apex should readily ensue. There are those such as D. Miller whom initially appear aberrant, but the connection with the stacked core into the 2nd wake is still evident. I’d venture to guess most of us are not connected in this manner at the 2nd wake, we maximize our resistance prior to the 2nd wake, get “separated” and we then are “along for the ride” in trying to maintain some semblance of handle control into the pre-turn. If evident in self-video coaching that a strong, consistent connection at the core into the 2nd wake exists; then that’s a huge step towards creating the handle control we all seek. Whether or not the speed/G data on the Rodgers video is accurate (its data acquisition device unknown), his ability to maintain good handle control into the pre-turn is a product of his progressive resistance with properly stacked core into the 2nd wake; it is evident visually. AM on HC http://youtu.be/Yopcm05LQ28

Here at Victory/Jax for the off-season we’ll be working on creating that “short-line swing” at the easy line lengths; Bill Gladding’s latest brainchild. Naturally I’m the test monkey for his most recent coaching emphasis; always helpful though. Basically I’ve wasted the latter half of the season trying to run easy 32’s based on what I thought were very easy 28’s. But video reveals all; no way have I been maxing my G’s at the 2nd wake, such is essential (not exclusively) for the “short-line swing”. I can run 28’s all day long-poorly, and muscle through 32’s when strong, but it’s not the way to short-line. Take a look at the linked .pdf (below, 20mg file may be slow download) captured from the Rodgers video Brent posted, a ton of coaching tips from the frames. Among the most notable is the fact that he generates his maximum G’s at the 2nd wake (not necessarily his Vmax, that comes a tad earlier). If we equate max G’s to max resistance (purposely avoiding the term max load); Jeff Rodgers is showing us how to do it! His ability to maximally resist into his core strength at the 2nd wake, (front foot pressure, stacked stance, his arm & handle control); it is clearly a direction much of us need to head, surely for myself. Might have to group buy one of those Shadowbox gizmo's; awesome data if that is what overlayed in the Rodgers video. Hope everyone finds it helpful for off-season psych. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_V5_MXwwkcDYTU2M2U4YmEtZDE2MC00OTYwLTllYTQtOWQzOGMzY2E3YzVi

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assuming acceptable BOS etiquette: Basics from Goode site; http://www.goode.com/wstfinadj.htm Details on tuning/Schnitzer; http://www.schnitzskis.com/skitips/skituning.html

Congratulations to Kyle Tate; awesome focus & perseverance! All these guys getting into 41off is incredible; hard to imagine it doesn't have anything to do with the consistency of the evolving speed control systems. Getting the settings that are suitable to each technique and for each model boat may contribute as well, but then again maybe indifferent at their level. @Roger any idea (common question) as to what ZO settings most of the BigDawgs converged to or does it still run the gamut? Also the red & black SN 200 looked like the one from Victory here in Jax (which was down there), if so I assume both used in the Elite 8 bracket were running the same 5.7L & prop, true?

hmm, then try these 16.863794 N 99.881614W or dig a lake at the above.

try these (21° 55' 60 N) (103° 31' 60 W)

try these (21° 55' 60 N) (103° 31' 60 W)

I know this will incite a plethora of debate, but fact remains, regardless of the pylon moving forward, if the handle travels a minimal necessary amplitude for all line lengths, as the rope is shortened the path lengthens within the defined amplitude. The math is simply the formula for determining the length of an arc. Plucked from a comment elsewhere: For a given (constant) amplitude, the distance traveled by the handle from "buoy line to buoy line" increases as the rope is shortened (given constant amplitude). Certainly there is a minimum amplitude the handle must travel regardless of and for each line length, thus as the rope is shortened the handle must travel a greater distance through this "minimum" amplitude. Greater distance traveled in the same time equals greater speed. What happens outside this "minimum" amplitude or buoy line is another story applicable more to the distance traveled by the ski rather than that of the handle. Regardless though, the skier must travel the same speed as the handle along the path of "minimum" amplitude, a path that lengthens with shorter lines and thus accounts for the greater speeds detected as you pointed out with shorter lines using the radar gun on AM.

Suggest that you transition to a Reflex front and Wiley rear (the wrap can be adjusted to be on the loose side). This would be a good bridge to a toe loop should you still choose that route. The Reflex front cannot be rotated (e.g. unlike the Strada) so you may find initially that it favors one edge, perhaps toeside, and depending on relative FB setting, more tip pressure may be noted, that all combined with a jump to a toe loop as well; you might find the first couple of sets eye opening…literally. When using the Reflex, I abandoned the toe loop pretty quick, couldn’t find that secure sensation, changed back to the rear Wiley with the front edge of the plate trimmed to permit close approximation of feet. Good luck. Report back.

on a 67.5" (180) wing@8, FB 29 7/16" Tried 6.845/.78/2.505 first (edge change too slow). Then 6.835/.79/2.5 decent. Then 6.860/.77/2.495 (out of the box #'s from Wiley's) better. Now 6.864/.77/2.494 quite good for now. Might try no wing next. If too much speed is bled into offside, despite wide/early, tend to get deep and stall. Going wider (14/13m) both sides really quite good. Behind the boat edge on this ski is very, very good.

He skied back to the handle, correct?

Definitely appreciate the good review. Perhaps you could elaborate a bit per @jdarwin comment. The Elite also strikes me as a ski with a "small performance envelope", e.g., drop the hips going into the offside and get on the front too much; game over. Some skis are less tolerant of front-back movement, but when technically sound yield greater reward. Something similar here? Thanks again.

Using the Schnitz Slot Fin on a 67" 6.535(7.007)/2.559/.085 Plenty of width, quicker, might be worth a try if you have one

http://www.perfectpass.com/perfect_pass_whats_new.html

@Horton John, sent you message on this subject

Looked like some type of FM, not sure though.

Disappointed to see that the fin cutout of ALL the A2's the vendor had on display at the Masters appeared crude in quality, too wide, and when the block and fin assembly mounted there was at least a 2mm gap on one or both sides. I've owned 2 Monzas and an A1, all 3 of which had tightly fitted fin slots with resin up into the slot from the bottom, but certainly not crude in appearance and definitely snug unlike those A2's on display. Also, it appears HO has gone to a block and fin assembly very similar to Radar's, looks almost identical, red anodized aluminum and it appears a thinner fin as well. This makes the fin flex very notable in a poorly cut, big gap fin slot. On some skis the fin was flush against the bottom surface one side with an extra big gap on the opposite side making the fin flex very asymmetrical. I did not notice this "flaw" on the S2's, even with the new thinner fins. "Dave" was not present when inquiring about this and no satisfactory reply provided. Additionally, although just cosmetic, the resin bottom on some of the A2's had black speckled splotches mixed with what should have been solid red towards the tail. Not an impressive display for what should have been factory 1st's only on display at the Masters. To have seen all those "high end" skis strewn around on the sand early in the morning then later on the rack listed at full retail for $1149.00 was astonishing IMHO.

A very good site at Ski Watch and great hosts, good people! Need to ski better though; more training, better practice. Hope to make it there in October for the next 6 rounder.

Great pic & descriptions. Looking forward to it!

heading to Ski Watch Milton next weekend (never been there) for the double header 3 rounder, the lone Victory lake, Jax deputation; no one else can make the trek. Heard it skis well, depth ~ 5 ft? Any other BOS’rs competing?

Front: 30 Rear: 17 DFT: 0.745 Depth: 2.514 Length: 6.913 Wing: 8

The settings you posted appear reasonable. The symptoms described could be secondary to too much length. Bit of a tricky fin block as you know, quadruple check the measurements.

Relaxed Static Stability applied to skis; short of diminshing returns. Positive Static Stability practiced by skier; short of failure to make athletic moves. Fighter ski, focused pilot.

Poser W C Slalom DVD animation looked a lot like Poser. Relatively simple to use 3-D animation software but not too cheap; maybe the basic packages would suffice.