Steven_Haines

Why not try Mastercraft?

Goode Power Vest

Strada Baby! Before that, MPD, Before that, Jobe MPD, Before that, Monza's pretty much been following Eddie and Herb

usaski1, Do I get the decals from you or off the swag page? Thanks, Steve

GregB, Thanks for sharing all of this info about the vw! Pretty cool product.

Yup, that's correct Bud! If you give yourself some room, before too long you'll be working on your 39 pass. I think you have the skills to crush 39! Steve

Bud, You're skiing awesome! I just think that if you focused on your gate a little more you would have more time in the pass to work on what you're working on. I've never run 38 but have seen it and 39 run alot! The thing that I see that is consistent with skiers that run those passes is that they start higher on the boat which seems to put them into a nice rhythm for the pass right from the start. I hope this helps!

Bud, Have you ever messed with a true one handed gate? I'm not saying its for every one, but it might be a good exercise for you to help you learn how late you can pull out and still make the gates as well as how far up on the boat you can get while still getting a nice gate. I'm amazed that you can run that pass starting that narrow! Nice skiing!

I noticed that too. The dimensions say it has a slight pitch. I have to agree with Eric, there is no way I'll get it set exactly to their dimensions.

From listening to the interview with Chet, it sounds like 2 minis mounted in the upper position (one up one down) could be a good combination. Did anyone else get that impression? Another thing I'm confused about is, should I set my fin to stock settings and then apply the VW's or do I adjust them along the way as I do my normal tuning through out the year? As the water warms I move the fin down and back. Could this completely eliminate futzing with the fin all together? Looking at Chets fin on the Goode web site, it looks to me that he runs the fin a little deeper in the front and then he set up his ventrals off of his preferred setting. Does it look that way to anyone else?

Cool! Thanks Shane

GregB, I am un able to see the pics of your set up. How are your 2 VW's set up? Both high? One high one low? Both pointed up? Thanks, Steve

Bud, Check out far back on the boat you had drifted before you actually started to pull in towards the gates. Is this your normal gate?

So far (as far as I know) no one has taken delivery on this item. In theory there should be some mounting guidance shouldn't there?

Bud, Also, the impression I get from reading all the above info, the larger wing seems to add drag and may be more suited to someone skiing much shorter lines than I'm capable of. I normally run my wing around 7°, so I'm kinda used to and looking for less drag. I might be wrong, but it'll sure be fun messing with it!

Bud, I guess my reasoning behind it is that Greg B seems to be running 2 small wings and enjoying the experience and also OB and Scoke with the single vw and traditional wing. I guess I feel I can try it both ways and then maybe add the larger one later. Also, the extra $70.00 seems a little much. I know it's new technology and I appreciate that. But when you look at mfg costs, these little jewels are pretty spendy! I guess you could call me cheap?! I know that I'm itching to try them! d:-)

Your friend is right. Normally, you would want your front straight. But who really cares if it works for you?! I've heard of people rotating the front and rear boots. I'm curious as to what the benefits are to rotating the front foot? Anyone?

I just ordered 2 minis for my Strada. Now all I need is a little break from work. I'm excited to try them! What the heck, if I don't like them I'm sure I could find them a happy home pretty easily!

Oops

I just got off the phone with Mary at Goode. She said the Ventral will be showing up on their website next week. They will be sold as a pair and will be priced between $50.00-$60.00. They aren't taking orders yet.

Ed, Get on that V. Wing/Slot Fin combo and report back! (PLEASE!) Ha ha

Ok, but what happens when you want to make a fin change? To do that you'd have to drill larger holes to allow the ventral to be adjustable. Would that create durability issues?

Where can a guy get one? I looked on Goode's website and didn't see it. I guess I call customer service?

I agree Ed! Just counter "enough" to free up your hips to transition into your cross course movement. I feel the more I use my hips (no shoulders) the better off I am! Another thing I try to do is get my "counter on" and do nothing more! Just try to stay as calm and quiet as I can with my upper body (no reaching for the handle) then stay open to the boat thru the wakes, then counter with the appropriate hip and repeat!

Very cool! I want one! (or 2 or 3) d;-)