AggieSkier

My front binding is 30.75", my size 14s won't allow 30.25" setup and further forward is better for me. Running Schnitz Slot fin.

http://www.proskicoach.com/skis/Radar/Senate%20C/2009

It is disappointing that Strada boots have a limited size range. They are too large for my wife and too small for me.

Radar made a special pair for Whitney so maybe there is hope.

I have not seen the Obrien Elite or Prodigy yet but wonder if either is similar to the Strada boot.

Roger - South Central Website has PV announcement

http://www.awsasouthcentral.org/

GOODE POWER VEST PASSES AWSA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REVIEW

By Jerry Jackson, AWSA TC Chairman

7/18/2010

The Technical Committee (TC) has evaluated the Goode Power Vest as requested. The results showed that the Goode Power Vest does NOT have restrictions that would prevent its use at any AWSA Sanctioned Tournament. The Goode Power Vest should be worn as indicated in the owner’s manual.

A survey was performed by the TC Committee and Safety Committee, and the conclusions were the same from a majority of the members. It is believed that the Goode Power Vest will NOT provide an advantage. The use of the vest (structural design) does not increase the risk of injury to a skier. It appears that it would allow a person to continue skiing if injured (shoulder, back, elbow, etc), just as a knee brace. In addition, if this Goode Power Vest did provide an advantage, it would be treated as a sling for jumping. There is no AWSA/IWWF rule that would disallow the use of this vest. Although all skiers ski at their own risk, it is recommended that the guard rash be worn to prevent the strip from being loose in case of a fall to mitigate injury as indicated in the owner’s manual.

The Technical Committee and Safety Committee recommend to the AWSA President to notify all tournament hosts and safety directors of the evaluation results. The vest is allowed to be used. The Tournament Safety Director should ensure the guard rash is available on the vest and inform the skier of the importance of the guard rash.

For 250 Black -- buy the trial bags at $25 for 20 ft from link below. Use coupon codes: PSFree for free shipping and ECTwenty for 20% off your 2nd order

They sell the 3M citrus based adhesive remover as well.

http://www.bindingsource.com/items.asp?cat1ID=50&cat1Name=3M%99+Reclosables&cat2ID=&cat2Name=&cat3ID=&cat3Name=&familyID=149&familyName=3M%99+Dual+Lock%99+Trial+Bags

Dual lock for sale. Number 400 Black Adhesive 1" wide

$2.00 per foot. Minimum order 10 ft.

Shipping will be by USPS flat rate box. $5 for 10 ft, $9 for what can't fit in the small box.

3M number SJ3541

Go to the listing on ski-it-again.com to reply

http://www.nautiqueway.com/Lessons.htm is the site Richard visited on south side of Houston

http://m2ski.com/adultlessons.php is on east side of Houston. Former location of Mike Munn's ski school

Charles Mueller is selling Nautiques just north of Houston in Conroe See http://www.dmboats.com/staff.asp

I have seen Contech Armor Plate used for shoreline protection. Concrete blocks and steel cable make up a blanket.

http://www.contech-cpi.com/ess/products/contech_hard_armor/armortec_family/armorflex/220

Here is a picture of the lake http://search.har.com/engine/L-30-B2-Red-Oak-Dickinson-TX-77539_HAR6037881.htm

There was some very good skiing & jumping yesterday in spite of the poor conditions. It was windy with a bit of rain as a front moved through. Tyler Boyd kept the crowd entertained with his announcing.

It figures that lakes turn to glass on Sunday for the trickers. The sun is out and everyone is having fun.

In central Texas it's the water. I feel bad for these guys.

http://www.waterskiaustin.com/Lakes/drought2009.htm

Someone else had similar issue posted under skis,fins, bindings category

http://ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1115&page=1#Item_0

The Arm-Guard is well thought out and not obtrusive.  My wife has had one for a month and doesn't notice it.  Initial space for the hand was 2.5 Inches because we concerned about hitting the panel.  I think we will move it up the handle to close the gap a bit.  I will order one as soon as I decide on what to replace my worn out Accurate ARS that is down to the metal bar.

 The customer service from Arm-Guard is 5 star.  Rapid communication.  Fast turn-around on custom orders.  I think they go too far sometimes like mailing stuff overnight. 

 As a bonus, a portion of the sales price was going to Brett Yeager kids' fund.

 Jay Gilbert