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    Mastering the Art of Waterskiing Book

    in Technique & Theory

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    19 minutes ago, RobHazelwood said:

    Not to sponsor drop but that’s pretty much what Marcus and Jenny put together with FPM. A pretty huge catalogue of videos that will answer pretty much any question you ever thought about both on and off water that gets added to constantly

    ⬆️that!
    Plus: not sure you can buy dvds anymore, or play them 😬

    Tuning

    in Technique & Theory

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    55 minutes ago, Dano said:

     In reading on this site most people are pushing bindings forward.

    I would double check that.

    *It's important to know the level of the skier giving advice/measurements. If you're shooting for 35 off, advice from someone at -22 or someone at -39 might not be appropriate (unless the -39 guy is a coach and knows where you are and want to go)

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    Introducing the BRONCO, by Syndicate Works

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    I was actually on the test team with this ski. Had to sign an NDA, but the media boycott has been lifted... .

    Shout out to the great staff at Donut Time--Al Mamzar Lake, Dubai, for hosting our secret test sesh. Their Chocolate with Mixed Sprinkles is the best I've ever had.
    On the medium, which is the only size, (I’m 6-7 when I spike my hair, 196#) I  ran my freeski practice pb down the line off the dock.(4@41@38mph). Never looked back. You owe it to yourselves to buy this ski. Don't bother demoing. 
    On the gate it's automatic, just close your eyes and it backsides the entrance. Cast out is phenomenal, gains about 25 feet from whitewash to apex. Shuts down like a skydiver hitting the deck, and from apex to centerline it literally runs perpendicular to the boat path. 
    (running bindings at 22 23/32", stock fin [plastic, direct screw-into bottom of ski] is at 2 1/2" dft, 31/32" depth, 4" length. Water was 125°F, using Acme 1/8" polypro Pro rope.)

    Another tester (4'2", 76 # wet), same settings, ran 3@41@38mph. 
    Thank you MB and DW, this ski has added 40 years to my life.

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    Masters announcement regarding title sponsorship

    in News & Other Stuff

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    5 minutes ago, aupatking said:

    The Masters just announced that Mastercraft will be their new title sponsor as of next year. Nautique has yet to release any official press on the issue but inside sources have hinted towards Correct Craft’s recent purchase of sportfishing boat company, Viking, as a strong change of direction. 
    Callaway Gardens is set to welcome next years totally redesigned 2025 Stars and Stripes Prostar as the title 3-Event towboat

    Nice try

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    55's / Gates Adjustment for Wind

    in Technique & Theory

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    15 hours ago, Mastercrafter said:

    Below is my very accurate, technical illustration of where I am and when I move left. I stand just outside the trough on the flat water, and yes, the greens are still clear ahead of the boat when I move left. 
     

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    And here is when I start to stand up, but I obviously continue to get higher on the boat since at this point, I’m going faster than the boat. 

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    I guess it might be possible for a lefty.

    To see the 55s through the windshield at the start of your glide--This means your working pull is around 10', then you glide. At the windshield, with 20' of work... , maybe. Pretty aggressive.

    IDK, I've done a one-handed gate for 20 yrs, where I "sprayed" the 55s @ 39. Did a two-handed gate all of last summer and stunk up the lake.

    55's / Gates Adjustment for Wind

    in Technique & Theory

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    11 hours ago, Mastercrafter said:

    Another interesting 55 thought came from when I took a set with Sacha a couple years back. He asked where the greens are on the boat when I stand up into the glide... I had no idea. I believe he said that with almost every pass, he stands up into the glide when the greens are at the windshield. 

    When I remember to look and do the same it works out pretty well. Keeps from staying on edge too long and generating too much speed relative to the boat. 

     

    That's impossible, right?

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