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    Resonant frequency ski test

    in Skis Fins Bindings

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    For consistency, couldn't one just leave the fin block attached and hang the ski from a hole in the fin?  Then, it is truly like a wind chime.  LOL.  But seriously, that would be a less invasive, repeatable method to hold skis for a "strike" frequency measurement.  However, then DFT might have an impact.  😝

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    Install of Binding Screw Inserts

    in Skis Fins Bindings

    Posted

    I am pretty sure the pictures are gone thanks to the site upgrade, but there was a prior thread with great pictures of several methods.   Here's mine:  I will try to describe it without pictures...

    I use a very long bolt that is thread matched to the insert.  I also use 2 nuts that fit on that bolt.   I thread both nuts onto the long bolt higher up it than the insert depth.   I then put a very small amount of Vaseline on the lower threads of the bolt as a release agent.  Next, I thread the insert on to the bolt until the bolt end is flush with the bottom of the insert.  Now, I take the closest nut and run it down until it makes contact with the top of the insert.  Next, I run the 2nd nut down until it makes contact with the first nut.   Using two wrenches or small plyers, I tighten the 2nd nut against the first.  This locks the depth of the bolt.   

    I prepare the ski hole with a light coat of epoxy.  I prepare the end of the bolt with a touch of Vaseline as a release agent.  Now, I can use the long bolt to screw the insert into the ski hole until it is flush with the top of the ski.  I leave the whole assembly in tact while the epoxy cures fully. 

    Once cured, I release the 2nd (top) nut using plyers and back the long bolt out of the insert.   It has always worked for me.   

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    Syndicate Waterskis 2023 Collegiate Nationals October 26-28, 2023

    in Videos, Photos & Media

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    2 hours ago, BlueSki said:

    Today’s webcast now shows as blocked due to SME (Sony music entertainment) copyright.

    I was going to mention that to Kelvin, but he looked pretty tired after 2 days of camera switching.   I know he has dealt with it in the past.  I think he just mutes the offending audio and re-uploads the video.   It might not happen for a day or two.

    He has to collaborate with other vendors (DJ for audio) on this webcast and they don't always ensure the site's music is excluded from the audio feed sent for the webcast.  

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    AWSA website

    in News & Other Stuff

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    As of Today for some searches and ranking queries:

     

    Thank you for your understanding

    A phased relaunch is underway now. Some services for online registration, rankings, scores, sanctioning and officials modules may not be currently active. Mobile app is not available.

    Please check back October 10, 2023 and if this page remains unavailable please contact us at competition@usawaterski.org. Let us know the URL or function you were trying to access.

    During this rollout, scores and rankings may not be fully updated, since seeding committee members also have not had access since Aug 11th.

    We apologize for the inconvenience.

    USA Water Ski & Wake Sports
    2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road
    Auburndale FL 33823-9360
    competition@usawaterski.org
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    Collegiate Tournament Registation/Scorer Warning

    in News & Other Stuff

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    It's all off line at the moment.  The Scorers were having difficulties posting results to waterskiresults.com.

    AWSA web pages are back up, but there is a backlog of tournament results to post.   They appear to be working in chronological order as I have seen some earlier tournaments starting to appear.  I have no idea how long it will take to get to the recent and upcoming Collegiate Regionals tournament scores.

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