McGruder

Years ago in our days of sub-par course materials we employed on a dollar budget, we caught a gar that entangled itself in the nylon buoy line. A few weeks later, one of the buoys was way out of position - thought it had broken loose. Went to pick it up and the cinder blocks were still attached and the buoy was pretty deflated. We couldn't figure out how that buoy got so far out of position with the anchor still attached. Upon closer inspection, the buoy was perforated with perfect alligator teeth marks. Never happened again and never heard of it happening anywhere else. We put it back in place and went skiing.

Good point on the zip ties vs the bungee.

My weight lifting workouts must be cut back a little during the ski season. I cut the weight down but keep reps up. I found it difficult to keep the heavy weight routine and ski. My poor old body just cannot do both. Perhaps I need to eat more meat.

I've heard/read a number of comments concerning the potential of a handle guard or Arm Guard creating a worse situation in the event of poking your arm between the handle and the guard and it not coming out very easily because of the restricted opening. I have an Arm Guard and it seems that such a scenario would be tough since getting the fingers through the guard is easy, but getting a hand through it would be tough - not impossible, but much more difficult than a head or arm through a yolk without a guard in place. Is there anyone out there that has caught their hand or arm through a guard and ended up with any kind of injury because you could not get the hand/arm out because of the guard being in place? If so, what kind or guard were you using? I do feel the zip ties might be better replaced using a bungee type alternative, but I have not done that and don't know how well it would work. Comments on that are welcome as well.

I am laughing because your post reminded me of my own experience of skiing the little balls for the first time and skiing an inboard the first time. Priceless.

OB, carry a knife on you when you dive as well.

I had to pay over $600 to replace a KEYPAD on a Nautique (no labor, cost of part only). I will say I felt like the dealer could set whatever price he wanted, and did. I'm certain it is MUCH cheaper than that to manufacture - like maybe $30. Point is, based on that experience, the Linc will not be cheap even though it may be an inexpensive part to manufacture.

arm-guard.com but just email: twcues@gci.net

Yes, I installed inserts into my 9500. Used brass inserts secured with JB Weld and used stainless square drive machine screws with Locktite. Purchased the inserts and screws with drill-stop from mcfeelys.com. They work great. Prior to installation the screws constantly backed out even when secured with silicone. Ultimately a few screws stripped (there is nothing for them to bite into - Dave, are you listening? WE WANT INSERTS) and thus my decision to install inserts. I should have done it from the beginning - or better yet Dave should have put them the ski to begin with, but I won't mount that soap box. I won't be purchasing another Goode.ÂÂ