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Just the down arrow for the ball times. If it's running slow there must be a deviation in the ball times see where it is and adjust it out. Remember to look at ball 2 ball 4 to use ball 1 and ball 3 adjustments. Be sure to look at smooth ski runs when you dialing it in. It takes a while to get it just right but it can be done. The ball times should be no more than one or two thouthands off on each ball.

Puke!

I have been involved in three boats that have had this problem. They are all running great. The key is the background settings. You need to focus on ball times. I was told by a forum member @DanE that ball one adjust 2 ball time ball 3 adjust 4 ball time and so on. That’s really what it took to get it right. You will find that 2 ball time is slow and to fix it you will have to raise ball one background a lot. Maybe to 20 if memory serves. I’m pretty sure than 3 adjust will have to go down to make 4 ball right. The smother the skier the better for your adjustments and don’t be afraid to move them. it can seem like a moving target. 20 15 19 are some numbers you can try on normal background settings. They should get you close.

Wileys offer very little lateral support. I would think that might be tough on a compromised ankle. If you want both feet in, try Goode powershells. (I can see people cringing from here) If you want to stick with the kicker go with the reflex. You seem to already believe that it would have released in your falls.There is no option that will guarantee your safety. I have seen no data showing any system to be superior over the others.

Tighten the hex screws and keep on skiing. You are probably well used to it by now what is the point of change. Wait till you go into a slump.

Moomba ski a little "bigger" than some of the others but it is skiable. Give yourself some time to get used to it. You will no doubt have to be in a stronger position which isn't a bad thing. The good news is we get used to what we ski behind. The moomba will be fine and so will you.

Razor blade the tops of the screw holes flat and fill with epoxy.

Stargazer of that vintage had a habit of "running" away at 2 ball speeding up in the middle of the course and slowing down at the end rendering perfect overall times but making it feel like shit to ski. Is this possibly what your experiencing? Look at your ball times. If they are not within a couple of thousands It won't ski right and the only way to fix it is with background settings.(there is a whole art to that) I invested a whole summer getting 2 boats to work right and got it right at the end. I have no idea if the upgrade has solved this problem.

I've been exposed to 3 stargazer systems on local boats. Without background adjustments they all ran away at 2 ball.Is this possibly the surge your talking about?

That's about as good as you'll do. The smoother the pass the less deviation in ball times.

Even though the system makes the times (including ball times) in tolerance, if the speed deviates a lot up or down ball to ball, it won't "feel" right. Now another thing to consider before you get to concerned. At 28 mph is the skier your pulling really skiing? The system adds RPM to counter the strong pull of a slalom skier than modifies the speed with GPS input. Your ball speeds show the system constantly bleeding speed. It could be the skier is not skiing the pass or is learning. Is this a possibility?

Not sure how they are doing it in the newest version but each speed needs baseline rpm calibrated. Even though your overall time is close the ball to bal times are pretty bad. It won't ski to well. I'd contact perfect pass with all those gps errors.

Thank you that is great info. I've never had anything but instantaneous gps lock till this year.

Real curious to know what settings you went to on the 67" that made a slow ski faster?

Seems like the information that @UWSkier got from perfect pass was accurate. For the first time ever took my boat out from hibernation and had no GPS lock. Seems like that lasted for 20 minutes over a couple of different times out. Once it locked back to normal behavior. Locked as soon as the system is turned on.

The muscle involved in skiing is somewhat specific. Muscle is developed by progressive overload. Anyone who has learned to ski (and do it well) has "taught" their ski specific muscle to develop over time. They may at this point be unaware of it because it's second nature but it's there. The people that say it ain't so have many years developing this mind muscle connection. This has nothing to do with bench press.

I'm with @Than_Bogan I think the people that do it and do it well have all the things mentioned as well as being strong people. They may not look like bodybuilders, but I would bet their strength to weight ratio is right up there. Great technique falls apart quickly without the strength and stamina to carry it though.

@jimski They do whistle... don't know why.

So what is the consensus as compared to the Rev-6 worthwhile upgrade? Improved your bouy count?

@jhughes Didn't you come of a vapor to ride the Rev 6? You find this one really different?

this video should show you what I'm talking about

You should try to ski back to the handle. Keep extended until you see the ski come almost under the rope.

I've had personal access to 3 stargazer boats. None of them ran right from factory. All needed backgroud settings changed. The ball times should be within a couple of thousands ball to ball or it just won't ski right. That said, the spedo can fluctuate a lot. Look at the ball times down arrow.

@Krlee Love to hear more direct comparisons to your Rev as you get more rides.

You would be surprised. A ski not set to at least the manufacturer's numbers can perform very poorly. If your skiing the course your really looking for precise and highly repeatable technique. Maybe not as much if your free skiing but I would think that still would be the goal. Either way to give that ski a fair chance I'd get the fin pretty close to where the people that made it says it belongs.