I tried mine out this evening. I really, really like it. I’m not a great trick skier, but I’m confident I’ll improve with this ski. Compared to my old 44” O’Brien, this ski is crazy stable and supportive. Stepping off the platform I immediately noticed I sank at about half the rate I usually do.
It’s going to take some getting used to as it’s definitely more “slippery” than my old ski. I’m assuming the hard edge might have something to do with it. Mostly on my reverse stuff it simply slid out from underneath me a few times. Wake to wake jumps are effortless with amazingly better height. I can only do a TB, TF, TWB, TWF, TS but I didn’t have a release person so I didn’t try any of those. But the added stability and support I feel makes me think those will also be easier. Hopefully!
I ended up slowing the boat from 19.8 mph where I’ve skied for the last 15 years and ultimately settling in at 17.8 mph with 3’ less rope. I also broke the cardinal rule by using a new binding on a new ski. That was a noticeable difference too.
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