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Separated a rib once, many years ago, more than 20. Happened as the result of a water ski crash. To this day I can still point to the exact spot, and it occasionally feels funny. No pain though anymore. But at the time everything hurt, laughing, coughing, sh@#ing, etc.

 The second slalom skier looks like he's riding the same O'brien we still have in our ski shed. It keeps the Connelly Hook company these days.

Those of you saying easy to get them off, does that mean with the insert staying in the boot, or not?

Also on Strada double boots. Really like them, very comfortable and adjustable. I must say though, I don't like them when trying to get the ski off and leave the liners in the boot. Guess this might get easier over time, only had them the last month of the season. Coming from the old Wiley's double rubber boots to these, that was the only disappointment, not being able to just kick the ski off at the end of a set.

No worries, as they say down under.

So, just received my CC statement, I was billed for my vest on 1/7/2011. Â Yet recently I received an email stating my money was safe until they run the order, what gives?

If that is an option, I'd like one that way. Sans "Baller" Since I ordered already, is this possible?

Sent order, virtually instantaneous confirmation.

I'll take one, whatever the final design.

Thanks all. Â We are currently searching ski it again for a new ski for him. Any suggestions? 6' 3" - 190#

My settings are very similar to Sully's, going from memory. Had the exact same problem couldn't get it to turn on off side until I arrived somewhere around these settings. 68" 2011 Strada. We ski 52° to 56° water all summer. (just read the degree thread)

DW We were going to try and fabricate some sort of shock/damping device to use with his spare leg.... ....until I saw these videos, amazing.

Thanks everyone. Didn't really want to add weight, just occurred to me last night that it might help. Moving the binding is the obvious solution, too funny because I always move mine, never thought about moving his.

Hello all,  Longtime lurker, new poster.  My current ski driver/ski partner has one leg: His right. Nothing below the knee on the left, nor even a left thigh muscle.  We've been skiing together only this summer. At first he was reluctant to attempt the course, however, after one time he's now hooked. He can make cuts on both sides with confidence. My reason for posting is, any and all advice from those who have skied with or coached one legged skiers is requested. Clearly there are some balance issues that cannot be overcome. We are making progress, he's at 1 1/2 balls at 15 off, 28 mph. He's dieing to make 2 ball, his really off side. I've been trying to figure out how to help his overall weight distribution problem and was wondering if you think it makes sense to add some weight to where the back foot would normally be? Or just keep at it from a technique perspective.