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Thanks guys, In this case it winds up no matter how you get back to the skier. It drives me crazy too. I unwind it after every fall as well and that drives everyone in the boat crazy. I've got a new US Gear set up (Pro V Handle and Knotless Rope) on the way. I'll let you know if that fixes it.

Have any of you Ballers had a handle, that when pulled through the water after a fall, spins and winds the rope up? In this case it happens to be a Masterline Custom Grip Style with no obvious damage anywhere. The end caps are in tact and it does not have any water in it. It pulls streight as well. Any ideas on how to stop the winding/twisting?

@ DW - This theory has merritt! That's really how it feels on the water.

@Jordan Thanks! This is very helpful to me.

@ Than Bogan - If that's the real you in the picture above, why don't you use it for your thumbnail photo instead of that gargoile or what ever it is. It would add to the credibility of your posts.

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@ Deanoski - Thanks! I would think so too.

@ShaneH & @Deanoski: 8 to 9 thousands difference. So is this (printed side of the fin) the correct/conventional way to measure?

@Deanoski: Like this?

@ShaneH When you get a chance would you measure your depth on both the 66 and 67. The key being, measure the depth on the right side then using the same technique measure the other side. (find the lallest spot on the curve) I'm asking because my A2 2012 is .010 difference side to side. The side with the factory marks is the shorter side. See what you come up with first. Then tell me which measurement to use. I sent clear pictures of this to HO but got no responce.

Ok guys -I have to "weigh in" (pun intended) on this one. I'm fatter than ever and skiing worse than ever. I'm strong and can go forever but stopping, starting, and changing direction with an extra 20 pounds just hurts performance.

@markchilcutt Wish I had known - we could have met.

@markchilcutt Where you there (Skiapalooza) Saturday or Sunday? I was there Saturday. Cool event. PS. Great sking!

Water drains out fine - not a concern.

@Ham Wallace - Man you're "Spot On" (as OB would say). This is the best Idea ever and in every way possible. Everyone Wins!

@ntx -Yes that's me alright and I count my blessings every day. Really I do. Even though I'm fortunate enough to have that home I am still a working class guy that watches what he spends. I was just shocked looking at the Southern Region Guide and the costs and wondering how other working class people with families & homes, and stuff to take care of, manage it all. I'm 62 M6 I think. On special occasions I can run 32. Next problem - I ski behind a 2007 MC with classic PP. Never skied behind Star Gazer or ZO. Thanks for your help!

Thanks to all that responded. Mostly I want to know if anyone else thought about or was shocked when they looked at ALL the costs. I think I'm gonna take @jimbrake and @chief23's advice. Since I've already signed up for AWSA, I'll pick and choose some class C's that are as close by as possible - then see what happens. Yea that trip to regionals is for sure a big part of the total expense.

@Wish: I don't know for sure exactally how to get qualified in general, let alone the least expensive way. A big part of my estimated expence is the trip to KY for regionals. If Kelvin is correct, that would be the least expensive, provided I ski at my PB.

Thanks, Kind of a cool idea.

I've spent too much time deciding weather or not to post an opinion so here it goes. Reading Horton's latest "What Now" post sorta gave me the go-ahead. I haven't competed at nationals for 6 years. Therefore no need to join AWSA. This year with the location back in Florida I thought I'd give it a try. I renewed my AWSA membership, went on line and read the Southern Region Guide and the new rules for reaching the level to qualify, and realized this whole thing is gonna cost real money! All in, 3K, maybe more if I don't ski my PB/EP/Whatever. That seems like a lot. Maybe that is the root cause of some of this AWSA/Grow the Sport controversy. Am I the only one that is thinking this?

Put a plastic foot bed (like the ones that come with Goode Power Shells) in - problem solved. I think you can buy them from Goode. Carefully cut it down to fit so it covers all the insert bosses.

Could someone post a close-up picture of this "knotless design"? I don't think I have ever seen it and can't imagine what it looks like. Thanks!

Check each and every rope /handle you get. We've had a number of Masterlines over the years that have been both too short & too long.

@Horton - I don't know about that, but I'm guessing it's like a lot of other adjustments we all make (i.e. wing / no wing). If it helps - do it. If it doesn't help - stop it. Compared to the photos & videos of you, I'm not even close to being "stacked".

@Swerveit - I have used wedges under my heels for 15 plus years. I'm a bit too old to be a factor but back in the day I was competitive. I started using them (cut off the heel of a childs flip flop and sparingly glued it in the bottom of my outer shell) when I went to hard shells. I have used them in Wolfe's, Goode Power shells, and I am using a rear heel lift in my Strada's. Can't ski with out it. Try (in stocking feet) standing on a level floor, toe to heel - and initiate just the slightest bit of forward knee bend. You're rear heel has got to lift.