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Water skiing is hard - it’s work, so is snow skiing and even worse snow boarding. Tubbing is easy. Computers and video games even easier.

Millennials, Gen X,Y, & Z‘ers. Are not gonna do it. You could give them a free boat, skis and a lake house- still not gonna happen. I have a bunch of rental properties so I see how they live and think. Argue this all you want but I bet the decline is pervasive across all sports

Of all the things tried - getting pulled up with both palms down cured my elbow problems, and they healed quickly.

My wrists are OK. I use a .970 diameter handle.

Now here is something interesting. For the last two seasons the back of both legs (hamstrings) have ached day and night.

Pain so bad I couldn’t bend down or squat - bad enough for me to get tested for circulation and to see an ortho. Generally I never seek medical attention. The circulation was fine and the ortho suggested stretches.

I am totally cured in 2 weeks by putting heel lifts in my Radar Vapor boots. What made me think to do that is a long story but it worked immediately.

Point of story - sometimes you just gotta try some different things, including dry land testing to see where the strain is really coming from.

@unksskis Your research is spot on. I'm 72 years old, I skied Nationals 10 years in a row - when it was 100+ guys in men's 3, 4, & 5. Lets analyze why I am no longer a member.

(And this is part of why THIS post is never ending.)

When people find something's value underperforms its cost - they quit spending.

THAT IS IT!.

I no longer have a need to prove my ski capability to anyone, and lots of travel, long weekends at a remote ski site and the expense hasn't appealed to me for at least 9 years as you pointed out. Otherwise I ski nearly every day right here at home. On this forum I have not ever stated weather I'm for or against the SS training

I have Not berated anyone ever on any post. gjohnson made a very inflammatory statement in his post which I felt needed some rebuttal.

Call Brenda at In Tow - she will absolutely make just what you want. PS Her ropes are easy on the elbows.

Masterline’s are good too.

I am on the 22 Pro Build Senate - Last year on a 2021 Pro build. I have only had it for two weeks and most of that time the weather has been terrible. I’m a 32 MPH 28 off (occasional complete 32’s) skier. 72 years old. Stock settings on the 22 seem best so far. It skis just like the 21 - maybe slightly more mistake forgiving.

My buoy count hasn’t improved so far, but it is too early to be sure.