skihart

@MarcusBrown outstanding!  

@RobHazelwood Thanks for sharing that.  It nice to see that Pros and Joes share the same struggles at times!

This type of analysis is great as it identifies the problems.  The second half of the equation is figuring out what changes to make in order to solve the problem.  The actionable items so to speak.

I know each individual has their own Keys that they focus on to achieve this I was just wondering what yours were and if they have made a difference.  Everything happens so fast in the course, its hard to focus on specific keys at times in order to make change.  I love seeing people who have their keys written on tape on the front of their skis.

For what its worth you are looking really good in the videos that has been posted by FPM and Syndicate this spring and seem to have resolved the issue @MarcusBrown had identified above. Hope you have a great season!

@MarcusBrown love this, its great!

So when you worked on this with @RobHazelwood, what were the physical changes he needed to do to fix the issues?  What are his new keys?

For example is he going to focus on straightening his back leg to move mass forward or is he going to try to keep his shoulders higher from the water?  etc

What was his solution for coming off the handle too early? Did fixing the compressed body issue automatically translate into being able to keep outbound direction better? Therefore he didn't need to think about staying on the handle longer?

Thanks and hope to see more of this!

17 hours ago, Horton said:

@skihart

I think if we just accept that Joel is from another planet and leave it at that we'd all be better off

Oh i do accept that fact, no question but i still think that there's something to learn there from skiing at slower speeds for much harder passes.

@Mateo_Vargas what does he normally run at 34 or 36 mph?

Thats nuts.  39 would have been incredible on that ski but 41 is insane.

It does make me think that maybe i should be learning the tougher passes at 32 mph or less and possibly on a larger ski.  May be worth some expermentation.  

Hey @Chewy I have one available.  I will get it out ofthe garage tomorrow and get pics for you.  Where are you located?

Have you emailed ZO to ask them?

i am curious about this as well as I ski in rec mode quite a bit to adjust at my hardest pass. 

I agree it was a pleasure to watch with those announcers.

I especially liked Marcus @FlowPointMethod because of his analysis of the actual technique.  Super informative and a great learning moment.   I loved when he was asking Charlie or almost pushing him (in a good way) about elaborating on some of keys he has.

@lpskier This is interesting as i ski somewhat bowlegged as well as a LFF.  I recently rotated my rear boot so my toes are to the left more in an effort to get my rear knee more lined up behind my front knee.

I have considered doing the front boot move to the right but figured that was crazy but perhaps it isnt if it works for you.

My goal is to balance my off side turn to my onside. 

@dave2ball is your trailer a boat mate?

@skierjp i believe my boat mate trailer is the bunk style? I am not entirely certain it fits completely above the fenders though?

Thanks it also sits on the trailer all winter of course and may have some pressure points that could cause issues. Will probably just get a new trailer. I think it would drive me nuts anyhow.

Hi Guys

Looking at a used new model Ski Nautique, but i was wondering if my current 200 trailer would work for the new hull?

I am guessing no but thought i would ask. I only use the trailer twice a year to put the boat in and out. If it goes more than 5 miles a year it would be a miracle.

Thanks

Well here’s a current year one with trailer and 112 hours and the want $127k. Full warranty.

Post ski sunset

@FlowPointMethod i am just waiting for @Horton to come along and give you a panda. Lol.

I saw your Instagram post and was very curious about this.

Just wondering if anyone has a source for the seadeck gunnel pads for my 200. They are the brown ones that look like teak.

The original ones on my boat are starting to wear due to the rope friction.

I think Nautique only sells the entire replacement package including platform etc.

There must be someone who does them aftermarket?

Is the old seadeck difficult to remove?

Thanks

@Horton what does this earlier move help you with specifically? What is the result of this? Less slack? More width? More yaw before the buoy?

No it was good right out of the box. You cant shorten them as they are all factory terminated on both ends.

The part you want is

ssc15420 teleflex seastar

It’s a 20 foot cable. We used this when we did my neighbors 2007 196 two years ago. Steering is like butter again. Just drove it again this weekend and was thinking to myself how smooth it is. One finger steering.