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The wisdom on this thread suggested a 68" Vapor for 190 lb. over 6 feet tall. This is for a friend of mine as I'm invested in an XT for the next couple years or so. Anyway...a 68" was not available so he went 67" and it's definitely the right size FWIW. He skis into 35 most of the time with the occasional shot at 38. Thanks for the numbers @Deanoski‌ ...I will pass them alongl

Is it too hot in Texas for Parrish? Why isn't he there?

@"Mateo Vargas"‌ I actually very happily ski an XT but my ski buddy has the orange radar and he's the one I'm talking about. You probably skied with him at Laku as you mentioned. Anyway....he has turned the orange radar into fire wood and is resorting back to the silver one until he can get his hands on a 68 vapor to try. There was a 67 available for him to just try out so I was hunting for any number anybody on the "too big" for a 67 might be using.

Go back to the gear that worked is my first suggestion but if not....do not pound the interloc together with a mallot! You will smash the heads of the dual loc and ruin them causing them not to hold. Pressure press the plate down all over the place until you hear the snap. Be sure to have the correct binding placement for the ski too! If you end up replacing the interloc then stick it to the binding plate first then press the ski side interloc to the interloc on the plate before sticking anything to the ski. Getting a perfectly aligned pair of interloc is key.

I need the magic numbers for a 67 Vapor with a 195 lb. 6'-2" tall rider that dropped his average 4 buoys from 2@38 between the Silver Strada and the Orange Strada but has brand loyalty.

@jimbrake Keep it quiet but no ocean is the key that makes Colorado perfect... Thanks for supporting the Region and making the trip out!

I really really like the shape of my XT but I'm questioning the durability. The Goode people are good people so I'm not worried I'm stuck with any problems but I never had to have anything fixed on my other brand skis.

Any talk of a Txi hull change happening anytime soon?

We're gonna start seeing a lot of our sport drone videos with the same general content. Cool toy though! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=763779993685946

@Jody_Seal‌ Thanks for the pic! That's awesome!

@Jody_Seal‌ Here in Colorado, we're loving the 200 we bought from you a few months! It obviously was one of yours as it tracks like a laser! Curious if you happen to know who signed the glove box cover? It's mostly rubbed off so we're not quite sure.

@SkiJay‌ or @scotchipman‌ What spot do you or did you use on your powershell boot (assuming you've used them) to measure binding distance?

@scotchipman‌ Thanks! I'm curious why there would be a difference in how much to add on as it relates to the ski model and size. Besides maybe ski bottom profile caliper jaws or tips shouldn't care about the ski model or size should it?

so @scotchipman , you are saying add .081 to the website posted number if you want to use the tips of standard off the shelf calipers? In other words, are the web posted numbers assuming 2nd gen Goode grounded down calipers?

What precise spot on a powershell boot is everybody using to measure distance.

@SkiJay I think what you said is spot on. As I get better at shorter lines I'm getting wider on the buoy. As a result I'm trying to backside buoys by driving the tip into the turn. The XT doesn't like it so I'm looking for an adjustment to let me get away with more tip pressure but that is the wrong thinking. The XT wants edge angle and not tip pressure to perform at its best. The youtube link above that I came across today is perfect for this topic. Really short shortline skiers seem to love the XT but that's probably because shortline skiing naturally achieves this side angle position whereas longer (-32 and longer) can result in course width that confuses the skier into using tip pressure rather than a cast out to turn. Coming from the A series HO to the XT this is very noticeable to me. The A series seemed to allow more tip action which doesn't really force proper technique but does keep you alive.

We have had a 200 at our club since the start of the 200 revolution. We also are onto our 2nd Carbon Pro in our Club. We have a TXi as well. So far, I have only driven the new PS pulling 32/35 off male skiers. The PS and Centurion are similar and not difficult to drive with neither having a notable edge over the other IMO. I'd give driver ergonomics to the PS over the CP but that's about it. The 200 continues to be in a tracking and driver experience class of its own. With all that said....put all 3 in a hat and you won't go wrong with the one you draw.

I'm 5'-11", 190 lbs, LFF and ride a 66 XT. I also feel the ski hits the brakes coming out of the buoy. A relaxed, tall and countered body position is the cure and makes this ski a dream stick but at the same time skiing is not fun at all if we have to swim every time we aren't 100% perfect. I don't believe this ski only works if you're Regina or the Big Dawgs so what's the answer to accommodate the occasional scrap? I think this ski demands a certain velocity into and through the turn to perform properly. Unfortunately, one tick below that ideal velocity is deadly. What adjustments can make this ski faster in general?

The drone shadow at 1:56 is a bonus.

@webbdawg99 What's the water/air temps November through February?

Never mind....Center of Mass.

What is COM?

@Horton, I'm curious about your assessment of the XT being "finicky" and "very sensitive". How tall and heavy are you?

@Peebs What made you automatically assume Powershells?

Quick question on expectations - the graphics on my new XT are crooked. The graphic at the tail is off center about 3/8". As a result the red stripes are noticeably uneven. Should this be considered satisfactory on a $2000 ski?