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Just got my a3 yesterday, it looks AWESOME When I was setting it up, I put my reflex at 29.5" from tail, wich put it at the very furthest back the screws and holes would allow. When I showed my dad the ski, he got all up in a huff saying that the ski would ski too aggressive the way I set it up, and that I wouldn't have any where to move back in order to make the ski more aggressive (apparently when he was skiing in the 80's and 90's he said people would start in the middle hole and move back to be more aggressive) I understand that his logic is fairly dated but he is really convinced (and won't listen to me at all) and that the middle of the holes doesn't necessarily mean stock, ALWAYS MEASURE. My question is, since he is so sure that the middle of the hole is where I should start, how would be a good way to approach him to rationalize the fact that that isn't necessarily correct. It got to the point where he said he wouldn't pull me with the ski set up where it is. (With the binding all the way back in hole spots, yet still in stock 29.5" Thanks in advance! -Hoping to even get to ski, Bryan

I'm in kansas and from FM it took a max of four days. They take a few times out in the water before they break in. But I love mine.

@Sbfl By the way I'm 16 and I started competing when I was 15 don't worry about what others think, but you will need to be able to start getting to 36. It's a quick clip but it gets fun. Keep with it, ill be glad to offer anything I can.

66 is supposed to be about 66.75 actual length. I ski on a 66 and I'm at 135, 6'2". 36 mph. I wouldn't want a 67. Even to grow into.

Mine are the "fm tour pro" and it is like 65/ boot

They are amazing

Wraparound is my favorite. Gives a little more padding between buckles and my ankle. Order from fluid motion website.

I use the FM intuition liners, mold them, and they are great. Most comfortable thing iv put my foot in coupled with my reflex.

Well this year I gave up running part for my new job and part for skiing (mostly skiing) Being in school greatly kills ski time.

@Walleye we may be down this weekend to keep an eye on the place

I wish I could have form like regina

Nice! I'm ready to see it! Really sorry about the shed. Was your ski the only one gone?

Oh they also replaced the medallion on the tip of the ski designating which asymmetrical ski, which was knocked off in my fall.

I got my ski back from goode after being repaired today. First off, excellent job only with alot of inspection can I tell it was even there. When I sent my ski I took off all hardware, fin block, fin, everything. When I opened the box up today i opened up where the tail was and could just barely make out a fin block, fin, wing, attached to a ski. I thought they sent me a new one! Goodie goodie! I pulled it out and it was actually mine! Goode went out of there way to slap a fin block on for no extra charge. Holy crap they are great to me! I actually feel bad that I'm trying the A3 because goode has been extremely helpful in every way. And I urge anyone who is enlisting their help for a ski problem to be cooperative and congenial. They WILL help you, they want nothing but your success and they want to keep their name in good standing! Thanks Chris and Mary at Goode! Very satisfied -Bryan Bailey

Holy god that's nice

His is a 14

Regina is a pro. Not just your everyday female skier. I don't think letting the record holder participate would be fair to the other ladies.

Everything you all are saying is getting me super pumped for this bad boy. I hate sitting in class and not sitting in a boat. One thing I have always struggled with is letting the ski finish the turn. I hope I can adapt to it, but it sounds like an awesome ski for me.

@walleye

Thanks guys! Appreciate your comments. The reason I ask is because Tim, the guy I bought it from skis HO and he said ski aggressive.

This weekend is the last weekend before it gets here. Ill be skiing on my spare ski (9100) for the last time. I am SUPER excited to get on this ski. It's supposed to be awesome. I'm really looking forward to it!

I have a 66" A3 on its way to the house right now (along with my repaired 9900) There's one thing I'm really exited about. I can FINALLY SCREW MY REFLEX PLATE TO THE SKI! No mores fishing for it at the bottom of the lake (just a heads up it SUCKS) One question, iv heard alot of people say that to ride a syndicate, you have to be aggressive. What does this really mean? How can I be more aggressive without scaring the crap out of myself (I'm a little timid these days) from what I'm hearing there seems to be a specific style of riding the ski that lets it excell. What are some things I can think about when skiing it?

I have a masterline rope and an accurate handle. Both are excellent.

Proud to say I also skied with Kennedy when she was visiting friends at our lake. She was also something I would love to be.

@wish it may save money on two trips if the regionals will be held near to the nationals site. For instance Midwest regionals were in Minnesota, if I were to travel to Minnesota, back to kansas, then to Florida id be racking up some cash. If I were to go to regionals closer to nationals, I might be able to make it one trip.