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It’s getting to that time of year when I’ll get out maybe once or twice a week, and sometimes every other week, when the weather is warm. Sadly, I’m just now figuring out what was killing my skiing all season. Went out yesterday and ran 2 back-to-back easy passes at what used to be my 75-80% pass that has been my 20% pass this season, then 4 easy buoys at the pass I rarely run. on the bright side, this time of year is when my office becomes well decorated

I once talked to a pro skier friend who used to be on one brand of skis that does their mold/press at a lower temp, longer cook time. He said his skiing went to garbage for a few months and he couldn’t figure it out. I’m not remembering the exact circumstances (maybe he borrowed a friends ski) but he got on another of the exact ski and there it was. Skiing was back to normal. He said his ski had basically gone dead. He has since been on a different few skis of a higher temp shorter press time and says he won’t go back. I don’t know that the build method was the ultimate cause, but I have heard that it happens. I’m waiting for my ski partner’s 2017 Senate to die on him so I can catch up.

She can run -41, just waiting for the right time 😁. My wife has 6 more years in the AL College system before she can retire. I want that house now. 🥲

Correct me if I’m wrong but Erika and Nate are single event skiers, so I’m guessing that single first place finishes are worth more than 3 events getting lower placements. Like a skier getting 300 points for each, slalom, trick, and jump still only equals 900 points so putting a possible if not almost likely 1000 point single eventer makes the most sense. Regina is a freak and could win 2 events so she’s a no brainer. Anna is definitely a top of the podium contender in trick and can post solid jump scores and even decent slalom scores. As odd as it seems, I think it’s solid choices for the team

@jgills88I think I’m understanding what some older threads had you thinking. When people running, let’s say Wiley’s, have asked if they should buy a new ski and put a Reflex setup on it EVERYONE jumps in saying NO, stick with your old boots when you go to a new ski. It’s really a function of keeping it to one variable. The ski will be, as @Hortonsaid, “a blank canvas”. You have no idea what the ski wants; does it like a lot of front foot pressure in the pre-turn, will it eat your lunch if you get tail heavy on the onside, etc., etc. If you get a TOTALLY different boot system, the inputs that you know work on the old boots may do something wildly different on the new setup. I stick to my original post at this point now. New boots on old ski, you’re still going to have to find the “right” boot placement, then go looking at fin. I MIGHT even consider taking the fin back to stock when I change to a very different boot... that one I can be pretty hard-headed on though and stay on old fin settings too long

@RichardDoaneunless he is showing deference to binding placement 🤫?

When I read the response options I’m not clear on the question. Ski? Is this a noun or verb? Like “change skis” or “go ski it until you get it figured out”? Obviously, changing skis would be the biggest change, and require both figuring out binding placement and fin setting. After that, I go the route Rossi suggests: set the fin to stock, then figure out your boot placement, then fin settings.

@Cooleo15thank you for the info. I remember a video of Andy showing his heel didn't really move much in his RTP. I'm no AM! My heel is all over the ski in an RTP but I've always felt that it is probably the best due to the ability to move forward on the ski. Your boot and the one that @Deanoski has made look perfect. Looks like i need to go on a thrift store search for old skis to cannibalize!

As much as the price may drive away recreational and lower level skiers, it is MY OPINION that those skiers are typically the ones who make the most OTF falls, and possibly just falls in general. Therefore, those skiers MAY be the best suited for the best boots/boot systems. The biggest caveat to that is that they must understand the mechanism of the release.

@Deanoskiyou wanna make another one? You could make them in mass and, in the waterski world, stand to make tens of dollars. I'd by one

Yeah, for sure still making them. That Evo is nothing but the skate shell with the cuff hole cut to make a “C” so the cuff releases from the bottom “base” and your foot comes out. The “C” starts to wear, as you would expect from soft plastic and releases start happening when they shouldn’t. Just not a design that can be expected to have any longevity. Not to mention, as @lakeaustinskiersaid, the boot they use “rots” and becomes brittle without much visible indication. I’ve had a front boot basically EXPLODE on me as I hit the first wake. Dead serious, I think it gave me a concussion. One of the worst falls in my life. Reflex, Edge/Syndicate, Goode with the Reflex release, or Radar Vapor with Reflex release are all superior. Then you could also go the MOB route and use just about any boot you like. Well, except that Fluid Motion boot. That’s the exact setup that tried to kill me. NOT the MOB’s fault if you want something releasable, those two systems are really your options

If it has ANYTHING to do with Kris Lapoint, you never know what will be on the ski, or part of the ski. My lakeowner and Kris go back to the 70’s. You should see the crazy stuff leaning against his ski shed. 2 different skis cut down the middle and glassed together really crazy progressive asymmetrical tunnels. Honestly, I love half rear boots, so a toe with a heel cup and a flimsy overlay is right in my wheelhouse

I know who he is. Couldn’t pick him out of a 2 man lineup though. I do feel for him. Just on this website alone there’s 2 full threads and at least that many hijacked threads on the guy that got 2nd overall.

Jody, what you length you want brother? I'll hook you up! The '24 Rips! @brooks we gonna see an alien Vapor next?

His name is Patrick King, I'll send you the rest of his info shortly

I need to get a PP multiline (current style) screen replaced. Anyone done on of those? Any idea if the same 128x64 screen would do? I also need a ZO screen done too.

My text to him right after he won was a bit more explicit and a bit more directed at a particular tournament that did not let him participate.

I’m ready for the release of the 2X Freddie Winter MAD World Champ fin block! @FWinteryou goat a release date for me? 😁. I’ve only got 2 of the old ones. That was the best Worlds slalom finals in years, even with the wind.

I’ll reach out for sure. Just looking forward to the off-season play ski. That DFT looks impossible.

@thageri thought about the dual lock but worry about it transferring enough energy to let the Reflex release work reliably. I have some G10 material that I may make one but time for personal projects (especially ski related) has been real hard to find lately. @teammalibuwhat you got?

I found an old Warp I’ve been wanting to play with that has no inserts. Just seeing if anyone has an old plate laying around before I order one for more than I paid for the ski.

It’s called “Love in Fairhope”. It’s a Hulu series Reese Witherspoon and some others produced. My wife made me watch it because it’s our hometown and her trainer is in it, along with a few others. I do remember the lake owner asking us if we could go ski because there was some type of filming going on but no one could

But it’s on the worst show ever made. So embarrassing I won’t even post it on Facebook First pic is my boat in the boathouse. Thankfully too blurry to claim that it’s mine. second one, see those buoys? Third pic: my daughter’s life jacket is now famous. She’s gonna tell all her 5th grade friends. I’m certain of it

@Slalom.Steve it’s not so much “pulling with you arms” as it is trying to keep them in and down. @twhisper I think I’m saying it wrong, but I understand what you are saying and know you are correct. I’ll try to get some video sent to you tomorrow or Friday. If I can’t ski and sort out some ski BS I’ve got going on (my skiing) by Thursday I’m going to miss the last tournament of my year

Here’s a few of mine