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@Cayman2: good points. If there was site close and open, it would be pretty easy to fit in without compromising the vibe of the trip but you're right about focusing on the family. Although I am in a bit of a unique situation where I don't work and do spend a lot of time with my kids as it is. So a 'vacation' isn't really extra bonding time, but going to Disney is 'for them' and not for me. I can't really imagine spending a whole week there though. To the suggestions about Disney 'world'.... flights and accommodation all booked, and we live in the west. ..... anybody know of a road course around there were I can get in some track time? (kidding... kinda)

My wife finally talked me into taking the kids to Disneyland for a week. Maybe I should bring my ski? Is there anywhere open for a drop in ski in the area? Will be there second week in November.

Update: we just noticed the 'handle' for the hydro gate migrates away from full slalom towards jump. Seems like we have to keep pushing it forward, about once a set since we noticed it. Explains why it seemed like suddenly the wake was terrible and just as suddenly it was fixed.

@skiboat38; thanks for the detailed reply - that helps!

@skiboat38... do you know what the target measurement should be? Sounds like a do-able adjustment... but how do we know if we need 1/8" or more/less?

After playing around with the gate: up and down, up and down, and with the screws, the bump is significantly better today. I don't think we actually 'did' anything, but maybe it was stuck not fully down. Boat load was different though - only a driver today vs. two light 'spotters' when bump was present. Any more input still appreciated....

I read elsewhere on this forum in an older post about a loose or too high hydro gate on the SN 200 causing a bump at the shorter line lengths. My ski partner has a SN 200. Yesterday I went out at 22 off and was shocked at the firm and vertical bump at 22. I don't remember that being there before, but I don't usually ski that long. When I got out of the water I checked the switch and he had it on 'slalom'. I checked the screws to make sure they were tight, as per suggestions in that previous post and found they were. Can anyone give some beta on how to adjust the gate to remove the bump. There is so much hype about how great this boat is, this cannot be the normal wake. Thanks! (Comments on adjusting the hydro gate very much appreciated. Comments on flat skis and non existent bumps on SN 200 not so much appreciated.)

Can all you avid cyclists and mountain bikers weigh in on this? I have a theory that the foot forward you slalom with is also the foot you are most comfortable having forward when coasting on a bike. So far this theory has proven true but the sample size is not large. Please confirm or refute the theory based on how you coast on your bike. Thanks