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@ToddF Pole vaulting looks like a lot of fun but not an old mans sport...

Anyone hooked on another sport like they are on slalom skiing? The only thing I have done that compares is surfing medium to large waves when conditions are perfect. The planets need to line up pretty well and even then the you have to deal with a high percentage of idiots.. Skiing still wins..

I trick about 800 plus a toe side flip... Its ugly but good fun on social days.. give me a trick over a wakeboard any day

You would think more people will take a serious look at the Quest now, it has the runs on the board. Probably more -41's run on it than any other ski...

I'm after some feedback on how the different skiers here deal with sticking points, we all have them no matter how good or bad we are. The only real way to run that next pass is to get out there and find out where the edge is, to learn that next line length you need to ski it. How much work on technique is enough? Do you learn by running it ugly a few times and clean it up as you get a feel for it? From my own perspective I like to have at least one pass every set at that next line length, even if its just gates 1 -2

Amazing stuff... not that long ago -41 was impossible by all accounts.. If you can get 2 you can get 6 right?

Snow - Its brutal, I tried it last year... Freezing cold, layers of clothes and its freezing cold. Each to their own but I would rather chase the sun.

@Horton - getting towards the tail end of your season with a lot more passes under your belt it would be interesting to see you revisit some of the ski's you tested.

I love my Quest but the numbers don't lie - I still wonder if its the left vs right option that gives the Goode the edge.

Has anyone tried this gizmo? raptorwaterski.com

The intercostal muscles consists of several groups of muscles ((internal and external intercostals and subcostal and transverse thoracic muscles) which are located between the ribs and function to move and stabilize the chest wall. These muscles can become strained often as a result of rapid twisting of the torso and are common in sports such as basket ball and tennis, water-skiing etc. Muscle strains have three gradings: Grade I Strain: This is a mild strain and only some muscle fibers have been damaged. Healing occurs within two to three weeks. Grade II Strain: This is a moderate strain with more extensive damage to muscle fibers, but the muscle is not completely ruptured. Healing occurs within three to six weeks. Grade III Strain: This is a severe injury with a complete rupture of a muscle. This typically requires a surgical repair of the muscle; the healing period can be up to three months. Symptoms commonly reported are either a sharp, stabbing pains when breathing to a ever-present, painful ache or soreness located around the ribcage. The pain is aggravated by deep breathing, side bending and twisting. The degree of disability along with the rate of recovery will depend on the grade of the muscle strain. Given above is a general guideline as to the rate of recovery from a muscle strain per se however, the healing time may be longer due to our constant need to breathe and therefore low grade irritation to the healing site

I'm almost buying this ...

I'm curious as to how much help the design of the Goode ski's with their left vs right design actually gives you? As a lefty with a bit of an inconsistent 2 / 4 I would be interested in hearing what the Goode skiers have to say on it? Why is Goode the only one to offer the option? Curiosity is going to get the better of me and I will of course take a ride on one sooner or later...

@Skijay I can hit much further off the tee with modern golf clubs, deeper into the trees in many cases..

I'm sure I can dig up an old HO VTX for anyone who is finding it all too easy :)

I know a few people who can't run -38 .....

6 pulls per pass @ 600lbs in 16 seconds = a sheet load of weight, no wonder it takes a toll on your body..

Recently tested a mx kidney belt, seems like a good option but im not 100% sure it did not stress my lower back and cause my recent back injury... Im doing tons of core work now.

@Horton Pretty sure I sent you that picture.. I could probably arrange a test drive if you promised to look after it ! They don't come cheap.

After 8 years off I want some good bites out of -35 this season... skied 12 sets so far and starting to run a few -28's but the body and winter is slowing my progress. Quest is making the job a lot easier I suspect..

Yeah what @skihart said...

Certainly possible to make that jump in two years if you ski all the time. Made a similar jump back in the late 90's in two seasons from a few @22 to running a 35 or two - tried the purple once just for the fun of it. Water time and good coaching goes a long way, I was skiing 6 days a week.

This was taken with an iPhone using some sort of iphone app.. After such a long break I'm back skiing -22 and in this shot it shows.

Yes I can see several areas he needs to work on...

Start by drilling a small hole..... :) Work your way up from there if you must.... :)