skosney

@6balls The Comp1 and Pro Stock were my skis of choice until the TacTic, which I think was every bit as good. I still have one in my rafters with a set of System 90 bindings on it.

Binding assembly at Composite Structures Corporation (EP Skis) for the Summer of 1982. Interesting summer with some interesting characters. Fond memories of skiing out at Lake Tapps with Roger Teeter. Biggest foot in mouth moment when this cocky 16 year old told Roger his new test ski felt like an old Combo Ski (this later became the short lived GX3 so I may have been right). I quickly became more diplomatic and spent many hours on the water with Rodger over the next few years.

Personally I think it's a bit silly that the Old Dawgs have separate events. Because there are so many "legends" that show up, I think it's only fitting to have them at the same events as the Young Pups. Back when I used to be a big deal for me to ski the Nationals, my favorite part was seeing the older legends like Kris LaPoint still duking it out in Open Division (late 90's). Clearly the Big Dawg only tournaments will continue, but there should be no restriction to enter other than age. Meaning a current "Pro" skier that meets the age requirement should be allowed to compete in the events. Why restrict a skier 35-50 that has been good enough to place in the top ten as a pro over the prior three years from competing at the Big Dawg? Are they too big for the Dawgs? Up in Soap Box ... Oh and I don't think a person has to be able to post competitive score to render their own opinion on ANYTHING in this sport. Like many of you I have been around a long time and my lack of buoy count should not discount my thoughts (right or wrong). Ok off my soap box.

Make it fun and mix it up, but don't abandon those passes you can make at 34 (or what ever speed you want to make you maximum speed). Run a set through the rope lengths and take a crack or two and 28 at max speed, and then a couple 1/2 to 1 mph slower. 28 off is certainly a line length that you can go out at slower speeds (30 and 32) to get a feel for the rhythm so try a set of 28's too. You should also "own" 22 off, so I think there could be some merit to running several in a row (3 or4) and working on the fundamentals that will help you at 28 off; like vision, rope control and body position. Free skiing at 28 off is also a good idea. I like to free skiing a slightly faster speed (i.e. 35mph instead of 34 mph), but that's a matter of personal preference.

Is there a common point of reference to compare the binding placement of a Reflex binding in relation to the Radar binding (Strada) ), or should use a completely different point of reference with entirely different distance measurement? I'm trying to gauge the binding position of the Reflex binding on my 2013 67 Strada relative to the factory recommended setting (which I believe is 29 1/2).