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Re: How was your first ride on your favorite ski?
Both the Goode 9700 and 9800 at the ski test in 07 rocked right out of the box. I would have bought the 9800 had @MrJones not beaten me to it.
My beloved Monza took 3 rides to set up.
My N1 first ride leaned locked me to the shoreline and took 3-5 sets to set up.
Every other ski I have had has taken some sets to get comfortable on
My beloved Monza took 3 rides to set up.
My N1 first ride leaned locked me to the shoreline and took 3-5 sets to set up.
Every other ski I have had has taken some sets to get comfortable on
The_MS
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Re: The Promo Boat Paradigm has to change
I think people are forgetting the promo person is on site all day long. We are usually one of the first to arrive and last to leave. I'm lucky that the events I go to, I'm usually a chief official too (so there all day anyways). No dealer is going to send someone to sit at a tournament all day and pay them (unless that dealer is a skier). As others have said as a promo boat owner, it is not just the cost of hours. I'm pretty lucky that most tournaments I pull are less than an hour from my home. I think the $25 is a nice start, but is not close to the actual cost of time, depreciation, insurance (you can't have a bare bones policy) and maintenance.
Also the hours limits on boats have come in the last few year. As boats are returned to the dealer, they limit both tournament and personal hours. And it is not just one brand, I have seen this from both Nautique and MC.
Also the hours limits on boats have come in the last few year. As boats are returned to the dealer, they limit both tournament and personal hours. And it is not just one brand, I have seen this from both Nautique and MC.
Re: The Promo Boat Paradigm has to change
@Horton great question. Are Master Craft and Malibu willing to put more boats out there for tournaments by increasing there teams? Has MC and Malibu increased there sales due to the changes in Nautique’s program? I have only had maybe 6 rides in the 2 years or so behind the new nautique due to the lack of availability of the boat. Every boat felt different. It’s hard to drop 80 to 90 k on a boat that is now rarely at tournaments in my area.
Re: Rhonda Van Dyk 1958 - 2020
I was at her induction into the Michigan Water Ski Association Hall of Fame in 2019. Some members of the USA Adaptive Water Ski Team told stories about her commitment as Team Manager and just what it takes to get that team to World Championship events across the globe - and win. It was impressive.
Rhonda also held Senior Judge and Senior Scorer ratings, which were very beneficial for holding L tournaments in all discplines.
Here is a nice article on the USA Water Ski website that highlights her many leadership positions, including membership and Chair on the Board of Directors for Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports.
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Water-Ski/News/2020/November/22/In-Memoriam_Rhonda-Van-Dyk
Rhonda also held Senior Judge and Senior Scorer ratings, which were very beneficial for holding L tournaments in all discplines.
Here is a nice article on the USA Water Ski website that highlights her many leadership positions, including membership and Chair on the Board of Directors for Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports.
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Water-Ski/News/2020/November/22/In-Memoriam_Rhonda-Van-Dyk
MISkier
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Re: Whisper Fin Pro?
@Mortyski - haha, I'm old, too. You could easily bend a tip on the ROC 550s if you freeskied them in the bumps. I raced slalom and GS on a single pair of 207 ST Comps to save money. I've got a pair of Rossi's current Masters GS in a 185 and they are sweet. It's pretty crazy how comfortable fast you can be these days on a 165 slalom or a 185 GS. BTW the only reason I brought up old race skis is that I figured @Drago would know what I was talking about.
Re: the OP - I've skied with the Denali CG and the original Whisper Fin and liked them both, but my coach this year poo poo'd fin technology and got me to go back to a standard fin. I think I actually like the standard fin a little better. Feels like a bit more power and grip and acceleration with stock settings on a standard fin. That said, I will try the others again and see what I feel. There's just a honeymoon few sets on whatever is new, then the feeling fades.
Re: the OP - I've skied with the Denali CG and the original Whisper Fin and liked them both, but my coach this year poo poo'd fin technology and got me to go back to a standard fin. I think I actually like the standard fin a little better. Feels like a bit more power and grip and acceleration with stock settings on a standard fin. That said, I will try the others again and see what I feel. There's just a honeymoon few sets on whatever is new, then the feeling fades.
jimbrake
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Re: 2021 Nautique 200 VS 2021 MC Pro Star
@Sebgo. I know you only asked for opinions on 2021 MC and Nautique 200. But, you should also consider a new Malibu Txi.
I got to drive and ski a 2021 Response Txi recently. It drove as good as any ski boat I have ever driven. Tracking was easy well into super shortline passes, and the power out of the hole was incredible.
I skied a set at 34 mph, and a 2nd set at 32 mph. Both felt great. Super soft and small wakes. I have never skied anything any better.
Quiet, solid, smooth, and fun to drive.
Great looking inside and out. Excellent ergonomics and features.
I got to drive and ski a 2021 Response Txi recently. It drove as good as any ski boat I have ever driven. Tracking was easy well into super shortline passes, and the power out of the hole was incredible.
I skied a set at 34 mph, and a 2nd set at 32 mph. Both felt great. Super soft and small wakes. I have never skied anything any better.
Quiet, solid, smooth, and fun to drive.
Great looking inside and out. Excellent ergonomics and features.
Zman
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Re: The Optimal Slalom Boot
@BraceMaker - the injectable foam liners exists in the snow ski world, but i am mot entirely sure about their effectiveness...once again, a boot that is baldly/ not aligned to you but a snug foam filled fit is still no good....it’s just snug....
@disland - very accurate observation.
@dchristman - sad truth is that not even the manufactures have it figured out......
Found this from the Roxa Skates site - it is the Reflx Supershell:
What do you notice about the heel to toe height ratio??
Why do we have it mounted flat??
@disland - very accurate observation.
@dchristman - sad truth is that not even the manufactures have it figured out......
Found this from the Roxa Skates site - it is the Reflx Supershell:
What do you notice about the heel to toe height ratio??
Why do we have it mounted flat??
gavski
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Re: Whisper Fin Pro?
It's most unfortunate that there is negative criticism regarding products/people trying to improve the sport. If you haven't tried the fin or the new optimized rope, you really should. If they don't work for you then that's fine, sell them. I have both and felt the improvement on the first ride.
LOTW
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