Administrators Horton Posted April 26, 2008 Administrators Share Posted April 26, 2008 What is happening in Shreveport? A little birdie told me that two different things happened last week and Darwin said “Don’t tell Horton about thisâ€ÂÂ. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Obermeier Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Swear to God you shoulda been a chick, you sure love to tease. Some details please?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 26, 2008 Members Share Posted April 26, 2008 it snowed today in shreveport, jd put his 116 back on his bad 9800 and really liked it, but don't tell horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 27, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 27, 2008 Dawg,Is there something else you want to admin? Something about a wing? Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 28, 2008 Members Share Posted April 28, 2008 first set without a wing at 34, felt really good, ski maintained water speed well. we will have to see how it progresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 28, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 28, 2008 See that was not so hard. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 It pains me everytime Horton is right about something - no wing - it has possibilities. Several of us played around with it this past weekend after Dawg had some success. Given that he normally skis Open (36) the "no-wing at 34" makes sense. It is a different sensation and will take some time to get used to but the width at 32 off (didn't cut to 35) was insane! I have to get used to carrying the speed thru the turn but I see some benefit. One interesting note was the "buzz" coming from the fin. Didn't notice it in the course, but outside the course, the fin "buzzed". I could feel it with my back foot. Kinda creepy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted April 28, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2008 Are there any adjustments to make if you decide to remove your wing (i.e. length, dft, Front Binding, depth)? I am assuming you can't keep the same numbers with or without the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 None of us made changes to the fin when we removed the wing. One would think an adjustment is in order but I have no experience with this. I consider myself quite handy when it comes to fin setup but this is uncharted waters for most of us (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted April 28, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2008 I may run a set or two with the fin removed and see what transpires.  I like the idea of getting even wider and carrying more speed through the turn. It seems like things will need to happen earlier in the course, meaning letting off the pull, initiated the turn, etc. Have you found this to be true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I found that the speed going into my on-side turn was the most difficult to handle. Again, this will take some time to acclimate, but I see a definite upside. My concern is slowing the ski at 38 off. It felt great at 28 and 32 - didn't try 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted April 28, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2008 Ah yes....I thought I might start a new revolution.......there have been enough advocates of the loosing the wing thing; but, you gotta be REEEEALLY good to go with out the fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 28, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 28, 2008 "It pains me everytime Horton is right about something " Joe DarwinThat makes my week! Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Oh, God, what have I done! http://www.ccstcloud.org/cc06/cfs/clinic_photos/SS26043.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 29, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2008 I am thinking about making a T-Shirt from that quote. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 It would be a best seller in Louisiana - and probably California! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 29, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2008 Should the text on the back say"I am a BallOfSpray!" or "Are you a BallOfSpray?" or "Where the heck is MS?" Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 uh oh - looks like your serious about this! I prefer "I am a Ball Of Spray" - pretty unique group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 As for your question regarding MS - he was headed out last November to check the buoys and.......................http://www.robgalbraith.com/data/1/rec_imgs/626_nc2000_frozen_bike.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 The last picture we have of him - trying out his new Monza last summer at his lake in Minnesota.........http://www.alsap.org/CapeNewenham/CarterMorris_CapeNeweham_1954_ski3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 29, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2008 http://www.cafepress.com/ballofspray.260921182 Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tsixam Posted April 29, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2008 That´s cool!Tsixam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 29, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2008 Well go ahead and order one! Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tsixam Posted April 30, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2008 Done!Tsixam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 30, 2008 Members Share Posted April 30, 2008 I think the no wing is good for 34, as long as you avoid falling back in the turn, the tip of the ski can rise up quite easily with out a wing, has any one used say 5deg. or maybe ad a bit of tip w/o the wing. had a really good set last night working on a few bugs in my gate, but i definately like the increased speed and width wingless. on the other side of the t-shirt (  MS ? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted April 30, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2008 I don't know if I agree with this statement; but, it has been said that if your have the wing set at anything less than 7 degrees, you might as well not have it on the fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tsixam Posted April 30, 2008 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2008 Maybe a smaller wing would be better than removing it?Tsixam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Director Darwin Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Do I get a royalty on this?I'll have to get one prior to our tournament!   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tsixam Posted May 5, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 5, 2008 I have got my T-shirt today. It´s pretty cool. I am sure I am going to be the only one in our club having one. Tsixam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Horton and JD,Probation for bashing members behind closed doors. I am back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 5, 2008 Author Administrators Share Posted May 5, 2008 Crap! Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Time to put some sense back into this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Fun times are over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 They are just starting. We should take bets on how long before I am back on Probation.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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