D3 Fusion Review

[jlittle]

Right now here's where I'm at for settings on the 66 - 6.915, 2.495, .735 flat, 7 degrees (screws up) and bindings are 29.5. I think this is pretty much stock except for depth. I shallowed it up for the tournament. From the feed back I got I have a little tip rise on both sides.

 

It's interesting to me Darwin is talking about moving the fin longer as that's what I'm thinking about doing doing next. Or maybe moe it back a little. Or bindings forward one hole. Or ride the 65. I'm going to give the 66 another ride or two with someone watching. I'm open to suggestions. ?

 

The water temp we're skiing now is in the low 70's and where I ski high 70's is the norm at the hottest. That said the tournament sites I ski will be hotter (80's) in the summer. The 66 will be more managable at these sites and the reason I think I'll stick with it.

 

What I'm feeling with this ski is... if your up over the ski approaching the turn, and through the turn, it carves evenly on both sides and is effortless to ride. I ran a ridiculously easy 35 the first time on it. Also ran one in the tourney and had another going. If I came through my edge change and approacehd the turn more on the tail I struggled. Things are winding down for us rapidly in the next couple weeks so I may be waiting 'til next year to seriously dial it in but right now it's a keeper.

[skidawg]

jlittle; effortless to ride is a great explaination.

[ral]

On a 67", I am using 6.904", 2.510", .765" Flat, 7° wing. I tried longer with very cold water and it did not work for me. Today was what I would call the first day of the season, Will play around in a few days, for the moment the ski is working better than the skier.

 

 

[Nick Sullivan]

Waiting for the Brown truck to arrive with a new D3 Fusion that Paul Crawford sent me. Can't wait to get behind the boat with it today. Do I go out at stock numbers? 68" and Paul told me to put my boots at 30.5

 

Come on UPS!

[Horton]

I used Z7 settings.... But trust Paul

 

[ral]

@Sully, trust Paul. However, I use far less tip than what is recommended, with good results.

[jdarwin]

First ride on 68" - I tried 6.910 / 2.500 / .745 as a starting point because I've always used shorter settings that stock on D3's. Ward rode it longer (6.928). I think 6.910 is too short so I'm going to split the difference to 6.920. The DFT is fine. Depth is subjective but it feels fine. Perhaps could go shallower but I'll address depth last. The 30.5 w/ bindings is fine.

[Nick Sullivan]

Fusion just showed up via US Snail Mail. Paul set the fin: 6.9275 2.5010 .747 and 8 degrees of wing. Can't wait to get on the water tomorrow with it.

[jipster43]

Dang! A ski trip to Orlando and a new Fusion! You are living the dream. That's awesome!

 

[Nick Sullivan]

Lucky for me my wife has a big conference that she has to go to for work so her ticket and the hotel is paid for. I usually balk when my wife wants me to come along on these trips with her. When she told me it was in Orlando this year my ears pirked up.

 

My old ski is finally giving up the ghost after two full seasons of my abuse. Time for a new one.

 

And remember, its NOT a ski trip, its a family vacation.

[Nick Sullivan]

So far the Fusion rocks. Turns effortlessly and smooth. I guess it is a D3, like everyone says its easy to ski. I ran 4 at 32 off, 36 and this was my first two sets on it so I'm pretty excited.

 

I might add, its a darn good looking ski too.

[Horton]

I freak'n told ya

[Nick Sullivan]

Yes you did and that is a big reason why I wanted to try it out. I read your review numerous times.

 

I give you props!

[Horton]

I would be interested to see if you disagree with my assessment anyway.

[jdarwin]

I'm slowly working my way back to my RCX/Z7 fin settings. I've been floating between 6.915 and 6.230 w/ fin depth at 2.500. Last night I put my RCX numbers on the ski 6.904/ 2.504 - ski moved out much better off the 2nd wake for me. I'll be working down to my Z7 setting (6.875) by the weekend for comparision. I've always run my D3's shorter than stock but considering how well folks are skiing at or around stock, I've stayed there in order to get comfortable on the ski.

[jdarwin]

I'm slowly working my way back to my RCX/Z7 fin settings. I've been floating between 6.915 and 6.230 w/ fin depth at 2.500. Last night I put my RCX numbers on the ski 6.904/ 2.504 - ski moved out much better off the 2nd wake for me. I'll be working down to my Z7 setting (6.875) by the weekend for comparision. I've always run my D3's shorter than stock but considering how well folks are skiing at or around stock, I've stayed there in order to get comfortable on the ski.

[Nick Sullivan]

This ski is awesome, the shorter the line length the better the ski feels to me.

[Nick Sullivan]

This ski is awesome, the shorter the line length the better the ski feels to me.