Baller_ Wish Posted October 17, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted October 17, 2011 So John, you've been on two of these type skies. Any insite if the little steps do anything substantial? An S2 ride might help that thought process. So what is the next ski on the rack?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 17, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 17, 2011 S2 in spring I hope. I am done for year. These skis seem to scoot off second wake Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 17, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yea don't have time to do it justice Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted October 17, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2011 John, It seems that you have mostly been riding 68" skis for the tests. It appears that you were on a 67" for this. From riding a 67" Prophecy in the past I would think that would be a fairly small ski for you at 34. Do you think that the ski size could have a good bit to do with the need to "stay level" and for your ability to scrap if needed at short line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 17, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 17, 2011 Not a bad question but slightly ill informed. The Sans and The Razor are 68s. The HO, D2, Connelly that I reviewed were 67s. I think SanRival would benefit from a 67 but the Razor does not feel big. I agree that ski width is a factor but I think the design of the Connelly makes is loose in terms of roll and that is why staying level is critical. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Mmmm? Don't have time to do it justice. Please explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2011 Winter Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 I love every ski I have ever skied on...Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Fennell and MS really enjoy brittney, give them a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2011 Wow! You just never know what Dirt is thinking. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Fennell is a big hairy Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yes I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2011 No idea what this is all about but the ski is great Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 OB, Did you ride the Fusion last weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Horton is not brand loyal, he is gonna be on the next edition of Hoarders on A & E! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2011 @OB I have no idea what my normal ski is. Brand does not = balls. Design may = balls. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Much like some of my ex's, Horton is a slut. He'll ride anything that shows up at his door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2011 @ob I have favorites Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 John, which ones are your favourites?? "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 If I'm allowed to stick my foot in here - is it really fair to ask John that question knowing what lengths and efforts he's going to to bring these reviews to us? Dirty work I know and someone has to do it, right John? Would that color or slant your opinion of his reviews if you knew what his "favorite" ski(s) is/was/are? IMO he appears to be trying to be as neutral and insiteful as possible, shouldn't we let it go at that? If I may - having been involved in one of the last formal WSM "ski tests" I have to agree that it's much better information-wise getting one knowledgable tester riding one ski a bunch of times (enough to become really familiar with it) to review it as opposed to several people giving first impressions based on a very few rides. IMO the information being gleaned from that process is much more useful and much more meaningful. My opinion FWIW. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ed, good point. I was just curious. I hope I did not offend anyone. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted October 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2011 Wasn't offended a bit. Just offering a view point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 This discussion was created from comments split from: 2012 Connelly Prophecy Review. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 @ShaneH and you are not a slut? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2011 This isn't about me, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2011 We are talking skis here boys, not women Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 @Brent no that is what we did the first time around. It was a lot of fun for the skiers but I do not think it resulted in the best data. Unfortunately, I am better at riding anything than I am at rounding a lot of balls. I find that many skiers struggle to give a lot of clear feedback because they are not accustom to thinking about how a one ski is different from another. The other part of the problem is everyone describes what they feel differently so it is impossible to draw it all together into one report. I just try to be fair and analytical. Give the best info I know how. It is like @ShaneH - He can lie to all kinds of women where I struggle to lie to my wife. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This site is racist... There I said it. Afraid of the superior Canadian race... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted October 19, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted October 19, 2011 @OB But I am still one rank ahead of Horton, and since I am bad, it follows that he is too. Simple logic, really. But seriously, it's probably true that switching skis quite this frequently ultimately costs him a buoy or two, and that's just one more sacrifice that we should be thanking him for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted October 19, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted October 19, 2011 Sounds great! Frankly, I doubt I can maintain this ranking anyhow. 2011 seemed a bit of an outlier, although naturally I am crossing my fingers that it was just the start of something even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have always seen this as an event where you are never as good as you wish you were. I do not really care about my rank, I just want to round more of those stupid orange balls. I am not sure what this means but I ran 38 on 3 skis this year and got 3 or 4 at 38 first set out on each test ski - plus Nano Twist and 2012 Strada. Makes me wish I could go to 12 step program for ski addiction, ride one ski and try to run more balls. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted October 19, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted October 19, 2011 Amen to that. Somehow there's always another buoy... I remember years ago being surprised at all the flaws Jamie identified in his own skiing after running deep -41 at our local tournament. To us, his skiing was some kind of miracle before our eyes. To him, he just wanted to round more of those stupid orange balls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2011 Once again kfen, canadian is a nationality, not a race. Freakin' youngin's, got no clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 @skidawg I thought "Canadian" was an affliction or infection like VD but less fun and more painful Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2011 You may be right, I wonder if it is contagious from casual contact, i.e. riding in a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 This is the only thing worth a darn I can find that has ever come from Canada Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted October 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2011 Canadian contributions: Alan Thicke, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Lover Boy, the song from Sheriff that ends with the high pitched end note, the thrilling sport of curling, the six months of winter and six months of poor snowmobile weather, Federal vs Provincial responsibilities and finally, the Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart: 50 Fahrenheit (10 C) Americans try to turn on the heat. Canadians plant gardens. 40 Fahrenheit (4.4 C) Californians shiver uncontrollably Canadians Sunbathe. 35 Fahrenheit (1.6 C) Italian Cars won't start Canadians drive with the windows down 32 Fahrenheit (0 C) Distilled water freezes Canadian water gets thicker. 0 Fahrenheit (-17.9 C) New York City landlords finally turn on the heat. Canadians have the last cookout of the season. -40 Fahrenheit (-40 C) Hollywood disintegrates. Canadians rent some videos. -60 Fahrenheit (-51 C) Mt. St. Helen's freezes. Canadian Girl Scouts sell cookies door-to-door. -100 Fahrenheit (-73 C) Santa Claus abandons the North Pole Canadians pull down their earflaps. -173 Fahrenheit (-114 C) Ethyl alcohol freezes. Canadians get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg. -459.4 Fahrenheit (-273 C) Absolute zero; all atomic motion stops. Canadians start saying "cold, eh? " -500 Fahrenheit (-295 C) Hell freezes over. The Leafs win the Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hmm ok 2 good things from Canada http://static.cl1.vanilladev.com/ballofspray.vanillaforums.com/uploads/FileUpload/a0/4a7d4c50acef54585adad7c4e0daba.jpg Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 Still does not make up for @kfennell Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted October 19, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted October 19, 2011 Horton: Regarding ski length, I am on a 68 Prophecy now and intend to upgrade my ride when Connelly builds a 68 of the new Prophecy. I am 6'2' (used to be taller) and ski at 192. What is your height and weight? I am curious about whether I want to try a 67. Thanks. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2011 @lpskier I am about your weight but 5 inches shorter. Yea I would try the 67. Does not seem small. First guy to make a joke gets banned. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF23 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 John, you are clearly are more muscular than most. Hello, not fat. Let's see the comenting ski better than you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 20, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2011 John's not fat. He's fluffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 20, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2011 I am a little fluffy Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 20, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2011 @EF23 you are clearly a great skier and human being Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted October 20, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2011 John's just short for his weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted October 20, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2011 john, great reviews this season, you use your RS-1 binding set up for every test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 20, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2011 @alex38 yes. RS-1 or Strada Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted October 20, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2011 Burrrr. Lets get back on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 20, 2011 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2011 Than, your composite will go up next year, Horton's too. Just hope I can hang right in there w/you now that Horton leap frogged me by 0.17 buoy! My goal was 100 composite this year, came up a squeak short. As for the ski testing, I definitely appreciate it, John, as I sure don't get a chance to ride many skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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