wteun Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Sorry for double post. I have to choose between a 9900SL and a D3 Fusion(2012). I am no old-school-style skier, but I am no true west-coast skier either. I think I am in between, leening more towards west-coast. Please shoot all info/advice you got at me, for me to make a desicion between them. Thanks. P.s. I'm in a little hurry with this desicion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 I don't think you will be disappointed in either one. The standard 9900 SL has been around for several years and is a very proven design. It is a stable feeling ski and considered fast by most. It also holds the men's and women's world record which has to say a lot. The fusion hasn't been out long, but people are saying good things about it. Most all D3 skis are considered stable skis that are user friendly. They generally don't make "bad" skis. Hopefully there will be some guys with time on both who can give you more useful insight, but again I don't think you will go wrong either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 @wteun, what line length are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 The fusion is out of the box, the easiest ski I've ridden in years, symmetrical on both sides and as fast as my last ski (elite). It feels like the sweet spot is from tip to tail, plus d3's have a great customer service reputation and they are extremely durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thank's for the replies so far. @ral, 32off, want to improve to 35off this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'm getting a better feeling with the Fusion more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 I second @skidawg, especially if you are working 32 off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thank's for the advice. I am located in The Netherlands by the way. Saturday I'm going to the dealer and by me a D3 Fusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 1, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2012 You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 buy* :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Fusion, I'm at 36 mph and 32 is going down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Owner of a D3 Fusion :) Anyone has good settings for the Fusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 6.895", 2.511", .777" (flat), 7 wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 These have been working quite well: 6.915 / 2.510 / .745 / 7 deg wing. The stock numbers for this ski actually work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 @jdarwin, are your numbers on a 68"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 Rod - those numbers are on skidawg's 67. Mine are close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have a 66" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 I would start with factory numbers - they work good on this ski. http://www.d3skis.com/v/sitefiles/Tech%20Support%20Ski%20Literature%20Rev%20C.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 We should have it dialed in another month! Just getting the ball rolling now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 7, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2012 I will say this, I've had only 4 sets on the fusion up to now. It is the easiest start to my spring skiing I have ever had. This ski is symmetrical on both sides, turns effortless and is very quick side to side (creates a lot of space before the bouy). I LOVE IT! D3 has done a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted March 9, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ward, are you on the 67 or 68"? If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2012 67", 1 am about 195lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wteun Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 @skidawg , sounds perfect! We can almost drive the boat here as well. This week we will place the rest of the bouys. After that Im able to test mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 dawg, you lost weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 skidawg ran 39 last night at my place - 6th set of the year on the Fusion. Now, if I can only get mine to cooperate in the same manner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Dawg looks so much quicker across course on the fusion compared to the elite, The ski turns well on both sides. I am feeling it also but not at 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 15, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 15, 2012 @jdarwin @teammalibu will you guys start short sideing/ blocking Dawg? It is painful to get phone calls from him after he skis like that. He sounds like a giggling little girl when he skis that good. Maybe I can come down and adjust his fin... Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Sad, isn't it? Ever since he got on the Fusion he giggles like a schoolgirl on laughing gas. A happy schoolgirl with a healthy complexion and good teeth, a friendly, but not needy personality and concerned but not overbearing parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm laughing right now! It's soooooooo easy to ride, makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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