block Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Tried a 68" Sans SR-1 this weekend. First tried it at standard settings with a .80 4 hole Obrien Elite fin; could not turn it. The ski kept going outbound no matter how hard I tried to turn it. I changed to 6.92 ,2.443, .73 , Wow, the ski was very good. It gets more angle than my 68.5 Elite and is very fast . I feel more pressure in the pull than I do on my Elite but I am very early for the next ball. It seems to go outbound to apex very well. I just ran 22 and 28's , it was a little too aggressive, I think it will be better as the line gets shorter. Might add a litttle depth and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I ride a 66" SR2, with the carbon fin on stock settings + a front ventral. My front binding is just forward of the recommended binding placement line on the ski. I cannot fault the ski, it seems to match my technique perfectly. I'm a full pass better on this ski vs my old Sixam SS (14m @ 58kph). Sure it is fast, but I love how much confidence it gives you in the turn - I can't think of an area you could improve the ski. It's awesome. When I open water skied after I first got the ski I struggled with the pre-turn, as I couldn't get my head around the extra speed I was generating through the wakes. This would result in me trying to initiate the edge change too early, and copping a heap of slack rope. But now I've got used to the speed and use better handle control in the edge change, it's unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I should also note that the ski cost me double the money of the usual retail price, as my wife demanded that if I get a new ski, she gets a thermomix (cooking machine). Even at $4000, it's worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 8, 2012 Administrators Share Posted April 8, 2012 I am sure Alex would be happy to know that you would pay double Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalago ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef23 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 @block if you don't mind my asking how much do you weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Chef, I weigh 202 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted April 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2012 I sure wish they made a 67. At 170lbs, I cannot ride a 66 once the water warms up to 95 degrees in the summer, and a 68 is like swinging a 2x12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 @ShaneH I can understand your pain, I only weigh 152 lbs, so the 66" is perfect for me. It is a shame they don't also make a 67 and 69, though maybe you could try a 66" SR1 - as the stiffer flex could suit your weight better. I did notice that compared to my old 66" Sixam, the SR2 is slightly smaller (both in width and length). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 9, 2012 Administrators Share Posted April 9, 2012 The 66 is a smallish 66 and the 68 is a big 68. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalago ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 So if they make a 67" they should be able to cover most skiiers. @Horton Do you know if Alex is planning on making a 67" in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 9, 2012 Administrators Share Posted April 9, 2012 @Ryno Not sure what is going on. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalago ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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