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[block]

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.

[Ryno]

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.

[Ryno]

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!

[Horton]

I am sure Alex would be happy to know that you would pay double

[Chef23]

@block if you don't mind my asking how much do you weigh?

[block]

Chef,

I weigh 202 .

[ForrestGump]

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.

[Ryno]

@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).

[Horton]

The 66 is a smallish 66 and the 68 is a big 68.

[Ryno]

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?

[Horton]

@Ryno

Not sure what is going on.