Baller Stevie Boy Posted April 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2012 Not a lot said about the D3 fusion, Good ,Bad, Fast, Slow, wondering why Nate is not on one and chooses the X7 to ski on any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted April 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2012 Skidawg got off his Elite and is in love with the Fusion. Ran 39 1/2 off on his fifth set on it, I think. One of my ski partners got off his Elite and onto the Fusion too. Both say it's as fast as the elite with more stable turns. My perception is that it seems to be more of a 34mph ski, which is why you probably don't see Nate on it. It seems to ride higher than the X7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I dig my Fusion, ski 36 mph. Was on a Strada before. The Fusion is as fast as the Strada but can carry more speed around the ball. I tried the X7 but it felt slow compared to the Fusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 29, 2012 Members Share Posted April 29, 2012 I am on the fusion and it is amazing. It's fast, it turns symmetrical on both sides, it's super easy to ride. It likes you to stay centered (not a back foot stomper) on the ski and just ride it. Since switching early this spring, I'll have to say it had more fun riding this ski than anything ive been on in years. I've also run more 39's n practice (march-April) than I normally run thru July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted April 29, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted April 29, 2012 Really good feedback guy,s anybody got some nice numbers for a 67" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onside135 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 D3 Factory Fin Settings...Somewhere to start, if this helps. d3skis.com/v/sitefiles/Tech%20Support%20Ski%20Literature%20Rev%20C.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 29, 2012 Members Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'm right at factory, a bit shallower, 2.508 I believe. Same length and depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted April 30, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2012 My son improved his practice PB by 3.5 buoys within 4 sets on the ski. Needless to say, he is loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 30, 2012 Members Share Posted April 30, 2012 6.918, 2.508, .74 (flat)---looked them up last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 30, 2012 Members Share Posted April 30, 2012 @Kelvin...Glad he's loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller3536 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 @Skidawg Where have you set the wing? I run nearly identical settings on X7 but had take the wing down to 6 degrees and when the water warms up 5 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted April 30, 2012 Members Share Posted April 30, 2012 7 deg, ive prolly run 7 on everything I've skied for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 Somebody ask MS what his new favorite ride is, He's killing it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2012 Is MS finally gonna get over the Monza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted May 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2012 So, if you were to recommend a ski size for a guy weighing 150lbs, runs a fair amount of -35s, mid 38, 34mph... would it be a 65"? That's what the D3 site says. And it seems to be accurate according to you guys skiing on them, it just seems small to me. That said, for you all that skied your normal length ski and chose the size down, what made you do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 I am 195-200lbs and always ride a 68" ski, the 67" fusion is perfect for me. Everyone that we have had try one Liked the smaller size. Try the 65, set it up stock and go from there (I am a touch shorter and shallower than stock). The smaller size just turns quicker for me at 39, I felt the 68 was just to big for me at the shorter rope lengths! After you ride it please give feedbAck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 @Skidawg- How would you compare the Fusion to the Elite? Is it just as quick at the buoy? Is it more forgiving than the Elite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted May 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2012 I will answer for him! Yes, it is much more forgiving and easier on the body. The Elite was/is a great ski if you are spot on the sweet spot. Get off of it and you are done. The fusion is much less sensitive to this. It does not like a lot of back foot at the buoy, but it won't kill you if you do happen to get a little on the tail here and there. (I am sure Skidawg will correct me if I am wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted May 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2012 Feedback... 10-4. I'm currently on the 66. Skied them both last fall a few sets and decided on the 66. Lost 5+lbs over winter and will be skiing the 65 again in the next week or so. It's a great ski. I'll give ya'll the run down after the re-test ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 What Mr Jones said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted May 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2012 MS could not be here to accept this award so on his behalf, " Fusion Rocks"!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TWB Posted May 15, 2012 Members Share Posted May 15, 2012 I've liked all the D3's I've had. The X5, RCX, Zst, but the Fusion is giving me fits. My RCX is very stable in the turns. The Fusion is a little quicker cross course, but I can't get consistent turns on either side. It's a 67 inch. Bindings are 30 1/8 and fin settings are 6.907/2.503/0.705. I tried to set it the same as my RCX but maybe that doesn't work on this ski. I'm getting frustrated, but may make a change or two before I give up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 15, 2012 Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2012 http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/3489/d3-fusion-review/p1 Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted May 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2012 just to be the devil's advocate, Wiley's let me try a 66 Fusion a couple of weekends ago, I wasn't impressed, my Strada is a better fit for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 15, 2012 Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2012 was Eddie driving? Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted May 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2012 no, actually Nick @sully Sullivan was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted May 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2012 TWB. Your numbers are a fair bit off of stock. I was initially shorter and shallower, but went very close to factory and the ski was much more consistent/balanced. Check you binding and fin against the numbers on their web site. I believe they good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarwin Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 @TWB - move your bindings to 30". With the bindings forward of stock the tip will engage too quickly off the 2nd wake. I too loved the RCX but this ski is much better. Especially at 35 and shorter. Fin numbers that work for me on the 67": 6.905 / 2.508 / .745 flat / 7 deg wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 15, 2012 Members Share Posted May 15, 2012 30" frt boot, 6.918, 2,508, .74 flat It will feel much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 15, 2012 Members Share Posted May 15, 2012 Twb- how much u weigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TWB Posted May 15, 2012 Members Share Posted May 15, 2012 @skidawg 185#. I'm 10# heavier than this time last year which doesn't help. Will try the new numbers tonight. I usually try to get the settings close and leave them alone and have never played too much with them, but maybe this ski is more sensitive than my past skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 15, 2012 Members Share Posted May 15, 2012 @ 185 you are close to riding the 66". If you were at last years weight (175), I would strongly suggest the 66", let me know if i can help with the settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted May 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 15, 2012 I was about to say that. I am 175 and rode the 67 and 66 before deciding. The 67 was big. I recommend that you hit the protein shakes and lay off the cardio if you are going to keep the 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted May 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2012 I am 185# and the 66 felt much better to me. MS hows the Fusion work in slush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted May 16, 2012 Members Share Posted May 16, 2012 I will ride it today. 9 days in a row was not a true test. My body needed a day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TWB Posted May 17, 2012 Members Share Posted May 17, 2012 Thanks for the help everyone. I would have never thought to get a 66. If one comes up I might try it later this year. I did try new settings and had similar results. One set I might only make half of my passes and the next, I might run all of them (all 28's). I have two S2's to try right now. I skied the 67.5 first and it felt like a surf board. I'm taking a few days off (I have to go back to work) and when I come back, I'll try the 66.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF23 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 SkiDawg, I want to try a Fusion. I,m 205lbs and run 28@ 34mph, 3-32 on a good day. what size 67 or 68? plus binding/ fin #'s? Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted May 25, 2012 Members Share Posted May 25, 2012 Send me an email Skidawg5@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ef23, I will sell you my like new 68". It' too advanced for me on the course, & probably will be for sometime. Comes with case & sock too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 E mail is Lboysen@comcast.net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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