Baller_ Wish Posted August 10, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 10, 2012 I will be fortunate enough to ski with my Italian friends for the next 3 weeks here in FL. Stephano is looking for a new ride. He has set and then broke the Italian over 35 record this season. Somewhere down 41off. He has done this on an old Monza (@MS pay attention) and old rubber bindings. He has been on the hunt for a new ski for two years and goes back to the Manza (sound familiar). Today he tried the HO Coefficient Xsl. Second set (first set stock then fin tweak) he went right up the string to 2@39. There is no doubt in my mind he will go deep 39 this week if not run it. His comments... "much easier on the body" "I buy it". Ok maybe not a detailed review but buying a ski at his level after testing a quiver of sticks and giving this one a go only twice says a lot. So if there is anyone out there looking for a great ride that does not sit atop the so called high end big buck skies, you may want to give this ski a serous look. Maybe even @MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think the Nano 1 may be the one right now. If things go well this week, I am done trying skis for the year. If this dont work, its back to the Strada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2012 @MS, isn't the year about over in southern canada??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2012 Not even in a dry suit yet. I wont cool down unless JD comes up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted August 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2012 @MS - I've experienced your "summer" twice - next time I'll pick a different weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 10, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh..... they had their summer this yr and then some. Was in MN 10 days over 4th of July. Normally looking to get out of the summer heat of FL. Was 5-10 degrees warmer in Southern Canada (MN) then it was in FL. Not cool.....in more ways then one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2012 Water still over 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjirsa Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Not after rain yesterday and overnight low in the 40s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 10, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have lots of skis I would like to see @MS try. California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 When should I tell MS that all his skis have been waxed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 The Nano 1 Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 How rocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 Big time. I think Dave hit the meal ticket with this ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 And here we go again!!!!!! Refer back to P.T. Barnum!!! What a circus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 Of the 8 skis that I have been on this summer, this one stands out. Time will tell as the water temps fluctuate but this ski is early, turns on a dime and stays under you very well. Come on over and ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 @ms Careful, I just might. When are you not working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 @bananron Pine Island. Just north of Rochester. @Thager Sundays and wha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 @MS: I sure wish you would have had that set up all the years I spent flying 747's out of MSP for Northwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 @Ed I was red tail ground ops with XJ for 25 years in MSP. I am sure we crossed paths at some point. You still got flights, fly up and take a ride in summer and I will come down this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 @MS Had my retirement flight as a A330 Capt. on Oct 2007 and have not been on an airplane since. 30 plus years with the Airlines and 10 as a Fighter Pilot, plus over 30 flying airshows. Never want to go through a security line again. Now it is ski, ski, ski. Push a button and the cover goes up. Flip a lever and the boat goes down. Thats all the technical knowledge I need. May come by next year on a Motorhome Ski Vacation around the US, right after nationals and take you up on that.......ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 I would rather drive than fly also. TSA, drive to from airport, a couple hours for your ski to make flight, MEM and ATL connections, stupid fat people on planes and missed connections suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted August 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2012 Ditto in regard to flying. Every flight I take seems to be a charter to a sumo camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted August 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2012 Not to mention those goofball ground crews who drive over skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 15, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 15, 2012 After some fin tweaking And 5-6 sets on the HO CoXsl, Stephano ran straight up the line for a full pass @39. His word- "less on the body then the Monza" aka.. less effort required. From the drivers seat 38-39 felt semetrical and no slack lines. Well, some slack outa 6 @39 but not to shabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 My list is down to trying the new HOs and radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 My turn!! I think the fisher is dying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have a 67 Monza you can try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 15, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have a Vogue you can try California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 15, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 15, 2012 I actually did not think that was a real ski having read comments about it in the past. Then I saw one on eBay the other day. Basically looked like a jump ski that they carved 3 tunnals in. Is this the gem of which you speak?? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=230836255674&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=88903077334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 SweeeeeeeT!! ................I'll be getting a Razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2012 Razor is on it's way! Got a great deal from Tommy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2012 @thager, how great? Will be curious to see what u think coming off the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andyb Posted August 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2012 @thager, Will be very interested on your thoughts of the Razor, I'm currently skiing the blue fischer. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2012 Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_MS Posted August 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2012 Another MS thread with over 35 comments. I should by the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 18, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 18, 2012 @MS You would need to learn how to spell first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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