SocalWaterSki Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Snow is starting to melt and the lakes are beginning to thaw. This is the time for me to start thinking about the other ski season. Up to this point I've been very "hands off" on my ski tuning. Meaning, I had someone set my wing, and I've never moved it since. I'm currently riding the HO coefficient X from last year... Love the ski, but am looking to get a bit more out of it. I'm looking for someone to school me on how and why to adjust the wing. What am i trying to achieve? Now that there are no local shops (that I know of) I really feel I need to be taking this on myself. I also need to find a place to demo some new skis... Hopefully I can find a course to run in this year.... Otherwise I'm in public waters with a ez-slalom, bribing the sheriff to turn a blind eye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 19, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 19, 2014 Set to 8 degrees and don't worry about it. Your wing adds stability and deceleration at the ball. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted March 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think he may mean tuning the fin...not just the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalWaterSki Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 So the wing should be a set it and forget it? I had no idea I could tune the fin too..... Maybe this year I'll show some improvement after all :) I've just been trying to work with what I had.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted March 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2014 or you could just take the wing off.. No matter what you do, what do you lose? One round of skiing on a less than optimum setup? You gain a learning experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Better to leave the ski at stock and work on tuning you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalWaterSki Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 @Chuck_Dickey - That's what I've been doing so far. I was hoping to get a bit more out of it. @AB - I have thought about taking the wing off, I guess there really is no reason not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 If you need a driver I know a real good one in Park City. Watched him pull skiers into 39 last year. His wife can wheel the boat as well. They will be around until June then they are heading to Texas until mid August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 He can also help with tuning your ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 22, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted March 22, 2014 @Sherwood: Funny, I have a ski partner from Park City, too. Can't be the same guy as my friend spends his summer in Lake Placid, NY. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wayne Posted March 22, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 22, 2014 What year CoX do you have (assuming it's not a super lite)? I think all but the first year had a semi-idiot proof fin assembly. It had an adjustable wing but you could only change DFT (distance from tail) and there were basically 3 positions. If that is the fin assembly you have, toss it and get the real fin box assembly and set it to factory settings. I found the stock CoX (non SL) fin assembly was not able to get to what HO recommended. It was shorter and deeper than their recommended settings (if my memory serves me correctly). When I first tried my CoX I was regretting not getting the SL, the fin assembly and proper settings helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalWaterSki Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Sherwood - I'd like to get to know this guy! @Wayne - It's last years CoX... It's not the SL. here's the photo http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/Removeb4flight/ski_zps6c9b795f.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 23, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 23, 2014 @SocalWaterSki you know that scene in the matrix where you get to choose between the red and the blue pill? choosing to click on the below link or not will have the same effect http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/22/your-ski-is-a-lever-revisit Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalWaterSki Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Horton - that is a GREAT post. I printed it, highlighted it, and I'm laminating it to put in the boat. I've also determined it's time for a new ski, or a new fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 23, 2014 Administrators Share Posted March 23, 2014 @SocalWaterSki You took the red pill I warned you... http://youtu.be/A9vGMMPM5Lg Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted March 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2014 @SocalWaterSki nice toy collection! Wish I had your (apparent) spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalWaterSki Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 @Ed_Obermeier - Thanks, the wife bought me the P5 last season for a wedding gift. I have a slight guitar addiction.. those are the 2 that get played the most which is why they are on the ground... we were jamming just before this photo was taken. I try to keep my plate as full as possible when I'm not at work, helps slow my mind down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted March 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm a retired working musician myself. Gotta love a Strat/Tele combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted March 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2014 I would recommend setting the fin to stock and the wing to 8 as Horton recommends and work on technique. I find tweaking the fin doesn't help that much until you are running into 38. I have screwed around with mine on occasion and wind up putting it back to stock and fixing my technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wayne Posted March 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 23, 2014 @SocialWaterSki you have the standard fin, HO says it's "adjustable" but I could not get to factory settings with it. The "syndicate" fin is fully adjustable and you can hit the factory settings. Forgot to mention HO has different factory settings for the SL and non-SL versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 @SocalWaterSki check you messages for info on my friend in PC who can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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