supersonicus Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 From looking at the picture and knowing nothing about the ski, here's my guess. 1. The slot for the fin cuts clear though the back of the ski. 2. The fin is attached to the ski in front of the fin. 3. This would allow the back sides of the ski to flex independently of each other on each side of the fin. Knowing nothing about fluid dynamics, I guess that in a turn and crossing the wakes: 1. The pressure on the side of the fin that is either on the outside of the turn or towards the boat when crossing the wakes is higher than the opposite side. 2. Since the back sides of the ski (on each side of the fin) can flex independently of each other. The side of the ski with higher pressure will flex upwards and the side of the ski with lower pressure will flex downwards. 3. Thus the back end of the ski will naturally rotate in the same direction that the skier is initiating an edge change or lean. Because of this the ski will (so to speak) naturally rotate and allow easier turns around the buoy and increased angle across the wakes. . Am I close or all wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 30, 2015 Administrators Share Posted April 30, 2015 As good a guess as any Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted April 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2015 Interesting guess....seems similar in thought to the maple torque skis....also seems similar to change in the blue vapor achieved by a change in layup.... Less tortional stiffness seems to be advantageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ripa38 Posted April 30, 2015 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2015 I would guess it is to adjust tail width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 All good guesses, but no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonicus Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 @Kelvin So the correct answer is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 Makes a big rooster tail ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chad_Scott Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 Details will come soon enough when Dave is ready to go with production. @jordan less torsional stiffness is not what this new ski is about. In fact it is torsionally stiffer than previous. This ski does not rely on the ski flexing torsionally. Thats it for now!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 The key is in the photo of Chad and Dave on the front page, but the resolution isn't fine enough to actually see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 More asymmetric rocker play is already a hallmark of the XT. I'd say it's a progression on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 Whistles in the turns ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 Twist adjustment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 @supersonicus -the idea of a fixed fin with a tail that can flex independently and allow the depth to change with more tail pressure isnt new. there was a patented device in the late 90s called ' the switch blade ' that accomplished the same thing. it didnt catch on us patent number 5868595 for anyone who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 1, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 1, 2015 I heard it makes toast and goes around balls Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 I like toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted May 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 1, 2015 @Horton that joke gets way too dirty, way too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 1, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 1, 2015 I guess I need to watch my phrasing Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted May 4, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2015 looks like goode finally came up with some interesting graphics for once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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