Baller gregy Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 @JoelHowley what's the deal with the new Connelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 I believe Joel is at Worlds so he may not be checking in here at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 You may want to correct the heading here @gregy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 If they want to sell these ski's they need to come up with much better video content. This is simply not an engaging clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_Krista Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 It is the Connelly GT @gregy... more content regarding the new ski will be posted soon including hopefully more "engaging" video with Joel for @ozski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 @The_Krista did you just get called out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted November 19, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 Email someone sent me said FT, maybe a typo? It looked like the GT shape. Thanks Krista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hey Matt you might disagree but the fact remains that they can and should do better if they want to get people excited about their product. Their market share is pretty low, this video is not going to change much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_Krista Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 @ozski ....just out of curiosity's sake...what would you consider, engaging, interesting and relevant content for a 15 or 30 second video? (the time frame for the most consumed-type of video content today) Would you like to see someone talking about the specs? Or the manufacturing process? Or someone tweaking a fin? (I'm not being sarcastic...I am open to your suggestions and would like to know what you are looking for.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 @ozski its a teaser video and guess what it got you talking about the clip and the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 19, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 19, 2015 @The_Krista Joel did one of the most informative videos I've ever seen on a ski (the GT). He detailed every design elements as well as how those elements interact ..with rational for why it makes it a better ski. That caught my attention. We see adds with slow mo vid of ski/skier in stunning locations all the time with little explanation from the guy actually riding it in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 @Wish correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 19, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 19, 2015 @Matt even the teaser vids are getting a bit redundant in content. Would rather be enticed by Joel pointing to a certain "NEW" element of the ski and explain that one part...and leave a little detail out..as a teaser. That would make me want to see the rest of the explanation. Of course I'm just thinkn out loud but my fist thought was....new ski?...new color..and nice skiing..and little else. Seems like it just got repainted and Joel can make any ski look awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted November 19, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2015 I like it. Glass water, cool colors, funky beat and unique cam' angles - really like the end how the cam' follows the spray. Draws me right in... I like most of the other similar teasers from HO and Radar too. It's like a Waterski Mag add comes to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wolfgang Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 Still loving my F1 with Enzo boots. Much heavier than newts skis....but tracks well and feels very secure. Trying to get through 22 off at 32. Should I be shopping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 20, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 20, 2015 @wolfgang The F1 is a classic but it is not the most user friendly. I would expect that a new GT would rock your world 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 wolfgang Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hmm. Thanks. Christmas is coming. Is lighter always better or are the flex and shapes improved too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregHind Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 I had an F1. Every skier on my lake that tried it 1. couldn't believe how fast it went & stopped. 2. got thrown off it on their second turn and plenty more after that. My F1 made a lot of drag and wore me out FAST. My 12 Prophecy is just as fast, stops just as well but isn't nearly as tiring. Skiing at 32mph, think carefully about the size and consider going one size above the recommended size for your weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wolfgang Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks@GregHind. My F1 is 68 inches, I'm 200 lbs. 3-4 passes without stoping is all I'm good for but I'm over sixty now . A less tiring ski sounds like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 20, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 20, 2015 @GregHind if you see a positive to a ski that "stop"s ...well then you may want to rethink what makes a ski good. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 20, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 20, 2015 @wish that depends on skills, line lengths and width on the boat. 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 andjules Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 @krista my 2¢ as a marketing guy... web video for this kind of market (passionate skiers considering a $1k purchase) an easily be 90+ seconds. You're not competing with funny cat videos. Tell us what makes the ski special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 You guys are kind of rough. I look at that video as a 30 second puff video to see some cool skiing. I know Joel did a more in depth video on the design of the ski which was very good. I like the video for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller The_Krista Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 @andjules there will be more videos to come with more in-depth stuff. This is just pretty, nice, beautiful skiing. It is exactly what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2015 I think the goal of Connelly was accomplished - don't you think? How many people are following this thread vs how many are commenting on it? Probably a lot more following it than commenting - but it at least gets it out in the open. I would think the first video a mfg puts out wants to impart some type of mystery/mystic to the product so it makes you wonder and think about it. Goal accomplished Connelly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregHind Posted November 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2015 @wolfgang I think you should be shopping. An F1 at 32 mph, 22 off and 60 years old I don't think is helpful at all. I couldn't ride mine at 32mph was too slow. There are so many better skis out there for what you are aiming for you should start a new thread and ask. I wouldn't think a GT would be the ski for that either but I could be wrong. @wish funny :-) my girl has a 2014 pink HO couture. Very nice ski. Very light, just never wears you out. Lots of fun in open water but in the course I can't. Well the bloody thing won't stop! I would love to test out a GT. My 2012 prophecy is a 67 and I am a bit heavier now (205 pounds) so a 68 would be better (34mph) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller _ lpskier Posted November 28, 2015 Baller _ Share Posted November 28, 2015 @Wolfgang Try a Connelly Aspect. Its a great 30 mph ski, and it is inexpensive. Your other good choice is a Connelly Carbon V. Its a little more ski for a little more money. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wolfgang Posted November 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks @Ipskier and @GregHind , I think this time I'll demo my next ski. I've had enough OTF that for a while my nickname was Luke Skywater . But as I've progressed I've skied in 22 off and occasional 34 mph passes and now I feel that the F1 is still pretty capable. Usually I free ski at 28 off , 34. At least 60% of my time on the water is free skiing. Occasionally my stack is pretty good. Didn't Jamie set some 43 off records with a similar ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregHind Posted November 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2015 The f1 was an amazing ski in its day and could be run through 41 off. Problem is, it throws you off, is unforgiving, wears you out and is totally outclassed for these reasons by modern skis. Great fun on a good pass tho! If your goal is to run -15 to -28 at 32mph there will be many MUCH better skis for you out there. The GT would be miles better than what you have but I'm not sure if it is the best for you. You don't want a 36mph ski. But coming off an f1 you want something reasonably advanced which is responsive to both accelerate and decelerate. Definitely time to hang up the f1. All those crashes were the ski as much or more than the skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wolfgang Posted November 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2015 Good advice@GregHind, thanks. It should be fun finding a new ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted November 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2015 for what it is, the clip is very cool. I dont recall ever seeing a camera angle that goes through the spray like that before. well done @The_Krista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted November 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yep the camera in the spray was cool. It had the two elements needed for a good teaser, glass & spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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