Baller ozski Posted November 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2017 So I've been on the new KD Platinum for a few weeks now and to be honest coming off a current Nano XT I was conservative in my expectations. Out of the box the ski felt really nice, fast side to side and an incredible offside so I could feel the potential straight up. Working with Wayne Briant on binding placement and fin numbers I found some fairly middle of the road settings that work really well. The first hint that this ski is something special came when I started running down wind -35's that have been difficult or not possible (for me) on any other ski. Yesterday after a week of the water I ran my -32 opener on some new settings and I can honestly say I've never had a ski turn and come under the line as well as the KD so I shortened to -35 and ran through it, not perfect but comfortable. I decided to cut to -38 for the first time to see if I could get out of 2 ball which I did, then out of 3, then 4 wide and early for 5 and popped the handle behind the boat going to 6. Sitting in the water at the buoy line looking at 6 was a little bitter sweet but a practice PB and a level of comfort and control at -38 that I've never experienced before. If you get half a chance to run a few sets on this ski then grab it with both hands, Terry Winter and Wayne Briant have turned out and amazingly good ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted November 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks for the insight. I am on a Nano 1XT now and plan to try this ski in the spring. I was hoping to hear from someone coming off a Goode. Did you ever get any sensation of the tail blowing out? Would you say the ski comes back under the line as automatice as the Goode, without having to push on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted November 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2017 Can completely agree @ozski . Ive been on it for the last 2-3 weeks. I have not felt this comfortable on a ski in a long time. I had a few gates and 1's at 35 off (58k) last weekend that I have never had before. The 'Terry settings' did not work so well for me and I am currently a bit shorter in length. This ski does nothing crazy, but it just works. Doesnt feel like it sits deep, but happily turns anytime and I would call it a 'fast' and light ski to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2017 @ozski what setting are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 17, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted November 17, 2017 Current settings - Front Boot - 29.3 2.490 6.865 .740 8 Degrees Ran a 36 MPH skier on these numbers yesterday first time on the ski he was a little unstable on -32 but as he got into -35 / -38 things came together and he finished with 4@-39 which is his best practice score -ever. @skibug Right now running settings in this range I am skiing better than I ever did on the Goode, the KD feels lighter, faster and turns both sides as well as anything, its also very forgiving if you make a mistake during the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 17, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted November 17, 2017 Forgot to mention that I am riding the 67 at 170 LBS. Yesterday tried slightly deeper and shorter - 2.500 / 6.850 with the rest of the settings the same as above and these numbers felt even better to me. Ran 3@-38 straight off the dock, over turned 3 ball when I just needed to chill. This is my 3rd set in a row where I've had to run -35 down wind and the KD has taken me through it comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 2, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 2, 2018 Not usually known for her slalom skills Jacinta Carroll takes the win at last weekend's Aussie Masters on the new KD Platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 18, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 Another skier running a PB (11m) on the new KD https://www.instagram.com/p/BfWaYOmF5PN/ Run 11 meters second time in life and skied 2@10,75 new training pb. 3d set on new KD platinum. I think I found my new ski! Thank you @jodisskiskool for best coaching #KD #platinum #kdplatinum #lifeofawaterskier #lakelife #skinautique200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 18, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted February 18, 2018 Jodi is a good coach. Looks to me like 10.75 is not to far off from being run. Great skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted February 18, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nothing like finding that ski that really suits you!! Looking really good there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted February 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2018 I love a good fist pump on a new achievement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aussiemc Posted February 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2018 Great skiing, but I think the boat path may have been out of tolerance :# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 19, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yeah point being the ski is super user friendly so I just hope a few people contact @twhisper this year and take the time to demo this ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gavski Posted March 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2018 @ozski - just wondered why you went for the 67 as opposed to the 66”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted March 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted March 19, 2018 @ozski any more feedback on the ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted March 20, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted March 20, 2018 @skibug @gavski I had some downtime through the season with a virus which had a big impact on the amount of passes I could run. So what started out well tapered off but now that I am healthy again i'm happy to report the ski is much more than just a nice honeymoon. I have tried a range of settings over the course of the summer and have ended up back where I started with fairly conservative numbers. I also tried the 66 but it did not suit my style of skiing but it did turn very very well and I know there is another forum member on a 66 who is killing it. So in summary the ski is awesome I'm almost a full pass up on my Nano and into -39 so I have no plans to get off this ski. I'm sure Terry will look after anyone in the US if they need a demo, crazy if you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted March 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted March 20, 2018 @ozski wonder who that is.....hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted March 20, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted March 20, 2018 Time to come out Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted March 22, 2018 Baller Share Posted March 22, 2018 @ozski what setting are you using now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted March 22, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted March 22, 2018 @Deanoski Front Boot - 29.3-4 2.490 6.865 .740 8 Degrees If you are on or close to these numbers on the 67 the ski should behave really well. @bkreis runs longer and shallow on the 66 with great results but I found those numbers did not work for me at all on the 67, the ski would just bite so hard at the finish of the turn I could not run a full pass on it. Going deeper and shorter works ok and might be worth testing but its not the sort of ski that has you thinking much about setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted April 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2018 @ozski front boot 29 3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted April 12, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted April 12, 2018 No I would suggest between 29.3 and 29.5 on the 67 but its going to depend on the type of boot and how you measure it... I use a T-Factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted April 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 @ozski what is your rear boot measurement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted April 30, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted April 30, 2018 @Deanoski 17.7165 (45cm) Its a hacked up Vector boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 7, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 7, 2018 I now have about 4 sets on a 66 Platinum and I am liking it a lot. Water is starting to warm so short line sets are on the way soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted May 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2018 @ms does look really good on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted May 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2018 @mbabiash What''s wrong? Fat finger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 7, 2018 Administrators Share Posted May 7, 2018 @thager I agree with @mbabiash there is no way @ms looks good on any ski 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 mbabiash Posted May 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2018 Yes. Fat finger. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 7, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 7, 2018 I can make any ski look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 7, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 7, 2018 The best thing is that you get @twhisper on speed dial to help you dial it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKILIQUIDZONE Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Janie Fausold ran 35 the first time she tried on the 65 KD last week, it was her 3rd set on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 8, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 8, 2018 After another set in the wind tonight, I am convinced that the ski is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted May 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 @Horton Ha! He did look good. In his words I believe he said " The KD feels like a nano with afterburner." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted May 8, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 @thager Its a good summary of how the ski feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 8, 2018 Administrators Share Posted May 8, 2018 @thager I believe in the KD but we are talking about @ms 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 thager Posted May 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 @ms rocks! And now he has a new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 @ms. What is your height and weight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted May 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 I love my platinum...!st ski in a loooonnnnggggg time that is a favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 8, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 8, 2018 @Deanoski 5’10 175 100% sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted May 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 Tried to go to Terry's website today. It's been hacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 8, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 8, 2018 Send him a note on BOS pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier twhisper Posted May 9, 2018 Elite Skier Share Posted May 9, 2018 I've had a couple of people say that my site has been hacked, but it is working when I check on my different devices. Anyone else experience a hacked TwTW site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier twhisper Posted May 9, 2018 Elite Skier Share Posted May 9, 2018 @MS Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TWB Posted May 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 9, 2018 @twhisper just tried your site today. It worked fine. Even in a Google search, it said "this site might be hacked" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cvaught Posted May 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 9, 2018 @twhisper Your domain is being redirected to a spam page. Here is video of it occurring: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AW7APXnfJHBBicR5A Let me know if you need help with investigating the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier twhisper Posted May 10, 2018 Elite Skier Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks to @cvaught the TrainwithTerryWinter.com website is free of any re-directs and has been upgraded with an SSL security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted May 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2018 Where else can you go to get info on the latest and greatest ski and how to stop Russian hackers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 19, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 19, 2018 :o :o :o :o :o :o Man this thing rides nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 19, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2018 I have a few sets on a 67 and it feels great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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