Baller Jordan Posted April 24, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2018 With the release of the CG fin, which sounds like a real breakthrough, it got me thinking of some of the other ideas that came and went. Off the top of my head, I think of things like the side force enhancer (SFE) or the micro wings ( additional small wing added to the fin) that people were initially excited about. I am old enough to remember an articulating wing that moved by a rod that reacted to heel pressure in the front boot to act as an active brake. that one was deemed illegal. So folks, what other gimmicks came and went over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller S1Pitts Posted April 24, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2018 HO back in the day -Power Stick???? It was an external dampening feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 24, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted April 24, 2018 Obrien Vengance. Most gizmoed up ski ever. Tiny mid ski fin, flex control bar on the front of ski. Flex control rod in the tail. Torsion control bars just behind back boot. Hour glass profile, and pressure release flutes built into the bottom of the ski just before fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LoopSki Posted April 24, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'd like the plans to the Dr. Jim Michaels adjustable course. Its my only hope ! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted April 24, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2018 Centurion Articulating Tracking System--CATS--the front tracking fin rotated with the steering helm. Mapple skis torque box allowing the ski to twist under load Centurion Carbon Pro Gunsight Centurion switchable exhaust for surfing Whatver the Goode was called that had the fish bone style slots sliced out of the rear of the ski on each side. @Horton's Carbon Fins!!! Willi's little edge holding thingy bracket (or whatever it was for) Infinity ski boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BobF Posted April 24, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2018 The O'brien piezoelectric vibration damper! Complete with led light to let you know it was working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted April 24, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 24, 2018 Medallion digital gauges - grrrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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