Baller Ryota Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hey Ballers!! I was looking for new slalom handle and was just wondering what is the difference between these two kind of slalom handle. I attached images. One with rope covered with silicone and one with not covered. What is the merit and demerit ?? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted September 8, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted September 8, 2018 If you are skiing on a Goode, get the silicone covered handle. Otherwise, you’ll trash the rope on the edge of the ski at pull-ups. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 One rope is blue, the other green. Or, what MISkier said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ryota Posted September 8, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 @igkya Arigato Gozaimasu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 The Carbon Custom Handle is $10 more, I prefer the Standard Custom Handle , but I trash the Brade before the Rubber on the Handle is worn , so will try the Carbon Custom Handle next time, the other thing to be aware of is the Carbon Custom Handle can mark your ski on the side you have the rope on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 my advice is if you opt for the silicone covered one be sure they replace the silicone with clear vinyl tubing before they send it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 I didn’t notice the difference between the two when I ordered my custom carbon handle. I wanted a plain handle with no protective sleeves, so I just pulled the sleeve down and sliced it off. My ski doesn’t rub my rope handle on “get-ups”. However I use an arm guard, so the extra protection on the triangle portion is great for fastening zip-ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 Get the carbon handle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 The first handle is a carbon handle. It is for a person who skis on a Goode ski. The plat Stick protection and black sleeve protects the rope from being cut by the edge of a Goode. The lower is a standard custom handle. It has hand protectors on the V others then that is a great and our mst popular handle. If you don’t have a Goode get the lower handle. You won’t be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 Even though I have a hard time disagreeing with Dave - the above Masterline handle was used for 3 seasons exclusively with a d3 and a kd ski. Masterline got me covered and re-stringed it for a very reasonable price. Needless to say, I went with the full carbon-handle protection while we were at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2018 My regular ski partner skis a Goode and gets up with both feet in and he beats the crap out of his handles even the carbon ones. I ski a good and get up with one foot in and I don’t damage my handles. It seems getting up with both feet leads to rubbing against the rope getting up and if so I would recommend the carbon handles to help them last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted September 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2018 Wouldn’t running a fine tooth file over the front edge of the ski to remove the burs solve this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2018 @Dacon $1800 for a Ski vs $130 for a Handle, I know what I am thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted September 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2018 Why can’t Goode round the top edge of ski? It’s not the running surface. Seems silly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2018 It is not just Goode a lot of the Carbon skis have a fairly harsh edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted September 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 10, 2018 @skimtb -actually, according to the results of experiments conducted by steve schnitzers many years ago, softening the top edge of a ski creates extra drag *and* makes the ski ride deeper in the water. he considers it to be an additional though irreversible form of ' tuning ' a ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted September 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted September 10, 2018 The top edge of a ski is actually a very important part. Sharp edges for a fluid (air, water) detaching and flowing across that edge significantly reduces the drag level and changes to the departing wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted September 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 10, 2018 Ok. 20+ years since fluid dynamics class, I’ll take your word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted September 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2018 My Masterline Carbon Custom handle has been the best handle I’ve ever had. I love it. I do wish it could be strung with the handle guard, but the plastic sleeves prevent that. If you go with the 12 inch handle though, it’s a non-issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted October 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2018 Don't file the edges of your ski unless you really know what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted October 18, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2018 The top edge is an important fine tuning parameter. A sharp edge is rarely optimum. With that said, I've softened the top edge too much several times. Easy fix with lots of masking tape and JB Weld. Wait, if you have filed the top edge too much you have ruined the ski. Send it to me for proper disposal. I've never had a handle fail from chafing. Sun damage, yes. Sharp edges on the handle, yes. Stretched knots, yes. If the chafing bugs you, wrap the line in tape. Or spend some bucks on the fancy handle. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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