Baller slow Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 If it was 41 off it would have to be dam close unless their shooting well ahead of the boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 @slow I think it’s targeted for 15 off guys like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 22, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 22, 2021 I'm super curious @ErikBerghiller is going to say. I don't think anybody's going to train for 41 off with this tool but I'm unsure if rope length necessarily defeats the system. The distance from ball to ball does not change and the time from ball to ball does not change. 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 fernandofleck Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 @Horton, I think that if the system is as accurate as they say It can be used as a short line training tool. One advantage I see is that you don’t have the risk of hitting a buoy while practicing short line. I just ordered one for my self and as soon as I get it I’ll post videos and reviews here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted February 22, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2021 Agree on the 41 off. I am a 28/32 off skier but have fun free skiing at 39off@28/30mph open water. A lot more forgiving if you come across some rollers and a quite different skiing perspective. I know I'm skiing very narrow, but would have a mark to shoot for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikBerghiller Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hi Ballers, Glad to see that people are waiting for reviews, so am I! ? With the first and soon-to-be second batch shipped, there won't be too long until folks start to use their units and start reviewing them. We will do new videos in April/May, both instructional and inspirational. Until then make sure to check out the updated FAQ section on the website along with the instruction videos. @Horton The splash goes off just at/after passing the second wake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikBerghiller Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 @Horton Sorry, I did not see your second post at first. You are right, rope length does not defeat the system since everything is where it normally would be. The markers are panned 30 degrees forward to compensate for headwind so the splash hits just in front of the boat driver (if watched from above) at 36 mph. That being said, it is not developed with the 41 off skiers in mind :smiley: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fsts2k Posted February 24, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 24, 2021 @ErikBerghiller thanks for the videos, really helpful. Watching how to calibrate it my interpretation is that removing it from the boat means another recalibration. Is that correct? Reason for the question is not about moving from boat to boat but rather to put the cover on daily. The way this mounts might indicate it needs to be removed for a cover, was thinking about process of taking off, putting on cover, removing cover, replacing OffCourse, then having to calibrate. Am I correct on that or is it designed to be removed and replaced with on the same boat at the same position and it does not need to be recalibrated? Thank you Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ISP6ball Posted February 24, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 24, 2021 A cool video to show accuracy would be driving through a slalom course and watching the markers bounce off the turn buoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikBerghiller Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 @fsts2k You can remove your OffCourse™ and put it back in the case without messing with the settings. Next time you use it on the same boat you might need to recalibrate depending on weight displacement. That being said, as long as it is properly attached in the exact same spot it was the last time it was used it is more a matter of fine-tuning rather than recalibration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted February 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2021 @ErikBerghiller you may want to figure out some discs or pucks with a pocket that would receive the screw clamp. Once fine tuned on the boat back out one clamp screw remove a backing on some VHB tape snug that one one. Repeat on the other side. Now when re attaching if they lined up the screw into that puck it would orient accurately each time. I see in your how to videos some mangling on the frame. This part in silver and black would solve for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fsts2k Posted February 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2021 @ErikBerghiller Thanks, helpful. Realizing everyone is different, my use case is that it would be used on the same boat all the time. The boat sits on a lift all summer and is only used for skiing but it is covered after each use. For me, if there was a more permanent mount that would attach to the top of the windshield with a quick disconnect for the full system. That would enable it to be removed daily and then remounted quickly. I know you are designing this for everyone and thus you need to make design that support the broadest group. Just providing on-off feedback from a potential customer. (please note I realize I have not purchased it yet so my feedback may not be worth anything) Thanks for the continued information. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted February 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 26, 2021 Eric, I have bought one and love @fsts2k idea of some type of quick disconnect. I would buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikBerghiller Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 @fsts2k All feedback appreciated, this thread has been of great value to us so far so keep posting your thoughts. @SandSki135 I'm working on future add ons when I got some time over and will look into this as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Vernon Reeve Posted March 2, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 2, 2021 Seems like you could put a bubble level on a quick release platform setup with adjustment knobs to level it. Then after initial setup, one could just check to make sure it is still level if you have new passengers and/or weight distribution differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted March 3, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted March 3, 2021 Decades ago, I was wishing I had this machine, but I was thinking ice cubes. Mount a big ice cube maker under the front deck to build a reserve supply to fuel the slalom guns. A few weeks ago I asked the developer about ice cubes . . they had thought of it but it was too complicated to keep cubes on hand in water skiing weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skimtb Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 Anyone else keep hoping for in use pics or a video each time you see this thread gets bumped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerve200 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Yes, would love to see a video of this system in an actual course to see how accurate it is - previously mentioned by another baller. Seems odd nothing has been posted yet????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 @ErikBerghiller have you ever run the system through a slalom course and compared? I see a course in the promo videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 Mine is suppose to be delivered today, Boat goes in water in about 3 weeks, I will post action photos first thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikBerghiller Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 @MattP Yes, we have. In the boats traveling path it is pretty much dead on thanks to the high end GPS that we’re using. And as long as properly calibrated the course width is very accurate as well. @Swerve200 We’re located in Sweden and the ice is still thick. However, as soon as it is gone we plan to shoot a video of a pass through a course so stay tuned! The OffCourse™️ can absolutely be used as a training tool to improve timing but it is first and foremost designed to make those free-skiing sessions more entertaining! Make sure to check out the new FAQ section on our website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 Fed Ex just dropped off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ swbca Posted March 5, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted March 5, 2021 Maybe this has been answered . . this their promo video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fsts2k Posted March 8, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 8, 2021 @SandSki135 Looks awesome! Can't wait to hear your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2021 Just installed it. Super easy to install and the operation was really easy. Cant wait to see what it's like behind the boat. Worst case, if I don't like it for skiing, its going to be awesome to use on Tubers and Jet Skis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted March 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hope you like it! That boat seems gorgeous.Would love to see a better pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fsts2k Posted March 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2021 Nice! Did you do the setup on the trailer per the videos? Planning to keep it on the boat all the time or will you mark where the system goes on the windshield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 12, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted March 12, 2021 I’m working on my own system. So far so good ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ironhorse Posted March 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2021 I see a lot of value in your set up Wish. I'd like to be on the pre order list for one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted March 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2021 i'm with @ironhorse , put me in for pre-order....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 13, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2021 fsts2k - I don't have a trailer so I will use the "On the water" Calibration" . For what we do, I think that will be close enough. I will be taking it off and on to cover the boat. Eric includes "Sticky back Washer" things that protect the Windshield frame. I think these will be an easy guide for placement every time. Again, not going to be course exact, but I think it will be really fun to have something to make turns on open water. Eric was also super helpful, I sent him a couple of pictures to check my set up and he got right back with a couple of suggestions. Unfortunately, its going to be about 3 weeks before I get to use it. Its an expensive toy, but my wife and I will use it 4-5 times a week on the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski2000 Posted March 14, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 14, 2021 @SandSki135 Did you have to modify your mirror mount or mirror set up to accommodate the off Course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 14, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 14, 2021 Ski2000. - I had to move the mirror over about 2 inches from were I had it before. Wish me luck, I am going to try it tomorrow with the Bimini down.. I think it will work -- if not, it may be a few hours of cleaning paintball splatter off my boat and face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted March 14, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 14, 2021 By the way.. If I saw @Wish version first , I would have purchased his instead. It would look way better on my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Vernon Reeve Posted March 15, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2021 It would be fun to use the blue balls with the @wish system:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller torontoboater Posted April 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2021 Any updates on this? waiting for reviews... has anyone had a chance to try it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted April 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2021 Yes! Anyone using this yet? Any feedback? @SandSki135 ? Buehler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted April 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2021 Not a lot since October 2018 when this thread started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted April 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2021 Plan on being out with it in about 2 weeks. Will give everyone feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SandSki135 Posted April 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2021 Sorry, I have been too busy reading the "Best Caption Wins" thread. There are some funny people out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MichaelWiebe Posted April 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2021 Maybe the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) of sending new gear to Horton for demonstration should be followed here too. I'm starting to worry that no news is bad news in this case. Different that the typical no news means no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 5, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 5, 2021 @MichaelWiebe I don't think it's a no news is bad news scenario. These guys are just spooling up to get distribution going in North America. you'll notice that they just started advertising here. 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 MichaelWiebe Posted April 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 17, 2021 Still no news here. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted April 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 17, 2021 Gotta agree that the lack of videos of the system in action is...deplorable. Could have been a great selling tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted April 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 17, 2021 I am patiently waiting for reviews as well...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 17, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2021 Not sure why you guys are being so negative. I'm currently scheduled to get a system and create a review video in June. 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 rodecon Posted April 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 17, 2021 I personally do not have any negative feelings, I am just very curious to get some real world use and feedback on the system.....it seems like there should be numerous systems in use by now? Would be great to hear some feedback from those users! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodecon Posted April 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 17, 2021 @SandSki135 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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