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  1. Nautique, as the Masters Organiser, should provide a clear explanation on the reasons which have lead to the disqualification. Lack of a clear statement casts shadows, which is detrimental for both the sport and the Masters. Their interference on the LCQs is completely unjustified and lacks any basis. That said where is the IWWF in all of this? Shouldn’t they at least investigate the issue?
  2. Let me start by reminding everyone the incident which took place a few years back at the Masters whereby the decision on who won the Mens’ slalom final changed 3 or 4 times before Nate - back then sponsored by Nautique - was declared Masters champion. I don’t even recall the exact details now, but in all the years, following the sport I do not recall something similar ever happening. I have known Freddie since 2010. In a way Freddie was the reason I started slalom waterskiing. An upcoming 18 year old back then, his passion and commitment ripping the Arena at Thorpe come sunshine rain or snow was an inspiration for all of us to try harder! Later on as he won Bronze at the Worlds and moved on to become a Pro, I started following the Pro Waterski scene. Thank you TWBC for making the sport so accessible to watch! All these years Freddie is leaving nothing on the dock in his endless pursuit of one more buoy, another 41off, another win. Never leave the handle, (almost) never S turn and of course never claim a buoy you have not turned. NEVER. I urge anyone to find an instance whereby Freddie has tried to claim a buoy or a pass he has not completed. This attitude and passion is what is making Freddie so spectacular to watch. Coming back to Masters 2022, Freddie has a terrible start on 39off, but muscles his way through and appears to complete the pass. But wait a minute, did he turn 6? Freddie thinks so, the boat judge thinks so but the two dock judges - without a video to rely on - overturn the decision despite being 200meters away! Does this make any sense? Surely the boat judge is in a better position to opine and in any case considering the technical issue with the video the benefit of the doubt should have been on the athletes’ favor. Either give the complete pass based on the judgement of the boat judge or give the chance for a re-run! What exactly happened at the dock I don’t know, as I was not there. Eye witnesses though describe an emotional outburst and nothing more than that. Given the history though can you really reprimand an emotional outburst from a World Champion who has been treated unfairly? In a nutshell, the events which have taken place at the Masters certainly do not help our sport. One could probably justify a bad call from the judges, but when these are repeated and targeted at specific athlete which so happens to be sponsored by Mastercraft, it does raise questions. What I keep from all of this is an unfair behavior from a powerful sponsor trying to protect its own interests! Perhaps the governing body should investigate the role of Nautique in all of this as well as the Jacinta case. It cannot be a coincidence that such drama is taking place at the Masters and only at the Masters. Freddie has hundreds of tournaments under his belt with impeccable behavior both on and out of the water. No Freddie no Masters for me.
  3. 9 sets in 2021 already. The benefits of lockdowns in Europe. Air temp in the range of 36 and water temp around 46. Northerly wind on the head pass was not pleasant, but we can still ski in January on a 3/2 wetsuit, here in Greece and these conditions will not last more than a month. Bring on Summer 2021!
  4. @Chad_Scott could you please share boot position for the XTRcc vs factory? I am coming off a Rev6 67.25” onto an XTRcc 68” and the ski feels slower and heavier. Would you recommend placing boot further back?
  5. @Horton have you firmed up your view on settings? If yes could you please share? 4xtr users in Greece eagerly await! :)
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