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My opinion only of course. Does depend on where you are as a skier. However, if you're skiing behind newer boats i.e. tournaments, this is really good stuff: https://radarskis.com/spraymakers S4 E23 Rules of the Road. The first time I skied behind a 2021 boat, I went OTF before the first wake. Full flip like a trick flip in the flats. That damn thing reacted fast and hard to my mistake and is no doubt different. Offside, I have always had a bit of a forward move load the tip a bit move that used to work out okay. Have had to evolve and eliminate that. "The apex is where the speed of the ski matches the speed of the boat" While we hope that this occurs at a specific point relative to the buoys, it sometimes does not. While it is another way of saying "ski the rope, not the buoys", I needed to hear it put a different way. I have always taken more angle off of the buoy than is ideal (more is better right). Finally understanding that ski angle and my actual angle achieved relative to the course can have an inverse correlation, was so helpful. The podcast discussion of angle is great. I have skied some with Rini and really relate to how he explains it all. The video below has some wisdom in it and, to me, includes about 85% of what anyone needs to know. Just doing some pre Spring thinking.

@Luzz Yep Cowboy Roy really can ride...

@rawly Look who's ranked #1 in his age division. He's just naturally a badass. http://results.gnccracing.com/racer.asp?n=36834

Last year I watched a pro take a first ride on a new, different brand ski. The fin had been set to known "good numbers". Mounted his boots and ran 1@41 first set. Next day, came out an took second set on the ski; 4@41. All the stuff we focus on and talk about probably does matter, but not as much as I have previously thought. Granted, this was a skier who has run 41 before but damn... first set through 39... The pros are legit.

Wow! Amazing setup.

If HO still has a demo program, they are keeping it quiet. I cannot even find a way to contact them on their website for anything much less a demo. Here's the current demo link: https://www.hosports.com/pages/demo-centers I do have 2 D3's inbound easy as you please. Well, maybe next year HO...

Does HO still have a factory direct demo program?

For those who are using one of these handles, do you find that the rubber is softer, harder or about the same as ML? Thanks

@bkreis is hugely knowledgeable and has helped me rehab/recover from a host of injuries through the years. Whenever I get hurt, he is one of the first calls I make.

I thought all the strength training was so we could survive the crashes... @adamhcaldwell?

@Buxrus There is a legitimate issue about how long the implanted hip will last. They do wear out. So, for me, I pushed it out until my hip was no longer functional. I was able to function fine with pain, but eventually just lost so much range of motion in the bad hip that activities like climbing, hiking, running etc became difficult to do. I could still ski with some Advil: the the other activities got too difficult. I don't have the expertise to be making medical recommendations to anyone. However, neither did some of the physicians I dealt with. To me, the biggest decision is whether to do a traditional hip replacement or a Birmingham. I chose the Birmingham after having researched it to death. Most surgeons cannot do these because they don't know how/do not have any experience with doing them.

@Buxrus There is a legitimate issue about how long the implanted hip will last. They do wear out. So, for me, I pushed it out until my hip was no longer functional. I was able to function fine with pain, but eventually just lost so much range of motion in the bad hip that activities like climbing, hiking, running etc became difficult to do. I could still ski with some Advil: the the other activities got too difficult. I don't have the expertise to be making medical recommendations to anyone. However, neither did some of the physicians I dealt with. To me, the biggest decision is whether to do a traditional hip replacement or a Birmingham. I chose the Birmingham after having researched it to death. Most surgeons cannot do these because they don't know how/do not have any experience with doing them.

I have a Birmingham hip. It's awesome and I have no limitations. @"liquid d" was on the podium at Nationals this year with his (Congratulations). When my surgeon said no limitations, I asked him if I could squat 400lbs and he said that if I couldn't it would not be the fault of my hip :)Good luck with yours. There is some good reading material found at the link below. Dr. Gross did mine and he was fantastic. https://www.grossortho.com/

Yeah the above suggestions are for a 67". Some skiers including me are back a bit with the boots. 1/10" for me.

Mikey... he'll try anything... or Nuclear Option

Timely post for me as my last pair of red and black 41 tail gloves is falling apart. I bought what I could find to stock up. Those gloves fit like they used my hand to make them. Anyone else love the red and black's from some years ago and what did you switch to that replicated the fit? Thanks

I ski at 34.2 Anybody have alternative (to D3 posted) settings that have stood the test of a season? Ski with a Reflex front Wiley rear. Thanks for the help.

Anybody have one to sell?

Please note that this act was sponsored by Republican John Thune, passed by a Republican Congress and signed into law by Donald J. Trump. So much for thinking there is a dime's difference between the two heads of the swamp creature. It isn't us against one another; it's us against the creature. When I say "us" I mean me, my kinfolk and a few good friends...everybody else is suspect :)The Act's jurisdiction extends to "national" governing bodies. Unless we wish to split into separate regional governing bodies, USWSA and/or AWSA are subject to the Act. My advice would be to stop voting for virtue signaling do gooders who think government is the f***ing answer to all problems real and imagined. Apparently, no amount of government is too much for good ol 'Mericans.Well, Uh.....back to skiing. We could simply allow the Regions to move forward as separate entities. Can call "Nationals" "Sumpin Else" and thereby avoid being subject to Safe Sport. No national body; no jurisdiction. Cool with me. My guess is that most will suck it up and ski on. Maybe me too...ain't sure yet.My eastern European friend tells me that the reason that socialism will win in America is that Americans don't know how to suffer. "Will give up their freedom for a loaf of bread..." I talk a good game, but would whimper if I had to give up my heated seats...maybe I could toughen up a bit...you know for freedom man...I am working on it; no shit.One thing that does seem pretty clear is that USWSA didn't unleash this crap on us, "we" voted for it. Well, I'm not sure what it's going to be like in banned land, but I have my helmet on...and I make up for any lack of fighting skills with enthusiasm... PROTECTING YOUNG VICTIMS FROM SEXUAL ABUSE AND SAFE SPORT AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017 (a) In General.--The United States Center for Safe Sport shall-- ``(1) serve as the independent national safe sport organization and be recognized worldwide as the independent national safe sport organization for the United States; ``(2) exercise jurisdiction over the corporation, each national governing body , and each paralympic sports organization with regard to safeguarding amateur athletes against abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, in sports; [[Page 132 STAT. 321]] ``(3) maintain an office for education and outreach that shall develop training, oversight practices, policies, and procedures to prevent the abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, of amateur athletes participating in amateur athletic activities through national governing bodies and paralympic sports organizations; ``(4) maintain an office for response and resolution that shall establish mechanisms that allow for the reporting, investigation, and resolution, pursuant to subsection ©, of alleged sexual abuse in violation of the Center's policies and procedures; and ``(5) ensure that the mechanisms under paragraph (4) provide fair notice and an opportunity to be heard and protect the privacy and safety of complainants.

Well, at least we now know who the totalitarians are...just shut up and accept the progress... "Ideas so good they're mandatory"

@darinmontgomery "I know what the majority of slalom skiers think they want the boat path to be versus what they ski better with are not the same." Expound please?

So @Deanoski, what binding are you using now? I have had good success with Reflex except for one pre release which I will never forget. The new Radar boot has my attention. Thanks

We are not stuck with anything and have the power to change everything. The only authority any entity has over us is that which we give to them. I feel for MS as I share a similar revulsion to the never ending desire by some to control, regulate, legislate, dictate, virtue signal to and irritate the hell out of the rest of us. For free minded folk this stuff is literally painful. The paper cuts add up... How much does USAWS get from USOPC annually? How much extra would each member need to pay to cover it? Of course, if dues increased .99 somebody would complain about it...

"We will see who’s laughing last." I love the throw down... go get 'em Adam. You gotta believe to achieve.

@Dano I did not because on D3 the 67 is the right size; not in between. Goode offered different flex patterns for years; seem to have moved away from that. D3 has best demo in the business and will send you 2 skis to try at the same time.