east tx skier

Ruptured my distal biceps tendon lifting a heavy table backstage at my kid's elementary school musical---macho theater injury. Surgery in December. Finally worked my way back up to full strength slowly. Would like to get a set in before the temperature dips below 90 in Texas.

I should add that I'm sure all of these new boats do everything they are supposed to do with great precision---finely tuned instruments. But my 22 year old boat isn't an excuse for me or anyone else I ski with for subpar performance. And while the new ones have some cool aspects from a technology standpoint, they just don't give me the fizzy fealing (to borrow a Top Gear phrase). And that's a good thing since I can't afford them anyway. Kind of like how I saw a Ferrari 457 the other day. It was beautiful. I know how fast it is. But I didn't give it a second glance like I would have had it been a 308 GTB because I know for a fact the thing doesn't have 3 pedals and I don't care that I can't shift as fast as a computer. /old man ranting //get off my lawn ///Pinenforina

Both from a monetary and aesthetic perspective, I never have felt better about hanging on to this old tug than I have at this moment.

Spoke to Darren at Wiley's yesterday. He said not much on the spray/application side of things will help since the neoprene doesn't let much in. He suggested warm water and letting a friend with a larger foot cram his big bunny feet into the boot a few times. A pair of pro build wraps are about $25. So that option works as well since I trimmed the excess from my wraps years ago.

I picked up an older HO System 8 (63.5") for my son. He started using it at about that age and still is on it at age 12. Worked well for him.

Thanks for the tips, all. Will give them a shot.

"On the other hand, you have different fingers."

A year or so ago, the outer shell of one of my Strada boots ripped. The next time out, I put my old Wiley's pro build boots on the ski and had a nice set. So I have left them on and have been happy with them. But I haven't been skiing as much as I once did and the boots seem a bit more snug, probably from not being used as much. Anyone have any tips on keeping rubber ski bindings soft, pliable, and stretched out in between uses?

"Never eat at a restaurant that has a bowling trophy on the cash register."

Warren was a pioneer and among the greatest advocates for his chosen sport I can think of. His book, "Wine, Women, Warren, & Skis" is worth picking up. And remember, "They say it always is darkest before the dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's a good time to do it."

That's too bad. I've mostly liked the Overton's gloves, but I can't say I've shopped for anything else there in a long time.

@oldjeep Ah, I misread your earlier post. Yeah, no poles on mine. I wasn't aware that the evolution covers needed them. Yeah, mine doesn't pool and doesn't need poles, which is the main reason I went with it. As the fabric stretches over time, you can adjust the side tension by adjusting the hooks, which are velcroed to the cover. Very simple, but effective setup despite a portion of my boat's "bubble butt's" being exposed.

@MS Thanks for the clarification on that.

@oldjeep Just looking more closely at the Commercial Sewing trailerable cover, it looks like they do use antipooling poles, unless there is something I am missing (and that easily could be the case). https://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=1441

@oldjeep I'm not familiar with those covers. I just was explaining why these covers are designed the way they are. As for a flat spot, mine doesn't have one when installed. Water runs right off. And if the rear gel coat on my boat gets a little wet, I'm not too bothered by it. Evolution and Coversports were started by former Rankin employees, Cory and Brent. Each improved on the Rankin design. It has been a good cover for me. I'm glad you like your cover.