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We looked into it, but found it was hard to transmit the signal via the network, plus record. Add in control of zoom and playback and it got too difficult. We now run a 4k IP Camera at 30fps and a Ubiquiti long range wifi network (AirMax AC). Recording on a SD card inside the camera, plus a NVR back in the clubhouse. The NVR goes via HDMI to the TV. We also run our gate cams via the same Ubiquiti network, then NVR goes via a HDMI to Composite converter to feed Splasheye that can only handle analogue feeds (disappointingly as it would save some kit and failure modes!).

Where is the legendary Glen Williams on this list! Closely followed by his spawn Curtis.

Add a block to the rope going to the surface bouy. Would be a bugger if you chopped the main bouy and had to dive down and re-thread the rope.

Just a heads-up that the new boot also has a side-side cuff angle adjustment in one of the hinges... take a look... ;) Sweet for balancing you up over the ski as I know a few people grumbled about the supershell pushing their fromt leg too 'upright'.

For some reason it doesnt log in after i registered... stuck on authorizing. :open_mouth:

We went through a number of Nautiques running in salt and had the same riser issues as others noted. They corrode internally and we replaced every 350 to 400 hours. It seems the casting of the manifolds on them have issues. We had engine replacement after Nautique didnt replace both manifolds and the other one failed letting water into the engine.

What do you use to refinish the skis? having a hard time getting a nice finish on some skis here that have had a hard life.

As a Reflex dealer who does 90% skiing on Saltwater I can confirm everything @skialex says is spot on. My 500 series (with 750 spring and screw) is still going strong after 5 years. The worst one i see is people storing skis in neo sleeves... they stay damp, hold the salt and seem to accelerate corrosion 1000% faster.

@AdamCord and if you need kiwi skiers I am sure I could find a couple that would be keen (me included)!

Not sure on the supershell for tricks yet, but hopefully will have an update soon. As for skis, the Furtif is a really nice ski and Reflex released a Rubber Edge ski last year that works well and is fairly good pricing too!

You can also move the release forward in the heel blocks a hole. Have a close look at the heel blocks and you will see an extra hole slightly forward.

@dchristmas - I am in NZ and 2. Quite simply, they are expensive when you compare it to an offcut of rope! If you can afford the $ and want the best... Vortex it should be. @Jody_Seal - if I ran ski schools and had a choice between an expensive release or spare bits of rope I would be making the same choice as Cory etc too.

I have a Vortex release here. Quite simply it is a great release - massively over engineered but that certainly isn't a problem for me! In fact it feels quality. It lives in a boat on a saltwater lake and in the last 4-5 years there have been no issues (apart from a Nautique that had a narrower pole for some reason). My preference as an 8k tricker is the Vortex over Robbins. I admit that I usually ski with a rope release as its the 'norm' for my pin men who are all good trickers. But all have and do use the Vortex at times. I personally make any new pin person use the Vortex with me as I know they cant make a mistake with the wraps etc like on a rope release. I only do hands with new guys though!

Bit late to the party I know, but as a Reflex dealer I can confirm that the 500 and 750 are fully compatible. The internals, spring and screw can be added to the older 500 release with no issues (unless you let it rust in place!). The 404 is a totally different story though.

@Ilivetoski maybe the size 12 plate and a 10 boot should have been a give-away!! After an issue over here with a hardshell user not wanting to listen to proper advice it just reinforces the fact that we are doing a dynamic sport and there its unlikely there is a perfect product for every situation. Skiing is a risk game... and personally I prefer choosing my risks. I bolt my boot to my trick ski in full knowledge there is no release without something breaking... and that might be me! I worry sometimes that nowadays (and i am not that old) people are transferring the responsibility for their risk to others; rather than taking personal responsibility, and making the effort to understand and accept the risks involved in the sport we are doing.