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Hi Jason, I saw your Dad (from the boat) and you (from the tower) a couple of times last summer at Pangaea. I wondered all that weekend how/what you had to change to ski with that handle. Likely not much, based on what I saw and your scores. Anyway, just wanted to add to the all the congrats here on the great progress you're making in getting this to a commercial product. Continued best wishes! Hopefully, see you this summer.

Hi John, As usual, but sadly in this case, you are correct...

@Jmoski, I have a Masterline roller bag sitting in my basement for many years. Had two of them early on for travelling with the then young sons. Sold one many years ago when I bought a sportube and the ML is just collecting dust. Pretty much new shape. Very few trips, MA to FL before high school. They're 27 and 30 now... If interested PM me. Had actually forgotten about the bag until I saw your post.

Two "conversations" going on here. 1. Whether the jump ramp potentially affected someone's (Nate, in this case) slalom pass/score? I have no opinion on that based on what I was able to see (webcast and photos) 2. Whether the ramp location is a potential safety hazard? Here the answer seems to be an obvious yes. Maybe less obvious that in the video posted by @Kelvin at Okeeheelee, but still in the potential path of the skier. I am neither criticizing nor advocating for any action here. Don't know other important factors/considerations.

WOW...so much "anger", as @Horton says "about data graph labels." But to answer @vtmecheng question. This is a qualitative graph depicting engine response (RPM) vs. the detection (time) of skier load. The X-axis represents TIME. Starts (left end corner) at the point when the skier loads the line The Y-axis represents engine RPM - magnitude Bottom line it shows (qualitatively) "when/how much/how fast" the engine responds to skier load. Really, that's all.

LOL John! If fin checks out, slump over? Hope to see you soon!

To be sure, the unanimous decision applied only to a specific site under litigation. The more "universal" rejection of the definition, was a 5-4 decision with Kavanaugh joining the minority. (Of course the "I like beer" justice wants to protect the quality of its main ingredient...) One can argue who/what benefits or is harmed by it.

Great news on all counts! Feeling better, looking good, back on the water and designing skis...awesome! And happy birthday to Grace!

Have two LFF. Would be happy to sell one, or better yet, trade it for a RFF

Parents of current juniors or past juniors as well?

My first reaction was exactly as @Mastercrafter. What's the point? Different genders, speeds, lines. A 12-bouy count difference. What are we comparing?Upon reading @Than_Bogan and @Wish posts, I get it. Comparing each against their respective competition, not vs. each other.(In my and @Mastercrafter defense, the data sought and presented, says nothing about the competition, although we all know how dominant both have been for a long time)

I cannot tell if it was a good or bad call. But two points from the webcast and the picture above There was a review. It took some time and the announcers said that upon the review, the two buoy count was confirmed by the judgesthe buoy in the 2nd picture seems to be there but just behind the ski. On my screen, I see a fading red buoy shape behind the spray.

"The church hung a plaque in my honor thanking me for not carrying on like it was the end of the earth" The irony is breathtaking! Yes, that explains the $4Billion and the shamefulness of it all. You could not have said anything more damning of the Church if you were actually trying.

If I were the Catholic Church I would be pretty unhappy with @scuppers. All the turmoil and over $4Billion later, he tells them they could have just told everyone to "grow a pair and drive on". Plus, what's with all that "psychological counseling or special attention"? What kind of people need that? I think the US gymnastics, U. Michigan, etc. and their insurance companies should be interested in his expertise...I believe so far they're still under $2Billion...

@NoahVieke, glad the injury wasn't more serious. Very scary, I am sure. Similar experience several years back. Spotter reacted fast and I ended up with only some rope burn on my neck. In my case, I was totally unaware of the rope coming until it took me sunglasses off my face. Yes, shock tube on my boat always (since then). Rope construction and dynamics beyond my "pay grade", but I agree with @adamhcaldwell that stiffness/elasticity vs. recoil is not likely a linear function. Bottom line, glad @NoahVieke is Ok and thank you for the reminder!