ktm, I'm demoing a 67" Strata, 3rd set today. Had a very similar feeling to what you experienced with the fin setting on my demo. Went to Rossi's fin settings below and it is fantastic. It's the best stick I've every skied on.  I've tried the RS-1(My primary 09-10 ski), Prophecy, D3 RCX, Elite(three weeks on), Fischer(Great ski),Goode 9800(my 08 ski), HO A1 & S1, but not the latest 9900 Goode's (Bad experience with two 9800, will probably never try a Goode again and I've had 5). The Strata just fits my sloppey / scrapy style. Great 3rd set for just learning a ski new ski 1-22, 2-28, 4-32, and three balls at 35off, all at 34 MPH.  Only fell on the 35off. I have no doubt I will be making my 35off every day with in two weeks. It's the lowest effort ski I've ever owned, very efficient.  It allows you to go all back leg with shoulders too far back and still make it.  Dig to deep on the front and it doesn't stall bad and drop you in the drink.  It really lets you sense your balance on the ski, similar to the Elite and Fischer but better. Fantastic job Radar. I'm probably crazy but I have a Z7 ST on the way early next week. I picked up the Strata just after ordering the Z7 ST and never expected to like it so much it's killing me. Good luck I hope this helps you like it did me. ROSSI'S SETTINGS:Size   Boots   Depth   Length  DFT    Wing 65"    28 1/2   2.490    6.840   0.750   9 66"    28 3/4    2.495     6.840  0.750    9 67"    29 1/2    2.495    6.840   0.770     9 68"    30          2.495    6.850  0.790     9 http://www.perfski.com/cart.cfm?cart_action=item_info&category_guid=ce3223a0-0ddb-4aba-8a8b-55df8023db27&item_guid=350b0fbe-ffb2-22af-2647-6a510c31a92a Best Regards, DW