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Thanks guys. @Zoro957 , we are talking about the front foot on the ski, right? There should be a BigDawg skier that is now recovering from this fusion, so let's see...there is apparently life after fusion.

@BraceMaker thanks. Looking into Bioskin product....any other skiers out there with a similar problem?

@vtmecheng, so far I have two opinions, both indicate fusion as the only durable solution. There are people experimenting with stem-cell cartilage regeneration, but too early to tell.@liquid d, they told me I would have to "learn to walk" after the fusion and I don't like the sound of that...they also claim that fwd-aft flexibility should be maintained.

After many years of tweaking and at least one stress-fracture, doctors say it's fusion time. Did anyone have a fusion of talus and calcaneus (with screws and all) and continued skiing? Getting old sucks but we can't just give up, can we?

Congrats Brian!

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wakymarrakesh.com, cable park, not sure if there is a slalom course, but run by a waterski pro, Francis Koot.

@jcamp, thanks! After years on fixed hardshells it is so hard to move to a "heel-free" system in the rear. That made me wonder what makes sense. Following other discussions on the topic, it is becoming clear that slalom techniques with and without fixed rear heel are probably more different than most of us thought!

@Ed_Johnson yes, I know, he told me the same thing and I tried. But - many years with fixed rear boot (hard) made it really difficult to switch back to any setup where the rear foot is allowed to move much. I also use a fixed riser under the rear heel. Just wondering what the other people are doing who are on double hard shells. Regina, Dave Miller,others?

Powershell users - how many of you fix/modify the rear boot and prevent if from lifting, as it is intended to do?

Absolutely brilliant. Amazing how Terry seems to change edge even before he hits the wakes. Even at 28off. Something to think about! As soon as I make a video that does not want me to quit waterskiing I'm sending it. Makes me want to consider the KD Platinum as well. Terry what is the preferred format for the video?

@horton, Syndicate Omni would make an interesting review...I'm sure you agree.

Thanks guys, this is helpful!

Getting a ski for a friend who is about 200 lbs, beginner in the course, currently on a narrow 69 inch ski. Any fresh experience which of these is best to advance in the course, hopefully getting to 34mph one day? All three seem to have the same target group.

@Horton, I hope the review is not far away. About to get NRG today. I'm the limit weight(170) and was advised to try the 66 first. Any thoughts?