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  1. I just tried the Works 01 size large, coming off a D3 Ion. I only skied 3 passes on stock settings. On my first pass, I thought this ski is like a well trained doberman, it follows my orders but capable of much more.... I wished conditions were better so I could judge this ski. On my second pass, conditions were better. I thought this ski is not a doberman, this ski is a Ferrari. Fast, stable and fun to drive. (never driven a real Ferrari, but that's how I imagine it would drive) On my third pass, I was immediately impressed with the pullout. My normal pullouts are not like this, with minimal input/effort I matched the boat's speed and was wider than normal. The offside turns were intuitive and cross course, the ski was fast and stable. Usually I prefer deep-riding skis and was reluctant to even try the 01. I am glad I did because I kept the ski. The only negative about the 01, is the finish of the ski. I realize that HO decided to remove the plastic on the top and base of the ski, nevertheless, the ski looks more like a demo than a finished $2000 plus ski. Remains to be seen how this ski ages...
  2. @clausy I had a similar procedure to yours and repaired a complete tear of the supraspinatus and a partial tear of the bicep tendons. ( I was 54 years old) For 6 months I followed the rehab instructions to the letter and was clear by my surgeon to waterski again. I was too scared to jump right into it at first, and used a Goode Powervest which I had for the first attempts. After a couple of sets I went back to my normal vest with no problems. Take it slow, listen to your doctor and you will ski again as before. Good luck.
  3. @UWSkier I was in a similar position this Spring where I wanted to switch to an rtp after many years in double boots. Because of bad back issues I was advised to do one-leg-out deepwater starts . After reading a lot of advice on starting with one leg out (there is a lot of material on this forum) I bought an rtp and was ready to go. On my very first attempt I tore my hamstring and I have been out for 7 weeks. So be careful how you approach this. Other than strengthening your hamstrings and warming up properly (this I did) you need to keep your leg bent as the boat starts to pull you out and do not push against the water to get up (this I didn't) something that we double booters tend to do. this is what I have been told anyway, I have yet to try again. Maybe someone here who knows better can help with suggestions on how to get up with one leg out. Good luck and hope the switch works out for you.
  4. The sport we love is hard on our spine. After many years of suffering from occasional low back problems, last summer I had many episodes that stopped me from skiing. A physiotherapist with waterskiing knowledge told me that my lumbar spine has become too stiff due to age (58 years old) and overprotective lifestyle behavior (minimized bending or twisting) to avoid injury. If I am to continue skiing, he said, I must switch from double boots to an rtp in order to start with one foot out. Needless to say, this sounds easier said than done. I have yet to try skiing with an rtp, but I am worried that this will prove too difficult and that my skiing days might be over. Has anyone successfully switched to an rtp is it as hard as it sounds?
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    @eleeski Like you I cannot ski with an rtp and trying to avoid getting up with 2 feet in (back issues). Can you please share how you modified your rear boot that allows to kick in once up? Any advice on the subject from the shared experience on this forum is greatly appreciated.
  6. @swbca This is my experience: tore 2 rotator cuff tendons (1 full, 1 partial) and had reconstructive surgery. The pain immediately after surgery was much worse than anticipated. Like others on this chat, I couldn’t lie down to sleep and slept in a recliner for more than 1 month. To answer the initial question, I don’t think it’s a good idea to ski with a rotator cuff tear, even though I know some who have. I think it depends on the severity of the symptoms. Personally it was out of the question and I knew only surgery can fix my problem. Exactly 6 months after surgery I was skiing again. Initially with a Goode power vest as I was too scared to start otherwise. It took me around 10 sessions to get my confidence, got rid of the power vest and have been skiing ever since with no shoulder issues. Post surgery It’s very important to keep shoulder immobile for at least 6 weeks, and then follow diligently your rehab program. Not to discourage you, but those first sessions of rehab were extremely unpleasant. It takes 6 months to recover and be on the water again. Good luck and I really hope to be skiing into my 70s also.
  7. Thank you Lauren Morgan for putting into words what is talked about in private. Like many I feel disgusted by the official response to these fact based accusations. It is hard to explain why such a feeble stand? True the waterskiing world is small, it doesn't justify not standing with what is right. Equally, if not more disgusting, is the reaction of the sponsors of Nate Smith. What does this say about the waterski community, true he may have sexually molested and generally acted indecently around young girls, but the man can run run buoys. We need not look further than this forum. A heartfelt and well written letter, highlighting the cowardly and immoral acts by one of the most well known skiers. A letter that articulates the flows in some organizations involved in waterskiing barely gets barely discussed. While a post about a new fin or a new ski, will get hundreds of excited responses. Shameful indeed.... Thank you again @LaurenMorgan for your courage.
  8. Anyone know of a good site close to New York city?
  9. I have a 2014 5.7L Prostar with a 4 blade propeller. From day one I loved everything about the boat, except the deep water starts on a slalom ski. Getting up was slower and harder than on other boats. Is this a common issue with all Prostars or just my model? Is there a way to solve this problem?
  10. Thank you all for your helpful comments will work more to strengthen my core. There are much more important problems in the world, nevertheless, injuries that prevent waterskiing are never fun.
  11. I have tried twice to switch from back rubber boot to Reflex R-style while having front black reflex boot. I tried to switch because Andy Mapple suggested it and in both times the transition was easy and I felt the ski performed better (sharper turns, more angle into the wake) My problem is this: in both cases after several sets, my back would go into a severe spasm. first time as I was going out of the water, the second was after I finished skiing. My question is does skiing with an R-Style put more pressure on the lower back? Or were my spasms not related to R-Style switch? Any feedback is greatly appreciated, including tips for easier-on-the-back water starts, or suggestions to prevent back spasms in general will be greatly appreciated
  12. Where can you order intuition liners from? Are they the same as the ones used in snow ski boots? Wouldn't a normal reflex liner work with the r style rear binding?
  13. Switched to the Talons 6 weeks ago. Best ski boots I have ever been on. The mix of putting them on and off, comfort and performance, is outstanding. They seem well made but will see how well they age.
  14. After reading the many positive comments on the Strada boots, I'm considering getting the 2012 version (double boots). My question is about the size I should get. I'm size 11 in street shoes and 12 in running shoes. For those using the 2012, what size do you recommend? Thank you.
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