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Here's a photo of my new rear T-Factor rear binding, yet to be installed on my ski. Is there a reason for the plate to be arched (intentional springiness??) or is it a case of warped assembly? Thanks in advance for your comments.

Would be great to have some more feedback re the new D3 Leverage binding, especially compared to the T-Factor, as I'm in the market for a new pair (I run dbl boots) to replace my fast deteriorating old HO Approaches, which I really like in terms of fit. It seems to me that D3 markets the T-Factors as their highest-end comp bindings, based on pricing. The simplicity, apparent light weight and clean design of the Leverage appeal to me. However, coming from the Approaches, I guess I can use a reasonably stiff construction (both lateral & fore/aft), so would the T-Factors be the better choice? Are they rated as inherently stiffer than the Leverages? Not clear to me in their blurb... Another question is regarding ease of entry: do the Leverages require more effort to slip into, not having the T-Factor's laces? Thanks for all comments.

RIP, Andy.

Ski 'til your palms are raw! (Then tape 'em up and ski some more!)

Make sure you exhale when cutting in from pullout and take it from there...

Who uses mid-loops? I've found it helpful to ski at 33.5 in order to make the transition from 32 to 35. Haven't broken into 38 yet (love my optimism!), but expect that skiing at 36.5 will also help this step be less difficult... Or am I losing time? Pros & cons?

Rocky ropes/Sunshine Water Sports by Laura Pasqua in Miami - great quality, accuracy and she'll custom build you a rope with mid-loops (33.5 off & 36.5 in my case) which IMO are a great stepping stone (been meaning to start a topic on this subject).

Biela, now 11.

Yeah, @Horton - did you use the carbon fin that came with the ski or a regular aluminum one?

Admit it Horton ......... best ski you've ridden, isn't it?....

@KM - do you still want to sell your ski? What year is it? Agreed, carbon fin too soft - ski turned too much no matter what settings. Got mine smoothed out with an HO aluminum fin. I've never skied on anything that felt as good as a Warp, although hard to point out one single superlative factor. To use recent ad copy it's got "power (speed) under control"...

That's an intriguing subject. All my previous skis had a sanded finish on the bottom, but my current (since 2010) Warp9 has a glossy, smooth finish, and it is by far the fastest ski I've been on. What are the implications of a completely smooth bottom vs a sanded finish, and now a textured finish? I've heard the theory behind dimple surfaces reducing drag (golf ball), and all I can say is, my ski is about the fastest thing I've ever ridden (I love it), despite the completely smooth, polished finish. I think the speed is probably more a result of the ski's design than specifically its finish. I'm not about to sand down the bottom of my ski just to test the difference, but I'm guessing it wouldn't change anything. Anyone have any views on this?

Wow, nothing left for me to list! You guys covered all my "weird" habits and then some! PDP, untwisting my rope, pulling down my shorts' legs, and blinking a lot kinda does it for me...

Ski must be an EP Pro Stock...