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@coach3 I mainly skied d3’s until going to Denali’s when they started production in 16. They are just as stable if not more than traditional skis but seem to be able to get you out of trouble better with a late turn and a burst of speed to the next buoy like no other. I’m surprised there’s not more over here in Aus, I guess it’s mainly to do with a lack of demo opportunities. When i have lent mine out I’ve had nothing but positive feedback. Dont be afraid to give one a try.

A Pro Air and any Air models without the Super in front of it should be direct drive, anything Super Air will be V drive. We had a Pro Air (2000) model and it was a good boat for wakeboarding primarily but could still Slalom behind it..

@VONMAN bring a couple over when you come to visit. We owe you a nice lunch out ✅..

Like all good things, we don’t want to see them end. Just kinda thought it would keep going but congratulations on 100 episodes of the Waterski podcast. Been very enjoyable and it feels like we got to know you well throughout the years too. Best wishes with your future endeavours @Luzz

@coach3 no it was a very easy transition for both of us, was recommended to get out of double boots for better hip mobility and I believe it was good advice. No noticeable score difference at all..

Going from double boots to an rtp is hard but swapping to a hrt from double boots was pretty much seamless..

Was just on a 100f on Tuesday

Was he still skiing the 16 Radar at the Collegiate Nationals this year? I don’t know Matt but i saw one of those skis out and about..

@BraceMakerThankyou for that detailed explanation of the Fm system.Personally I’ve not used any of them apart from either D3 Bindings or Radar Bindings, The main reason I was interested in them was the lack of a click in/clamp style brace that the Reflex/Edge systems use as I have witnessed some fairly nasty crashes from pre releases.After more research and deliberation we believe the Reflex/Edge system will be fine as long as the wear and tear is managed and of course the correct tension settings too.It’s definitely horses for courses and have talked to happy FM Evo skiers as well as plenty of people using Reflex skis without the crashes that concerned me.Hope to have something worked out for some afternoon skiing tomorrow.

Anyone using the FM Evo? Be interested to hear any feedback on them..

I’m happy to drive, as long as the dog comes too

Looking to head over to the States and train and compete where possible, Our 18 year old Son who competes as an Under 21 Man in Australia is unsure how the M ratings you have compare with our ratings systems. I compete as an over 45 Man but also have Open Rating and would like to ski at 36 when we are there. We are currently looking at World Waterskiiers.com but obviously are guessing as to what we might need as far as Eligibility and Divisions to ski in are concerned. We are both paid up members of our local federation but any help or advice on skiing internationally would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Congratulations Ernie, another Denali for the collection!

@LK_skier send me your address and I’ll post you a new KD rope, they come like a 6 year old ML rope from new..

@ghutch 6’3” and 200lbs. Used to ski c1@36 but now prefer a3@36 and b2@34, No great theory behind it, just try different options at times and they feel best for me.. Been running 38 much more lately but I’ll thank the c75 for that more than zo settings..

@LK_skier We used to hold the Perth Night Jump the week after Moomba and it was well supported by the International Jumpers successfully for 4-5 years but like most things getting sponsors and organising the event took its toll eventually..

Back to back pb’s on the 75 today ?

@S1Pitts , how does that go for you? That’s the opposite of what the theory suggests you should do. In colder water less wing angle and or fin surface area should speed the ski up to counter the extra drag of cold water.

I found to free ski and make it feel like course skiing, I had to set up the gate as you would in a course, this got the rhythm going and felt as it should.

+1 for the Denali

Ever since I read about skiing switchfoot on here a couple of years ago I’ve been doing it occasionally. It’s challenging and gets more smiles from me and the boat than the normal skiing. It’s gotta be fun and hey you might find the new secret training routine that no one else has ?.

Both my son and I transitioned from double boots (Radar) to a front Radar and hrt and found it an easy switch. Agree with running loose on the Hrt.

@Dano @gavski These last two posts make a lot of sense and happy to say I’ve been feeling similar effects after reading through all these great technical posts combined with a C75 that I’m very happy to be on..

Tgas and Chelsea won over Nicholas Benatti and Sam Dumala Great finals