Category Archives: Advanced

DFT (Distance From Tail) Measurement Made Easy

The tails of most skis are a collection of round surfaces making it nearly impossible [...]

D3’s NRG Compared to the ARC

D3’s new release of the NRG has a lot of skiers wondering how it’s different [...]

When Should I Adjust My Ski Setup?

Skiers who’ve never played with their setup may find themselves wondering when might be the [...]

Binding Placement and Smear

The more testing and tuning I do, the more I realize how critical it is [...]

Long/Shallow vs. Short/Deep Fin Setup

If you’ve hung around many starting docks, you’ve probably heard hotshot slalom skiers talking about their [...]

Tuning the Schnitz Speed Slot Fin

I’ve recently had a few skiers ask what I think of the Schnitz slot fin [...]

Binding Spacing

It’s widely believed that mounting the bindings further apart “should” provide a more stable stance, [...]

How to Make Precise Fin Adjustments

Adjusting fin settings with any degree of accuracy is an acquired skill. While it’s not [...]

Fin Length vs. Leading Edge

It’s commonly believed that fin length is a measure of tip-sensitivity, e.g. making fin length longer [...]

All Slalom Skiers Should Own a Caliper

It’s not unusual to find an avid skier with their own 8″ caliper tucked into their water ski [...]