Category Archives: Setup

Avoid Doing Damage When Adjusting a Tight Fin

You can hardly wait to try the latest setup numbers for your ski. But when [...]

DFT (Distance From Tail) Measurement Made Easy

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

When Should I Adjust My Ski Setup?

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

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 [...]

Radar Vapor Gets a Thinner Fin

The new Vapor Pro Build has a thinner fin than last year’s Vapor. Yes, it [...]

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 [...]