Tag Archives: FD

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 [...]

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 [...]

Cold Water Skiing

There may not be a more controversial topic in the water ski world than how [...]

What is Smear?

Smear is a relatively new term to water skiing describing one of the key dynamics [...]