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 [...]
12
Feb
Feb
Tuning the Schnitz Speed Slot Fin
I’ve recently had a few skiers ask what I think of the Schnitz slot fin [...]
28
Apr
Apr
How to Make Precise Fin Adjustments
Adjusting fin settings with any degree of accuracy is an acquired skill. While it’s not [...]
12
Mar
Mar
Fin Length vs. Leading Edge
It’s commonly believed that fin length is a measure of tip-sensitivity, e.g. making fin length longer [...]
10
Feb
Feb
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 [...]
19
Jan
Jan
Cold Water Skiing
There may not be a more controversial topic in the water ski world than how [...]
06
Jan
Jan
What is Smear?
Smear is a relatively new term to water skiing describing one of the key dynamics [...]
06
Jan
Jan