Tag Archives: tuning

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 [...]

Who Needs Ski-Tuning?

Water Ski Setup Matters to Skiers of All Abilities Moving the fin on a slalom ski [...]

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 [...]

Should You be Skiing With a Wing on Your Fin?

Modern skis all come with wings, so why do so many good coaches suggest that [...]

Fine-Tuning Binding Placement

If your bindings are screwed to your ski using the middle mounting holes, you may [...]

Cold Water Skiing

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