Dual Lock with SkiTek/Reflex Binding / Pro Ski Coach Water Ski Forum

TD · #1 Tue, Sep 25, 2007 2:45 PM

Chris, Am I able to use dual lock to secure my short single front skitec plate on my 9500? as you know it measures around 18 inches long. From what I read in a previous post....there is not enough length to prevent pre-release. How about mating 400 to 400? If so, where do I buy the clear stuff? Thanks TD

ChrisRossi · #2 Thu, Sep 27, 2007 2:46 AM

I would suggest NOT using inter-loc to secure your Skitec binding as you will be taking a risk of pre-release. Plus, if you do release from the inter-loc, you would most likely then release from the skitec, which would then sink to the bottom of the lake!

TD · #3 Thu, Sep 27, 2007 1:35 PM

Chris, Thanks for your insight. I will continue to use screws. I skied with you for 3 days in November several years ago and we continue to use phrases you taught. They were: "Match the boat with open shoulders.....Nothing more" "Use your peripheral vision for balance.....slalom skiing is all about balance"......."Limit any Back Movements... they ruin your efficiency".......but the most useful tip I took home from your instruction was ***"start your pendelum wide and think about being on a swing. Pump through the bottom (directly behind the boat) to establish speed at the correct place & cast your ski out smooth & wide!" TD

JSKIER · #4 Thu, Sep 27, 2007 3:50 PM

TD/Chris:
i like the instructional thoughts...one question though: i understand the analagy of the swing other than what it means to "pump" behind the boat. Obviously you feel/have the most load on you at that point....but i assume you don't mean "pull" or "lean"...that would defeat the purpose...but then what does it mean to "pump??"

thanks...still 50% at 28@36mph....

JK

TD · #5 Fri, Sep 28, 2007 12:42 PM

JSKIER, Chris compared it to being on a swing as a kid. The goal was to thrust your feet forward at the optimum bottom point to generate more height. The idea is to execute a similar skill when directly behind the boat! The move is subtle but you drive or thrust your core at bottom dead center. Must be in good slalom position w/ soft knees. The ski will be slightly advanced when you pump. When done correctly, turns will be smooth and tight. TD

JSKIER · #6 Mon, Oct 1, 2007 8:13 PM

TD-
Gotcha. I think. So it's done with your core...not your arms or shoulders or anything....basically the beginning of your edge change and going from ski b/t you in the boat to under you to out in front....

JK

ChrisRossi · #7 Fri, Oct 5, 2007 3:34 AM

TD,
Glad to hear you're enjoying the coaching.

JSkier,
Arms stay straight through the edge change and ski passes from slightly behind to slightly out in front.