RS-1 boots/Monza / Pro Ski Coach Water Ski Forum

SGY · #1 Mon, Jun 30, 2008 5:00 PM

I recently switched from using a front animal and RTP to the RS-1 boots. I ski on a 69 Monza. Now that I'm used to using double boots (RTP user for years), I'm really struggling. Prior to the switch I was finally getting into 22 off. Now I'm struggling to run my easy passes at 15 off. I read Chris' post regarding spacing of the rear boot from the rear of the ski--17 inches. I'll try that. Any other tips? (I'm using size 10 boots, 6 foot, 200lbs.) I'm not comfortable and others have confirmed that I don't look comfortable. I tried canting the rear boot but that made things worse. I'm LFF.

Thanks for the help.

ChrisRossi · #2 Mon, Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM

There is a huge difference when running a rear boot and a rear kicker. Mainly that in the pre turn when running a rear boot, you have a lot of pull on the rear of the ski. Binding position usually goes back when using a rear boot due to this pull. Fin also usually gets a small tweak as well.

Chris

SGY · #3 Mon, Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM

Thanks Chris. I'm moving my rear binding back. Should I move both boots back? Also, you mentioned a fin tweak. I'm an idiot at these things, can you be more specific?

slalomdude · #4 Tue, Jul 1, 2008 12:51 AM

Chris,
Dont they say that many people tend to put too much weight on their back foot when using double boots. If this is correct maybe a slight technique adjustment is needed when moving from a RTP

ChrisRossi · #5 Tue, Jul 1, 2008 1:17 PM

SGY,
I would keep the spacing of your boots the same and move both back so the the back heel of the rear boot is around 17 1/8" from the tail. I would not mess with the fin yet. You will need to ski a few sets like this first before we try any other changes.

Slalomdude,
For sure with the back foot now being prohibited from movement, a different technique will be necessary. I'm hoping SGY will fall into that technique naturally. We'll see.