Wade might have better numbers, but this is where I would start:

Back of front binding at 29"to 29.25"
depth   2.505
length  6.755 jaws
length  6.855 tips
dft       0.755
wing       9

Garrett, you need a set of wing angle gauges. If you don't have access to some, I'd run without a wing until you do. Unless you're up into 28 off and above, you're not seeing a benefit from the wing anyway for the most part.  Most definitely get that fin and binding setup correct because you are really far away as it sits right now.

Last edited by 2gofaster (Tue, May 12, 2009 1:11 PM)

For a good start on wing angle try this link and print it out.
Use it as a template to cut out the appropriate angle for your ski on cardboard or thin plastic.
Not super accurate but a good starting point.

http://goode.com/images/anglegauges.PDF

Matt

Sorry,
This link is only how to measure using calipers not on how to adjust.
Somebody else may have a good link on how to adjust your fin. 
Its not hard it just takes patience to get it perfect.

Matt

Garret, length of the fin is controlled by the front of the fin. Depth is controlled by the back. For the most part. You adjust length by moving the front of the fin. Essentially, you're cocking it sideways.  Now in doing so, you will generally make it deeper also. So then you have to shorten the back and remeasure, then add depth to the front again and recheck all.

I would rough in the distance from tail dimension of the fin first.  Once you get that, measure the depth and get that closer to your desired number. When doing depth, only move the back of the fin not the entire fin down or up. Then measure length. If it's too long, you raise the tip of the fin back into the ski. If it's too short you will lower the tip out of the ski.

Last edited by 2gofaster (Tue, May 12, 2009 3:37 PM)

Chris,

I set the ski up per your recommendations and the ski is still super tippy. I went out the front hardcore last night.

Any suggestions? Maybe this ski is not for me?

By the way, I felt right at home on the '05 D3 I ran last season.

Thanks,

Garrett

The ski is grabbing and pitching me forward. I feel like I really need to consciously get on the back of the ski across the wake.

Connelley Draft with Hinge Tech

I fell on my off side

Right foot forward

Thanks for your help Chris

Garrett

Front binding - second hole back counting from the front of the boot.

Back binding - first hole counting from the front of the boot.

I would start in the middle holes with the settings I gave you and let me know how that goes.

What speed and line length are you skiing at?  What do you run mid season?

I would ski it as is right now and get used to it.  After a few weeks, check back in and we can talk about desired changes.  Enjoy the ride.

Help me understand why moving my bindings forward actually helped the ski feel less tippy?

Obviously it works but it sounds counter intuitive.