Trick Ski Technical Manual 1

Introduction Dear Skier, Congratulations on your purchase of a GOODE Carbon Composite trick ski! I hope you find our skis to be the finest in the world. GOODE Skis win in tournaments worldwide and currently hold both the Men's and Women's World Slalom Records. At the 2003 World Championships, GOODE Slalom Skis dominated by taking 1st and 2nd in the men's slalom event and 3rd in the women's slalom event. In an effort to deepen our roots into the 3-Event Tournaments, I am pleased to be building trick and jump skis. It was great watching Regina Jaquess win the Trick and Slalom portions of the overall...

Technical Diagram The carbon/graphite design of GOODE water skis gives them six distinct advantages over anything on the market: Lighter - It weighs less than half of a conventional mass-produced fiberglass water ski. Less weight means quicker tricks. You can perform more tricks in your pass. Stronger - Hands down, carbon fiber beats fiberglass, titanium, steel and aluminum in stiffness-todensity ratios. It provides the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any water ski. Thinner - Its thin profile allows it to perform deeper in the water. Flexible - The flex/rocker pattern produces a soft longitudinal...

Water Ski Terminology Bevels - the transition area between the ski's sidewall and the ski's base. Sharper, flatter bevels keep the ski riding smoother, rounder and higher in the water. Larger bevels allow the ski to ride deeper in the water. Dampening - the reduction of ski vibration or "chatter". Fin - the underwater foil on the tail of the ski that aids in turning and tracking. Fin box - the device that secures the fin to the ski and allows the fin to be adjusted fore and aft, as well as up and down. Length - the measurement in inches from the ski's tip to tail. Longitudinal flex - the measured...

Bindings All GOODE bindings are designed for ease of entry and exit, maximum performance, control and stability. We offer two models: the rubber "Performance Series" High Wrap and the GOODE patented PowerShellTMIII Binding System (see separate PowerShellTMIII Binding System Technical Manual when using the PowerShellTM Binding System). Performance Series Bindings The Performance Series High Wrap is used by tournament water skiers worldwide and offers excellent lateral support for a conventional binding. The Performance Series Highwrap boots feature thick rubber for extra lateral support to eliminate...

Binding Installation The binding should be installed using #10 stainless steel sheet metal screws (provided), 5/8" long. The front boot should be located at the following area: Mounting Location: The front binding should be mounted so that the center of the inside ankle bone is 1/8" to a 1/4" in front of the center of the trick ski. The rear binding should be turned out about 60 degrees from the center line (length) of the ski. The rear foot angle should be placed as you prefer. We recommend that the spacing between your feet be relatively close together but not too close. IMPORTANT: Measure...

GOODE Ski Care Instructions STEP 1: Preparing Wash the bottom of the new ski with mild dish soap and a sponge and rinse well with clear water. It is normal for a black residue to come off during initial cleaning. Grease and oil on the ski will inhibit performance by reducing the ski's adherence to the water. Water beading up on the base of the ski indicates the presence of grease or oil. Reclean the bottom to restore surface. STEP 2:Transporting The ski should always be transported in a bag. To avoid making water marks on your ski, dry your ski when done skiing. The GOODE ski bag has been specially...

Warranty Procedures Warranty service is very important to everyone concerned. Therefore, GOODE asks that the following procedures be complied with to ensure efficient service or replacement. No returns will be accepted without prior Return Authorization from GOODE. Compliance with these procedures will ensure the quickest possible resolution of the warranty claim. To Obtain Return Authorization Number (RA#) A Return Authorization number (RA#) may be requested by emailing [email protected] or calling GOODE factory-direct customer service at 248-666-2500. Be prepared to provide the following information:...

WaterSports Safety Code*: Watersports are fun and challenging but involve inherent risks of injury or death. To increase your enjoyment of the sport and to reduce your risks, use good judgment and common sense and follow these rules: Before You Start: · Familiarize yourself with all applicable federal, state and local laws. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper use of the equipment and the risks inherent in the sport. · Know the waterways. · Always have a person other than the boat driver as an observer. · Skier/rider, observer and driver must agree on hand signals....

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