I was able to take the highspeed demo ski out for a spin this weekend. My thoughts are this:
It's the perfect way to break into the flatwater freestyle game. All the components are there. Get on the ski, get comfortable, get the controls all set up for your height / weight and start huckin it...
I'm smelling what you're stepping in. Sometimes different is just better, even if it's "worse". The variety of life. Keeping it fresh. How many laps can you turn at the same track on the same bike without wanting to try something else? Why do you think so many people end up getting divorced?
10 each on old finger throttles-SOLD
65 for new throttle-SOLD
20 for ratchet strap-SOLD
50 each on pole brackets
10 for pole bolt spacer
Plus shipping and fees
The carbon one cost me about 12.5k by the time it got to my door.
I love the new ski. The running gear looks like a good package that could go into any hull. It opens the door for more models long term.
It will be interesting to see what average riders can do with them. Flipping might be a...
Is the sport / market declining?
Yes, but I don't think its falling off a cliff.
Are price / economic conditions to blame?
Maybe.
We are probably seeing a short -term reaction to economic conditions. I believe the "decline" to be more cultural than anything. The kids that grew up around the...
Looks like a Nice ski. Where at and how much?
To answer you question, the people I see doing flips and other flat water freestyle tricks are mostly riding rickter XFS , revolver V2, or an xscream hull. I know there are a few more but those are the most popular around here
the junk no one wants will get cheaper. Clean skis, high end or bone stock will still hold value better. There will always be people with money that want nice things
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