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Old 06-04-2008, 10:29 PM
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Jeff,

I can't help you with the math. Depends on the horsepower of the boat, the effective boat draft, how hard the skier pulls the boat sideways, prop pitch and size, water surface conditions, ski design, rope length, etc. The greater the angle from the center of the boat to point C, the greater the angle of the ski "blade" otherwise the skier is decelerating.

Trust me, not much application to the golfers release but if you want to do the math, there are plenty of resources to put the puzzle pieces together. Not my cup-o-tea, I was only concerned about rounding the buoy's without dropping an elbow or rope in the water. That takes time off the score and ruins rhythm.

Some are Performers and some are Engineers. Rarely the two meet in a single individual, but we need each other collectively. I appreciate what you are attempting here Jeff.

About that left shoulder movement. Can you quote VJ in context so there is no misunderstanding?

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