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So my summer setup doesn't work anymore...Please Help

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Da_CONK
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Hey guys long story short NJ doesn't have any snow so I want to get back to hitting my setup but I haven't been able to do to speed issues. I literally barely make it to the lip before I come to a complete stop, there is no way in hell I can even reach the rail.

This has me confused because last summer it was REALLY fast. I have new skis this year (166 Abangs) and last summer I was using shitty rental ski (141 ish). I'm thinking the size and width difference on the Abangs is what is causing the problem.
Turf might be the issue but it isn't too worn out.

Also I had someone watch when I hit the setup and they said my skis made a "C" (Abangs super flex) in the transition so I'm almost positive that's what's killing all my speed. This would make sense because I designed the transition based on my old 141 skis so it might be way to short.

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If it helps I can take a picture of the transition from the side.

So what are some things I can do to fix this? I really don't feel like sawing it apart to make the transition smoother but if that's what it takes I'll do it.

-Construction Fencing
-Remaking the transition
-New Turf (Turf I have now isn't to worn, one summer of use)
-???

If I cover the inrun with construction fencing will that give me enough speed to blow through the transition and finish a 20' rail or will my speed still be shot as soon as I hit the transition?

Thanks for any suggestions
Apr 4 2011 5:26PM
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nCrow
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water and soap on the turf?
Apr 4 2011 7:07PM
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Da_CONK
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I completely drench the setup, same thing that I did last summer except now that does next to nothing
Apr 4 2011 7:08PM
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broto
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snowfence will fix your problem
Apr 4 2011 7:59PM
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Da_CONK
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thanks for the input, I'll definitely get some and set it up before I try anything more expensive like redesigning the transition.
Apr 4 2011 8:11PM
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broto
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for sure, it really should fix the problem cheap and easy.
Apr 4 2011 8:13PM
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stickerman
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Sounds like since your skis are flexing into a C shape then your transition is your problem. Try and raise it up a bit so it's less of a sudden dip.
Apr 5 2011 11:06AM
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Da_CONK
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what do you mean raise it up? Like make it smoother by making the flat part longer? \______/ instead of \__/, is that what your saying? That would make sense but wouldn't be the easiest fix.
Apr 5 2011 3:59PM
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stickerman
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you kinda get the idea. but just make your trasition not as steep. can't really explain sorry dude
Apr 5 2011 7:56PM
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Da_CONK
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that's alright I get what your talking about just didn't get what you meant when you said raise it up, but I'm going to make it less steep and add the fencing, that should be a good combo.
Apr 6 2011 6:07AM
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Yinzer
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by drench you are using soap right? very important. Use a lot of very cheap dish soap. Like a gallon per session or more
Apr 6 2011 9:29AM
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Da_CONK
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Na I haven't used soap, even last year when I had more then enough speed I never needed it. I tried it once just to see if it really did help and it didn't make a noticeable diference. I'll give it another shot though, but the transition is still a problem and I don't think any amount of speed will over come that.

-I'm Going to rework the transition, make it smother so my skis literally don't make a "C" haha
-Cover the inrun with fencing
-Use soap (if all else fails) .... I would prefer not to have the cost of soap. I know its not that much but I session it for at least 2 hrs a day in the summer so it would add up.

Thanks for the help guys +K to all
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Apr 6 2011 2:53PM
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broto
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if you use soap, put a small amount of dish soap (3-4 squirts TWSS) into a bucket and fill it up with water, then just splash that over the setup so you're not literally just pouring out the soap.
Apr 6 2011 6:11PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
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I used some cheap laundry detergent on snow fence and I had more speed than I knew what to do with
Apr 19 2011 1:22PM
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Da_CONK
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ok well yesterday I snagged some fencing from a construction site so I'll set that up and see how it goes.
Apr 19 2011 6:05PM
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