Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent
By Radar Skis
Spraymakers w/ Rossi and TrentMay 13, 2024
Speed and Space
Continuing the discussion of Gates, the boys break down how to set up the ideal line in the course.
Gates
Gates are so pivotal to success in the course. Learn proper speed and space in this week’s episode!
Structure/Stance/Alignment
Back again to dive even deeper into the importance of standing properly on your ski before anything else can come into place.
Alignment is King
The way you stand on your ski is the most pivotal part to success on the water, understanding that structure allows for growth in your potential.
Ski with a Purpose
Don’t lose focus on the reason for your skiing, the boys breakdown how crucial it is to ski with meaning.
Plan for the Season
In this week’s episode, the guys talk through building a road map of your entire season with checkpoints along the way.
Back on the Water
Welcome back to Spraymakers, the guys jump right into spring skiing and how to start the season on the right foot!
End of the Year
To finish off Season 4 the guys talk through reflecting on the season past and look forward to the season ahead.
Self Analysis
This week the boys talk through the steps it takes to look at your skiing and realize what you need to correct based on the knowledge you have.
Rules of the Road
This week the boys are joined by none other than Matt Rini to talk about how your skiing correlates to the ski and the boat and what you can do to work together for the best!
Finish Strong
The season is winding down in a lot of places which often means time for reflection. Whether you have a few events left or not this time of year is great for taking some time to look at what you’ve learned this summer and also realize what you’d still like to accomplish.
Water Temp
This week the guys jump into water temperature and how it affects your setup and your skiing in general.
Back Foot Bandits
Many skiers struggle with standing balanced over their ski. The number one default is standing on the back foot and the boys walk through how to correct this action.
Post Tournament Process
The guys breakdown how to unwind and reset after skiing in a big event.
Driving
Driving is an element to skiing that can easily get taken for granted. The boys talk through some good thoughts that will make you a better driver.
Nationals Time
This is Nationals week in the U.S. and Canada. The boys have skied many events over the years and have lots of quick tips to be best prepped for tournament time.
Tournament Success
Success in tournaments can come down to a few key factors, listen as the boys talk you through how to peak on the big day.
What Matters Most
This week the guys talk about focusing on the keys that make the biggest impact and not getting caught in the trivial nuances in between the big moves.
Staying Connected
As you exit the wakes it’s imperative to keep your back arm straight and connected to get swing up the boat, listen as the boys break it down!
Stay Focused
It can be easy to get distracted mid-season with all the noise out there. The guys talk about staying focused and keeping their skiing on track.
Gates
Gates are the perpetual battle, the boys break down the move that sets up the entire pass into simple moves.
Constant Improvement
In skiing, there are often very small differences that separate the good skiers from the great skiers. The boys discuss little areas to address that can make big strides to success on the water.
Apex to Finish
Let’s finish that turn, the height of the turn to the zone you’re working behind the boat defines the speed you can carry cross-course, learn how to dial in that move.
Turning
Turning is the most fun yet frustrating part of skiing, the boys talk about how to make your turns with ease.
Outbound Direction
The way a skier moves from edge change to apex is crucial to maintain rhythm and direction in the course, the boys break it down in simple terms.
Coaching Your Kids
Coaching your kids can be a tricky situation, this week the guys jump into the best approach to coaching your own kids or taking them to get coached somewhere else.
Carrying Speed
The boys really break down what it means to go beyond having good structural alignment to being the most efficient at carrying cross-course speed.
Leading the Turn
It’s imperative to have your ski between you and the boat at the end of the turn to be efficient on the water. This week the guys talk through how to keep your ski moving with you through the turn.
Leveling Up
This week the guys talk through the steps involved to take your skiing up to the next level.
Work With The Boat
The relationship to the boat is pivotal to success on the water, the guys discuss how to work with the boat and not fight it while you’re skiing.
Eliminate the Noise
The boys jump into what it takes to ramp your skiing up as you get back on the water; eliminating the noise and focusing on the moment to ski your best.
Time to Ski
It’s spring time here in the US and most people are starting to think about skiing again. Whether you have skied through the winter some or you’re just getting back on the water the boys have some sound advice to start your season properly. Dust off that spray leg and get to ripping!
Reflection
This episode rounds out an amazing third season of the podcast, thanks for tuning in along the way. To wrap the season the guys talk about reflection and learning from the ski season behind to make the next your best season yet. Enjoy and we’ll see you back next year!
Listener Questions Rd. 2
Back for a second week of listener questions, the guys discuss advancing through line lengths and how to maximize your training for success.
Listener Questions
As this third season winds down the guys take some of your questions and expand on the topics. This week they discuss adapting to different ropes and recovering from a poor gate setup.
Vision and Timing
The guys discuss the relationship with the boat and riding the line based on visuals, feeling, and where both come into play.
Keys
It’s really easy to compile a laundry list of keys to work on but the guys discuss why it’s important to streamline your keys and focus on the things that make the biggest impact.
Ski Setup
Getting your ski set up correctly is one of the most imperative things to your success. Listen as the boys hone in on some keys to get your ski ripping right out of the box.
2023 Radar Skis
Today we launch the 2023 Radar Collection, our best set of goods to date. Head on over to radarskis.com to see what’s new and improved this year. We have fresh graphics on all the skis as well as some really fun stuff throughout the range. Check out all the goodness and the boys will be back next week to talk about setting up your brand new ski!
Tournament Time
It’s the peak of tournament season and the guys talk about the best ways to prepare for a tournament and how to set yourself up for success!
Vapor Day
We’re taking a break from your normally scheduled program because today is Vapor Day, that’s right folks, the 2023 Vapor is live at radarskis.com/2023vapor. A fresh set of graphics unveils the second year of the greatest Vapor to date. Our latest Vapor has been touted as both the fastest and best turning ski we’ve ever created. Now is the time to jump on our latest ski and see what all that chatter is truly about. Skiing is believing, give the 2023 Vapor a rip! Head on over to radarskis.com/2023vapor to check out the new skis and the boys will be back in action next week!
Handle Control
This week the guys jump into the topic of Handle Control and what it means to execute properly.
Gates Rd. 2
The most important aspect of your skiing is back for a second week of discussion. This week the boys are honing in on some very specific gate keys to incorporate into your skiing.
Gates
Gates, gates, gates! So often discussed because they’re so important to success in the course. This week the guys talk through their keys to creating the ideal line outbound and through the gate.
Don't Fight It
Many people look like they’re fighting their ski to navigate their way down the lake and through the course. The best skiers know how to move with their ski to be the most efficient, listen as the boys talk about how to put all those pieces together.
Apex
The guys bring you past the edge change into the move that drives you high and wide up the boat into the apex of the turn
Edge Change
The movement that takes you from pulling behind the boat to turning at the buoy is most often termed the Edge Change. It’s a pivotal move that when done correctly gives you the swing needed to run buoys with ease. Listen as the boys break it down.
Top of the Pyramid
The guys finish discussing their progress pyramids; the hierarchy of their base fundamentals. Trent focuses on acceleration and Rossi discusses the idea of attack and flow.
Speed
Continuing on the thought of creating a progress pyramid for your own fundamental values as a skier, the guys build on alignment to discuss speed and its pivotal impact on your progression.
Alignment
Alignment is 100% the most crucial element to progress on the water. Standing strong and balanced over your ski allows you to be better in all other aspects of your skiing.