Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent: Recent Episodes
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One thing people have forever struggled with is pulling beyond the second wake and making themselves too fast to remain efficient. The guys break down the ideal rhythm and how to execute it.
There’s always been discussion on what’s the best method to have power behind the boat and the boys shed some light on how power is best executed.
Continuing the discussion of Gates, the boys break down how to set up the ideal line in the course.
Gates are so pivotal to success in the course. Learn proper speed and space in this week’s episode!
Back again to dive even deeper into the importance of standing properly on your ski before anything else can come into place.
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.
Don’t lose focus on the reason for your skiing, the boys breakdown how crucial it is to ski with meaning.
In this week’s episode, the guys talk through building a road map of your entire season with checkpoints along the way.
Welcome back to Spraymakers, the guys jump right into spring skiing and how to start the season on the right foot!
To finish off Season 4 the guys talk through reflecting on the season past and look forward to the season ahead.
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.
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!
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.
This week the guys jump into water temperature and how it affects your setup and your skiing in general.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 are the perpetual battle, the boys break down the move that sets up the entire pass into simple moves.
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.
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 is the most fun yet frustrating part of skiing, the boys talk about how to make your turns with ease.
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 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.
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.
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.
This week the guys talk through the steps involved to take your skiing up to the next level.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Back for a second week of listener questions, the guys discuss advancing through line lengths and how to maximize your training for success.
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.
The guys discuss the relationship with the boat and riding the line based on visuals, feeling, and where both come into play.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
This week the guys jump into the topic of Handle Control and what it means to execute properly.
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! 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
In this episode, the guys discuss creating personal pyramids, or hierarchies of keys that you want to follow. This allows you to create a simple understanding that gives you control over the mechanics and key fundamentals you need to integrate into your plan.
Listen as the boys jump headfirst into the topic of confidence. They dissect what it means, and how to create confidence as well as discuss how to build confidence and trust in yourself, your abilities, and the plan you’ve created for your skiing.
Today the guys get into why it’s imperative for your handle and ski to travel on the same path. They break down this complex topic into simple terms that will allow you to ski a more efficient line.
Don’t just start the season hoping for the best, create a plan and attack. The guys go into why creating a plan is so important, how to set a plan and why everyone’s plan is different.
Most people strive to make every season on the water better than the previous. To make that happen the boys get into the mindset, nutrition, and fitness it’s going to take to make this your best yet.
The podcast that dives deep into the world of slalom with Chris Rossi and Trent Finlayson is here for its 3rd Season, that’s right folks, Spraymakers is back! After a long winter, the boys are here to talk about a new season on the water. While it’s easy to approach the season the same as you have in the past the guys chat through opening your mind up to new ideas and how to approach this upcoming season!
It’s the end of the season as we know it, this episode marks the end of the second season of Spraymakers, and thanks to all that have tuned in! The boys felt it fitting to talk about the end of the waterski season and what the off-season looks like.
In this third installment of listener-inspired questions, the boys touch on fear and mental blocks in skiing as well as Zero Off and its impact. Lastly, they touch on getting the best swing into the buoy.
The boys continue on last week's episode by answering some more submitted questions. They tackle rope shortenings, especially from 28-32 and 35-38, as well as dropping into the turn.
This week the guys jump into some listener questions about fitness, the off-season, and handle guards, enjoy the conversation.
The edge change is a time where the most things have to happen simultaneously to be effective. That doesn’t mean it has to be difficult though, learn how to make that edge change seamless with the boys.
This week the boys jump into ski setup and how to maximize your setup to allow you to be in control of your ski on the water.
The relationship between a skier and coach is a special one that works best when a coach can allow a skier to understand why they do the things they do and how to adapt. Listen as the guys discuss how to analyze and address mistakes made in your skiing based on the knowledge you have gained.
This week the guys do a bit of housekeeping or general conversation over a plethora of topics. Touching on short memories, adaptability and line tension they go over a few essentials to focus on that will help you finish the season strong.
There’s nothing worse than skiing a turn into slack rope, learn what causes it, how to prevent it and the most ideal way to ski yourself out of that dreaded situation.
Mid-season stoke is high but at this stage in the year little tweaks here and there are part of the game. Learn how to not only handle but overcome any nagging pains that you may be facing.
Reaching a plateau in the middle of your season happens to everyone. How you handle that can make or break you, learn how to bust through with the boys. Also, thanks for making it to Episode 20 of this second season, we’ll be taking a two-week mid-season break and we will be back August 16th!
Hopefully, you’re able to receive some waterski coaching this season and whether that’s at a ski school, a clinic, or maybe virtually through an app like Givego the boys have some advice on how to get the most out of your coached sets.
There are always roadblocks on the way to slalom greatness, let the boys teach you how to navigate the way.
Where you look has a monumental impact on your skiing. The guys talk about bringing a more global vision to your time on the water.
Thanks for tuning in to Spraymakers, the podcast where Chris Rossi and Trent Finlayson dive deep into the world of waterskiing. Handle position can often be overlooked but all the movements you make dictate a natural path for the handle to take, figure out how to make it work in your favor.
Do you have the need for speed? Speed can often be misinterpreted by skiers, listen as the boys talk about the correct balance of speed.
You’ve been training hard and now it’s time to get tournament ready. This week the guys talk about what it takes to transfer what you’ve been working on in practice and make it count on contest day.
The guys take a lighter note today to talk about some of skiing’s unwritten rules and some common etiquette to think about this summer when you’re out skiing.
Getting your ski dialed plays a huge factor in the success of your skiing. Listen as the boys talk about the merits of getting your setup dialed and the best way to do it.
Gates, gates, gates, the start is the trickiest to get dialed but also plays the biggest factor in the success of a pass.
Turning is often too much the focal point of people's training rather than understanding it’s a byproduct of many other factors. Listen as the guys dig into this week's discussion on turning.
Today the guys are talking about the perfect path to take while skiing. They discuss ideal path vs perceived path and what is the actual best line to take through the pass.
The season is really kicking off and with everyone getting more time on the water the boys wanted to talk about training and what their schedules look like as well as offer some wisdom on best training practices.
Behind the boat is where the magic happens, this week the guys discuss the ideal zone of power to be in to maximize speed and space.
This week the guys talk about what it takes to break through to the next level of your skiing. So many skiers have their hips back and arms bent but what’s causing that issue, let’s find out.
It’s time to get on the water. Spring has sprung and the boys talk about the best approach to take when you start your ski season.
Planning may not sound like the most riveting of topics but it will pay dividends to your ski season, listen and find out how!
Visualization plays a major role in the progress of technique to a skier. Listen as the boys chat through their approaches to this concept.
Last week Rossi and Trent talked about finding your stack on land before taking it to the water. This week the boys give some key highlights on what it takes to transition it properly to behind the boat and what your key alignment focuses should be.
Rossi and Trent are back in action for the second season of Spraymakers, where they dive deep into the world of water skiing. In this kickoff episode, they talk about the start of their seasons and some key highlights they look at while coaching.
The boys jump into how to wind down for the season and give you some things to think about when it comes to handling time off over the winter. This week's show will conclude season one but don’t fear, Rossi and Trent will be back for a second season next spring!
Skiing in the glare and rain is something that all skiers will face at some point and something that many skiers face often, learn how to conquer those conditions in this week's episode.
What’s it mean to be light on the line? Listen and find out as the guys chat through an often disputed theory.
The boys have talked about tournament prep before but this week they’re digging deeper into what it takes to ski confidently and set a tournament game plan.
Slalom Elbow is a pain most skiers have experienced in their lifetime, the boys discuss how to overcome it as well as how to prevent it.
In this episode, the guys discuss edge change. Answering questions about what affect speed and line length have on edge change location and how you can utilize body position to have a greater effect on your speed.
On this weeks show the guys discuss boots and the reasoning between rocking double boots or a rear toe plate, enjoy.
Happy to have the boys back and this week they’re discussing Zero Off, it’s been around for a while now but there’s always an air of mystery about what the best letter/number combination is, give it a listen and then do some experimenting.
Coaching your friends and ski partners can always be tricky, listen to what Rossi and Trent have to say about making it easier!
This week the guys talk about three big subjects that always seem to get thrown around, back arm pressure, reach and grip.
Listen as Rossi and Trent talk about open water skiing and the rhythm and timing methods they have to give you the best free skiing experience.
This week the boys jump in to handle control and what a big impact that has on your overall skiing.
Counter Rotation was all the rage a few years back but we hear less about it these days, listen as the boys describe it and how it is incorporated into your skiing.
A stacked position is a huge piece in the power puzzle. Listen as the boys dissect how to get into an effective stack and why it’s so important.
Slumps in your skiing are the worst but everyone has found themselves in one. The boys will talk you through how to avoid them and how to get out of 'em!
Onside turns are more natural for most people and fun to watch when they connect, listen as the boys dissect that half of a turn.
The offside turn can be a nemesis to so many people in the course, listen to what the boys have to say about dialing in that side!
Listen as Rossi and Trent discuss driving tips and what you can do to become a better driver. Some awesome bits and pieces that are small things you can implement into your boat driving to improve everyone's experience.
Rossi and Trent discuss ski set up and all the variables that go into getting your ride dialed for the season!
In this milestone 10th episode the guys discuss their strengths and weaknesses on the water. They jump into what they do to combat their flaws and how they can use strengths to overcome any pass.
This week the talk is all about what it takes to move from pass to pass and challenges everyone faces as the rope gets shorter.
Rossi and Trent are talking about core fundamentals and discussing the foundation you need to build before true progression can occur.
Tournaments play a big role in most skier's lives and this week the guys dive into some best practices when it comes to preparing for tournament season.
We’re talking about ski trips, the boys chat about the coolest spots they’ve traveled and some of the most iconic locations in the sport.
Today the guys are having a chat about gates, the piece of the pass that can easily set you up for success.
Trent gets into Rossi’s brain and they discuss all the pieces it takes to make a ski come together.
The boys discuss skiing in adverse conditions and what you can do to step up your game.
Those first few sets of the year are fun, terrifying and exciting - listen as Rossi and Trent talk about starting your season on the right foot.
In this episode, Rossi and Trent discuss Long and Shallow vs Short and Deep fin settings. What each accomplishes and what can be learned from riding both setups.
Spraymakers is a podcast that dives deep into the world of slalom waterskiing with Chris Rossi and Trent Finlayson. Join us as we talk about all the fun things you ever wanted to hear. Episode 1 drops March 2nd.