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HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENTS
Moving the n back towards the tail of the ski increases the pressure in the forebody
of the ski during the pre-turn and turn, resulting in more tip area of the ski engaging
the water. This action will cause increased drag and deceleration in the pre-turn as well
as larger arcing turns.
Moving the n forward causes the tip of the ski to ride higher with more of the fore-
body out of the water during the turn. As a result, the ski will accelerate slower and
provide quicker, tighter turns.
• Move the n forward for tighter, quicker turns.
• Move the n back for larger and slower arc style turns.
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Moving the n down increases the surface area in contact with the passing water,
resulting in more pressure forced on the n. This action will increase stability, holding
power and acceleration, but also makes the ski harder to turn.
Moving the n up reduces the surface area in contact with the passing water, resulting
in less pressure forced on the n. This action will allow the ski to initiate turns with
less effort but will also decrease stability and acceleration.
• Move the n down to increase stability and holding power
• Move the n up to make the ski easier to turn
DIAGONAL ADJUSTMENTS
Moving the n in diagonal directions (“tilting” the n) will help correct problems
occurring on one side of the wake. Diagonal adjustments will increase or decrease the
speed of the ski as well as make it easier or harder to turn. Improvements on one side
generally decreases performance on the opposite side, so only make very small adjust-
ments to ne tune performance.
• Tilting the n blade forward so it is lower and longer in the front will slow the ski
down on the off-side* turn and improve stability.
• Tilting the n blade back so it is shorter and narrower in the front with increased
surface exposed at the back of the n will allow the ski to turn easier on the off-side*
turn.
Once your optimum performance settigns have been found, mark and measure the po-
sition of your n for future reference. Over time, additional adjustments may be neces-
sary since water temperature, personal tness, and performance levels can change
the characteristics of a ski. Fine tuning your n will help improve your performance.
Every skier’s style is different and there is no right or wrong setting. O’Brien’s adjust-
able ns allow you to customize your ski to the performance you desire.
*Off-Side - Left foot forward off-side turn is on the left side of the wake and right foot
forward off-side is on the right side of the wake.
FIN ADJUSTMENTS