EAME SEMINAR SESTRIEREEAME SEMINAR SESTRIEREAPRIL 2006APRIL 2006

SPEED CONTROLSPEED CONTROLfeaturingfeaturing

PERFECT PASSPERFECT PASS

And now we know !!And now we know !!

Yes we are even more wiser with the Yes we are even more wiser with the system now and over the years have gained system now and over the years have gained enough knowledge to be comfortable with enough knowledge to be comfortable with the system.the system.

It seems the system is now nearer It seems the system is now nearer PERFECT!PERFECT!

Prestigous AWARDPrestigous AWARD

PERFECT PASS have PERFECT PASS have been presented the been presented the “Ernst Young “Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Year Award for Technology” Technology”

1010thth Anniversary Congratulations!! Anniversary Congratulations!!

First official international use was Junior Worlds in First official international use was Junior Worlds in Edmonton CANADA…………..since then it…………..Edmonton CANADA…………..since then it…………..

Has been developed to a very high usable standard and is Has been developed to a very high usable standard and is readily accepted as the Worlds most used system by boat readily accepted as the Worlds most used system by boat companies, competition organisers and skiers.companies, competition organisers and skiers.

It has proven extremely reliableIt has proven extremely reliable

It is very accurate in its operation……rpm reading and has It is very accurate in its operation……rpm reading and has achieved magnificent resultsachieved magnificent results

LATEST VERSIONLATEST VERSION

Version 6.5NG - Ability to add names (8)Version 6.5NG - Ability to add names (8)

New Display –more info on 1 screenNew Display –more info on 1 screen

No Changes in Slalom except for button operation No Changes in Slalom except for button operation ( more user friendly) eventually!!( more user friendly) eventually!!

In Jump X8u & X8d important setting (skier can In Jump X8u & X8d important setting (skier can change)change)

NEW SCREEN SlalomNEW SCREEN Slalom

NEW SCREEN JumpNEW SCREEN Jump

NEW SCREEN TricksNEW SCREEN Tricks

Tuning PP System to BoatTuning PP System to Boat

No two boats are identical in performance. (engine No two boats are identical in performance. (engine variables, propeller variables, hull variables etc.variables, propeller variables, hull variables etc.

The same boat will not perform exactly the same The same boat will not perform exactly the same on different lakes.( water type, water depth, etc) on different lakes.( water type, water depth, etc) There will be slight differences in performance just There will be slight differences in performance just like skis will feel different on certain lakes. (In the like skis will feel different on certain lakes. (In the past good old days Drivers used to compensate past good old days Drivers used to compensate for all of these characteristics in Real Time) for all of these characteristics in Real Time)

POINT OF NOTEPOINT OF NOTE

FUEL OCTANE was found to be important FUEL OCTANE was found to be important in set up of parameters……..also propane!in set up of parameters……..also propane!

The lower the octane the lower the power The lower the octane the lower the power output from the engine. (engine runs output from the engine. (engine runs retarded)retarded)

This affects the feel of the boat to the skier This affects the feel of the boat to the skier which relates to KX,PX, X8u in particular.which relates to KX,PX, X8u in particular.

Tuning PP System to BoatTuning PP System to Boatthe parameters we have are……the parameters we have are……

In Slalom……… KX and PX, SSB, RPM In Slalom……… KX and PX, SSB, RPM Offset. The G% is still a fixed parameter Offset. The G% is still a fixed parameter

In Jump……….. X8u and X8d, S2%, RPM, S2 fineIn Jump……….. X8u and X8d, S2%, RPM, S2 fine

Propeller change for certain boats has been needed. Propeller change for certain boats has been needed. (Like changing a gear on a bicycle) can achieve the (Like changing a gear on a bicycle) can achieve the same speed in a different way.same speed in a different way.

Lets talk about the “TL” or the..Lets talk about the “TL” or the..

X8u…X8u… is the setting that controls the way in which the boat is the setting that controls the way in which the boat accelerates when the jump switch is activated. accelerates when the jump switch is activated.

Ideally this is set that the boats max power coincides with Ideally this is set that the boats max power coincides with the pull TO and THROUGH the Jump Ramp not too strong the pull TO and THROUGH the Jump Ramp not too strong at the turn to the ramp.at the turn to the ramp.

In an ideal world all boat speeds should have different In an ideal world all boat speeds should have different propellors especially at top level in order that the engine is propellors especially at top level in order that the engine is working at its highest power torque range at any speedworking at its highest power torque range at any speed

X8u SettingsX8u Settings

Settings may differ from Men and Women because of Settings may differ from Men and Women because of Speed differences and Strength differences…….also Speed differences and Strength differences…….also Juniors may require different settings.Juniors may require different settings.

It makes a big difference to the X8U where the boat is It makes a big difference to the X8U where the boat is positioned ie Wide, Split, Narrow which means the Jumper positioned ie Wide, Split, Narrow which means the Jumper is either pulling longer or shorter.is either pulling longer or shorter.

There are recommended values but these are a guide There are recommended values but these are a guide based on, Engine size, Wind Direction, Water, Fuel, Crew, based on, Engine size, Wind Direction, Water, Fuel, Crew, Hull, etcHull, etc

X8u Settings GuideX8u Settings Guide

Strong Boat - Strong Boat - 16001600 Weak BoatWeak Boat - - 250250

Higher the number the softer the startHigher the number the softer the start Lower the number the harder the startLower the number the harder the start

The boat must accelerate all the way through the The boat must accelerate all the way through the jump ( listen while testing during practice)jump ( listen while testing during practice)

X8u OverideX8u Overide

Some systems have this setting be aware Some systems have this setting be aware that the handle is not pushed during the that the handle is not pushed during the skiers performance.skiers performance.

Not all systems have this.Not all systems have this.

From the Boat Judge Seat /Driver From the Boat Judge Seat /Driver JudgingJudging

NO CHANGES in system operationNO CHANGES in system operation

Judges secondary display was MANDATORY in 2005 to Judges secondary display was MANDATORY in 2005 to see the All Buoy Times NOW ……….see the All Buoy Times NOW ……….all times on 1 screenall times on 1 screen

System Operation CheckingSystem Operation Checking

Boat Path Checking Boat Path Checking New RulesNew Rules

General Driving Techniques (shortening etc)General Driving Techniques (shortening etc)

From the Boat Judges seatFrom the Boat Judges seat

Don’t be afraid to ask questions when system is being Don’t be afraid to ask questions when system is being adjusted it will help you understand the logic or otherwise.adjusted it will help you understand the logic or otherwise.

Comment on the Boat Path Good or Bad it is very Comment on the Boat Path Good or Bad it is very important for all concerned.( in an extremely nice way)important for all concerned.( in an extremely nice way)

Drivers… regarding judging decisions… only speak when Drivers… regarding judging decisions… only speak when you are spoken to…unless it involves driving or speed you are spoken to…unless it involves driving or speed control functionality.control functionality.

Drivers…Keep a mindful eye on rope shortenings as a Drivers…Keep a mindful eye on rope shortenings as a security check to help the Boat Judge. It is a joint effort in security check to help the Boat Judge. It is a joint effort in the boat.the boat.

The need to inform Driver of TimesThe need to inform Driver of Times

Times are to be actual….Times are to be actual….

Comment on Trends …. Ask for Reasons Comment on Trends …. Ask for Reasons

Usually find Actual to Middle Slow is the style most Usually find Actual to Middle Slow is the style most drivers tend to drive as their trend.drivers tend to drive as their trend.

DRIVING TOLERANCE ????????? Should there DRIVING TOLERANCE ????????? Should there be? Yes! as a target but keep the skiers be? Yes! as a target but keep the skiers tolerance as normal.( for what the tolerance is tolerance as normal.( for what the tolerance is designed for)designed for)

TIMES DISPLAYEDTIMES DISPLAYED

Reminder in SlalomReminder in Slalom

KXKX -- Can only be adjusted once Can only be adjusted once by by skierskier

PXPX -- No Changes Permitted once No Changes Permitted once chosen by Skierchosen by Skier

SSBSSB -- In General a Global Setting In General a Global Setting (unless conditions change) (unless conditions change)

End Course (rule 14.14)End Course (rule 14.14) The boat Judge shall observe the boat path.The boat Judge shall observe the boat path. If any part of the boat deviates outside the If any part of the boat deviates outside the

bounds of the boat gates, the boat judge shall award an optional reride if the path of bounds of the boat gates, the boat judge shall award an optional reride if the path of deviation was a disadvantage to the skier. If it was to the skier's advantage, a reride is deviation was a disadvantage to the skier. If it was to the skier's advantage, a reride is mandatory. mandatory.

It is It is recommendedrecommended that the end course video be monitored from the judges tower that the end course video be monitored from the judges tower and any driving corrections needed communicated to the driver. (2006)and any driving corrections needed communicated to the driver. (2006)

The Chief Judge The Chief Judge may assignmay assign an end-course judge to monitor the end-course video an end-course judge to monitor the end-course video and award rerides on the following criteria:and award rerides on the following criteria:If the center of the boat deviates more than 20cm from the center of the course, the If the center of the boat deviates more than 20cm from the center of the course, the end-course judge shall award an optional reride if the path of deviation was a end-course judge shall award an optional reride if the path of deviation was a disadvantage to the skier. If it was to the skier's advantage, a reride is mandatory. disadvantage to the skier. If it was to the skier's advantage, a reride is mandatory. If it had no effect, a reride will not be awarded. It shall be considered an advantage If it had no effect, a reride will not be awarded. It shall be considered an advantage if the boat deviates outside the 20cm toward the buoy that the skier is attempting if the boat deviates outside the 20cm toward the buoy that the skier is attempting to get around thus making it easier for him to get to the buoy. It shall be to get around thus making it easier for him to get to the buoy. It shall be considered a disadvantage if the boat deviates outside the 20cm away from the considered a disadvantage if the boat deviates outside the 20cm away from the buoy that the skier is attempting to get around thus making it harder for him to get buoy that the skier is attempting to get around thus making it harder for him to get to the buoy. It shall be considered no effect if the deviation happened in a part of to the buoy. It shall be considered no effect if the deviation happened in a part of the pass where the skier was not in the process of attempting to round a buoy. The the pass where the skier was not in the process of attempting to round a buoy. The reride will be awarded if the end-course judge and the Chief Judge agree on the reride will be awarded if the end-course judge and the Chief Judge agree on the determination. The skier's score up to the point of the illegal deviation shall be determination. The skier's score up to the point of the illegal deviation shall be protected assuming all other rules criteria have been met (time).(2006)protected assuming all other rules criteria have been met (time).(2006)

Notes- re End Course JudgingNotes- re End Course Judging

Very Good idea to monitor this BUTVery Good idea to monitor this BUT

How can it be decided what boat path is an How can it be decided what boat path is an advantage or disadvantage at any part of the advantage or disadvantage at any part of the performance?performance?

Should it be clear either in or out of tolerance.Should it be clear either in or out of tolerance.

If all competitions don’t adopt this then is this not If all competitions don’t adopt this then is this not unfair worldwide and affects ranking listsunfair worldwide and affects ranking lists

System Pre TriggerSystem Pre Trigger

Inform Judge as soon as it occurs and Inform Judge as soon as it occurs and inform skier as soon as SAFELY possible inform skier as soon as SAFELY possible and take appropriate action.and take appropriate action.

JUMP DRIVINGJUMP DRIVING

Times should be ActualTimes should be Actual

More difficult due to different styles of skiers and More difficult due to different styles of skiers and Boat Path positions ( split, narrow split, wide split)Boat Path positions ( split, narrow split, wide split)

RPM Adjust, S2%, S2 Fine, Changeable RPM Adjust, S2%, S2 Fine, Changeable Parameters.Parameters.

X8u and X8d Fixed for boat (Men & Women X8u and X8d Fixed for boat (Men & Women settings also Boys & Girls) ????settings also Boys & Girls) ????

So you want a re-ride free So you want a re-ride free TournamentTournament

The Course & Magnets are the foundation of the The Course & Magnets are the foundation of the whole event so if these are not installed and set whole event so if these are not installed and set correctly then problems will occur.correctly then problems will occur.

Magnet strengths can be tested by the system ----- Magnet strengths can be tested by the system ----- very important. very important.

Also check Smart Timers for their efficiency by Also check Smart Timers for their efficiency by going the same direction either side of the going the same direction either side of the magnets after the magnet test is completemagnets after the magnet test is complete

Smart TimersSmart Timers

SMART TIMERS should be set level with SMART TIMERS should be set level with the Ski Pole in line with each other. This is the Ski Pole in line with each other. This is the datum point where all system operation the datum point where all system operation is achieved.is achieved.

This give uniformity in both directionsThis give uniformity in both directions

If not in correct position then gate setup in If not in correct position then gate setup in Slalom is affected and times are affected Slalom is affected and times are affected relative to the skiers performancerelative to the skiers performance

Check ABT accurately during testingCheck ABT accurately during testing

Make sure All Buoy times have the same tolerance Make sure All Buoy times have the same tolerance level in each segment.level in each segment.If there is a differential then check why.If there is a differential then check why.

Some reasons:- Course tolerance, moving Some reasons:- Course tolerance, moving magnet, less powerful magnet due to depth magnet, less powerful magnet due to depth position, metal interference, faulty Smart Timer.position, metal interference, faulty Smart Timer.

Mobile Phones off in Boat just in case.Mobile Phones off in Boat just in case.

What if ?What if ?

You are running the Ladies Slalom Final.You are running the Ladies Slalom Final.

All times at all segments have been perfect all event.All times at all segments have been perfect all event.

Last Skier falls at Buoy 4 (Scoring 31/2) the time shown on Last Skier falls at Buoy 4 (Scoring 31/2) the time shown on the system (3) is slow the ABT at 1 and 2 is absolutely the system (3) is slow the ABT at 1 and 2 is absolutely perfect and at no 4 the time is slightly fast of middle perfect and at no 4 the time is slightly fast of middle tolerance there has been no noticeable change in engine tolerance there has been no noticeable change in engine sound all seems normal.sound all seems normal.

What should be the result?What should be the result?

Is there a case for……Is there a case for……

A referee style decision based on the facts A referee style decision based on the facts from the boat judge/driver/information from the boat judge/driver/information gathered ?gathered ?

Re - ride with ability to improve on a Re - ride with ability to improve on a questionable slow time?questionable slow time?

Install back up timing independent of the Install back up timing independent of the system as a definite monitoring aid to times.system as a definite monitoring aid to times.

Any QuestionsAny Questions

Perfect Pass have a very good website that Perfect Pass have a very good website that will answer all of your questions with regard will answer all of your questions with regard to the system.to the system.

The site allows access to all aspects of the The site allows access to all aspects of the system and is well worth a visit.system and is well worth a visit.

www.perfectpass.com www.perfectpass.com

The FutureThe Future

New Screens are here

A Drive by Wire has been developed

Ship to Shore is still being worked on, utilising the best radio system is the key.