Speed Control Parameter Adjustment Chart for Jump - USA Water Ski

Speed Control Parameter Adjustment Chart for JumpUpdated speed control parameters may be posted on the USA WS website, accompanied by a revision date, and will supersede the speed control parametersprinted in the AWSA Rule Book. No changes shall be made between July 1 and the conclusion of Nationals.Parameter Who When Perfect Pass Zero OffBOAT SPEED Skier Before each pass Speed in MPH/KPH Speed in MPH/KPHSKIER - JUMP LETTER Driver/Judge – withinput from skierBefore each jump41METER SEGMENTBoat crew may adjust asnecessary including for thefirst jumpSelect NEW JUMPER and inputspeed, skier weight and rateddistance. Skier may adjust initialsetting +/- 3 letters. Adjust asnecessaryHold “SEL” while jump letter ishighlighted Enter skier weightand rated distance. Skier mayadjust initial setting +/- 4 letters.Adjust as necessary.SKIER - FAST or RTB(Return to Baseline)Skier selects Fast or RTBBefore each skier based on type of41 meter segment pull requestedS2% - Fast segment = 40 to 60Return to Baseline = ZeroLetter Only = faster segmentLetter with “RTB” above = returnto baselineBOAT ADJUST(Raises speed in the41 Meter segment.Adds to the targetspeed)BOAT – POWERFACTORCOUNTER CUT TIME(CT)Driver/JudgeDriver/Judge – withinput from skierDriverBoat crew may adjust as necessaryStart at 6 or 7 with 5.7 liter engineStart at 4 with 6.0 liter engineBoat crew may adjust as necessaryBefore eventMay be adjusted as necessary tocontrol speed during counter cutw/head or tail windS2 FINE – Fine adjust additionalRPM as needed to speed up41Meter segment for actualtimes.N/ARecommended: 175Head Wind 190Tail Wind 170¾ Cut 160ADDER - Range = 0 to 9. Startat 0. Adjust as needed for actualtimes. This number follows“Power Factor”. Example: 6/0 -Where 6 is the Power Factor and0 is the “adder”Range 0 to 15 - Raises or lowersthe base speed. A lower numberresult in boat entering the courseslower. At 3 or below there is noadditional decrease in baseline(adjustments are then made tothe ramp rate for the letter)Recommended: 180Head Wind 190Tail Wind 170¾ Cut 160CREW WEIGHT Driver/Judge Before event Weight in lbs N/ARPM ADJUST Driver As needed Adjust for conditions N/AX8u Skier The manufacturer’s setting may beadjusted up or down within the rangeas published for that towboat. Oneadditional adjustment may be madeafter the skier’s 1 st jump only.Controls rate of additional rpmadded. With a higher number, itwill take longer for the fulladditional rpm to be reached(softer at the start/stronger atN/AX8dDriver/Judge – withinput from skierThe manufacturer’s setting may beadjusted up or down within the rangeas published for that towboat. Beforeeach skierthe base).Controls the timing of the rpmdrop once the skier has unloadedthe switch. With a higher number,the longer it will take for the boatto begin to slow.N/A

Speed Control Parameter Adjustment Chart for Slalom & TricksSLALOMParameter Who When Perfect Pass Zero OffOPERATING MODE Driver/Judge Before event TOURNAMENT MODE ONLY TOURNAMENT MODE ONLYBOAT SPEED Skier Before each pass Speed in MPH/KPH Speed in MPH/KPHA1, A2, A3B1, B2, B3C1, C2, C3Skier – skier’s option.Set to default - B2unless skier asks forother settingBefore each passN/AA = Slowest engine responseout of buoyB = Moderate engine responseout of buoyC = Fastest engine response outof buoy1 = Softest feel behind the boat2 = Moderate feel behind theboat3 = Firmest feel behind the boatPLUS “+” SETTING Skier – skier’s option.Default = no “+”Before each pass N/A Faster entrance gate / Quickerengine responseCREW WEIGHT Driver/Judge Before event Enter total crew weight in lbs N/ASKIER WEIGHT Driver/Judge Before each skierSet skiers weight:N/ANo adjustment between passes Zero = no skierFeather = < 120 lbsLight = 120 to 160 lbsNormal = 160 to 200 lbsX = > 200 lbs(PP CLASSIC)Skier – should be set to Before each pass KX - = softerKXNormal unless skier asksKX NORMAL = defaultN/Afor other settingKX + / KX++ = firmer(PP CLASSIC)Skier – should be set to Before each skierPX = 0 to 40PXzero unless skier asks for No adjustment between passesN/Aother settingZero eliminates the switch(PP CLASSIC)Driver Adjust as necessary for conditions Adjust for conditions N/ARPM ADJUST(PP CLASSIC)SSBDriverAdjust as necessary to balancespeed between first and secondsegments of the courseInitial setting for each boat frommfg suggested settings - adjustas neededN/ATRICKSParameter Who When Perfect Pass Zero OffBOAT SPEED Skier Before each pass Speed in MPH/KPH Speed in MPH/KPHA1, A2, A3B1, B2, B3C1, C2, C3PLUS “+” SETTINGKdSkier – skier’s option.Set to default - B2unless skier asks forother settingSkier – skier’s option.Default = no “+”Skier – skier’s option.Set to default - unlessskier asks for othersettingBefore each passN/ASee ABC in slalom AboveBefore each pass N/A Quicker engine responseBefore each pass Default = 28N/ANOTE: If the designated towboat has multiple GPS systems available, the skier has the option to select from available GPS systems. If the tournament committee chooses to useolder Perfect Pass Classic, then no choice is permitted. REV 03/01/13