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Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent

103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -

Take a deep dive into the world of slalom waterskiing with Chris Rossi and Trent Finlayson.

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End of the Year

October 02, 2023 13:36 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MB

To finish off Season 4 the guys talk through reflecting on the season past and look forward to the season ahead. 

Self Analysis

September 25, 2023 13:39 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MB

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

September 18, 2023 12:26 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MB

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

September 11, 2023 19:44 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MB

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

September 04, 2023 12:55 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MB

This week the guys jump into water temperature and how it affects your setup and your skiing in general. 

Back Foot Bandits

August 28, 2023 13:41 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MB

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

August 21, 2023 13:07 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MB

The guys breakdown how to unwind and reset after skiing in a big event.  

Driving

August 14, 2023 14:44 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MB

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

August 07, 2023 12:42 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MB

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

July 31, 2023 12:29 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MB

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

July 24, 2023 12:03 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MB

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

July 17, 2023 11:23 - 24 minutes - 45 MB

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

July 10, 2023 12:55 - 28 minutes - 52 MB

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

July 03, 2023 12:54 - 43 minutes - 80 MB

Gates are the perpetual battle, the boys break down the move that sets up the entire pass into simple moves.

Constant Improvement

June 26, 2023 12:53 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MB

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

June 19, 2023 12:52 - 34 minutes - 64 MB

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

June 12, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MB

Turning is the most fun yet frustrating part of skiing, the boys talk about how to make your turns with ease. 

Outbound Direction

June 05, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MB

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

May 29, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MB

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

May 22, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MB

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

May 15, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MB

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

May 08, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MB

This week the guys talk through the steps involved to take your skiing up to the next level. 

Work With The Boat

May 01, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 75.2 MB

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

April 24, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MB

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

April 17, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MB

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

October 03, 2022 18:17 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

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

September 26, 2022 14:01 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MB

Back for a second week of listener questions, the guys discuss advancing through line lengths and how to maximize your training for success.

Vision and Timing

September 12, 2022 16:06 - 41 minutes - 75.6 MB

The guys discuss the relationship with the boat and riding the line based on visuals, feeling, and where both come into play.

Keys

August 29, 2022 12:22 - 25 minutes - 47 MB

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.

2023 Radar Skis

August 15, 2022 17:28 - 26 seconds - 842 KB

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

August 08, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 116 MB

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

August 01, 2022 13:30 - 52 seconds - 1.59 MB

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/...

Gates Rd. 2

July 18, 2022 12:15 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MB

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.

Don't Fight It

July 04, 2022 12:56 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB

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

June 27, 2022 12:21 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MB

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

June 20, 2022 12:55 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MB

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

June 13, 2022 12:54 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MB

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.

Alignment

May 30, 2022 12:21 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MB

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.

Progress Pyramids

May 23, 2022 12:18 - 37 minutes - 69 MB

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.

Confidence is Key

May 16, 2022 12:58 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MB

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.

Path of the Handle

May 09, 2022 12:45 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MB

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.

Path of The Handle

May 09, 2022 12:45 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MB

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.

Creating a Plan

May 02, 2022 12:01 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MB

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.

Start the Season Right

April 25, 2022 10:14 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MB

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.

Start The Season Right

April 25, 2022 10:14 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MB

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.

Preparing to Learn

April 18, 2022 14:49 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MB

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!

The Season’s Over

December 13, 2021 15:58 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MB

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.

Questions Round Three

November 29, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 76 MB

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.

Listener Questions

November 22, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MB

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.

Listener Feedback

November 15, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MB

This week the guys jump into some listener questions about fitness, the off-season, and handle guards, enjoy the conversation.