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

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    • Apr 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 111 EPISODES

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    The Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent podcast is an absolute gem for any slalom skier looking to improve their skills on the water. Hosted by professional slalom skiers Rossi and Trent, this podcast dives deep into the technical aspects of the sport while providing valuable insights and advice. The hosts' passion and expertise shine through as they discuss various topics related to slalom skiing, making it both educational and entertaining.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the level of technical detail provided by Rossi and Trent. They leave no stone unturned when it comes to breaking down the fundamentals of slalom skiing, from proper body positioning to edge changes. Even for experienced skiers, there's always something new to learn from their discussions. What sets this podcast apart is that despite going into such depth, they manage to explain things in a way that's easy for listeners to understand.

    Another great aspect of The Spraymakers is its relatability. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in each episode. The hosts often engage with listeners who are at different skill levels, answering their questions and providing valuable insights tailored to their individual needs. This personalized approach makes you feel like you're part of a community where your voice is heard.

    However, one downside of this podcast is that it focuses primarily on slalom skiing. While this may not be an issue for enthusiasts solely interested in slalom skiing, those seeking information about other disciplines may find themselves wanting more diversity in content. It would be great to see future episodes explore topics related to jump or trick skiing to cater to a broader audience.

    In conclusion, The Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent podcast is a must-listen for anyone passionate about slalom skiing. With its combination of technical expertise, insightful discussions with listeners, and engaging style, it offers immense value for skiers looking to improve their skills on the water. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier, this podcast is sure to leave you inspired and armed with new knowledge to take on the slalom course.



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    Latest episodes from Spraymakers w/ Rossi and Trent

    Back on the Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 34:56


    Welcome back to Spraymakers, the guys jump right into spring skiing and how to start the season on the right foot!

    End of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 38:08


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

    Self Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 28:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 37:31


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 23:02


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 31:02


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

    Back Foot Bandits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 36:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 23:31


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

    Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 44:10


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 38:35


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 39:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 25:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 24:35


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 28:23


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 43:41


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

    Constant Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 26:19


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 34:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 49:38


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

    Outbound Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 47:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 40:06


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 38:29


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 44:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 47:48


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

    Work With The Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 41:03


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 31:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 33:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 33:41


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 41:39


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

    Listener Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 37:59


    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.

    Vision and Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 41:15


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

    Keys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 25:41


    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.

    Ski Setup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 45:07


    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.

    2023 Radar Skis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 0:26


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 63:18


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 0:52


    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!

    Handle Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 39:25


    This week the guys jump into the topic of Handle Control and what it means to execute properly.

    Gates Rd. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 51:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 39:24


    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.

    Don't Fight It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 37:50


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 40:14


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 38:20


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 36:49


    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.

    Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 42:09


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 42:27


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 37:41


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 38:23


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 37:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 30:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 40:59


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 31:58


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 36:26


    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.

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