That way there's no premature splitting of the fibers, and you'll get better data. From a quality-engineering standpoint, the testing must identify the accurate failure modes for that particular material, so that an accurate assessment of its future performance can be identified. Good and fast Some recreational manufacturers have turned their expertise with composites into a global competitive advantage. Today, however, it's composite water skis for racing competitions that are earning accolades for the company. First, it weighs less than half of a conventional mass-produced water ski.
Less weight means faster acceleration from buoy to buoy.
The third main advantage, according to the company, is flexibility. Conversely, the stiff torsional flex provides better holding power for the skier behind the boat. To this, Goode designers have added a specific bottom design that makes the skis faster, yet easier to handle. They're designed to resist water turbulence, and supply acceleration and control to the skier. The higher ski performance that results from this design hasn't gone unnoticed, as more than half of the competitors in this year's national water-ski championships use Goode skis.