Spraymakers w/ Trent and Matt

Season wrap-up

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the ski season begins to wind down, take an analytical look back. Learn from your successes and failures and get ready to apply lessons learned as ...

Losing Line Tension

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Losing Line Tension...Understanding the base cause of slack line is the first step to tight-roping your harder passes.

Light on the line

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore how water speed and swing height can lead to a seamless relationship with the boat.

Hip Orientation

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How alignment, balance and angle leads to a powerful cross-course drive.

Center your stance

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re on your back foot, you’re not alone. Develop a strategy for conquering slalom skiing’s most common mistake. 

The Edge Change

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the correct movements that create a seamless transition from one edge to the other. 

Calming your contest nerves

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Realign your approach to tournament skiing, and learn to love it more than ever. 

Vision

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the power of 'Soft Focus' as you unwrap the pandora's box of vision in the slalom course.

Thriving Through Adverse Conditions

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wind, chop or glare, when the conditions are tough you need a stratedgy to prevail.

Leveling Up

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to raise your ceiling and conquer your hardest pass

Toeside Attack

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eliminate your "offside" through a balanced approach to course

Slump Busters

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughtfully manage this year’s highs and lows

Finding Your Tournament Zone

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find your ideal tournament mindset by redefining success.

Ski Setup

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know for getting your ski gear dialed in

Coaching Kids

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Helping kids grow on and off the water—real talk on coaching youth waterskiing.

Gates

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your gates don’t need to be perfect, but they dictate potential through the entire pass. Find the keys to the best gates possible

Building Blocks PT. 3

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creating Space. Your relationship with the boat dictates your space in the course.

Building Blocks PT. 2

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Movement dictates your ski’s attitude. How to move through the turn

Building Blocks PT. 1

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Structure is paramount to slalom success

To New Beginnings

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get your season started on the right foot

Season Wrap Up

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5 comes to an end and the boys run through some great final thoughts on how to end your own season.

Fin Settings

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dial in that fin! Trent and Rossi break down what does what when it comes to those fin settings.

Ski Setup

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a new ski can feel daunting to dial in, the boys break down the most important aspects of ski setup. 

Becoming Self Sufficient

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rossi and Trent talk through staying focused on your personal keys and learning how to self analyze your own skiing to better your performance.

Learning to Adapt

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During events there’s always unique situations that arise and learning to navigate those can lead to greater success. The boys discuss how to work t...

Stay on Track

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many times in the middle of the season skiers can find themselves struggling to continue their progression. The boys talk through how to keep moving f...

Outbound Direction

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys talk through moving out and maintaining direction off the wakes, specifically into the offside turn. 

Checking In

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trent is holding it down solo this week but wanted to dive into some questions he’s heard from you guys this season! 

Tournament Time

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys walk through how to prepare yourself for a tournament and ultimately how to set yourself up for success on the water. 

Driving

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The driver plays a huge role in a skier's success behind the boat. Trent and Rossi break down what a good driver should be doing behind the wheel....

Train Your Brain

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mental side of skiing and sport is a huge element in tournament and practice skiing success. Learn what Trent and Rossi say about getting your min...

Moving Out

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One thing people have forever struggled with is pulling beyond the second wake and making themselves too fast to remain efficient. The guys break down...

Power

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s always been discussion on what’s the best method to have power behind the boat and the boys shed some light on how power is best executed....

Speed and Space

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the discussion of Gates, the boys break down how to set up the ideal line in the course.  

Gates

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gates are so pivotal to success in the course. Learn proper speed and space in this week’s episode! 

Structure/Stance/Alignment

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back again to dive even deeper into the importance of standing properly on your ski before anything else can come into place. 

Alignment is King

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The way you stand on your ski is the most pivotal part to success on the water, understanding that structure allows for growth in your potential. 

Ski with a Purpose

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t lose focus on the reason for your skiing, the boys breakdown how crucial it is to ski with meaning. 

Plan for the Season

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the guys talk through building a road map of your entire season with checkpoints along the way. 

Back on the Water

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Self Analysis

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wor...

Finish Strong

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 gr...

Water Temp

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Back Foot Bandits

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 corre...

Post Tournament Process

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Driving

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 tourn...

Tournament Success

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Constant Improvement

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Apex to Finish

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Turning

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Outbound Direction

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Carrying Speed

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Leveling Up

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Work With The Boat

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bes...

Time to Ski

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Reflection

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Listener Questions Rd. 2

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Vision and Timing

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Keys

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Ski Setup

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 rippin...

2023 Radar Skis

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tournament Time

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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/...

Handle Control

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Gates Rd. 2

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Gates

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 creatin...

Don't Fight It

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Apex

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Top of the Pyramid

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys finish discussing their progress pyramids; the hierarchy of their base fundamentals. Trent focuses on acceleration and Rossi discusses the id...

Speed

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Alignment

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Progress Pyramids

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 under...

Confidence is Key

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 bui...

Path of the Handle

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Creating a Plan

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Start the Season Right

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 fitne...

Preparing to Learn

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, Spraymaker...

The Season’s Over

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Questions Round Three

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. Lastl...

Listener Questions

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Listener Feedback

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Changing Directions

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The edge change is a time where the most things have to happen simultaneously to be effective. That doesn’t mean it has to be difficult though, lear...

Setup for Success

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys jump into ski setup and how to maximize your setup to allow you to be in control of your ski on the water.

Making Mistakes

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The relationship between a skier and coach is a special one that works best when a coach can allow a skier to understand why they do the things they d...

Housekeeping

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys do a bit of housekeeping or general conversation over a plethora of topics. Touching on short memories, adaptability and line tensi...

Slack

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s nothing worse than skiing a turn into slack rope, learn what causes it, how to prevent it and the most ideal way to ski yourself out of that...

Wear & Tear

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mid-season stoke is high but at this stage in the year little tweaks here and there are part of the game. Learn how to not only handle but overcome an...

Plateaus

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching a plateau in the middle of your season happens to everyone. How you handle that can make or break you, learn how to bust through with the boy...