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I know most people here have said there are places to get skis where you can try them and send them back, but I'm more looking for advice. I'm 5' 10" and 235 lbs, looking for a slalom ski. I have skied quite a bit before, but not much in the course. Maybe a few times. Looking for something, probably a wide type ski, that I can get up on and get back into it. I wakeboard now, but want to ski it up every now and again.
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Travis Fling
Choctaw Lake
Current - 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 -
RE: Slalom Ski
I might suggest the connely FX, or F1x, HO Triumph, or one of my favorites is the Obrian Syncro. Check manufacturers web site for suggested size for your weight and speeds.2005 Ski Nautique 206 SE, Acme 422, PP SG 8.0, ND Tower
2011 strada with strada bindings
Prior Boats:
1986 Sunbird skier with 150 Evinrude VRO
1992 Mastercraft prostar 190, with Powerslot
1999 Ski Nautique GT-40
1999 Sport Nautique, GT-40 FCT,
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RE: Slalom Ski
Agree with all those that NCH2oSki has mentioned. My personal recommendation is the HO Burner....probably for your size Fantastic wide, open water ski, but capable of the course up to 28-off, 34mph. Extremely friendly and covers the widest range of ability that I have ever skied.Peace..Comment
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RE: Slalom Ski
I wouldn't hesitate to add the Radar Senate or Senate C to that lineup too. Very, very stable, but also a rocketship when you want it to be. Similar ski to the Triumph, but also available in full carbon(the C version). Both senates are also available in a 69 inch, which is what you need for your weight.Shane Hill
2014 Team 200OB
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Re: RE: Slalom Ski
Ditto!! I've been on my Burner for years now..............stable, yet doesn't hold you back. I ski 22 and 28 off at 34.6 and it's a rail in the water. Good luck.Originally posted by sodbuster88
Call Bill Porter at Performance Ski and Surf and he will hook you up with a great price. Tell him you're a PN member, and Mike from Palatka Fl. sent you. Yellow_Flash_Colorz:
407-859-7544 www.perfski.com2007 Ski Nautique 196 Limited/ PP/ Mods
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Slalom Ski
I think I would borrow someone's *Connelly BIG EASY* and Ride awhile..Get back in the shape of things first.. Then move up to a competition or Performance Ski ..Comment
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RE: Slalom Ski
Love my O'Brien World Team (mine's 75", but they come shorter). Don't know if the BIG EASY is similar to the BIG DADDY, but I rode a BIG DADDY last November and didn't like it. If possible, definitely borrow one before you purchase.Comment
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