Mirror

[wilecoyote]

Hi Guys

 

I'm new here, been lurking for a while.

 

Late this summer I began the transition from cottage skier to course skier. I'm getting instruction and ski time at McClintocks Ski School.

 

Anyhow, I'm so smitten that I bought a boat to practice with when I'm at the cottage, it's nothing special but it is a proper ski boat (Supra Rider). I'm looking for advice on a Mirror for it. The Rider is an open bow so it's got the 3 piece wind shield. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Also if anyone would suggest a good combo set for guests, I'd appreciate that as well.

 

Cheers

 

Chris

 

 

[ToddF]

No brainer on that one! Well worth the cost if you want to see everything behind you.

[wilecoyote]

Thanks guys.

 

Chris

[Inboardfix]

If you'd like to support a fellow Baller I carry the PTM product at my shop. Thanks.

 

[tfriess]

Any combos are good combos.

[FrankS]

cut 'n jumps.

[wilecoyote]

Inboardfix, I'm always trying to support the local shop, so if I go with the PTM, I'll drop you a PM. Now that I'm adding up all the stuff I need to buy, I'm not sure my mirror budget may be up to $200. It never occurred to me that I'd need to buy things like wake boards and combo skis etc, but if I want everyone to have fun I should. I have no problem letting someone else use my ski, but it may be a bit too much for my buddies unless I get a toe plate for it, so I need a good mid level slalom ski, which I was hoping would be available with a good combo set.

 

The good news is I have all winter to accumulate this stuff.

 

Cheers

[Wish]

Mirror- Cost friendly and decent.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009PSA4O

 

Combo skies- anything parabolic. They are more fun and easier to get up on IMO. Also the single ski skier will enjoy the performance of a parabolic slalom vs standard for just messing around.

[wilecoyote]

Cool, I really like the mirror, I don't know how it works, but you can actually see your skier from outside the course! http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bnNLecG-L.jpg

[Wish]

Ah, ya that's a bogus pic. Very misleading. That mirror will give you a great view but that's just a pic photoshopped onto the mirror. It is a big mirror with enough convex to view all but outer most points of a shoreline skiers.

[TNh2oskier]

Cipa extreme is a good alternative to the PTM edge, not as nice, but priced accordingly. The bracket will work for the ptm mirror if you decide to upgrade later.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CIPA-02022-Extreme-7-x-20-Marine-Mirror-/110965735545?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item19d612c079&vxp=mtr

[baja]

Instead of combos, I have taught a lot of teens to ski by starting with a wakeboard and by the time they have decent body position on their toe-side lean, I can get them up easily on a single ski using an HO Comp Freeride 67". It's wide, stable, turns great and it'll be useful beyond their first time. I've had one as my guest ski for years. Usually have them skiing by the second day.

[ToddF]

the cipa is around 114 dollars, I haven't used it but it seems like the three mirror system would break up the viewing. Is that the case? Or is it pretty seemless from mirror to mirror?

[RichardDoane]

I use a CIPA 3 on my MC, when the side panels are properly adjusted it works very well

[BraceMaker]

@wilecoyote - those hidden costs - the vests are important to, make sure to get some kids sizes.

 

Hit ski-it-again.com for used gear on lots of the stuff, will simplify your life.

[buski]

Their site isn't available at work for me but last time I checked it wasn't up on their website yet. Anybody have one? How good is the 100 degree vs. the original 140 in terms of what you can see?

[wilecoyote]

I think it still looks like the CIPA extreme for me. Even the the cheaper version of the VR100 will still need a mount purchased separately (I think) On the ski front, I have been cruising skiitagain, but because I'm in Canada, the shipping on things like skis pretty much kills the savings. We have Kijiji which is similar to Craigslist, and I'm keeping an eye for combos and such. I think for the amount of use they'll get, any half decent combo set will do, but I would like to get a slalom ski that would be enjoyable to use for the more experienced skiiers, somthing like the Connelly HP

 

This should really have it's own thread, but what do you guys think about older tournament skis (like this; http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg2NjY=/$T2eC16dHJHgE9n0yHB0pBQiBd6Chfg~~48_20.JPG

 

as an all purpose guest slalom?

[davemac]

@wilecoyote You are correct...best to put that on another thread, but for all purpose guest slalom ski.....go with more modern technology. My 2 cents....think along the lines of Radar Theory or Radar Senate, or HO Triumph.

 

Now back on track with this thread. I also am curious as to when the VR-100 will be on the PTM Edge website, and would love to hear some reviews on it. I currently have the VR-140 mounted above the center walkthru windshield of my RLXi....with a bias towards the driver side. My opinion is that these mirrors work much better if mounted as close as possible to the forward view of the driver. I haven't been keen on dropping another $200 for a mount that would allow this on my boat.

[ToddF]

The cipa mount and the ptm mirror will mount together as long as it is a ball and socket type mount. I believe the cipa 14x6 and ptm 100 are pretty much similar mirrors.

[Brady]

@wilecoyote. Another less expensive option is the mirror that has 3 sections. cost is 39 bucks with the mount. It is available at Marine Products in Utah, but I'm sure other BoS guys that own a marine-product store can get it for you too.