I’m the proud owner of a 2009 FXi and I have a family of 4 kids ranging from 5 to 14 years old. I ski on public lakes and can’t imagine owning any other boat. Slalom skiing is our #1 priority, but we can lower the power wedge, fill the 400 lb ballast, and add a suction wake shaper that suddenly creates a great wake for us to surf on when water conditions aren’t ideal. And because it’s a direct drive, the slalom wake is better at 15-off and slower speeds than a V-drive (IMO).
I for one would LOVE to see an updated version of this boat. Imagine a new RFXi with updated technology including ZeroOff, surfgate, and power wedge 3 with ‘lift mode’! Or...like @Ski_Dad said, a new X14 with the running surface of the new ProStar!
I’ll continue to cross my fingers that someday this could happen and in the meantime, I’ll be grateful to own a unicorn (‘09-‘11 RFXi).