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Oh, the P-6 is a 71".

Hi! I've been off the site for a while, but this summer I got very into skiing again. Above is a sample of my skiing (2000 Mastercraft X-5 @ 34mph 15' off using a Radar P-6). Below is a history lesson... I've been skiing for about 10 years. When I started, I was 6'6" and about 230-235. Started with a 69" HO CFR Charger (circa2010). I liked the ski for as much as I knew, but wanted to learn the course. @Chris Rossi suggested I use a P-6 at low speed to learn the course, so I got one and used it. In fact, I used it exclusively and never touched the Charger again. Until this year... I lost 30ish pounds, and my strength has increased a bunch. I feel that the P-6 is a nice feeling ski, but crossing the wake is a bounce-fest. The Charger seems to me to cut too sharply. It feels like it wants to make j-turns, while I would prefer a s-type turn. I only open water ski as the lake will not permit a course, but I do like to try to stitch 7 turns together in rapid succession. I think I'll be keeping the weight off, so it makes sense that I'd like a shorter ski as well as a thinner profile. I am open to all thoughts and suggestions (and of course critique of my video). I'm under the impression right now, that RADARs allow you to choose your turn radius depending on your lean angle, while other skis have their set radius that you have to adapt to. thanks in advance

What did he think was going to happen?

Don't bother bringing a ski... BRRRR...

The thing I don't like about DI engines is that they're loud. My MINI sounded like a diesel...

I find the P-6 fine to get up on, it's an easier ride than my older HO CompFreeRide. I can ski the P-6 slow if I want, like really slow 28-. The HO needs to be over 34 or else I'm sunk. The P-6 is cheap and you get the nicer Radar bindings. I have size 15 feet and they fit well. The P-6 can ride nicely in open water and is aggressive enough for the course. I'm not sure how it handles rough water since I rarely ski after 10 AM. I suggest a 71" P-6 it will do you no wrong and can be easily had for less than $300.

I like my Radar bindings much more than the HO ones I have. Remember these are low end bindings, but comfort still trumps on the Radars.

I'm 40, 6'6" and now down to 220! (from 230), I have a 71" P6 and it's what I'm learning on. I've learned deep water starts on it, it's good enough for the course, and you can ride it slow (like 26-28mph slow) if you want. I also have an older 69" HO Comp Freeride (Triumph type ski), that I ride in the free water at 34MPH+ otherwise it sinks. The P6 is cheap and effective, good ski. Here's a thread I started a while back... http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/10538/learning-the-course-235lbs-69-ski

I've got a young family. My 6yo tubes, but the wife and I get up every morning for a few sets of slalom each, then take the boat out later in the day for surfing or general tomfoolery. We've got wakeboards and a wake skate, but primarily slalom and surf. Although, I've been known to ride an air mattress on occasion..

@Horton which is embarrassing the setup or my skiing? I think a thread dedicated to the most messed up jerry rigged setup would be hilarious.

How about showing what a crappy setup we have now? Like this?

I've got a 71" P-6 so they probably do make them...

Shuswap in Calgary demos. They're really good guys.

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2000 Mastercraft X-5 (195) approx 600 hours and all is well.

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I just learned deep water slalom starts this year. At 6'6" and 230lbs it's a tough go if you have no idea what's going on. Here's my $0.02: 1. Get a big ski (I'm on a 71" P-6) it creates a lot of lift, and a deep V handle, it helps to stabilize the ski at the very start. 2. One foot starts are easier for me, bring your right knee (RFF) as high up as possible. Put your knee between your arms. 3. Get the left leg way down in the water it's like doing a jackknife dive in the pool. 4. Let the boat pull your chest right into your knee, arms straight, and stay jackknifed. 5. Just keep dragging until it's very clear you can stand up. Push down on the back foot if/when it gets wobbly.

Just hanging with the buoys.

Chestermere Lake removed the barricades from the launch over the weekend. I'll be skiing in a reservoir in southern Alberta this weekend coming up...

I went dirt biking in Kanananskis last night and there was still a foot of snow in the mountains. Lake Chestermere finally looks high enough to launch something in, but the ramps are still blocked off. Long winter..

@wskier‌ I started with the rubber wrap bindings a while ago, then "upgraded" to the Venom I think, it fell apart after one season. I bought the attack because it was available locally and NOW! Since my only comparison is to rubber wraps I'd have to say they are incredible! If you're using a rubber wrap, throw it away today. The attack seems to fit well, there may be a little heel lift, but I also have super narrow feet. It's good looking and fits well as far as I can tell. I haven't had too many bindings on my feet.

Yeah, I'm keeping the charger around. I think that will be my high speed course ski. Most likely next year I'll go with a Senate since it's the "same shape" as the top of the line ski but wider for a stout fellow like myself.

It's pretty hard to argue with @chrisrossi‌. Thanks for killing my thread. ;) I just bought a 2012 P-6 with bindings from wakehouse for $220. Didn't break the bank. Thanks for the help!