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  • Preferred boat
    Malibu Euro F3
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    Old hickory lake
  • Real Name
    Billy
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    HO Monza
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    Tn
  • Tournament PB
    3@32 34mph

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  1. May have found you a buyer, I'll keep you updated
  2. When it comes time for my new boat, it will likely be a late 90s early 2000s SN 196 or 90s mastercraft and I'll restore it. I've seen more than one top level skier train behind a PP equipped boat then jump behind a zo boat and still run into or through 38 off....While I'm no pro level skier, these actions speak volumes in my mind. I ski behind my 93 malibu euro f3 I restored, a 2003 SN 196 and 2014 prostar zo boat and do the same behind each (-28 with -32 attempts last season at 34) I just want to have fun though :) I'm sure there is a difference but it doesn't stand out as "slap in the face" to me
  3. @rockdog I hope I don't gain that much weight in the next couple of years! (Knock on wood) I hear you only get old when you stop working out and skiing :). Two Pandas for one thread...it's getting deep
  4. @connelly_skis_inc: Definitely a curve ball and something to consider.... Thanks again for all of the comments and opinions. I am aiming for 36, but realistically ill probably be at 34 for at least another year. As for the tail sinking, I don't notice much at 34 mph on my 68" Monza ( I know different ski, different story), but at 32 I feel like I am going to sink as soon as I let off a hard pull, which ironically keeps me on the handle :). I do like slowing down in order to "learn" harder passes, so a ski designed to go slower does make sense seeing how I will likely go down to 32 on occasion. I am trying to avoid the ego method and lie to myself by saying I will be at 36 and want only the best ski, when the best ski may be something completely different than I had in mind...gotta love learning something new everyday :) This is why I come here and thanks again for the info!
  5. Thank you very much for the information guys! I always noticed the charts, but was told I was fine with what I had by some great skiers...I enjoy hearing different perspectives anyhow. It wasn't until the end of the year I was a told it may be time for a new stick.
  6. What would make you want a 66 at my weight? Just curious, I have always heard its preference...to an extent. I am also skiing 34.....maybe that will change soon since I'm 28...maybe
  7. I should also note that I am a firm believer in the fact a skier's abilities make up a major portion of the performance of a ski, so I have no grand elusions that a newer ski will take me to shorter lines without working on better form. I have seen far to many skiers on old ski's do well into -38. I would just like to be on something that has no bad tendencies and is backed by a good reputation, so I am not partial to any specific brand. I'd keep the Monza but its seen a lot of use... even before I was riding on it :)
  8. I am looking into a new ski for the upcoming season. Currently I am using a 68" HO Monza with a Wiley high wrap front binding. In my search, I ran across the 2014 Connelly Prophecy. I haven't heard much about this ski or seen any in my limited ski circle. But, you can get a pretty good deal on these right now....so its worth asking about I presume. After reading Horton's 2014 review, it sounds enticing. I would like to move to 67" ski, I weigh 155-160 lbs and am 6 feet tall so I figure it would be a good fit. I run 22 and 28 (50/50) and get shots at 32' every once in a while @ 34 mph. I am hoping to put some 32 off runs under the belt this summer and take shots at 35....good to have goals :). I know there are always pros and cons to skis, I just wanted to hear if it would fit my experience level and "fit the bill". For reference, I have skied a 2013 A3 68" and was impressed with its ability to "give" and hold angle. Thanks in advance for any information.
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