Jim5

I just recently transitioned from RTP to R-style. I have the buckles on last notch, so clipped in as loosely as possible. Had no problem 1) moving my heal while skiing, 2) coming out of it on different falls. Basically, when strapped on loosely, it feels like a RTP with a heal-cup.

Sfriis - try moving your boots one hole back before you put it up. You'll know after two passes if it helps. Adjustment is immediate. I found that the Helix will turn immediately down course after changing edges if boots are too far forward, and turn like a school bus once you get there. Fin adjustment won't help that. My friend with the Quest literally tried four boot holes before settling on the right one for him. It's one of those few adjustments that you can tell the difference almost immediately. You'll know by the time you get to 4-ball.

We removed the base of the throttle from the side of the boat and using allen wrenches, adjusted the tightness of the stick/rollers/cables. It is definitely improved. BUT, it is still a terrible design. The throw on the stick is short, which is real nice pulling skiers, but the 2" dead spot after clicking into gear before the rpm's increase to pull out of the hole is annoying. I like Malibu's which is almost immediate. But, once I've gotten used to the timing of the dead spot, I don't mind it anymore. Clicking in/out of N and R & D is very annoying; you have to be careful not to hold the lock up (like most of us felt comfortable doing on the Morses) when moving the stick back & forth and simply just grab the top knob only and jam it back/forth into N. It will definitely stick in the detent. If you hold the lock while shifting, the transmission is so smooth, you won't feel it shift into the opposite gear as you slide right past N. It is easy to almost run into the dock when first getting used to because the stick is stiff. It is shameful that for this kind of money for what is truly a top-quality boat, that PCM and CC have sold us something that requires us to jury-rig it in the field to make it safer and easier. Shame on them. If there truly is a better throttle coming on 2015's, they should man-up and give it to the rest of us. Throttle aside, this is the best tracking boat on the water, by far. Tracks through the course with short-line skiers like it's on railroad tracks.

I have a 2013 SN-200 5.7, it is more than satisfactory. If you're skiing shortline (28 or shorter), the correct prop is important - 15.5 pitch. It is a little less harsh on the skier when ZO adjusts in the course.