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Had an unfortunate incident of a tree falling on my trailer this past weekend. Picture attached. The bunk boards are fine. The jack was smashed. The port side of the frame is visibly bent a bit where the tree was. The other side isn't visibly bent... but I think the whole trailer from around the wheels to the front coupler has a little bow in it. Has anyone had experience with fixing trailers? I'm going to make several calls tomorrow (including insurance)... but just kind of want to know what to expect? Can they be straightened? Would the trailer be safe to take the boat a little ways? I am in Ohio... so unfortunately the specter of winterization looms soon. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

@Mastercrafter Certainly looks like they are still in business. These bags (Leadwake) are great. We toss them around a lot and they still look like new 5 years later.

@Mastercrafter Certainly looks like they are still in business. These bags (Leadwake) are great. We toss them around a lot and they still look like new 5 years later.

@ScarletArrow I use 150#s under the observer seat (or one twelve year old plus a 50# bag). or just put it on the floor in front of the seat. Counterweights the driver nicely on the 2011 SN200. I have the Leadwake bags. Unfortunate to hear they are out of business. They used to cram a 50 lb bag in one of those flat rate USPS Priority mail boxes. I ordered 5 one time... mailman must have hated me.

@ScarletArrow I use 150#s under the observer seat (or one twelve year old plus a 50# bag). or just put it on the floor in front of the seat. Counterweights the driver nicely on the 2011 SN200. I have the Leadwake bags. Unfortunate to hear they are out of business. They used to cram a 50 lb bag in one of those flat rate USPS Priority mail boxes. I ordered 5 one time... mailman must have hated me.

My 9 year old (he's now 12) learned really fast on the right ski. We ditched the half combo ski really early in favor of the Radar TRA. I'm a big fan of the Wiley's front boot for kids. I originally went with it because it's the only one I could find in a XXS. We're now up to a Medium for him. I think it's really good for its simplicity. No laces to adjust. Definitely benefits them to have things optimized. The right rope for kids helps too. At 60 lbs and 15 mph the standard adult rope was dragging in the water.

My local dealer said they were allocated zero build slots for Prostars. Did not indicate that they weren't being built though. This was not me inquiring to buy one.. just casual conversation with one of the sales reps.

I second the wileys standard slalom binding. soft rubber. easy to get in and out. They go as small as you need. I like the simplicity of it... no messing with the tension of bungees. They will rebuild them for you as the kids foot gets bigger if you wish. I have just kept buying the next size because there is another kid that will use them.

@escmanaze Back seats are useable when towing from the rear tow point. Agreed on all that other stuff being better from higher tow point.

The Prostar looks great without the tower. The Prostar looks great with the tower. Mastercraft really did a great job designing this thing... and kept it pretty simple. I'm not sure why one would need to pull a tube from the tower. Pulling from that grab bar in the back (really sturdy) with one of those egg shaped floats midway back on the tow rope works great. Kids love tubes... a good gateway drug for the rest of towed watersports. Whatever gets them and their friends interested in getting on the water. Great looking Prostar.... and tower!

I did try the current radar vector on at the same time....it felt a lot more like my ho xmax.....and was easier to get on and off. The BOA comes on an aluminum frame which would mount to the syndicate omni

I tried these on in the store. I wear a 13 shoe. The xl (11-15) were crazy tight to get into ...and I currently ski on HO xmax bindings of the same size. Maybe they run a little small.

@LoopSki Do you have the grab/tow bar on the back? That's where I tow a tube from. I had to get one of those ropes that has the big inflatable egg halfway back to keep the rope out of the water... but otherwise the tow point works great.

My 18's pylon was a little loose.... mainly creaking. The dealership had to replace some grommet or seal that they said shrunk after manufacturing (maybe over winter). I can't remember the details though...it did fix the creaking

That's strange...I thought all skis with direct connect also had traditional holes too. Maybe they didn't at first?