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  1. i got a concussion just watching that last one @Booze
  2. Oh man my 69" Senate Pro Build came and she is a beauty, the new bindings fit really well, i would say the HRT rear is a bit bigger than i thought. I really like the even pressure the boa tightening system gave me. Snug enough to use some soap to get into, but not so tight that i couldn't release in water after finishing a run. I mentioned that sometimes i have trouble getting out of the water at starts (nerve damage causes weakness in my lead leg) the new length and increased surface area popped me up first try, the sheer happiness alone was worth it. She is LIGHT!! even with the bindings i can hold the ski at length with one hand pretty easily. Felt like i was riding on a car on rails with air suspension.. today was pretty bumpy, so no course, but even then compared with other like condition experiences i barely noticed the beating the waves were handing me. It's definitely more responsive than any ski i've had, any input i give her she responds immediately, that translated to a better overall experience as i didn't have to work as hard. I may have to tweak the fin settings a bit more, but i had all the confidence in the world cutting left. Heading right she really wanted to get on edge, so i learn to appreciate the drivability, this is my weak side anyways and i have work to do here. Through the wake was like a hot knife thru butter, far better than any other ski i've been on. Overall extremely happy with the purchase. Bill at Performance Ski had these in stock and took care of me! Really like the initial setup. I will get some guys who are more skilled than i am up on it late next week and share their feedback. cheers
  3. If i had to guess 80-82! Love South West Florida
  4. You know my profile name is ChasingOldDreams, but i'm far younger than many of you and just starting the dream. I made substantial life changes and concessions in my career to live on a lake and have the flexibility to work from home. The "old dreams" stems from a growing up in a family that has this sport in it's blood, relatives who started companies of many of the boats that tow you everyday, too young to appreciate what i had in front of me, and then eventually got away from the water as i "grew up". But as i sit on an airplane now, and more often than not I'm on one 2-3 times a week, i remember ultimately why i made the decision, which is to answer one question "where would i rather be flying back to?" I hope to live this dream you guys speak about above through out the rest of my life. Being on the water, challenging my self, is the core of who i am. Have even met one of you because of this forum! Very cool stories to read through, giving us younger guys something to shoot for.
  5. Im in a similar situation as you, im 215 lbs 5'10"* , i just ordered the 2019 69" Senate Pro Build, w/ the Vector / HRT bindings. I'll let you know how it goes, going to have a few guys try it out who ski very high end products from Goode. If you decide on the 69" Senate Pro Build and have trouble finding one, i can PM you who im ordering from, they have stock right now, just want to remain impartial here. The main sticking point for me was that... i have room to grow on this ski and it will serve me for years, before maybe i pony up to the vapor ;) *i promise to stop advertising my sexy body eventually
  6. I'm not saying i spent the hours of 3 AM - 4 AM this morning reading through all 13 pages of this thread... but i read through all 13 pages of this thread early this morning....
  7. Thanks all, i had a chance to speak with Brooks live, he recommended the Senate Pro build 69" w/ Vector BOA's for me and the HRT Vector BOA rear. Im 215 lbs, 5'10" in my 30's. Sticking point for me was that the ski will last me while and allow me to scale up 34 mph at which point sounds like ill want to take a look at moving back down to 67" if i can lose some weight ;-) @C5Quest on the boots, definitely a possibility for another ski i have, but seeing if i can work out a deal with the vendor selling me the Senate PB on an extra set for my beginners ski. Don't let me hold you up, will reach out if it makes sense.
  8. @Buoyhead69 Interestingly enough i have ski'd The Harborage, when growing up a family member lived there. The really nice thing is they canal ocean access, that's extremely rare to have ocean and lake access. I chose Miromar for a number of reasons; i have family that lives down the street, the lakes are exponentially larger, and it has a full pool club and restaurant you can pull up to. Outside of that i was able to pick up a piece of land for a discount and build what i consider my dream house (to each their own). There is almost no lake traffic at Miromar, in fact those that do ski the courses would probably hate me even mentioning it. A vast majority of people are on pontoon boats cruising or wake boarding on the south lake by the university. Rarely is there a conflict. On the weekend as soon as the sun is up there is usually a group out there, by 12 most people are done. During the week there are some that go out just before sun down every other day. Weekends being the "busiest" and weekdays almost non existent. There are two courses, one is usually better depending on the weather. As far as price point goes, you can be on the water cheaper at the Harborage, but you can also get into Miromar off the lake for just as much and still have access, either renting a dock from one of the two marinas, or just find a neighbor that doesn't mind or likes to ski ;) The HOA for Miromar is a tough pill to swallow at $1800 a quarter and can be as high as $3200 if you live in a neighbor that has everything included (pool, lawn, concierge, etc) HOA does include Cable/Internet and Security monitoring. So far the people have been really awesome. These other developments going up will have homes starting in the $400's, im not positive what it will take to be on the lake, im estimating 550 or more... but who knows. I have no idea what HOA's will be but i assume it will be a lot more palatable. All i know is there is about to be a lot of inventory in the area.
  9. Wow! First of thank you @Jmoski @C5Quest and @dvskier ! The advice and conversation with folks that are far more knowledgeable in this world goes extremely appreciated. I do want the 69" , my past two ski's have ben the HO TX 67, which i returned after taking a nasty concussion that put me out for the season and then recently have been using the Obrien world team slalom 68". I feel exponentially more comfortable on the 68" the ski just sprays me too much and seem to be working a bit harder on it. If anything the shorter ski's have encouraged me to ski at faster speeds, though my driver emplors me that i should be fine. Maybe in a year i'll be light enough and skiing at fast enough speeds to move back to a 67", ill either sell the 69" then or i will just use it for open water fun. Any one have experience with the new Vector BOA boots? I really would like to give the hybrid HRT rear a shot, any first hand accounts would be greatly appreciated. cheers
  10. So... some updates on lake communities in south west Florida (Ft Myers).. Mirmoar Lakes: Miromar has expanding another 200 homes on the north lake (Probably $1M+) Taylor Morrison has started building on the north lake of Miromar lakes ($400's starting, separate neighborhood) Wild Blue: Then there is a Pulte/Lenar + 2 Custom home builders Master planned community being built just about 5 minutes south east of Miromar Lakes called Wild Blue (should be $400's starting up to probably $4-$5M). It's right off of Corkscrew and 75 if you are familiar with the location and about 15 minutes from RSW (airport). Miromar has two courses, i know wild blue will be allowed to have power boats, but will be up to residents there to make their own course... All in all about 2,000 doors being added that all have access to skiable private lakes. Total should be about 3,600 total homes between all the communities. happy hunting
  11. hrm... need a little guidance... skiing 28-30 mph. Not as good as you guys, but improving steadily... 5'10" - 215 lbs... (yeah im a work in progress, in my 30's) What's the difference between the 2019 Senate Pro, Lithium, and Graphite for some one like myself? Maybe in the realm of forgiving, smooth through turns, deep water starts, ability to improve with the ski? I understand there's some differences in manufacturing location, is the quality just as good across all 3 ski's? leaning into a 69" as i just want a little help with deep water starts and to work less while up.. thanks in advance, would love to hear more first hand experiences.
  12. Katana or Butter Knife. I have one in the garage but have yet to put bindings on it... others can speak to their effectiveness. They are on sale everywhere right now, just get a 2017 model.
  13. at 65 lbs he should fly out of the water, just make sure he remembers to ruck and keep his ski above the water about 6-8 inches... but seriously he should be up licitly split.. 65 lbs... hot damn i need to stop eating
  14. Serious question. How many of you wear a mouth guard? Since one thing it does very well is absorb impact and allows your jaw/head to transfer energy somewhere else preventing concussions. I found this thread through a google search for "Slalom Water Ski Helmets".. 2 Summers ago i had a bad one, at speed on edge when it all gave way and i hit the water the same way you see wake boarders catch edge. I wasn't aware of what had happened, i was dazed, but determined to get up again, so i get up a second time and the next fall, while easier (head over heals) was still at speed... I spent the next 5 days in a pitch black room, with no sound, no light, staring at the ceiling, headache in all.. by day 6 i decided I needed to go see a neurologist. He described what happened as severe concussion, was surprised i did not black out though. Said he would have put me through an MRI on days 1-5 but since i was coming out of it he just wanted to monitor. Banned me from doing anything "risky" for a month. I grew up playing hockey, I also got the pleasure of a smelling salt treatment in my late teens, courtesy of a good buddy who couldnt move me out of the slot with up uppercutting me... Everything changed from a coordination perspective after that one. After reading this entire thread and thinking through several talk tracks, I've come to the conclusion that something is better than nothing. The question is what? A Hockey or Wakeboard like helmet increases surface area, maybe aiding in the amount of force exposed to. Then again water is like concrete at speed and after all helmets are designed to absorb impacts and transfer energy. Hockey helmets have come a long way and can get wet over and over with out any issue. I might consider this route as theres some advanced technology available and they employ a chin strap snap incase of scenarios of it getting caught on a rope etc. IT might also help keep your head afloat in a lights out scenario. Another option mentioned is Rugby type soft helmets. This is what i would have expected to find when first entering the google search. My concerns are the foam absorbing lake water and becoming moldy etc. but then again i suppose i could run the thing through the wash.
  15. Miromar Lakes has 2 courses, I'm building there now, it's private for now. 10 minutes from the Airport (RSW) and just north of Naples, in South Fort Myers. http://www.miromarlakes.com/
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