tomme12

I picked up a Freeride for my kids to ride. I didnt know they require HO only bindings.. which is fine I guess. These new bindings only screw into center holes of the ski. Is this the only way to get a binding on these skis is with an HO setup? Or are there some other options for these skis? Thanks much!

Are the curtains on PVC floats? Was thinking about doing this on our jump

Quick question, our ramp surface is plywood with some sort of epoxy over it and the plywood is gone. Thinking about a PVC sheets 5/8 to 3/4 thick all the way. It will require good flow of water over it, but basically indestructible from what I can tell. I have heard wood grain PVC is better (less friction) but the cost doubles for the surface. Thoughts? Thanks!

Im in the same boat (no pun intended).. I have 2005 SANTE and its a great family boat for the day on the lake with room for others. My kids were 4 and 5 when I got the boat and now 3 years later its not the right boat for us. I got the v drive boom and taught my kids how to ski on it and many other kids (pass the handle!) We moved to long line and they both ski on two skis behind the boat and love it.. except for the wake. Its massive even on empty tanks, no people in the boat. The wash on the tip they cant handle even at 17-19 mph. They are almost ready for more speed, but its tough. Now my youngest learned to slalom at 6 years old off the boom, then long line dropping and then deep up. (she is crazy). Im expecting more of the same this season. I have had (2) other nautiques both direct drives and loved them dearly. But with kids and friends and all the crap we need when we head out on the water... the V-drive makes sense. Just the skiing is not optimal for the kids. For me, I can barefoot behind it, slalom is nothing to write home about, but Im not running the course. if I do the course, its behind a hydrodyne outboard or DD. I have seriously looked at the Nautique 200v or Sport Nautique 200. While is no longer sold, some of the prices are coming down. The chin spray on some of these new boats i see on the videos is crazy for boom time. The GS20 shoots out as does the XT20. Not really in the market for a brand new boat, I cant fathom spending $100k on a boat I used to wakeboard, but it no longer really interest me. Wakeskating is a nice break and the new Slingshot looks alot of fun on rough days. Personally rather take a slalom run, barefoot run and then a nice cruise with friends and family. But still be able to have fun on the boom. Im still looking for a 200V, hopefully with the 409.. you know... for fun... ha. I also thought about the MC 14V, but heard mixed on this boat. So for the original poster.... its a pickle. But any boat with a boom is awesome for the kids and watersports. I got them small barefoot suits and they hang on the boom with a handle, spin around... getting them used to it and have FUN! and teaching them or other kids on the boom is the key. Without it, you need a decent beach and lots of help in the water and out. Great thread!