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MarkW

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  1. Wanted to update everyone what was purchased. Did some internet researching regarding the recommended skis above. Ended up looking for an HO Omni 67" ski with dual bindings. I took up Bill's offer at Performance skis and discussed various options with him. What a gentleman and the wealth of knowledge is vast. He graciously walked me through the options he had available and decided upon the 67 HO Omni with the Radar limited edition Vector boot with an aluminum plate. The boot was an upgrade from the Fremax boot HO offers and I have been told our son should really like it. Where Bill really shined was his offer to make sure the ski works for our son when he gets a chance to try it. Since it is hard water season in MN until April, it is very hard to buy a ski now and hope it works when he gets a chance to ski it. Thank you everyone for the suggestions and special Thanks to Bill for taking the time to help and the promise to get the right ski for our son. I can't wait to watch the smile on Chris's face when he gets the ski for Christmas and really can't wait to watch him become a better skier this summer. Mark
  2. Great site with lots on information. My 22 year old son is looking for a nice slalom ski. The one he currently uses is a single ski from a combo set. Not a great ski to say the least. I have one from 35 years ago that is "too tippy/too fast" for him. It's a homebuilt back in the days when I was making skis so not a good reference. He is 6'2, weighs about 165 lbs and has a size 11 foot. He is currently, and will be for some time, skiing behind a less than ideal boat (2018 Yamaha AR190). He thinks the tow rope should be on the tower but I keep telling him the rope should be lower - anyway - another discussion. I think he skis around 30mph but am not sure as I guess I haven't checked the speedo when he skis. He is looking for a new ski for Christmas. He will not be doing any course skiing and only skiing on a lake. While he may want the ski for himself, my guess is his buddies will be using the ski as well so I am thinking fixed boots is not the way to go. He is an OK skier but I believe he can do better by learning how to ski better than purchasing a new ski. As I have learned all too often, while equipment does make a difference, if you don't know what to do with the equipment, it will not live up to expectations. From his research he thinks a HO Omni (low end model) is the ski for him. I have also found some O'Brien Siege skis round here locally. From what I have read on the site, the Siege is not the best ski to think about. And, as I'm in MN, there is not many places selling water skis up here right now. Any good places to order online or to get a nice used ski. He doesn't care if it is used or new, just wants a better ski which I understand. Thanks in advance for the help. Mark
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