Recommended weight ranges for Elite

[T-UP]

I know I'm slow, but I can't find the recommended weight ranges for the Elite on the Elite website. Don't know what size ski to buy. I'm  167 lbs.

[ForrestGump]

I'd probably use a 65.5 if I were you.

[T-UP]

Thats what I was thinking. Surely they have a recommendation chart on their website.

[jipster43]

I found this website with the critical information sought.

http://www.waterskis.com/O'Brien-Elite-Slalom-Waterski-p/obrien_elite_2009.htm

I just received my Elite today - moments ago (thank God I worked from home today) and I must say it's very minimal.Â\  There's not a lot of excess material in the construction. I'm thinking that may cause the ski to sit deeper in the water than a typical 65.Â\  Their weight recommendation for their 65 is 125-150lbs, so my uneducated guess may actually be correct.

I bought the ski from a fella' who weighs 175lbs and found it to be too short.

Cheers!

JP :)

[Old MS Accout]

Prep for tommy john surgery.

[jipster43]

Tommy John's surgeon was a fella' by the name of Frank Jobe.  I thought that was pretty interesting.

JP :)

[Thomas Wayne]

"Tommy John's surgeon was a fella' by the name of Frank Jobe.  I thought that was pretty interesting."

Even more interesting: the scrub nurse was Bonnie O'Brien, and she was well known to be a bit of a HO.

TW

[Horton]

Back on target. Like a lot of skis in the last few years. The Elite seems to ride "Bigger" then expected - so if in doubt you may size down. Someone who thought they were between a 66 & 67 may find the 65.5 Elite to be right. On other skis I go between a 67 and 68  the 68 Elite is plenty big.

[Up North]

I am considering purchasing an Elite.  At my weight of 175lbs, would you think that the 67" ski is the correct length?  I have been skiing on 67" skis (F1 and Obrien Mapple) for the past 8-10 years.

[skidawg]

Andy is 175 on a 67, sj about same size and also was on 67

[Horton]

I am 195 and ride the 67 - Freakn love that ski

[Horton]

FYI I have demos if anyone wants to try and Elite

[MrJones]

Up North.

I rode the 65 and 67 at 34 and 36 last year. (6'1" and 175) The 65 was too small, especially if you are going 34. At 36 it would be a bit closer, but even there I would go 67 without reservation.

[Up North]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.  I ski at 34, and pretty consistently run 32 off and run 35 here and there (hopefully more if I can start practicing more than a couple rounds a week).  I have a friend that is skiing on a 67" Elite and hope to try his ski in the next couple weeks.  He is heavier than I am, and wanted to ask.

Thanks again for the feedback!!!!