Good overall "boat ski" for visitor slalom skiers

[gt2003]

I just got my boat this year. I found a new 2014, blem O'Brien synchro with XXL bindings for a really good price for me. My foot size 13DD. So, not many non-mutants can ride it. I also have a pair of HO ski's for those who just want to double ski or are learning on slalom. They have the Velcro type bindings. I'd like to have a decent ski in the boat for those that slalom and want to ski. These are generally fellow boaters who have something like Baja's or Scarab type boats. I've found a Radar theory with "regular" sized front binding and RTP for $299. I'm thinking this is a pretty good deal Heck, If I like it I can switch my bindings to the theory and let the visitors ski on the synchro. Any thoughts? I'm also considering buying an older slalom (Jobe honeycomb/Connelly concept) but dang, with the price of quality older skis and the advancements that I'm hearing about, the Theory seems like a pretty good deal. Bring on the recommendations. I'd like to spend less than $300 and preferably closer to $150, lol, since it will be a "visitors" ski for the most part.

[TylerR]

The theory is a good deal. I've got an old world team at my place for newbies

[DonT]

The Theory is a great ski - wide enough for most people to get up on - yet still has a decent performance level. Either that or look for a Radar P-6.

 

[lpskier]

I keep a Connelly Concept for that reason, although I bought an Connelly Aspect to ski on at slow speeds this winter and will use it as a guest ski this summer if needed.

 

[SkiJay]

My newbie guest ski is a big 68" Radar Theory with size medium Radar Vectors on it. It works great for a wide range of weights and abilities.

[eddie_roberts_jr]

Thanks Jay, The Theory is my go to ski as well. Seems to work for everybody. I have a 67 and a 69".

[BRY]

I have an old Icon Power Carve for visitors. Great ski, easy to get up on, stable for never-ever's yet can run buoy's easily at less than max speed. Here's one cheap:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-water-sport/calgary/icon-power-carve-slalom-ski/1001416492

Sell the Fogman's, slap a decent adjustable with RTP good to go.

[davemac]

My "boat guests" are a bit spoiled....67" Radar Senate w/ Std Vector boot and RTP. I also keep one of those deep V training handles on the boat. Actually got a newbie up on his first try this summer (then told him it was 90% driver)

[oldjeep]

My boat guests get their choice of whatever we have. Senate, p6 or ho combos. The skis are all 67s so it might be nice to have a "girl" ski available, but so far most of the kids want to use one of the wakeboards.