newbie questions

[MNshortliner]

I would like to start off by saying I love the site and have found a lot of great info. I have been slalom skiing for about 20 years(took 10 years off for wakeboarding) but course skiing for the last 5years. Currently I have slowed down to 34 mph ,witch has been really great, it has allowed for much more control and a lot less likely of taking bad spills. I am running 32 off consistently with dabbling at 35 off here and there. I am riding an older 69'' Monza from '08 or '09 and really it has been the only ski I have rode in the course. I absolutely love this ski but am wondering what a shorter ski or just different ski in general would do. A lot of my passes at 32 off are walks in the park, but I would like to start pushing a little harder. I don't plan on skiing any comps but do enjoy course skiing for a passion of mine in the summer months. couple of questions

1. What age does the speed drop to 34.2 ? I have read different ages, and I am 34.

2. Where can I read up on the benefits of a shorter ski ? I am 6' 195#

3. Is there a place in the twin cities I can get some lessons without being an member of a water ski club?

4. I am having trouble posting a pic from my computer. Where can I find the info on getting one to attach?

 

 

[Razorskier1]

Use Google Chrome I can't attach pics with Explorer.

[rab]

I will leave questions 1 through 3 to someone else but for #4 check out this link. http://ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/11622/how-to-add-an-image-to-your-post

[webbdawg99]

Speed drops to 34 when you are 35. Im still 34, but the 2015 nationals just ended. And since I'm turning 35 before the end of this calendar year, I just moved to M3 and 34 mph

[Horton]

The 69 Monza is like a 1968 Camaro. Cool but way out of date. You would do much better on a current model 67.

[MNshortliner]

Google Chrome worked great for pics, Thanks. I Didn't really make it back to 36 mph this season and skied at 35 28 off all the time with runs that felt great. In the past I would be nursing small injuries most of the time but this year has been good. I wanted to try 32 off again, it had been a couple years, so I went back to 34 mph and I didn't feel much different than 28 off. Then went to 35 off and made 5 bouys in my first set. I wasn't that pretty but I have heard it is a new learning experience. I will have to look into a shorter ski for next year, you don't think a 67" would be to much of a jump?

[MNshortliner]

Anyone have some suggestions on what ski would be a fairly good transition to a 67". I would want something that is not to different from my Monza. I like HO's and Radar as far as brands go. I would be looking for a used ski and top out around $500 or so.