Awesome craigslist ads!

[Moffattra]

I just love the waterski stuff that pops up on CL...

 

gotta have it!

[Horton]

$400! seems optimistic or opportunistic

[Bill22]

Those purple bindings are worth $400 each... lol :D

[MISkier]

This is the part of the ad that I like:

 

“It's made out of fiberglass not that cheap plastic junk.”

 

Which skis are made out of plastic? And, what type? HDPE?

[scorban2]

Most all of the new combos are plastic with a fiberglass top (i.e. HO blast). Not aware of a single plastic slalom ski, unless you're talking about core material of course.

[dchristman]

@FWinter backed out, @horton . It's still available, but I'm not going to let it go without the binding.

 

[Taperflex]

The original S-wing, no, wait, it's upside down, or maybe rightside up....

 

 

[Nando]

Craigslist has some treasures- local guy here has a Torque wood ski that looks brand new posted. Oddly, in his photo, the adjustable heel is mounted backwards. Problem is, he wants $350,which seems steep- time to try the lowball...

[6balls]

Paid big money for it..eh? One-owner ski? Late 80's perhaps even new back then with dbl bindings maybe just maybe but probably not even $300 as a new ski??? I'm glad it's not made of plastic, or rubber, or plexiglass.

Geez.

[dave2ball]

That was a great ski back in the day. Love the day glow

[KRoundy]

I remember all the Jobe ads talking about that "Spectra" material. I bet this ski wasn't $400 back in 1990...

[aupatking]

Where is Poultney? My first “tournament ski” was that exact 1600, but maybe in a 64. Even wanting it for nostalgia, an old slalom ski is worth $50, max. I actually do really want it, but there’s zero chance of me paying that much, and the boots would never fit, so I’d still be looking for those too.

I love it when they act like it’s current, cutting edge tech. That ski is, at absolute newest, 1992. I’m so glad there have been no technological breakthroughs in the last 26 years

[dchristman]

@aupatking but, but,... the boots are worth $400. @bill22 said so. And mine is in better shape than the ones on that Spectra. I value my offering at $2499. :smile:

[thager]

Some awesome buys on Evil Pay also, I especially love the new or reconditioned polyform water ski slalom balls for $20 plus per ball not including shipping!

[ShaunT]

Jobe had the brightest skis back then lol

[thager]

@Nando He is down to $150 now!

[aupatking]

Most awesome CL ad I’ve seen lately was for the “02 196 I picked up last Thursday for $8k.

There’s also a pretty sweet “84-“85 HO Mach one for $150 down here the guy has had posted for about 2 years. I’m mostly impressed with his tenacity, at this point.

[Moffattra]

whoa, wait, $8k?? details and pics please! love it!

[aspski]

 

I found this one to be quite funny. What is this, a 20+ year old ski? https://www.kijiji.ca/v-water-sport/calgary/ho-waterski/1350463282?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Asking $525 is hilarious. Maybe worth $100. You could almost buy a new ski for that!

[UWSkier]

@skibrain I know there are loads of people who say the pros can ski on anything... but I'd pay money to go see them try the course on the LARRY UP!

[markchilcutt]

@skibrain that is one sweet find! That shape is awesome and yes the fin set up seems spot on!

[FSSPCat]

@skibrain. I would be all over that sucker, alas, I am not a Larry.