Baller Dockoelboto Posted August 26, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2019 Any general ski length recommendations for a 6'4", approx 195lbs male? Looking at either HO syndicate omni or carbon omni. I'm trying to decide between 67 and 69. I'm probably going to be skiing at 28-30mph and hope to speed up from there, after I hopefully make some improvements in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 26, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2019 At that speed and your height I would go 69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dockoelboto Posted August 26, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 26, 2019 @Chef23 thanks! Based on weight I'm right on the boarder, I guess slower speeds does make some sense to go longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 @Dockoelboto At your height and going slower speeds I would definitely go longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 You never specifically see height called out for waterskis but I would agree. I'm 175 and use a 67 and it's ok from about 26.7 to 34. Maybe a bit large at 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dockoelboto Posted August 27, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 weight wise, at least according to HO's website, I'm right in between 67 and 69. A friend of mine is encouraging me to get a 67 - says it will be easier to turn and control. Seems like at slower speeds 69 may make more sense but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 My opinion - buy what works best for you at the level you are at. When I was first into skiing I had been on a 68" O'Brien - thing was massive and I thought it was holding me back so I bought a Goode 65.5 9200 and that ski flat ripped - Night and day a better ski. But then I went to take a few lessons and they slow the boat down to 28 in the course and I couldn't even get through the wakes. Just not enough ski for my weight at that speed. HO does demo the syndicate omni - depending where you are and what part of your "ski season" it is maybe that could be a good idea to try. http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=52643 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DangerBoy Posted August 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 There's a cheap 69" Carbon Omni on eBay right now. Last I saw it was at about $118.50 with 22 hrs left. Snipe the bid in the last few seconds and maybe you get it real cheap. https://ebay.com/itm/1-HO-Carbon-Omni-Water-ski-69BWF/401858645057 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted August 27, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted August 27, 2019 HO has a demo program; try both lengths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted August 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 At those speeds 69” for sure. If you are going to be at 32-34 a 67”. I am 6’3” 200lbs and ski a 67” at 34. I have ran 32 MPH on it tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dockoelboto Posted August 28, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thanks for the advice and link to a maybe cheap ski! My plan/goal is to start slower 28-30 and then work to increase speeds but that may take a while. Demo seems like a good option, but having "extra" skis around for friends never hurts either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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