Lapoint LP2 - One ride review

[Horton]

Reviewing a ski after only one ride is a bad idea for many reasons but if I can only get one ride on one of the most interesting skis in the sport I will take it.

After an unusually cold and rainy winter in California, I have not skied much yet this year. Only a week ago did I start going off the dock at 32 and running 35 with confidence. On the LP1 LP2, I went off the dock at 32. As expected the first pass was not perfect but for a first pass on a new ski it was better than average. The ride got better from there. I ran four 32s and then shortened to 35. I fell at 6 ball on the second 35 but only because I was super early and was screwing around a little exploring where I could stand on the ski.   

The LaPoint LP1 LP2 is simply easy to ride. It is both fast and stable. It runs an early line and then turns as hard as you want it to. Rarely are skis both high-performance and unquirky. My one ride impression is that this ski is VERY good.

I might have to think about how to embezzle some money and get one without my wife knowing it. 
 

[thager]

🤣 🤣🤣 Liking mine so far. Water is only 52 F this early in the season and at 32mph is solid feeling.  

Edited May 1, 2023 by thager

[teammalibu]

I have to agree my LP2 feels very fast and stable, I am really liking it!

[The_MS]

Same story from most people I know that have tried it. Very good friendly ski to hop on. 

[BS74]

Is there a difference between a LP1 and LP2?  Any thoughts at 30mph?  I don't believe there is any demo option, correct me if I'm wrong.

[Horton]

Is there an LP2? I am not sure but I think there is just the one ski. I know the ski has evolved in the last year but am unaware of a new model name. 

The ski I rode had a LP1 logo and the the website talks about LP1. https://lapointskis.com/waterskis

 

[teammalibu]

I cant say if there are any changes other than graphics but mine is a LP2 and ive had it for a month.

[Horton]

Well there you go. I stand corrected. Thanks @teammalibu

Whatever it is called, it rips.

[thager]

LP2 - LP1 = 1

[teammalibu]

@Thager, and we all know that 

1 is the loneliness number!

 

[tjm]

Interesting the web site does not give a ski size/weight recommendation.   

[Dirt]

@tjm contact Kris he will set you up.

[lpskier]

The new version has a narrower sidewall profile in the front of the ski. I don’t know if one is regarded as “better” than the other. @liquid d has tried them both and he prefers the LP1. 

Edited May 2, 2023 by lpskier

[Horton]

CORRECTION: apparently the ski I rode was in fact the LP2.

Compared to the LP1, the LP2 has a thinner sidewall profile, refined flex pattern as well as modified fin allowing for a different wing position.

[Slalom.Steve]

3 hours ago, Horton said:

CORRECTION: apparently the ski I rode was in fact the LP2.

Compared to the LP1, the LP2 has a thinner sidewall profile, refined flex pattern as well as modified fin allowing for a different wing position.

Just FYI for clarity, your post title says LP2 but your review text still says LP1.

[Horton]

yeah I know. amended. 

[6balls]

I think you should ride it again and report back!

[Cent]

My LaPoint LP1 was built for me by Kris once he got all the relevant information from me. Weight, ski speed, binding type and brand, line length etc. 

 

very impressive ski. It simply works forecasters intended. 

[jcwaterskiparadise]

If you wanted to get a chance to ski on one KLP2, 66". The ski model that has win the Masters 2024. I posted mine, brand new on ski it again! check it out.

https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=69882

Edited June 18 by jcwaterskiparadise

[jhughes]

I've been riding this ski on and off throughout the end of the summer. Going back and forth between this and my "perfect baseline ski" XTR Team. 34mph, into 35.

The LP is very. Very. Good. 

I don't think I've encountered a better combination of: Stability (feels safe), Turn-y on both sides, and speed. With no compromises.

It is "fun" to ride. When I see videos of myself skiing on it, everything looks better.

I think KLP really has something special with this ski. 

[jcwaterskiparadise]

If you want to have a chance to get one. I still have a 66" KLP2, mint condition for sale. I have reduce the price to 1300 dollars as it's the end of the season. The ski is super fast with zero effort through the wake, and turn effortless on both side. I am just more confident on my old goode XTR. The ski is in Santa rosa Beach, Florida.

Here is the post on Ski it again; https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php SIA 69882