coxjon

Hi there, we are booked there from 3-5 July, so early i presume would be MUCH better due to 4th of July celebrations

As mentioned on here previously, we are heading out to California for our hols this year and we have a couple of days at South Lake Tahoe. I have found a number of places who hire out boats like; http://tahoesports.com/power-boat-rentals/ but by the look of it all their boats have outboard. Any direction to places I can hire a mid engine ski/wake boat for a few hours? Found this one only at a resonable price - https://boatbound.co/boats/bdphj?pos=4&

@wtrskior wow where is that?

Thanks @chris55 , we have been skiing in Orlando the past 4 years and are looking at California (SF, LA, Sacremento) this next year.

My wife and I are looking for a 5 day ski school, accommodation not essential as we could find locally. @Horton now there's a deal and we love kids. Where about are you? Think you would find it harder putting up with us haha

We have been travelling to Orlando for the past 4 years from the UK for coaching, but fancied a change for 2017. I have looked at Sunset but they have changed their offering and don't do a 5/6 day package anymore. Any one got any suggestions for a weeks coaching? Thanks in advance.

good questions @Than_Bogan we did a full weeks skiing in the US then came back with probably sore tendons in the forearms, so could be recoving from that. Im on boa gloves, not to old and a new 1inch masterline handle which is perfect for my normal grip. I do type alot with wrists on the desk, so another great point!

Ive had a real issue in the last couple of weeks that following my first set, I just dont have any strength or grip left in my hands/fingers to get out of the water for my first pass of the second set. To the point yesterday, I had 3 attempts couldn't get out of the water, so left it there. Really annoying and a waste of a set! any one else had the same problem and know how to get round it?

@JayG80 great insight! Im about to trade in my Senate C and was looking at the Lithium Senate to try once I get out to the US. As a matter of interest what bindings were you using on the Senate C and then now on the new Senate?

from what fu_man says, the Lithium model clearly is different due to a lighter core. This also shows in the pricing, especially of the new 2016 Senate. Im an intemediate skier and sometimes just get a bit bind blown at all the options available.

hahah exactly the same conversation I have been have with my coaches! Didn't think of a rear boot with wedge in! great idea

So call me thick, but looking for a steer here. Looking at new skis and there is the obvious material build differences.......Graphite v Lithium v Carbon. However, is there a clear ride difference when weighing up what material a new ski shuld be made of? Ive only skied on my Senate C (carbon) so unsure what the others would offer.

i use palm protectors but once I get out to the US to ski in the warm water and blisters start....i get a couple of layers of 'new skin' on....brilliant stuff

Hi there, where are you based?

@Karlbach I ski on a SenateC and preferred it to the original, it just ran smoother for me. I bought mine a couple of years ago.....I tried the P-6, Theory, Freeride and the Senate alloy and graphite. For me the Senate C was a great intermediate ski and will last a while. If you can afford the extra 100-200$ to get the C, I think you would prefer it.