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I figured it was a catchy title based on all the differences about it in the past. It's definitely more then I would ever try and hang onto.

Saw this gem on Instagram today, wow is about all I can say https://instagram.com/p/BBNG95Kko3f/

I've found that not only does the number of blades make a difference but obviously pitch, and a good prop guy can put in or take out "cup" which will make a noticable difference. My bro in law and I have identicle boats, props etc, his boat is a good 5-7 mile per hour faster then mine, surf wakes and speeds completely different. Acme also has a high altitude prop that is supposed to make a difference

I had a grade 3 about 20 years ago playing hockey. Opted not to get surgery, went back to play in playoffs 3 weeks later.... Bad idea. I've never had any further issues then some minor uncomfortable days if I sleep on it wrong. Can still see the lump through my shirts. Definitely follow through with Docs orders and proper rehab. One thing my dad always used to say "I wouldn't do that you'll regret it when you get older" I wish I would have listened more often.

Is the condensation building from the inside or is it leaching through your cover? You could just wash the cover then treat it with starbrite tarp sealer. Link Here

Is Rosewater up and running? Last I looked they were still developing, (which was a while ago)

Run -22 with my eyes closed, shoot for at least a few at -28, get my 12 year old into the beginner course

$2500 a season (may-sept) for a lot on a public lake for me, then usually pay as I go at the tournament lake, $65 a set.

The loonie also works really well as a custom fish hook, so does the toonie, also screwdriver, bottle opener kind of a Swiss Army knife that has monetary value.

I probably split down the middle public/private, it tends to be a battle to have good water at the public lake where I have my ez slalom set up due to the population around the lake.

I have to recommend going off the beaten path and eat at some of the "hole in the wall" restaurants, even a block north off 5th ave you will find cheap beer, cheap tacos etc, a great experience!

That was almost very @Detrick like from I think it was Moomba a couple years ago? Glad to see his arms are still intact! Oh what it would be like to be young again....

https://instagram.com/p/9zRs51vfBp/

He tried to hang on and get back to the gates ands was jerked out of his boots. Absolutely sick skiing!!

@Kelvin find a way to hack the webcast to a live sports channel.... I'm sure there are guys that for the right price could make that happen.... Lol Which pro event generally has the best turnout / exposure / payout ?

There is lots of money up here, unfortunately with any sign of adversity people/business's tend to lock down, the MC shootout for example. What if there was an event that combined different interests, like a music festival that just so happens to have a professional waterski tournament during, or maybe a slalom comp up the 18th fairway during the weekend rounds at the WM Phoenix open, tpc Scottsdale. Ok that's a little extreme, but along those lines, professionals advocating for other professionals. If I had a world class facility you can believe that I would try and host a world class event. Or a really good party at least. I mean really some of our crappy little rodeos pay better then these slalom events, there is even a demolition derby up north that used to pay $50k

I like the best before dates, gives some incentive to drink, Genius marketing! Our beer prices are ridiculous $14-16 or $20ish usd for a half dozen, $25-30 or $40 ish usd for a dozen. Makes it pretty hard to swallow.... might have to start brewing my own

@schafer @lcarnes what if you were to slide an 6 or 8" long peice of hollowed out noodle over the chain so it floats up against the link and the bottom of the buoy to cover the loop?

Like most of you are, I am a huge advocate for water skiing, since I was a kid, and from my POV especially here in Canada (Alberta) there is a huge lack of education about the sport. when I talk about "oh I went for a ski last night" in the coffee room where I work, most of the guys think about a guy out on a couple planks goofing off on the lake ( which there is absolutely nothing wrong with ) but have no clue as to what it is I love to do, you can try and explain, show some video but like @MarcusBrown said its not until I take one of them with me to witness it live/first hand that they go holy f that's intense! The sport is way more diverse then people realize. Being from the north our time is limited, space is limited and yes I have too been spoiled to the point where I almost don't care to ski if it's not on a private lake where conditions are perfect, but it doesn't advocate the sport, doesn't give it the exposure it deserves. I'm no all star but I do take pride in my skiing and when I do get a set in on the public lake where I have a course set up there is almost always an audience, followed by questions and interest. I'm constantly on the sports broadcasters here on social media or what have you, and never even a flutter of a response, for example the pan am games, right in J Mac and Whitneys back yard, did they show the finals? Hell no! We got to watch Brazil vs Argentina in men's basketball.... Two of the world best, from the host country and....... Pathetic. Again I think part of the problem is the lack of education about the sport, how do you report on something that you know nothing about. I bet even if someone were to throw out a hoax of " enter name here" being the first millionaire water skier out there there might all of the sudden be a bit more interest....

I love my 10 vtx, fit and finish is exceptional, great storage, just a solid all around boat. I ski the course at 15/22 off at 34mph and I will admit that it's not great but I have skied behind worse. For someone who hasn't skied behind any of the top 5 direct drives they would be amazed how good the wake is, so if you spoil yourself behind too many good direct drives like I have it makes it tough to enjoy a set behind a v drive.

If I ski and don't keep my arms straight/hands down, I get sore like that also. I know right away if I was pulling with my arms vs using proper stack.

I like lighter colors, easier to keep clean

@Horton just wondering what the concencus was on the shallow water, I heard it brought up a few times but my internet was giving grief and wasn't able to hear what was said about it? Does it change things that much?

our spotter for an early morning set. Maybe a touch too early?

Mine is all glitchy today also..... :s