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@Wish I am wondering if your reputation preceeded you at Ski Beach.... you were told an hr wait but then ya took pics 4 empty tables and at least 2 empty barstools!??

Hope to see you at the Masters. 

Early 2000s is my guess,  then they all starting making as many or more VDrives (compared to DDs) and then it just snow-balled by the end of the decade.   I think Tige was the last to offer a DD AWSA approved boat (besides the 3) then the Carbon Pro appeared in '11-18'.  

@Wishnice job, how did you drive the 4x posts into the ground and how far down do they go?

We have a similar set up and also need more-replacement posts.  

AND we have a pair of Sandhill cranes there hang out and nest  in the neighborhood every year, if you meet them on the boardwalk they usually turn around and walk all the back at a leisurely pace instead of flying or hopping off the sides! ERRR "hurry up bird can't you see the lake the is glass"

The trailer does seem to be a bit of overkill but the bunks appear to fit the boat perfectly and the bow ladder does look like it takes you right to the front center of bow lid for access to the center windshield.  It appears the boat came from AZ where they love to haul long distances, not sure I want to back that thing up on some of the tight ramps we have.  Good Luck with the trade.

3 minutes ago, MI3Eventer said:

@RAWSki....will build for free lodging and sets....

2-3 more offers like that and we are set!

Thanks @teammalibuI agree the ones at Lake38 are really nice and not overbuilt.

Our club is looking to build a tower for slalom judging and wondered if any ballers have plans or at least photos and what they use and like, goal is to have  6x8' covered platform with stairs.

Glad to know the new leadership is working on something for us "Carbon Crack-Heads"

It definitely falls into the small market that the Carbon Pro tried to fill (and the one that dozens of Ballers constantly cry for).... but when it  comes down to it---the tug doesn't have a Nautique, MC or Bu logo on the side so it won't fly long term.   It may have some unique features, just like the CP had, that will catch on and get adopted by the 'six figure' crafts!  

Time will tell, 

If it's IWWF certified is it allowed to pull pro-tour events but not AWSA events??

I applaud the "out of the box" thinking and design.  Wow looks like you can have a party on that platform! 

@The_MS is the Titanium your primary ski this season?..... or are you still bouncing back and forth between KD and Goode? 

If the top-sheet isn't in bad shape just some JBweld should be fine, I have also found slightly larger inserts at my local hardware store that take the same screws, these work great  if the hole is 'wallowed' out.

2 hours ago, ghutch said:

@RAWSkiwould that be the 5 @ 35 last year where you should have run it?

Thanks for brining that up @ghutch, I can still hear you YELLING at me from the boat at every turn ..... And as I fell into the water looking at 6 ball!  

@Horton did the FedEx driver suddenly find your new place after searching for months?  You have had more un-boxings this week than anytime that I can remember!

Excited to try the new X Series this spring, I also trained with the S-Line Comp (Gray mid stretch) all last season but have my best tournament scores using the R3 Line.

Believe it's slightly narrower than the XTR wide ride and the mold used to be 'asymmetrical' for Thomas's RFF set up.  But that may have changed over the years?  This could be a great stick for a bigger skier or perhaps someone switching from 34 to 32mph.   

I already have 2 Revo cc 68" with identical binding set ups.  Both feel great!

@alex38 that is cool I have never seen a canopy frame essentially shrink wrapped, how is it holding up?

really nice that the canopy fits inside the hoist structure for winter storage.  NIce job

Apparently ski boats with 6L motors don't work well down there in TX ----- so be sure to find a pull behind either a 6.2 or the old trusty 5.7L.  🤪

@Billbertyou are not wrong you can use the Radar Vapor boots fixed to a radar plate or in conjunction with a Reflex system.

You can still turn buoys in Feb.  

Lake 38 is an awesome site and hanging at the 7th buoy with the Pros should not be missed.  Ya got to put up with @RickFSU1 but Gators seem to keep him in check! 🤣

Hope to see you up north this summer Rick. 

4 hours ago, Mastercrafter said:

@RAWSki I like that a lot. 

Thanks I can't take total credit for it, Action in Fenton Michigan has a demo with very similar colors, it's very sharp in person.

@Horton you really got to see the Sangria in person, sounds like a field trip is required?

Viper Red Metal Flake the hull is the light gray but doesn't read well the darker gray might be better.

@LoopSki the name of that PS would definitely be "FruitLoop"

Are bindings centered or offset like T-Gas?