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@Skiphreak yes, the LX has the SV23, the LXI has the SV23 diamond, which gives a better ski wake according to the Malibu forums. I’ve never personally skied the LX.
That year (not sure how many others) also had a stepped transom, which effectively make the boat ski like it was 12” shorter, which also improves the wake.
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@Skiphreak i think that isn’t an LXi. Not as plush or as good a ski wake.
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I have owned both a sunsetter Lxi and Now own a ‘12 response TXi. The TXi doesn’t handle chop well, lacks a lot of creature comforts of the Sunsetter, not as much freeboard, easily chili dips on even the smallest wakes if someone is in the bow, interior isn’t as plush… After 2 summers my wife has finally stopped pointing these things out.
I bought my SSLXI when I had a young family that wanted to boat all day, teach the kids to ski, wakeboard, and yes (gasp!) tube while allowing a great slalom wake for me. It is an awesome boat. Keep looking, they come up online but go very quickly so be prepared to move.
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As of this post, almost 75% are over 45. Not great for the future of our sport ?
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Pre-covid I flew United and they have an exception for ski equipment. It just counts as a check in bag. Not sure if that’s changed post-covid.
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I’d like to ski at a place called “No Wake Lake”. That’s a ballsy name, man!
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@chrislandy that is seriously mean! ?
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The best years for slalom are ‘00-‘04. Definitely the LXi. They are great boats. tons of room, great quality, great wakes, lots of amenities...Though I love the wake and pull of my ‘12 response TXi, I regret selling my ‘00 SSLXI to this day.
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@ScottScott it does say “negotiable” ?♂️
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There’s always another boat...if you aren’t sure on it then I’d pass.
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That Oompa Loompa tattoo has got to be one of the weirdest and surprisingly disturbing things I’ve seen.
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If you are new to inboards I suggest a bow stop. Price is about the same as a replacement prop. ?
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@Horton I replace every other season so I’ve replaced once since this. I ski probably 50 sets on a good season.
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Pic from 4 years ago when I didn’t replace it actively. 2 displaced ribs...ouch!
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Done!!
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Idk.,.looks good to me.
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@DangerBoy i didn’t mean to offend!! It just seemed so weird. Thanks for sharing!!
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It’s hard to determine if the OP is just playing a sick joke or if this is really a thing. It would take a lot of reviews and validation through sites like planetnautique, Themalibucrew, and MC teamtalk for me to try it.
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Buyers always control markets in the end. If there’s enough buyers, then the makers will figure out a way to supply them.
This is a buy problem...not a supply one.
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Yeah...that didn’t work. You ready for a beer?
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I made this switch a few years back after about 35 years switch grip.
First 2 sets: this feels impossible. Crazy something so “small” would keep me from skiing well.
Next 2 weeks: I’m starting to not notice, and my offside turn really IS better.
1month: what hand goes up again? Crap...both grips feel both right and wrong
6 weeks. New normal.
I think the switch was worth it. Each person needs to decide for themselves.
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I did ski in March...in Utah!
Second pic is the lake at my cottage. Still too solid for skiing but not too soft for ice sailing!
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@uwskier and I are Malibu dudes. I’m not sure about MC. Sorry man.
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Definitely use a pump. I have installed two heaters and being able to have heat while idle is definitely worth it. Waaaaay better than the wye.
Adapter:
EDGE INDUSTRIAL 5/8" Hose ID to... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV4WCJB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Pump:
bayite BYT-7A006 DC 12V Solar Hot... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196WL55G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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