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I was out for dinner this weekend and was told that there is a course on Nagawicka lake. Can anyone confirm?

The carver Bimini for my TXi comes in either a 35” or 30”. The one “styled to fit” is the 30”. https://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/boat_covers/MALIBU_264/RESPONSE_TXI_W-O_TOWER_26273/3/

@lakeaustinskier where does that stow? Do you have pics of it stowed?

I need a Bimini for my TXi so will be following this thread.

Dudes...you all need to take a chill pill. I was expecting an uplifting and excited thread. Live and let live is what I say. I’m a Malibu guy but love boats so I’m just excited about seeing what it is. The only downside is that my best ski bud is a MC guy so I’ll have to hear him talk about why the new MC is better in virtually every way for the next couple years. ?‍♂️

@PurdueSkier I thought there would be more hard core skiers here that would’ve done this mod. @UWSkier the rear locker is an option, but not a great one because it doesn’t dry well unless I leave the cover open every day after I ski. If I stored it in a garage that’s probably not a big deal, but on my lift it’s not so great.

With just a bit of looking, it seems that the carpeted bottom gunnel is on a separate panel from the vinyl upper. Initial look seems like it could be removed and stored in case you wanted to put back to original. Then mount a carpeted ridge strip along the floor. Finally, there’s rough fiberglass that goes upward towards the front of the gunnel that would need some carpet so the front of the ski doesn’t get scratched. Hmmm...

As insane as @Gloersen explanation appears on the surface, it matches pretty much the jibberish I got while talking with Enovation (ZO) tech support. What’s crazy is that @UWSkier is right, my ski bud’s MCTT is an ‘08 and my TXi is a ‘12. Maybe mine had more passes from the PO, but I doubt it given how much we ski. If I had read @dchristman link to firmware updates I would’ve tried that. Be what may, I’ve upgraded to the single puck and am happy about it. My only (small) complaint is the total lack of directions, inaccurate info on their website, and slow response to emails that comes from Enovation. Yeah...and the $500 I spent for the upgrade. ?

Bump...did anyone else do a mod for a TXi? I just started using my ‘12 and it’s a pain to be stepping over skis when there are 3 ppl.

It sounds like the upgrade is my option. Does anyone in SE Wisconsin have a cable I can borrow? Edit: I found a cable. Thanks everyone!

Resurrecting an older thread. My ZO is having difficulty finding and maintaining speed. At holeshot It overshoots +3-4mph and then goes down -3-4mph then oscillates like it’s searching for the right speed, slowing and surging, over and over, etc. I am running Rev Q. I did get 2-errors listed in the history, but today it occurred and there are no errors listed. errors: GPS1_fail and GPS_BadPos i did battery “hard” reset a couple days ago, and it worked a couple times then it came back again. It’s intermittent, sometimes working, sometimes never finding speed, sometimes settling in after a few extra seconds. I’ve sent 2-web support requests and 2-support phone messages and no response from Enovation. maybe they aren’t open? Before I spend the $500 and try to find a cable for the rev S upgrade I want to make sure my issue isn’t something else.

I once bought a Jeep at a fundraiser auction and the engine died on the way home due to no oil. I’m the buyer, and I should’ve checked the oil prior to driving it, though the owner was giving tours and revving the engine during the auction. I never even told the PO. I bought it, it’s mine, so I’ve got to deal with it.

@cougfan that jobe on the left was my first “real” non-combo slalom ski. Loved it, but it was a hook and go ski for sure. I had my share of OTFs with that one, one that the ski hit my head and knocked me cold. The last thing I remember seeing was the bee on the back.

above 60!!!

Yesterday morning was 49 at 10:30am. Went for a cruise at 3:30 and temps up to 58. Surface temps. All day sun.

Yeah...pretty much the same. I think the ankle Thing is a bit easy

Yeah, no lie, but hey...it only takes one buyer!

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We have a Malibu dealer in our town. When I bought my first dd In ‘11 they were everywhere, probably >75% of the non-fishing, non-pontoon boats on my lake. Now the dd make up for probably <20%. All replaced by v-drives. However, every skier I know has a dd.

Love it @escmanaze !! It reminds me of when I did Triathlons. I had a Work friend who was a zealout, but made it sound like everyone could do one. He organized a bunch of people at work to do a sprint. I signed up, what the heck! He went through how to build training programs. Asked how it was going, was super encouraging and positive. He hosted lunch sessions about equipment, transitions, heart rate training, recovery, Pre-race preparation, etc. He used novice terms and made everything understandable. A couple days before the Race he held a lunch to hype everyone up, talk about the course, parking, packet pickup. At the race he finished first then stood at the finish yelling encouragement and grabbing others as they came in to do the same. Afterwards he made a memorial paper “plaque” with the times and a funny anecdote for all participants. It was cool and it kicked off 7 yrs of tri’s for me that ended only cuz I got back into waterskiing. Compare that to my other work friend who did iron man’s. He qualified for Kona every year and was consistently in contention for the podium within his age group. He said everyone should do a tri, but talked about 20-30 hours/week commitment, the USAT, the race officials and organizers, the cost of his bike, and his lack of personal life, his injuries...uggh. I ended up beating the zealout after my 3rd year, but that didn’t matter to him, or me. You would think the more elite and committed athlete would draw more people into the sport, but for me it was the opposite. If I had met the iron man first there is no way I would’ve Tri’d. Each of us should ask which one we are more like.

Here’s an idea. Create a freestyle class of skiing where the course changes every Tournament, there are jumps between the buoys where tricks can be done, have a section where there is rough water, and add a water half pipe where big time trick air jumps can be done. I think the narrow focus of chasing buoys at a high level as the only goal limits the exposure and is difficult to compete against the easy of surf or the big air of wakeboarding.

Going back to @Horton comment about how we talk about our sport... if I was to pick one word to summarize water skiers in general and and this forum in particular, it would be “more”. Not fun, serene, challenging, family, etc. I love this sport but didn’t grow up behind a DD nor chasing buoys. I love every minute that I’m on the water, no matter what I’m doing. When I was finally able to get a DD, I joined this forum. You all have been awesome in helping me improve. That’s the positive side. However, language we use, the technical detail, and the seemingly arcane minutiae that is passionately argued is definitely something to get used to and is very intimidating. I LOVE this forum, and our sport...but if I didn’t, I’m not sure we are welcoming enough that I’d join in as a noob and feel like this is a community that I can grow with. I agree that we could potentially talk about our sport in a way that makes it more approachable.

I subscribe to a few axioms: 1) everything in moderation, including moderation. There is a time to feast and a time to fast. 2) don’t eat it unless your great grandparents would recognize it as food. 3) Eat according to the “calorie to fun” ratio. 4) exercise regularly to build muscle, heart strength, and ability to process H2O. 5) stay within +/-10% of your “ideal” body weight. Weigh yourself every day and adjust accordingly. 6) Don’t do stupid things that are highly likely to kill you. (Smoking, playing on train tracks, etc) 7) everyone is different. What works for me might not work for others. Lastly, while going to coffee a few weeks back my friend yelled (in a positive way)the following as I was approaching the door: Love More Eat Better Move More Stress Less I think these are all good principles.

I met a friend for coffee and while walking to the shop he yelled: Love More Move More Eat Better Stress Less Truer words were never spoken. Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you, your family, and your friend’s family.