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VMax bling goes well with the mismatched tip weight :D . -
Has anyone received any info from Malibu regarding this issue? Also curious as to what explanation there would be for an engine taking 200 hours to break in? That seems a bit strange.
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@savaiusini thanks for the reply. I didn't realize that the 16 and 17 models were a bit different.
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@savaiusini any reason to be concerned with mounting a pair of these (new, leftover stock) on a 2015 Syndicate ski? Thanks!
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I've got the fin setup, but waiting on some VMax bindings to show up before I use it. They've got the 2016's (direct connect) on SIA for super cheap.
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Sweet. My buddy and I just ordered leftover 2016's off of Ski-It-Again. Hope this isn't too common of problem.
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How are you guys measuring the distance to tail? To the long point on the top of the ski, or to the bottom? I called H.O., and was told measure to the top. Just curious.
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Mine had the full price sticker as well. Two very small "dents" on the edge of the topsheet, but not sure if that would be considered a blemish.
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@BraceMaker the DFT measurement baffles me. There is so much angle on the tail, I was just measuring to the start of the slope up. Of course it's a rounded edge, so that doesn't work well either. I suppose I'll just try it and tweak as necessary. For the fin angle, I have a couple plastic hotel room keys cut to specific angles, but I just ordered a wing angle gauge set and 8" calipers.
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@BraceMaker I follow what you are saying, but this works pretty well (at least for my skill level). I was just researching better calipers this morning.'t
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@Chef23 I've been printing up paper templates from CAD (to the measurements shown on H.O.'s website), and using those. It was wayyyy long and deep. About 3/16" of the vertical leading edge of the fin was exposed below the ski.
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@bigskieridaho my terminology is probably incorrect, but would your settings be considered a bit longer/shallower than the H.O. recommended settings? What do you feel are the benefits to going that route? Brought the borrowed H.O. ski home to check the fin settings, and found this whacked out setup: Adjusted to factory recommended settings. Looking forward to trying it out.
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@DangerBoy I asked my friend about a comparison. He said "I think it is much more stable through the wakes, and turns much easier." I've tried his V-type over the last couple days (with my Profile bindings) and am liking it so far. I'm a total hack, but to me it feels surprisingly stable as well.
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@DangerBoy one of the guys I ski with went from a 2010 Monza to the 2015 V-Type and loves it. I'm skiing on a 2016 Radar Vapor Graphite. Interested to see if I like it better or not. Figured it was worth a try at that price.
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Damn. I'm telling my wife to speak with DangerBoy if she has any issues with the SkiPro purchase on next month's statement. Thanks for the heads up!
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That is cool. Interesting to watch your speed at different parts of the course.
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@DavidN, thanks for asking the question!
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Anyone have any thoughts on how this compares to the ACME 515 3 blade? (This is for a Response LXi with the Monsoon 335)
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Friend of mine has a 2017 with the same issue. Brought it back to the dealer and they fixed it under warranty earlier this summer.
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@Horton, when you say the Nitro is thicker, does that equate to more buoyant?
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Seems like a really good price. Friend of mine just picked up a 2013 for $43k.
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@tru-jack please PM me info on your boat. I've got a friend who is looking to replace his totaled 2008. @escmanaze nice find!
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Mine is on my windshield, and my buddy's is lower like the photo above. Either one seems to work. Mounting on the windshield obviously gives you more headroom, but looks a little less "sporty" ;).
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Daaang. That motor is clean.
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I went through this last spring. Towed a Response from Orlando back to NH. From my research, none of the rental car companies would okay towing a trailer, but my insurance company would cover me when towing. Pretty much every large SUV comes from the factory with a receiver. Bought a one way ticket on Southwest. Checked bag is included, so I put my hitch, and an assortment of tools in the suitcase. Flew in, took a taxi to the rental company, picked up a couple extra trailer rims/tires (I knew the trailer was in rough shape), picked up the boat, and drove 1,300 miles in 23 hours. Fun adventure for sure. PM me if you need more info. And I tried U-Ship. I've heard stories about people getting boats towed similar distances for less than $2K. Took three weeks to get my first quote for close to $5,000. Second one was even more. I spent under $1,000 and had a fun time doing it.
