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Awesome! I need to check out that lake next time I visit my dad in Scottsdale

@DangerBoy Where in town did you end up going for this treatment? I need to get both my shoulders done :'(

@S1Pitts Yeah I've camped at the Spruce Grove camp site which is just north of that site and even mid summer the columbia is quite cold. Would have been a great spot if it was up and running

@S1Pitts Thats awesome you got to ski when it first took shape but really crappy that it didn't take off. Looked like it would have been a great site

mmmmmmm P car. A GT3 will be my next purchase

 

 

This is by Fairmont Hot Springs in BC. Looks like about a decade ago the plan was to build 2 lakes and cabins but it never came to fruition. I reached out to the developer when I heard about this a few years back and he said he sold the property to a logging company. I doubt you could even access it.

 

A youtube video I found about the project:

 

Based on who he skis with/dates etc I'm gonna guess Radar

I added PP to my 2001 sunsetter lxi 2 years ago. I went with the wake edition S.

Completely changed my experience behind the boat. I won't buy another boat that doesn't have PP

Mostly you can endure it for very brief periods of time. If it was several seconds no way, but 1000lb for 0.01 seconds the human body is capable of that. I remember seeing sports science clips showing forces of skiers and snowboarders landing large terrain park jumps. The force of landing was 2,000-3,000 lb in some cases, but only lasted for very brief period of time.

I ski Right foot forward and I hold the rope right hand palm up. I do this because I have played hockey all my life and I shoot right (left palm down and right palm up) I have tried to ski right palm down but it feels sooooo weird. I just can't do it

I love the Mitch Rapp books by Vince Flynn. Waterskiing is mentioned a few times throughout the series.

Beautiful boat. I just sold my 2001 Sunsetter lxi in September for 29k Cdn. Had 3 times the hours as well. This one is super clean.

 

These ski really nice also, my 01 you could barely notice the wake. I miss it already

I have seen both the original C4 one in DD form and the newer C6 V drive on shuswap lake. They are all made on the cut diamond/sv23 hull (ski hull) so should be ok for skiing. I would think the older DD would be the best. The newer V drive obviously not as good.

I would try skiing at a higher speed before changing the ski out. If I were to ski at 26 I would literally be sinking and any turn would feel like I'm trying to turn a semi that is fully loaded with no power steering. Try a few passes at higher speeds, 30,32, and see how much more responsive the ski feels.

 

Personally I am on a 67'' Radar Vapor probuild and I ski 32-34. I am 195lb and 6' tall.

I don't think 65'' is too short for you at all

@Dacon62 @ironhorse I have heard nothing but good things about the VTX's. There was an 08 for sale in Sicamous BC that must have just sold, but they were only asking low $40s which seems like a heck of a price. A VTX is definitely my dream boat. I will start the search in 1-2 years, by that time I will have a 5 and 3 year old which will make getting on the boat a lot easier than it is currently.

@FSSPCat Yeah, that is one boat that will be on the list. Also looking at diamond hull Malibus, VTX, sunscape, vlx etc, tige 20V's. There are some good options out there, just have to find one I love!

@FSSPCat Received an offer I couldn't refuse. That, and the wife wants a V drive. The search now begins for a V drive that can ski well!

 

2001 Sunsetter is sold :'(

Great webcast, this needs to be on TV

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/calgary/2001-malibu-sunsetter-lxi/1519101188

 

In regards to your ski speed, 22-23 seems super slow. I would say minimum 28, even 30mph

2001 Sunsetter lxi

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/calgary/2001-malibu-sunsetter-lxi/1519101188

Shuswap Lake is my favourite spot (followed closely by Okanagan, Skaha, Kalamalka)

Heading out there soon, can't wait!

 

Were you behind your response their or a different boat?

I am not a MC guy at all but that thing is badass. Would love to see a video of it ripping!