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Am I the only one that calls rear toe plates "slippers"?

Will I get an "off-topic" if I suggest also looking into the Deckadence material that MC uses now? I think it's the best of both worlds. You don't have to screw holes in your floor for snaps and it's easier to clean out than regular carpet. Easily removable too, which is what bugs me about SeaDek (although I still think SeaDek is a neat product). It might get hotter than carpet, but a lighter color can help with that.

Awesome! Thanks!

I would argue that Radar Lake in Washington has to be one of them. Site is beautiful, lake skis great and is easy to drive, lots of history, water is crystal clear, etc...

Companies also don't want their old products competing with their new. New boats cost tons of $$ in research & development.

I vote Senate

I keep looking back at this thread. So jealous of this boat.

@LeonL The hour meter will record if the engine is running regardless of being in or out of gear.

Interesting... Are there any out there besides the examples that the Nautique athletes have? I'm assuming not that many promo people have them yet if any..?

Keep your boat!

I love my T-Factor front boot! Never tried a Blackout, but I was only ever so-so about the regular Leverage.

Still would not recommend a 3500-lb rated vehicle to tow a ski boat. Just my $0.02...

Wow - very nice! GLWS

Makes me sad that I'm about to graduate...

Ouch! Is that a Gaharan? Everyone okay?

Radar/Ronix (same soft goods, basically) make really nice looking CGA vests.

I'm sorry to hear that. Wish you the best.

The NeilMed squeeze bottle thing is the best thing you can own for any kind of sinus trouble. Same company that makes the Neti Pot, but it works a lot better in my opinion.

450hp SN200 posted yesterday on SIA http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=46081

No west coast rides :/

@""Greg Banish" that's something I've always wondered about. Why are they still using the heavy V8s when there are lighter engines that make just as much power? Look at the new Raptor's engine - 450 hp twin turbo V6. And that same engine makes 600+ hp in the Ford GT. As long as the power curve is smooth (turbos can mess that up) to pull a skier, then a smaller forced-induction engine has to be the next move to lighten boats. I can only assume (not being a boat designer/engineer myself) that a linear power curve is a MUST for any tow boat powerplant. (And I am 100% a horsepower & noise guy...)

Oof... does that run the full length of the lake?

I really want a 2018 mint Pro Build Heard so much great stuff about it and it's one of the coolest looking skis I've ever seen

The Strada is, from what I understand, a good ski. If you're comfortable on it, then keep it. If you want a new ski, then get the Senate. My buddy just went from a Strada to a Senate and loves it - says it's way faster (which I assume is from the increased surface area) and has been skiing well on it.

Senate rocks. You will be fine on any Senate, but the Lithium is the best of the bunch (carbon/PVC only like most of the high end skis). If you're skiing that fast now and want to ski 34mph consistently soon, I chink you could get away with the 65". That's what I would do at your size and speed. If you were just learning to ski the course at 26 or 28, I'd probably say the 67, but at the higher speeds I think the extra length will hurt performance when turning.