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Glad I asked about the length, thanks again for the input. @TacticalSpeed messaged me this steal: https://www.summitsports.com/connelly-v-67in-slalom-water-ski/462515P.html#dwvar_462515P_BindingSize=Medium&dwvar_462515P_SkiSize=67in It's a 2016 Connelly V, brand new, for $270. I managed to get the last 65" (recommended length for my weight via Connelly) with medium bindings included. Couldn't turn it down at that price, especially with the included bindings that usually cost an extra hundred fifty bucks or more. From what I've read and researched, I think it'll end up being a perfect first ski for me. Thanks again to all of you for helping me reach this decision! I'm excited to hit the lake just as soon as it gets here.

Thanks for the advice all around! @BraceMaker I’m 5’ 10” 140 lbs. It’s the University of Michigan ski team. As I understand it, it sounds like I could ski as much as I want and just pay for gas as long as I have a driver and observer to tag along. I’ve spent some time on ski it again and saw quite a few options in my price range for senates and Vs. I have my eye on a 2014 Senate C at the moment, if not the Connelly V BraceMaker linked. This brings me to a follow up question: how important is ski length for someone like me? According to the charts, a 65” ski would be ideal, but if I would go slightly longer, would it be an issue? Thanks again for all of your help!

Hello everyone, I've been skiing during the summers for years, and am starting to learn to slalom. While I am comfortable getting up and staying up on one ski, my experience has been with old equipment and a boat with a wake too big to do any high speed crossings. I am joining my university's water ski team/club with the hopes of learning to run the course. They have a modern boat and equipment, but the team slalom ski is still pretty outdated. I am considering purchasing a ski, and was looking for some input from people that are more familiar with the market and characteristics of slalom skis. The HO Carbon Omni, as described by reviewers, seems like it would be perfect for me, but is out of my price range, and there aren't really any used units available. I am looking for something in the $350-$400 range that has similar characteristics. While surfing online, I've seen a lot of Syndicate A2s that would fall in that range with bindings. Would this be a good option? I am open to any suggestions and advice you may have! Thanks, Nick