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I think there is a lot to learn re: concussions and the potential for other brain-related issues that can result. My daughter missed a backside on her wakeboard a few years ago and landed on the back of her head from about 4' up around 17mph. She didnt feel well and got back in the boat, didnt board again (for years actually). She had suffered a concussion several years before in competitive cheer (talk about a sport FULL of concussions). Then, after the wakboard fall, she fell in her apt while attempting to sit down and hit the back of hear head again. Really long story short...she was a double major bio and chem, honors student and she began to struggle w/ her studies. It was really her insistance not to give up after one dr told her she was 'ok'. Ultimately she utilized physical therapy and while that brought relief she still wasn't her old self...she persisted to follow up on the mental health side and was diagnosed with a mild case of bi-polar disorder. She's worked with mental health professionals, on prescription medication and currently in her 2nd year of dental school and top 25 in her class. Her doctors have told her that repeated concussions can lead to undiagnosed mental health illness. As the dad, unfortunately my old school theory was "shake it off, you're ok" after that wakeboard fall. Now I know better. Accidents can happen any time, any where. Make sure if you even think you have a concussion, seek qualified medical care right away.

Agree 100% on Zane’s commentary he’s doing a great job. And @MarcusBrown stopped by for a fun chat too. It’s cool how both of those guys just love the sport and the fun of it! Thanks for the go fund me link, didn’t know about it, but made a donation to help a little

@LeonL my bad. I’m so used to referring to “South Florida” as its part of my sales territory…I missed the “W”.

Left handed - LFF but pullout with rope on left side of ski. I’ve tried many times to pull-out with the “correct” rope on the right side but cannot. I play tennis LH, write LH but play golf and guitar RH. Left leg is stronger as evidenced by numerous PT visits over the past few years…related to minor ski injuries…it’s a work in progress to build up right leg strength.

McGinnis Ski School near Ft Lauderdale.

My favorite was and is my '92 PS205. 351HO, 815hrs. Solid, dependable, inexpensive to operate, PP Stargazer good enough. Original vinyl too. Great wake, but chine spray at shortline (to keep you alert):)

This product has done the best job of removing black stains from the teak on my older MC.

@skibrain - The Fluid suit I found on ebay was a nightmare to get. I thought I'd been scammed but the buyer finally shipped WEEKS late. But for $300 was worth the wait, skied warm and dry into January 2020 and back out in March. Gamechanger. Glad I tried to revivie the Assault suit but just no way to make them dry (as others have discovered).

I read this and thought "wow, that is cool!" Then I realized my wife will be 60 in October, has been skiing since she was 10 and still loves it to this day. She is a breast cancer survivor, skis 3-4 times/week in the summer, dons a wetsuit in the fall and goes as long as she can in the cooler months. We freeski and hit the course a few times a month on public water. She doesn't ski the course, but drives it. We have an old boat as well, '92 MC 205 w/ perfect pass. A few years ago, she got a Radar Butterknife for the reasons you mentioned getting a new ski and loves it. It is no longer in production but the Session (I think) took its place. I see @mike_mapple has reached out to you - follow his advice and you'll find a ski you love. And yes, you will love it more than your old Impulse.

@Luv2Ski You're welcome. And I'll add that I'm left-handed and had the procedure on my left wrist. 100% recovery with no loss of grip strength or functionality in any way.

Sorry, I just saw this but it's one topic on BOS I'm qualified to answer. I had endo carpal tunnel surgery years ago at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO by Dr. Viola. For years I dealt with numbness, tingling, pain, no sleep and general discomfort. I was living in Winter Park, CO at the time - spending a lot time skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Eventually the discomfort lead me to seek a surgeon after trying splints, yoga, stretching and every other non-surgical option. Bottom line: The night after the procedure I slept better than I had in years and wondered why I postponed that decision. @Rw3 's information mirrors my timeframe of recovery. With any surgery I think following the recovery protocol is extremely important and pushing it or testing the limits could result in less than 100% recovery or greatly extend the time period. Personally speaking, I would seek a surgeon with a high level of expertise in endo carpal tunnel release. Dr. Viola came highly recommended by several friends on the US Ski Team (no surprise they needed an ortho LOL). I've since encountered folks that have shared no-so-great results from the open procedure from local doctors in the area I now reside. Bottom line: my recommendation is find a highly qualified endo release specialist, give yourself PLENTY of recovery time and schedule the procedure. If your results are anything like mine, you will wonder why you suffered so long. BTW, my procedure was almost 20 years ago and lots of cycling, tennis, golf and slalom later I have no issues with carpal tunnel.

Not sure if you want LT-1 b/c of HP or efi? The bolt on marine version of the Holley Sniper FI conversion kit has received favorable reviews from those who have converted. If you are eliminating carbed boats b/c you want EFI - that would open up a lot of boats in the used market. I'm old school, my '92 205 w/ 351h.o. and Holley carb and Acme 541 gets the job done quite nicely. Doesn't have throttle response of efi and she takes a minute or two to warm up....but at 60y/o...so do I.

I own the Carbon Omni, same model year as in your second picture. Great ski!

I hardly feel qualified to answer, but..I ski the carbon Omni stock settings. Free ski anywhere from 15-32 off @34mph and course is 15off at 29mph. It's an awesome ski, fast but predictable and stable. Not sure what ski you were on before the Omni but it sounds more like a technique issue than a problem with the ski. Maybe your older ski required you to generate speed/angle past the second wake? You need to take advantage of the early speed the Omni generates from the turn - try not pulling through the second wake would be my suggestion. FWIW I'm 185 pounds on a 67". You could also post a link or video of your skiing here for feedback.....

When I look at pics of my spray, the biggest "walls" are when I'm on the tail of the ski and being pulled through the end of the turn. Which is poor technique and leads to elbow pain. The tail ride is evident in the picture and looking at the ski wake...there isn't much spray until I've passed the apex of the turn. OTOH a really good turn might not have as much spray, but you can see the spray beginning at the entry and the largest "wall" is at the apex and not at the end of the turn. And the water is breaking over my front foot and most of the ski edge is engaged. So, I'm all about a better turn (and linking them) and not so much about the "wall". When you can combine both - then you're on to something:)

Birdwell 808. Made from their SurfStretch 4-way stretch fabric in USA. Trim leg fit, dries quickly and super durable. Not the cheapest board short around but extremely well made. And reminds me of my young days hanging out in the original Birdwells...that were a couple sizes smaller:)

Good news is you have three variables: Fuel, Air, Spark so you can rule out a $5000 LCD display causing a problem LOL. Crazy as this may sound..b/c all signs point to the carb and fuel...it could be ignition related. Coils can start to fail and present this failure when hot. Follow @2Valve suggestion above. With engine warm so choke is open but engine off have a buddy quickly more the throttle wide open. You should see and hear fuel spewing into the carb. If you do confirm the pump is supplying fuel, I would look at the coil and other ignition components. Not sure if you're running points or EI module, and original distributor. I blamed my carb for poor hole shots last year (it's only 2 yrs old) and after checking the timing I was not getting full advance b/c of a broken spring in the distributor. Spent money on a new Pertonrix distributor and WOW, like a new boat.

Masterline had/has some Custom handles that have engraving errors for $74.95 (reg. $134.95). Stock varies by width/diameter and I highly recommend calling them to place the order and do not use the website. I picked up a radius large diameter to see if it will help out my elbow pain:) The handle was a 13" but engraved as a 12"...no big deal to me for saving $60 on a high quality handle. https://www.masterlineusa.com/collections/masterline-specials/products/engraving-error-custom-handle

Like everyone else, using NikWax on the exterior of mind did not help at all, the back and sleeves just soaked through. From what I can tell, the zipper, neck/wrist seals and the lower neo are (mostly) dry. Hard to tell b/c of the water coming through the fabric. Any reason why clear Flex Seal could not be sprayed on the outside of the fabric? Thus keeping water from soaking the exterior fabric? @skibrain or @thager or anyone else that has tried to keep water out of these suits?

Several great ski options listed here. One thing I like to point out is making sure he has a binding that he likes. I got a package deal on a Carbon Omni last year. It was a different binding than I was skiing and I hated it. $300 for my favorite bindings later.......

MAJOR elbow tendonitis= Black Friday deal on HO Hovercraft, Masterline engraving error 1/2 price 1.125" radius handle and $25 Assualt dry suit (w/ DIY repair)...so not a slalom ski....but a front seat on the fun bus for sure!

Drysuit are tough to find, COVID impact I guess. A fair condition” Assault was for sale locally for $30. Paid the guy $25. No rips, tears but also no DWR coating left on the fabric exterior. Water didn’t bead up, it just soaked in. Resulting, as others found water coming through the fabric in places. The seams and zipper are watertight. I’ve washed the nylon in Tech Wash, used a brush on exterior-read that helps restore texture, allowing the dwr to “bond” better, then applied NikWax worked in with microfiber cloth. Based on others results, I’m not hopeful that will cure the leaks. If it doesn’t I think Flexseal is the step. I don’t care about breathability, just hoping to get in a few dry sessions, unzipping between. Meanwhile found a “new no-tags” Fluid on eBay, that arrives tomorrow:) Once the Assault is waterproof I will keep it for my ski crew, assuming the Fluid will be dry LOL.

Let me put this out there...I met my wife when we were 20y/o, skiing was one of our bonds. 40 years later it still is. EM reminds me a lot of my wife: smart, driven, determined...and if she was a guy, would be considered a baller. Except my wife is drop dead gorgeous, into fashion, hair, makeup..and being the badass that she is...has been referred to as a b1tch on more than one occasion. And we have two daughters that are just like her, both of which have learned that being “nice” as a girl usually means someone will take advantage of you. And just like EM they, along with my wife could teach a sailor how to curse. I’ve been following Elizabeth on IG before she had any real “success” in tournaments. But her IG feed shows the success that she has had in her personal and professional life. And no one made it easy for her, she earned it. My daughters are about her age - and they too are earning every success they have while dealing with personal issues that EM brings to light and openly shares. It’s a story of inspiration, just maybe it’s not for everyone and that’s ok. Some day soon our world will be in the hands of women like EM and my girls and I for one feel good about that.

Even if he had to pay the seller, asking $450 OBO....cheaper than buying a replacment ski+bindings?