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Super helpful tips, @6balls Thanks!

Thanks everyone - decided to go with the Boost. Unfortunately, the Camaro drysuit is only available in Europe and it's 1K.

I have a buddy who has a Camaro drysuit, but he tells me they don't make it anymore. First, if anyone knows where I can get a Camaro drysuit, let me know. Second, I'd love to hear what drysuits you've found durable and comfortable for slalom skiing - thanks!

I'm Geoff and I live in beautiful Southern Utah (about 45 minutes from Zion National Park). I grew up in Northeastern Oklahoma where I lived a few minutes from Keystone Lake. My dad bought our first DD, a 1990 Malibu Sunsetter Euro f3, after months of me begging him and showing him the boat reviews from my new subscription to WaterSki Magazine. I was so obsessed with learning everything I could. Taught myself how to longline barefoot, do barrel rolls on the kneeboard, backflips on my Eric Perez Hyperlite model, and anything I could do behind the boat. But, when I accidentally discovered my first slalom course at Beaver Lake, Arkansas in 1991, I discovered my lifetime passion. Only had access to the course when we would visit there one week per year, so didn't have much of a chance to practice. Bought my first slalom ski from Ski Unique in Sand Springs, OK, an HO Mach 1. Had all the posters, books, and videos I could get my hands on to learn how to slalom. My dad even flew me out to stay with a friend of his in California where I got to have a day at Wet Set. Eventually left home, went to school, got married, had kids, and didn't have easy access to a boat or lake for 15 years. Decided to get back into the sport and booked some time at Horton Lakes in 2013 where Jack Horton and Elli Horton were kind enough to re-introduce me back to slalom (made a video about it here: ). I now ski on our local public lake that has a slalom course. I've had more coaching and my current PB is 4 @ -22 @ 34.2mph or also 4 @ -28 @ 32mph. The last tournament I skied in was in the early 90s in Oklahoma, so hopefully I'll get to ski . I'm currently on a Radar Vapor and have a 2008 Response LXi. I love being a part of this community and meeting great people!

Quail Creek Reservoir, St. George, Utah

My sincerest condolences to the Horton family. What a wonderful legacy Dr. Jack left for his family and all of us who love this sport. I'm so grateful for his support when I decided to get back into the sport after a 20 year break. I drove down to Newberry Springs, CA and spent two days on his lake with him and his granddaughter, Elli, trying to get my slalom game back on. I made a little video tribute of that trip - one of the best memories getting to spend time with the Horton family. Their love and passion for skiers and the sport was evident. I think Jack Horton and his Horton Lakes are truly a treasure to our sport.