dazarovitz

I started skiing faster because most of what I read said the Carbon V is a 34MPH ski and it does feel better at that speed, slower didn't feel right.

Well, here is the update I said I would post for anyone else considering upgrading from an old water ski. I've skied the (new to me) 2015 Connelly Carbon V 7 or 8 times. It took a little getting used to, but my kids say I am skiing better than I ever have. I am still getting used to skiing faster (was skiing at 28-30 mph, now at 34), but it is easier getting up and less effort overall. On the downside, I was feeling good yesterday and got more aggressive with my cuts; something went wrong and I lost it coming across the wake. At 52 years old it hurts more when you fall and your foot doesn't come out of the boot - ouch! With that said, I like the new ski and am having more fun skiing than I have had in years. Thanks for all the good advice.

Thanks for all the info. I found and bought a Connelly Carbon V on SIA (it’s in the mail). Soon enough, I’ll be skiing a ski from this century. I also found an old Connelly locally that I can strip parts off of to get one more weekend out of the Shortline. I’ll post an update after I’ve skied the new ski a few times. Thanks again for all the feedback!!

@Dysco foot size = 9.5, right foot forward and I've only used RTP. As for budget, I'd like to stay under $300 for ski and binding for a Radar Senate, HO Carbon Omni or Connelly Carbon V; hopefully 2010 or newer. There isn't much available in the 2010-2015 range on SIA for these skis. Is my budget expectation reasonable?

Based on all of your feedback and some other reading on BOS, I think I am now looking for a Radar Senate, HO Carbon Omni or a Connelly Carbon V. Most of what I am seeing on SIA is 1 or 2 years old and more than I'd like to spend If I find a decent used ski/binding that is 5 or so years old, what is a fair price?

@Chef23 that made me laugh - thanks!!

Thanks for all the feedback!! I read @escmanaze paper and I do fall into the category of wanting to make a big spray and getting my shoulder/elbow close to the water. I'd like to try a course, but our lake is small with no course. I've been skiing for 35 years (on that same Connelly Shortline) so I'm decent, but I am also now in my 50s. With that in mind, what early to mid-2000s skis should I consider? Should I go with something like a Senate, Omni, or V? Should I stick with 67" or go 68" Also, I have a 20 year old soon that is 6'2" 215, he wants to start skiing again too, What size is recommended for 6'2", 215lbs? Again, thanks for the feedback!

Seems I've been stuck in the 80s for a while. My boat is an 89 Mastercraft and my ski is an early 80s Connelly Shortline 67". I've been skiing on this ski since the 80s and enjoy it. I'd say I'm a recreational skier, I ski 3 to 10 times a summer. I don't ski courses, I ski at about 30 MPH and with the rope shortened by 1 section (but not sure what length that is). I just like making some hard cuts, trying to push myself a little and having fun. The ski is a single boot and I tore up the front binding this weekend. Is it time to upgrade or should I just turn up some 80's rock and fix my Shortline. If I upgrade, what is a good budget friendly upgrade? I am 5'10" and typically 180-185lbs. Greatly appreciate any and all suggestions!! Thanks!!