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These are my last 4 and have loved them all (none are USCG approved). Newest is the HO Victoria Syndicate. It was a pull over the head type vest that was AWFUL to get into (got brand new for $27 otherwise wouldn't have bought that style). Took it to a seamstress and now it has a side zipper and I like it a LOT better. - In my opinion you can't go wrong with O'Neill, you just have to figure out the sizing as they are all a bit different in my opinion. Best to be able to try them on or have a free return shipping option.

I was just looking at the one online in Prior Lake, MN as well. Looks like a nice boat!

Still waiting for ice out here. :( Hopefully soon!

Thanks for all the help and suggestions everyone! Appreciate you all taking the time to give feedback. VT-R is on order, now just to decide on what bindings to purchase to put on it. :) As far as binding slime, had used Moose Juice for years (dad an I went to the camp in the mid 90's and swore by the stuff). The last few years have used Babe's boot butter and it works, but still a tight fit to get into my current animal binding. Just not sure between the new animal and trying out the hard-shell option. Thanks again to all who offered advice!

I am looking to upgrade my ski this season (been a while since I have done so) and am looking for suggestions. Can get into any of the 3 listed for a decent price, just not sure what would be best for me (or if something else all together would be better). 2016 HO Syndicate V-Type R 2017 HO Syndicate VTX 2019 HO Syndicate Pro Background: Current ski is a HO CDX-1, before that HO VTX Ski style: 100% slalom course (roughly 28" off and 32mph) Size: Female, 5'5" and 125lbs Also, have always skied with Animal front binding and RTP. Considering the Syndicate hardshell with RTP, but would be open to info and suggestions on that as well. Like the animal bindings, but almost always get a foot cramp even trying to get the darn thing on. Like the idea of easier on and off with repeatable binding closure force with the hardshell.