joeroberts37

New to slalom and water skiing this year. Previous experience with tow sports (knee/ wake board) Pushing 40 and 6'4" @ 230 #'s. I scooped up a 71" Radar Session early this year and have been deep water starting with 100% success. Running 30mph @ 15/22' off -- mainly freeride, but I'd say fairly aggressive turn frequency. I spent one day in the course and enjoyed it immensely. Current main focus is technique/ form. I seem to be progressing quickly and am looking at a new ski. Any recommendations for a logical sequence? Am I jumping the gun? End goal is minimal course action (2-3x per year) with a more freeride frequency (~2x per week). Is a Radar Union a good interval step, or go for a Senate (or equivalent)? Stay at 71"? I know and fully understand the paint brush does not define the artist, but Picasso was not a finger painter. Huge respect for the sport and the athleticism. Only wish I would have had an opportunity at a younger age. Thanks in advance!

Great feedback! Thanks to all! Sounds like this would check the box for what we are looking for. Basically looking to offer the full gambit of watersports to friends --- beginner to advanced.

Thanks -- edit -- sorry, meant Big Easy. I have never rode the Hovercraft, but if the experience is similar, not sure its worth the coin.