I picked up a 68" Z7 about three weeks ago. I do not have a course to ski but love very aggressive open water skiing. 35 off 36mph I am an old fart chubby skier. I have been riding a Goode 9500 67" 240amp since it came out and loved it. I am skiing as good or better on the new ski. I find it Very forgiving, very stable, turns outstanding and equally good on both on and off side turns, very good glide, I would buy it again very very satisfied. I also think it is the smoothest ski I have ever ridden. I have not been on a Kidder or D3 since the old KD7000. I hated the ski so I was concerned when I ordered this new ski but all is well and I find the Z7 amazing