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I am hoping to change MT. state boating law to allow no-observer watersports towing with properly equipped boats. I had been working with our local senator & state FW&P people over the past year towards that. The result was SB444 being drafted. It all looked good up to the point the senator resigned before the bill was introduced under his sponsorship. His replacement in the senate then used the placeholder (for that bill to be introduced in 2011) on something else. She has indicated that the no-observer concept is cool with her, but she let it slide for this session. I think that making her aware this change has broad support would help get it back on the agenda. I want any MT. skiers, or others who ski in MT. to let her know they would love to see that boating law change, but want more impact than a few occasional emails in her inbox. Suggestions??? Thanks in advance.

Best video I've watched all winter - thank you!

White fiberglass/plastic MC swim platform. Fits 95-97 Prostar, other year sportstar/19skier/x5. May fit others - you can screw your brackets onto just about anyplace on this. Very good condition, not much use. $250 will package carefully and ship most lower 48 for $75.See picture ad on MC forum.

I have used an Adrenaline baggy for about 8 years. My fourth drysuit and and favorite so far. Just had it resealed for $150 and great customer service.

Winter is looking endless - blowing snow, 21 deg. F and below zero tonight. Trying to kill the jones playing with a new computer and some home videos. Good memories but bring on the warm water! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GfdOU-EGuE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

I am still recovering from foot/ankle repairs and looking forward to using the EXO system - anymore feedback available from skiers already using them? Thanks.

I had one done last winter. I don't think you would want to course ski before 2 months out from surgery - healing takes time.

Hurt myself and bought this ski last year anticipating full recovery. Skied on it maybe 20 times, never a full pass. Can't use rubber anymore so this one is looking for a new home. Not one scratch or ding - it really is like new. Slot fin and custom laces that are easy to use with gloves on. Asking $650, give me a call at four zero six - 261-0461.

2008 Monza with LFF Approach boots (XL) and slot fin. I have been on this ski maybe 20 times due to injuries incurred before purchasing it. Not one scratch or ding anywhere on the ski, velcro straps are off the boots but included. Custom laces that are easy to operate with gloves on. Asking $650. Contact 19skier at gmail dot com

GA, we have been using a submersible course in water that is some distance from shore and fairly deep. I use a hook on a line to retrieve a 70 length of the air line that is weighted to sink. Just have to remember about where it is and have a small compressor and tank in the boat. It can be made to work and sure beats daily repairs and liability of leaving it floating. I have 22 very lightly used WallySinker bouys and all the hoses/fittings for a second submersible course for sale ($500?) if anyone is interested.

Opps, 67.5 Sixam - was on a 68 Monza.

Thanks. I was working on -35/34 last fall, never ran the pass but want it bad :)

Tsixam - Are you skiing on a sixam? I just moved from an 05 Monza to a "like new" 06 Sixam. I installed a "Line-Lock" fin system so I could use the speed-slot-fin from the old ski. I have only ridden it one time free skiing and thought it felt very predictable turning but didn't want to get free from the boat, ie. slow! I am still healing from a Feb. wreck so it wasn't a very enthusiastic test. The wing on the fin is mini size like your modified one. Do you - or anyone else - have any recommendations for fin settings for this ski? Thanks, Matt.

Thank you for posting this. Your Monza comments remind me why I love to course ski and why I should still enjoy my old Monza. The unbelievable rush of speed across course - real or imagined - is what keeps me skiing. I have it turning on both sides now (it has me turning?) and I still can't get through 55/12m. I doubt a new ski will change anything this year - but I can still enjoy the rush-of-speed feeling with every attempted pass.