This is weird and awkard. Fortunately on Amazon, they show great reviews then the not-great reviews.
My review: ordered an X-series line on sale from S-Lines as it was supposed to be similar to the "black rope" I typically ski. It was on sale, great customer service and quick shipping for a total of $87.
I stretched it pre-ski then took 4 sets on it while Msscoke skied a set on it. She didn't ski that great and didn't say much.
My buoy count was down about 4 buoys as the rope was way too stretchy. It was rough.
Went back to my black rope, back to baseline. Thought maybe it was my rope so I tried another skiers X-series rope that has been skied. Same exact results as too much delay on the rope. Not a good thing. Msscoke spoke up later and said the rope didn't feel good and was too bouncy, springy and spongy.
That rope, if you are a bigger guy (more then 180 lbs) you probably will end up skiing with bad habits. It's almost like simulating a ski that is too narrow. You'll get too deep out of the buoy, too delayed on the swing etc.
Buyer beware.
I ordered 2 new ML black ropes last week and am already skiing on them.
Also, X-series rope for sale. Has a total of 5 sets on it. $13 or ship me a 6 pack of voodo ranger IPA and you pay shipping on the rope.
OR i am going to throw it in the trash.
Similar in nature to the this thread and post on September 8, 2022.