Drago

@Adam CaldwellThere was a standard that magically erased from the rule book when the Optimized came out. 🪃

Thanks @NoahVieke 👊 

tanks for nothin' @Horton

@liquid d Don't give them any ideas.🖐️

I can't imagine anyone at any length that weighs over 145 lbs likes the Optimized.

@Horton I actually thought you would know , 🤔.

I think: Nate is defending champ, Freddie is next on World Ranking list.

How are Freddie and Nate automatics?

10 hours ago, CharlieThreeThree said:

Do any of you work for an employer? Clicking the next button a few times once a year is way less than what the rest of the world has to do for work. If you really believe that this endangers the sport then maybe you're the problem. 
 
I’m not at all against SafeSport, but it creates a huge barrier to pulling in new members. We used to pull 3-5 people into a tournament during practice or even the day of the tournament. That's impossible now. SafeSport should be for coaches, appointed officials & Camp directors

That ⬆️ @stevezie, and, just speculating here, also I think the boat market is saturated. Very few customers out there anyway.

9 hours ago, mbabiash said:

Beautiful!!!!!  
Work of art!! 

Oriented Strand Board. Nice Parsons💣 Just kidding, looks very cool (and osb is very structural)

9 hours ago, Slalom Sue said:

Confession time for my first post. I’ve been using the same D3 Custom X, 67” for 14+ years (is that bad? Lol!). I absolutely love this ski, it’s awesome but even I have to admit, it is looking old. What would you do?
And if I changed it, what would be a good equivalent so that I could jump straight on and perform.

My PR is 6@52kmph, 18:25 (15off), but usually happy just running at 48kmph consistently, once I’ve dusted off the early season cobwebs that is.

I am approaching 60 sooner than I like and I am starting to experience elbow issues and other aches and strains. Have you noticed that Injuries used to come and go; now they seem to come and stay, sigh, not fair…..

Anyhoo, it means I still want to ski for as long as I can, while not pushing my luck by trying to break new records. So I’m also looking into the S line bent handle and fresh line, recommended by a fellow skier.

Any thoughts on a recommended skis is welcome.

Thank you for your thoughts in advance.

Definitely get a new rope, if you liked the x5, get an Ion 👍

2 hours ago, MitchellM said:

Why are those mounts so expensive?

You're asking the guy that didn't make them

Downloaded the PCP, does it warm up the water?

"This boat is not equipped with a battery"

4 hours ago, spud said:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/lawsuit-against-malibu-boats-could-put-110-million-worth-of-boats-in-limbo-analyst-says-in-downgrade-69e99132

Thanks for the paywalled link @spud 🫤 

12 hours ago, LLUSA said:

As someone who has driven RJ probably more than anyone, opportunities involve way more than the boat such as the lake the driver and then the boat

Yes, exactly.

3 hours ago, Horton said:

@Drago you think the TXi was holding her back?

I think she will have more opportunities behind the Nautique

edit-as @vtmecheng said

WR coming soon. Becky-Regina-Nautique combo...🔥

20 minutes ago, Mastercrafter said:

Does this just leave Tgas? 

I'd say that's the final nail 

19 minutes ago, RobHazelwood said:

Not to sponsor drop but that’s pretty much what Marcus and Jenny put together with FPM. A pretty huge catalogue of videos that will answer pretty much any question you ever thought about both on and off water that gets added to constantly

⬆️that!
Plus: not sure you can buy dvds anymore, or play them 😬

3 hours ago, Horton said:

@Drago 

Show me a man who believes that he truly understands ski design and I will show you a man who is mistaken. 

@Horton to be clear--I am not on any way saying I understand ski construction. I’m emphasizing your point⬆️

... although... Back in the Day, iconn made a c-6 67 by adding to a 66. Definitely their best ski that year. 

55 minutes ago, Dano said:

 In reading on this site most people are pushing bindings forward.

I would double check that.

*It's important to know the level of the skier giving advice/measurements. If you're shooting for 35 off, advice from someone at -22 or someone at -39 might not be appropriate (unless the -39 guy is a coach and knows where you are and want to go)

10 hours ago, Skoot1123 said:

@drago - what octane where you using?

In Dubai, 95 is the lowest-grade available 🔥

Those other sports are for real

I was actually on the test team with this ski. Had to sign an NDA, but the media boycott has been lifted... .

Shout out to the great staff at Donut Time--Al Mamzar Lake, Dubai, for hosting our secret test sesh. Their Chocolate with Mixed Sprinkles is the best I've ever had.
On the medium, which is the only size, (I’m 6-7 when I spike my hair, 196#) I  ran my freeski practice pb down the line off the dock.(4@41@38mph). Never looked back. You owe it to yourselves to buy this ski. Don't bother demoing. 
On the gate it's automatic, just close your eyes and it backsides the entrance. Cast out is phenomenal, gains about 25 feet from whitewash to apex. Shuts down like a skydiver hitting the deck, and from apex to centerline it literally runs perpendicular to the boat path. 
(running bindings at 22 23/32", stock fin [plastic, direct screw-into bottom of ski] is at 2 1/2" dft, 31/32" depth, 4" length. Water was 125°F, using Acme 1/8" polypro Pro rope.)

Another tester (4'2", 76 # wet), same settings, ran 3@41@38mph. 
Thank you MB and DW, this ski has added 40 years to my life.

5 minutes ago, aupatking said:

The Masters just announced that Mastercraft will be their new title sponsor as of next year. Nautique has yet to release any official press on the issue but inside sources have hinted towards Correct Craft’s recent purchase of sportfishing boat company, Viking, as a strong change of direction. 
Callaway Gardens is set to welcome next years totally redesigned 2025 Stars and Stripes Prostar as the title 3-Event towboat

Nice try

can we stop talking about horses?