OldSkiersWife

Prior to me responding to this, I am not a skier -- just the wife of a skier and the Mom of a skier that went to wakeboarding and is now back on the water slalom skiing with her dad while she finishes up school. After fifteen years of driving the boat, I was happy when we moved to a private lake in Orlando that allows for him to have a tournament level driver as a ski partner. For years he did two (six pass sets), mostly due to the restrictions of the place he skied and the club restrictions. Now, that we live lakefront, he does one (ten to twelve pass set) 3 times a week. He finds it more beneficial. He starts at 32 or 35 dependent on the weather and runs up the rope as far as he can get. His best is 3 @41, which is our lake record. However, he only did that once. He always drops back to 38 and works on technique. For example, it took him two years to perfect a gate that puts him within two to six inches of the gate buoy 98% of the time. Heather and I are hopeful that he will start competing, but we know that he will not due it until he is consistent in his passes. As for gift giving, after all the years of traveling to wakeboard tournaments (both in the USA and abroad), I am most happy staying at home and giving my hubby what he wants (ski gear) to use on what he loves (skiing): Did I mention that it also keeps him out of my hair -- LOL. So, please spread the word about the PowerVest so that I can get him a larger ski. I have also posted it on Ski-It-Again, but am having problems posting it to The Waterski Forum. If any of you visit that site, will you please consider posting a notice for me?ÂÂ

As this is my posting, I thought I should elaborate on what I have surmised in discussing this issue with my husband. Obviously, after I spent $590 on this item, for him to only use it twice, I wanted to know why. First the positive aspects: (1) Depending on how you adjust the arm straps, you can accelerate like a rocket; (2) You can do an unlimited number of passes per set. The time my husband used it, he did over twenty-four passes per set and still was not tired (with the exception of his legs). Mind you he is sixty-two years old and usually only does ten passes per set due to fatigue. (3) If you suffer from back pain at all, this is the ultimate answer. As for the negative: The only negative aspect I can address is the fact that since my husband weighs 235 lbs and skis on a 66 inch ski, he gets excessively pulled forward when coming out of the water, causing the vest to pinch him on the left hand side. He wants to a 68-69 inch ski, which is what we are going to use the proceeds from the sale of the PowerVest towards. It is true that there are no return policies on the PowerVest, which is why we are offering this one for $115 less than we paid (not including the expense we are going to incur for the out-of-pocket free shipping we are offering). For those wondering about the sizing, my husband wear a XL in HO life vest, so I would say that this vest runs true to size. The back from end to end is approximately 23.5 inches. It is fully adjustable. Any questions, you can phone my home at (407)240-2550 and I will let you speak to my husband. We have been very involved in the water-ski and wakeboard community for many years, with our daughter being a pro level rider. Our reputation means a lot to us, so I am in no way trying to mislead anyone.

 I purchased this item as a surprize as an anniversary gift for my husband. Unknown to me, he really wanted a new ski. As not to hurt my feelings, he used the jacket twice while I was at the lake and promptly placed it (hid it) in his closet. One of his ski partners (our grown daughter) shared with me that he had really wanted a new ski, so I am trying to sell this to generate funds to put towards getting him what he really wanted: A New Ski. Below is the listing details on Ebay: Goode PowerVest "S" For Sale on Ebay Item Number 180445991900 Goode PowerVestTM -"S" Size: XL -- Fully adjustable. Includes one full length PowerVestTM ,one pair of PowerGripTM Gloves, one sliding PowerStrap, one Load Distribution Panel, one Power Waist Belt,  the Vest and Arm Guards (Black on one side/Blue on the other). With this model, the two PowerStraps were fixed to the Load Distribution Panel are replaced with one sliding PowerStrap. This set-up was used twice and is in "like new" condition. Retailed for $590.00 Full technical details can be located at the manufacture website: http://www.goode.com/waterpv.htm#There FREE SHIPPING VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS SECOND DAY AIR (INSURED) TO USA SHIPPING ADDRESSES ONLY International Buyers will be responsible for the actual shipping charges. Please note that we will not be responsible for international packages that are lost or damaged in transit.