UWSkier

2 hours ago, Sethro said:

I copied @UWSkier parts list. It was a bear to get the port side Fernco reducing coupling on due to the wedge bracket. The jury is still out for me. I haven’t listened on shore, just behind the boat. I’m not sure I notice a huge difference yet. I think trick skiing might even be louder????

My next door neighbor has the same boat (2006 RLXi) so when he finally gets his out we can do a comparison from the shore. 

interesting.  For me, the difference was huge.  Pretty much exactly what you hear in that video I posted in the first page of this thread.

For a quick and easy test, loosen the smaller band clamps and remove the ABS elbows, leaving the Nibcos in place.  Stand on your dock while someone does a holeshot away from you.  Then repeat with them in place.  That or do two ski rides back to back.

7 hours ago, epnault said:

We did a shoreline pass by and drive away.  There is an improvement but…. See video.  We were recording with an app so not super accurate.  

Is there no way to slip a silicon boot over the tips you put on there?  The boat won't be FAE quiet, but the sound reduction of making a full 90 degree turn and releasing right above the waterline is substantial.  Would suck to go through all that work and have to dump it.

So cool.  Is it just a perspective thing or is the lake going to be extended slightly beyond those 55s right at the end of the vid?  Seems short, but again, can just be perspective.

24 is really slow to try to work on body position unless you're on a very wide ski. Even on my Radar Terrain wide ride I feel like I am sinking below 28 mph. 

How fast do you free ski? I'd start by dropping the boat speed 2-4 mph from that and just work on spraying the buoys and don't even think about gates yet. 

6 hours ago, buechsr said:

I’d say only Ron Scarpa to Malibu is on par with this change. 

Parrish to Nautique from Malibu in his dominant era maybe close.

10 minutes ago, kmenard said:

It will heretofore be known as the Malibu closed

2 hours ago, NikolG said:

Draining it, dam on one side and refilling it. Course will be moved to the grandstand side. Ski on!

For real?  They're putting fresh, clean water in it?  This just went from bad to awesome if true!

Those metal down-turns don't turn enough and run too far from the water line to make a big difference in overall sound.  They change the tone and intensity of the sound slightly but they don't redirect it as much as the custom jobs others on this thread have implemented.

On 4/1/2024 at 4:13 PM, Slaloman said:

I went to the boat show 2 weeks ago and the Malibu rep did not comment on the ski boat but he did say they are seeing a big drop off in Wakeboarding. Surfing is so easy, you're close to the boat and the social media aspect is right on top of you, Grandma can watch the kid on Face Time. Interest is picking up in hydrofoil surfing since you do not need a big wake to propel it, the only problem now is the price of the boards which demand will fix.

At the local public lake last week, it was my Malibu and two guys in a ProStar out at dawn.  We were doing only slalom.  They were alternating slalom and foil-boarding.  The fact you can ride a foil behind an un-weighted ProStar gives me hope it'll catch on and become more popular than surfing.  Though from a tricks perspective, you are more limited on a foil.  You can't go backwards, can't do spins, etc...

Bummer!  Maybe they can drain it, then re-fill it with fresh, clean water!

Any chance they only fill in half of it and still leave enough length for a course on one side?  Who owns it now?

Bronco

Question on the foam removal... How dense was the foam?  Could something like a dryer vent cleaner on a drill bust it up sufficiently to suck it out?

Man, I thought I did a lot of work on mine during the pandemic, but this blows my efforts away...

How'd it work out on the water?  Any louder without the foam in there?  Noticeable improvements in wake or holeshot?

On 3/29/2024 at 5:56 PM, Horton said:

@UWSkier

jumped the horse?

this thread has completely jumped the shark...

Call PP and order the latest software and an updated GPS puck.  You won't believe the difference.  Almost ZO-like.

5 years later and my down-turns are still attached.  I tightened them once.  No silicone, no set screws, no extra holes drilled and no hydro-lock issues with the flappers in place.

He's traded the custom green top sheet for an even cooler set of bottom graphics

Pull the throttle and change the brass doohickeys that thread onto the shift and throttle cable ends.  They wear out, and the wear isn't visible unless you remove the pin and pull it out.  If one of those lets go, you can find yourself in a dangerous condition where either the throttle or transmission stops responding to lever input.  It's something that's commonly overlooked by owners of these older boats and takes 20 mins to swap them both out.

59 minutes ago, SC skier said:

What range of years of Carbon Pro do you recommend?

There was only ever one Carbon Pro hull so they all ski pretty much the same.  For use case, the 5.7L would be fine.  Nice thing about those engines is parts are plentiful and cheap.

Older than that, bubble butt Nautique gets my vote.  I'm a Malibu guy and my '01 Response has a great wake that doesn't really limit anyone, but not as great as the Nautique from that era.

I'd say to have your driver maintain a consistent speed would be a good starting point.  

Go 67.  I'm 250 on a 69 and it's plenty of ski.  I ski with a guy who's about your size on a 67 and he loves it.

It sucks with image generation, but it knows some things.

Me: Who was Andy Mapple?

ChatGPT: 

Andy Mapple was one of the most celebrated and successful professional water skiers in history. Born in 1962 in England, Mapple moved to the United States to pursue his career in water skiing. He became renowned for his extraordinary skills and achievements in the sport, particularly in slalom skiing.

Over his illustrious career, Mapple won numerous championships and titles. He was a multiple-time world champion and set several world records in slalom water skiing. His technique and style significantly influenced the sport, and he was known for his competitive spirit and dedication to perfecting his skills.

Beyond his competitive career, Mapple contributed to the sport in various ways, including designing water ski equipment and coaching. He was a respected figure in the water skiing community, both for his achievements and for his contributions to the sport's development.

Andy Mapple's legacy in water skiing is profound, and he is often remembered as one of the greatest water skiers of all time. His passing in 2015 was a significant loss to the water skiing world, but his influence continues to be felt among water skiers and enthusiasts.