@SkiNGurl you wrote that you recently bought a Goode Nano XT and mentioned it did not do the trick. I hate to say this but for you to increase your chances of running the course I would buy a Radar P6 (best ski in the world for those who wants to learn the slalom course for the first time). No matter what you are doing wrong this ski "FOR SURE" will help you reach your goals. This ski will also allow you to run the boat speed a little bit slower so you have more time to reach the bout without feeling like you are sinking. I have helped so many skiers run the slalom course for the first time thanks to the Radar P6 (the ski makes my work so much easier) trust me!