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@6balls We're willing to be flexible on the two week policy. We understand life can get in the way. Just communicate with us on what your needs are. If someone goes completely off the grid for too long, we'll have to collect the full amount for a non-returned demo ski :# .

@gginco feel free to DM me with your specifics and I can help get you dialed-in.

@sunnydaysmn keep in mind that @Horton's review above is for last year's ski, not our current model.

The differences between the original V-Type and the new V-Type R are many. The 2015 ski was a nice blend of features from our very successful A3 and S2 models. In a nutshell, the V-Type had the wider forebody of an S2 and a similar tail shape to the A3. It is a great ski and lots of folks (high end skiers and average Joe's alike) still run a lot of buoys on it. Was it out hyped? Maybe. But hopefully people don't feel slighted that we came out with a new ski a year later. It's our job to push, innovate, create...re-think. With some manufacturers, changes come even more often. In simple terms, this year we added more rocker, slightly narrowed the front end and actually made the tail proportionally wider. From a bevel and concave standpoint, it's actually closer to an A1 than anything we've put out since. What you are going to feel: essentially, you're going to feel a wider sweet spot. Less hunting for where to stand balanced on the ski. The other thing I notice with the new ski (and this has been stated in another thread already), is how forgiving the tip is and how it releases excess pressure. It's nearly impossible to slam a turn and bury the tip. The the ski is fast, the tip stays down heading to the first wake and the ski holds great direction. This all translates to less thinking. And when you think less and feel more balanced/comfortable, you usually have good passes. Speaking of good passes, Nick Adams just tied the Australian Record on it last week with 4-41off. You're going to see more results on it this season too. But enough of my hype... Stay tuned in the next week or so as we'll be announcing the details of a factory demo program for customers in the U.S. to try the ski at their home lake.

@scotchipman It shouldn't require any special tools. Just pull the footbed out and access the front screw by pulling the bottom of the tongue to the side (it's not stitched all the way around). Sometimes it's nice to have a magnetic #3 driver, but any #3 should be sufficient.

Correct. We use M6 for the direct connect inserts. We already know M6 holds wakeboard boots with no issues, so it was the logical choice for skis as well. The vMax boots all come with the proper hardware, so if you need some replacements, PM me and I will get some in the mail to you ASAP.

2015 and 2016 CX are the same mold and same layup... new paint job is all. Same goes for the 2015 vs. 2016 Superlite CX. Both are amazing skis! Let me know if there are any other questions.

yes indeed... PM me if you any further assistance! There is also a good discussion here if you haven't already sifted through it.

@gregy and @Rsnelly83 Unless you put the Syndicate fin on it (like found on the Superlite version), there isn't too much setup required. Start with the front boot at 29.5". Fin in the center position and maybe consider removing the wing. The CX has a very wide performance envelope and will take you pretty far up the rope before needing any more horsepower. Enjoy!!!

@scotchipman yes, everything shipping currently is the new aluminum.

@Rsnelly83 Just now seeing this, but you made a very solid choice! Let me know if I can be of any future help!

Hi @scotchipman, they look very similar, but for 2016, we upgraded the aluminum to 7075 from 6061. This gives the bar quite a bit more tensile and shear strength.

@SkiJay Sorry for the delayed response. I was away for the holiday and I'm just now seeing this. Glad to hear you're finding the boots comfortable to ski in, but sorry to hear of the bending issue. Please have your dealer set up a return authorization and we will certainly take care of this for you! You hit the nail on the head regarding over-tightening. If you can’t lift your foot at least an inch off the foot bed, the laces are probably too tight. Out of all the vMax boots we've sold, I think we've seen a total of five bent bars. This is a considerably lower failure rate than we see on say, an Animal Rear Boot plate... I would also like to address some of the comments pointing to the lack of screws in our boots. Back in the days before inserts (pre-1990's), we basically used 6 sheet metal screws to hold a boot on a ski. Over time, after inserts were introduced to skis, we really didn’t need 6 screws anymore. 4 - 8/32 machine screws (in a front boot) are plenty to hold a boot down due to the strength of our skis and inserts. Now let’s take a look at our friends in the wakeboard world: Each wakeboard boot uses 2 M6 screws to provide enough holding power. Our direct connect system uses the same M6 threads Rusty Malinoski trusts when he hits the water from 20 feet in the air. Our direct connect screws even have serrated heads to keep the screws from loosening over time. We felt this was a necessary detail since these screws are hidden under a foot bed and might be checked less frequently than the screws on traditional plates.

Yes, 68 would be best.

@ALPJr I set yours up with the following: 6.870 2.495 .785 8deg I've been using these for a couple weeks. These came from Dave by way of Will... I've used to use the long/shallow settings as @ShaneH mentioned too and they work well, but I think I like the way the ski rotates better better with these.

@mmosley899 it is on the way! :)

I just made a trip out to my garage on this very rainy day in Seattle... I don't have weights of the cores themselves, but the finished weight (with Standard fin) of a 67" CX is 5.52 lbs. The finished weight (with Syndicate fin) of a 67" Superlite CX is 4.59 lbs. As a reference point, the 67" V-Type R has a finished weight of 3.92 lbs... Typically when manufacturers offer the same ski in two different core materials, they will not be laid-up the same. This is necessary to achieve not only certain flex patterns and performance characteristics, but also a target price point into the market. Generally PVC skis are known to have more snap and better rebound, but a good deal of this actually comes from the different layup of the ski. Which is the better choice? Given your stated 34@15-28 (assuming 100% in the course), I'd still say PVC/Carbon layup ski is what you want to be on. I hope this helps!

My two faves right now...of course I am a little biased ;)

@Howa1500 allow me to shed a little light on the CX shape... First off, you are right in the sweet spot with the 67" at 32-34mph. While the ski is a touch narrower than some of our competitors, the 67" CX is essentially the width of a 68" Syndicate ski so there is plenty of support at lower speeds. We make the CX in two core constructions but they both come out of the same mold. The standard CX is a machined PU core and has a glass/carbon layup. The result is a ski that has a more quiet and dampened feel that rides a little lower in the water; equally perfect for open water ripping and skiing the course. The Superlite CX is made with our PVC core material and has a full carbon layup. This ski is geared more for course than the standard CX and comes with our fully adjustable Syndicate fin. Both skis rotate beautifully around the buoy and build great angle. The clean edge tail reduces drag on the skier and creates lift in the tail. Superlite CX is probably one of the most underrated skis in the market today. Its fast, lively and fully capable of -35 or -38 if you want to take it there. I can't tell you how many people I've put on this ski who have improved their buoy count AND their consistency. The SL CX sells for $899; a full $550 less than a V-Type R...

@Uprising Burner Pro Combos are not really intended to be skied too aggressively as a slalom ski. They are really meant for doubles and dropping a ski. They are roto-molded construction as opposed to compression molding which is much better suited for the forces at play in a slalom course. However, for 2016 we do also now make a Burner Slalom ski which is compression molded. Still though, your best bet based on what I've heard is going to be the TX.

Hi @Uprising, You are talking about a fairly broad range of boat speeds. The 67" TX shape is going to be your best bet for a combination of open water and course skiing. The Freeride is going to top out at 26-28 mph and is really intended to be skied at longer line lengths behind any boat in open water...not a ski that was really intended to be taken in the slalom course. I would agree with @Mastercraft81SnS comment about not needing the Superlite model if you're skiing the course at slower speeds. Advantages are lighter weight and livelier feel off the ball through the second wake. Hope this helps!

Which boots? Let me know if you still need any help!

The first 67" V-Type Rs should start shipping to dealers around the 1st half of October.

about 20 of them so far...

2016 Ski Catalog attached...