TJackson

Thanks everyone, this is a great forum. Two followups. I am surprised at how hard it is to find specs on ski widths. Anyone know specs of or how Connelly Concept compares to the Senate and/or Theory? Also, anyone have experience with the HO Triumph. Heard that it falls in between the Senate and Theory.

Age is a bummer. Just turned 50 and after a ruptured disk and bicep surgery, I am having difficulty getting out the water after 20 years with no problems. Currently ski a Connelly Concept at about 33mph, rear boot. 5'11'', 180 lbs. Only open water, dont have a course here, but ski aggressively once up, no problems there, just having trouble with the starts. Have tried all the tips, can't seem to solve it. Popped right out with a Connelly Sequence with a rear plate, but the performance was noticeably limited once up, not sure if it was the lack of rear boot or the very wide ski. Perhaps I am looking for the impossible, but does anyone have a suggestion for a good performing ski that turns solid and cuts well across the wake, but is easier in deep water starts? I have been looking at the Connelly V and Radar Theory, but cannot seem to find comparisons of width to the Connelly Concept or any comment on whether they are appreciably easier to start on. Its killing me to climb back into the boat after 6 failed starts and watch great water go untouched. Thanks for your help.