@bracemaker I have skied on many combo trick skis both new and old but I always seem to come back to the Obrien Pro tracs. I have found out a few things about combo tricks. First off, I know that the ski itself does not give any performance benefits no matter what ski it is. It just has to have 2 groves on the side, which 99% do. It all comes back to the bindings. The pro tracs have decent bindings and they give you a great advantage over older bindings. If you can find a pair of ANY cheap tricks I would get them and slap on some bindings such as Wiley's. you will then have some the best pair of tricks, because what it all comes back to the bindings. If you are just looking to get into tricking, 180 turns and 1 foots, the pro tracs will serve you very well because there aren't a whole lot of other tricks you can do other than the ones I stated above. Tricking is a great way to end the day after a good set, or if the water is a bit chopy.