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@Horton I agree on inflation. I should have included that in my statement but my point remains that I don’t see the rationale for a 104% increase. I definitely don’t mean to pick on Mastercraft individually, it’s just the only one I have direct knowledge of and would still buy another today. Just saying, that 4th tracking fin is expensive

As it relates to the higher pricing: in 2015 you could buy a 1 year old Prostar from a dealer that used them at their school for about 300 hours for $45k. I know this for a fact because I had one. Now, the same boat is $92k. That is the same boat but now has a 6.0 liter and a 4th tracking fin. Those 2 factors do not double the cost or the price. I subtract a little in value for them removing the dash pod glove compartment. My big question, as it relates to sales: would more ski boats sell if they were cheaper? Maybe a handful, but the percentage would still be negligible in relation to surf boat sales

No one has said Reg hasn’t been trying to run a new WR every chance she gets. I don’t think anyone has even hinted at the TXI holding her back. As @LLUSA just said about opportunities, I think we are all just excited about those opportunities coming more often, on more tournaments/lakes, with more drivers (ex. Someone mentioned BL). it’s excitement guys

Nautique is about to own the women’s slalom WR for the first time in a long time

@Zman Not wanting to take the thread too off-topic, but to answer your question https://fb.watch/rlCEsWJbx7/ While it is not skiing, it is bringing significant traffic to our lake so we are working in sets as often as I can get there to give as much visibility as possible.

Sorry about the “sick” descriptor. We just opened a cable wake park on our ski lake so the wakeboarder language is rubbing off on me. “sick”: Automatic. no thoughts like “get over the front to make the turn initiate”, the ski is doing what it is supposed to do with minimal input. You just have to fix you. Onside and Offside turns are easy and tight, no noticeable tip rise. My best set this year

@Hortonthoee L/D numbers are sick, straight off the dock first set

That’s actually the ski that got me into the sport. When I was 4. Thank you @MarcusBrown good stuff. @75Tique want it

I usually look at the difference in stock numbers from a 67 to a 68 and use those same differences to get “roughly” there. In the case of the “24 Vapor, the settings are the same for the 66, 67, & 68, with the exception of adding .005 for each inch longer. So 0.005 less for a 66

The Masters just announced that Mastercraft will be their new title sponsor as of next year. Nautique has yet to release any official press on the issue but inside sources have hinted towards Correct Craft’s recent purchase of sportfishing boat company, Viking, as a strong change of direction. Callaway Gardens is set to welcome next years totally redesigned 2025 Stars and Stripes Prostar as the title 3-Event towboat

@Broussard I could just about get double what I sold my 2014 Prostar for if I sold it today. Crazy world. Why are we still on this thread? Malibu is still making TXIs, at least until they wither and die. But, the question that started the whole thread has been answered. We need an Easter pro tournament so we have something better to talk about

awe man... I finally thought I had something useful to say and I say it to the wrong guy 🥲. If there is a good guy to have your name close to, @MISkier is your guy though

It really depends on what you don't mind doing. In instances like this, I think of it in airplane terms, total airframe hours. How many hours can the hull handle. Honestly with fiberglass, it's probably more hours than our lifespan. @MISkier I know you don't mind the little stuff, so I wouldn't be scared off, but would look at the other moving parts: rudder, steering cable (easy), and... well I'm not thinking of much. I do have a serious concern about the screen. I had to replace my screen in my 2014 in 2017. At that time they wanted $4K for it.

Show skiing is to tournament skiing the equivalent of a musical about football. That’s what people think tournament skiing is. Good luck mr president changing that. Your first tv interview went well

Just found this one on EBAY. For about $130 it sounds priceless if your wife will ski. The boots on this one say Medium. What size does she need? I don't mind stalking a little bit (it's far healthier to spend other peoples money)