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  1. MISkier
    I don't think "pic's" is a contraction in the same way that "y'all" and "don't" are contractions, mainly because it is one word - pictures.
  2. MISkier
    The concept is very cool. I'm going to pass this info on to our club to consider as we approach the time to replace our lift.
  3. MISkier
    Something seems off about the whole thing. A boat like that was listed for $15K for 8 months? In this current boat market?
  4. MISkier
    For #2, a certain amount of “rudder torque” is common on inboard boats and some is preferred by slalom course drivers. It will pull the boat to the right (left if it is a Nautique).. Some owners will even enhance this and some may reduce it, according to their preference. For #1, make sure you aren’t using the “drain” selection on the pump (or that the switch is not wired backward). Depending on the location of the ballast tank, it could be the option that levels the boat without the observer (used to be called the MTS - MasterCraft Training System). Since you said the water is exiting near the observer seat, I suspect you may have that option. For #4, the difference between Practice and Tournament mode is how you will be able to adjust the boat speed selection. In tournament mode, you only get the official tournament speed increments. In Practice mode, the speed adjusts to any setting in .1 mph increments.
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    Not a pro, per se, but Open Men's competitor @Triplett runs a C2 setting. To answer your other question @ghutch, I think he is about 5' 11" and something like 190-195. As for his scores, he's had a practice score of 3@-41 (not sure if any more that that) and a 2@-41 at the 2018 Nationals.
  6. MISkier
    @RAWSki they produced the LX well beyond 2005. I have a 2009 and I believe they made it a few years beyond that (2012 or so) and then made the LXR to about 2015 or so. However, I was told the LXR did not ski quite as well as the LX.
  7. MISkier
    I can't recall what @DW did to his boat, but @MNshortliner had an impressive diet plan for his Response in this thread: /forum#/discussion/comment/381211
  8. MISkier
    @Jody_Seal should be able to provide info. If I recall correctly, the ZO conversion is possible if the boat has the Excalibur engine.
  9. MISkier
    For the 190, they corrected the shortline spray in 1995. For the 205, it was 1996.
  10. MISkier
    The X9 is based on the 209. You might want to avoid that.
  11. MISkier
    That reminds me of the recent Vice Grip Garage episode during "Sick Week" where he loses the rear wheel and uses a car dolly under the brake drum to drive the car to a shop down the road.
  12. MISkier
    Late bloomer here. Free skiing from age 9 to 25. First exposed to and learned the slalom course at age 25 over a couple seasons at a local ski school. More free skiing with an occasional course opportunity from then until age 42. Took a couple lessons and joined a ski club at age 42. Participated in the ski club "league night" and experienced simulated, informal tournament setting. First tournament at age 45 in 2010. The league night in the ski club was key to preparing for a tournament. As to why I actually decided to enter a tournament, I realized that I was getting older and should take the opportunity while I could (almost a "bucket list" item). I don't have any delusions of placing, winning, etc. I just ski against myself to increase my PB and achieve other "firsts". It would be nice to qualify for Nationals, but not required.
  13. MISkier
    Getting rid of the zone measurement was a good idea.
  14. MISkier
    @keithh2oskier, yes. I'll correct that.
  15. MISkier
    A couple of clarifications: 1. The direct drive 205 ended production in 2000. A V-drive version of the 205 lived on into 2005. 2. After 1998, the X-Star was a V-drive. So, other than possibly that 1998 model year, it is not a equal comparison to a direct drive 205. 3. The 1995 and older 205 had a better wake, but also had some spray issues at shortline and even at moderate shortline when skiing into the wind. The later models did not have the spray issues. As mentioned earlier, the venerable Malibu Sunsetter LXi (with the cantilever stern design) is an excellent slalom wake and family boat. As with almost any boat, run it with a less filled gas tank and keep weight/people/gear out of the back seat or trunk area.
  16. MISkier
    I'm not sure if there was any change made from 1998 to 2000, but my 205 tracked like a freight train. Hardly had to touch the wheel and, at 2950 pounds, it rarely moved much with even large/aggressive skiers.
  17. MISkier
    The 205 should be better than the 197, especially the 1995 and older model years. I had a 2000 (based off of the 1995-1997 Prostar 190 hull) that was still good and still much preferred over the 197. I have some video available of skiing through the course at 34/-22, if you need to see it.
  18. MISkier
    I used this one for inspiration/aspiration for years. The space before the buoy is amazing - so much time and so early Handle control is superb Line tension and connection to the boat looks phenomenal I realize it is PerfectPass, but still impressive. Would be even better with better video quality.
  19. MISkier
    After this weekend, I would think Remi Lindholm would get honorable mention. Talk about perseverance.
  20. MISkier
    Get 2015 or 2016, as I also believe those had the engine location moved forward. Better tracking and wake. Starting in 2017, they seemed to have power problems, especially in higher air temps.
  21. MISkier
    @Mastercrafter, The permit is to "expand an existing pond to an approximately 10.7 acre lake by excavating from upland approximately 180,606 cubic yards in an area approximately 1,653 feet long, 295 feet wide, and a maximum depth of 20 feet". So, it will be short, but possible, especially as an 8-buoy course. And, who knows if they will exceed that "approximately 1,653 feet long". The owner's home is on 66th St. It is not a project I have heard anything about, but great to see it happening.
  22. MISkier
    @Mastercrafter, A quick search gets this info: Current Tax Parcel : 20-003-063-18 Owner: BEACHSIDE FARMS LLC Property Address: 66TH ST/135TH/HOLLAND ST Acres: 29.39 And, the hearing to grant the permit to mine the sand, etc. for the lake:
  23. MISkier
    And, that was selling a boat in February in Minnesota without a test drive.
  24. MISkier
    If you can install a course without a permit or you have a permit to do so, then do it. Public lakes that allow courses should always have one, in my opinion. I think your biggest effort will be in setting anchors for the buoys. I doubt much will happen to them afterward and your maintenance will be to replace buoys and buoy lines and maybe even an occasional sub buoy. Heck, we do all of that on a private, purpose-built ski lake now. Having a good relationship with the other residents on the lake will be key to how much maintenance you have to do in the future. The opportunity to ski the course regularly, conveniently, and affordably will be well worth it.
  25. MISkier
    @MDB1056 I think you mean "Dane running 41". But, you are right. "Zane" (presumably Schwenk) running 41 would have been something to see as well.
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