Dear Ballers, Happy Holidays and thanks in advance for your guidance! I’ve searched and read thru several threads on this topic, but the info didn’t seem conclusive for my somewhat narrow requirements, so, appreciate your indulgence on yet another “best slalom wake” thread.
I’m looking to update my current boat (’04 Malibu Response LXI) while seeking an improved slalom wake in the 30-34mph, 15-22 off range. I’m obviously familiar with my RLXI wake, and also ski on a friend’s ’06 Nautique 196 and LOVE that wake. I’m not familiar with the wakes on the newer Prostars. Nautique 200’s and Malibu TXi’s and would appreciate any insights.
Ignoring other considerations like price, driveability/tracking, ergos/amenities, trick wake, etc, how would you rank these boats for slalom wake in the 30-34mph, 15-22 off, range. I put them in my perceived order (loosely based only on web research) from best to worst, and would love your feedback/corrections. And hopefully, I have the correct years for hull-generations. If not, please correct me
1-Prostar 2021+
2-Prostar 2014-2020
3-Nautique 196 TSC2/TSC3 with zero off
4-Nautique 200 2010-2018
5-Nautique 200 2019+ hull
TXI?
My overall goal is to get a newer/nicer boat with all the positive attributes that come with it while making sure the wake for my specific range is as good or better than the 2002+ 196 (my known reference point). Thanks so much!!!