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Enter a Ski Nautique 200 this summer after locating one in WA state. Specs are '15 Team Edition OB, with EX343 engine, 654 prop. First ski was a shock. Heavy bump at 28off, lots of spray and my ski fin was slipping out on the foam sections before the wake.  So investigation ensued and here's what was done: 1. Rudder very loose, trim tab totally mis-adjusted. This caused side lean and yaw, impacting spray and the wake.2. Hydrogate also loose. Enlarged slots and added some beefier screws, stainless fender washers to support3. Weight Reduction: Wake Size =  (boat weight) divided by...

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With winter season on its way, staying comfortable is a luxury that many strive for. Liners are a great help here. Standing on ski’s all day normally is not something considered comfortable that is where liners come in. It is important to get that comfort but also keep the performance and ability to put pressure where needed. Liners are molded to an individual’s feet so they for individual use only. Hence the liner chosen should fit the individuals needs and wants. First question you should ask yourself is: “What am I going to use the liner for?” skiing, snowboarding, water-skiing or...

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Binding setup is a very custom and personal thing because there are variations throughout the body both in measurement and alignment. Because slalom water-skiing is a bit like balancing on a knife edge at times, "grooving" into a certain setup is another factor.  The groove-factor is so strong that some skiers may not be able to shift their binding setups they've used since childhood.Yet the same skier is able to ski multiple skis (sizes, brands) over the course of a season.   When factory team support decided to apply some wholesale binding tweaks including heel lifts, that worked for one skier...

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You can reduce your boat's wake and save a lot of fuel over the season just by paying careful attention to what you are carrying: Don't order a boat with heaters, showers and sound systems. Bare bones is best.Remove rear seating Remove any items stored in the boat - things really add up quicklyKeep the bilge dry as possibleKeep the bottom scrubbed clean. A thin film of slime will sap 100-300 rpmUse a CNC cupped prop. They are more precise and the cupping adds lift.By the time I went radical with my SN196 I had removed about 500 lbs of hardware...

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Balance on the ski and a stable position are critical to slalom success. And most importantly using even weight distribution with your front and rear boots will keep the ski down and working it's best.  Easier said than done, the last thing you want to do is head over the tip of the ski. So let's break things down. In the pull it's a matter of pushing on that front foot, trying to keep the gap to the handle. This move will automatically create pressure on the front of the ski without getting dangerous. In fact the posture coming from the...

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