WaterSki Magazine

HO Sports’ new Coefficient X SuperLite ski ($820; hosports.com) features a major departure from the traditional concave bottom ski of the last 70 years — step concave technology. When a traditional ski moves through the water, it drags with it a layer of water molecules that stick to the bottom of the ski...

What they say: Introduced just last year, our Wake Skis are gaining momentum on the lakes and off the wakes around the world. The Wake Skis’ symmetrical freestyle design for multi-directional riding rules on the wake, rails and local cable park...

HO is the first to develop womens-specific skis, and their new initiative begins with the Muse. The Muse shape was created to make deep water starts easy and provide an effortless ride for all ability levels at any boat speed...

HO introduces the all-new Syndicate S1. Last year, HO Sports unveiled its A1 ski. This year, it's the S1. Working off the shape of the very successful A1, Bob LaPoint and the Syndicate team created a ski designed specifically for speed and the support you need through turns...

New for 2009 is Will Asher's signature Taction glove featuring silicone printing, heat stamping, high frequency printing, the new Will Asher logo and his World Champion ring. The clean look of this glove is sure to turn heads on the lake and the palm is equipped with a double padded Amara palm! Sizes: XS-XXL MSRP: $50 hosports...

Your guide to the newest and greatest goods you need now. O'Neill Thunderstruck and Flash Bring some sizzle to your sets with these boardies from O'Neill. The shorts are super fast-drying and lightweight, plus, they stay put without bunching in all the wrong places...

Partnered with WaterSki, an independent and diverse group of skiers evaluate nine high-end slalom skis. For the 2008 independent Ski Test, 20 skiers met in Bakersfield, California, for five days of nonstop skiing...

The 2008 Monza is a more refined evolution of an already best selling ski for HO. The previous versions of the Monza are known for their ferocious speed and near 90-degree turns. The new Monza is all those things but smoother and more forgiving...

The stars of the Pro Slalom Shootout discuss their not-so-secret weapons of choice. But some of the real stars of the week were the skis they came riding in on and the gear they used. Connelly F1 Sizes: 65", 66", 67", 68", 70" Price: $649...

The 2007 HO Monza has carried pro skier Will Asher to great heights, helping him win the King of Slalom tournament at Trophy Lakes in June, as well as run the final, winning pass for Team Malibu at the 2007 Pro Slalom Shootout Team Challenge...

1. Ski Nautique 196 (See local dealer for base price; skinautique.com) "My boat is equipped with Zero Off and PerfectPass. The Ski Nautique just drives unbelievably, and it's got the best slalom wake in the world...

Partnered with WaterSki, an independent team of testers critiques eight high-end slalom skis The 2007 Independent Ski Tests team had two lakes, two boats, eight high-end slalom skis and only one mission ­— to give the skiing masses valuable insight into what ski might perform best under their feet this year...

The 2007 HO Monza has graphics reminiscent of famous European race cars. Keeping with its race-car image, this ski is not only fast across the lake but also quick to change directions. Some members of the test team found this ski to be temperamental and unstable at the apex of the turn because it creates its speed without much physical effort by the skier...

(part of the Competition Freeride Series that also features the Odyssey, Venture, Charger and Magnum) Price Range: $340.00 MSRP blank with fin to $670.00 with double Animal boots. Lengths: 63'', 65'', 67'', 69'', 71'' Notable Features: The Burner, like all slaloms in the Comp/Freeride Series, is basically a 1-inch wider version of HO’s high-end slaloms, the CDX and Phantom, with a shaped, inside radius at the tail...

Price Range: $300 MSRP blank with fin to $600 with double Venom boots. Lengths: 66.5'' and 68.5'' Notable features: An all-new ski for 2002. The Rival is a cross between the Competition Freeride Series slaloms and the Radius...