WaterSki Magazine

Watch WATERSKI editor Todd Ristorcelli and up-and-comer Dorian Llewellyn ski the new Sans Rival SR1, a brand-new carbon-fiber slalom ski out of Europe. Then listen to Franz Oberleitner break down the Sans Rival SR1's construction and performance.

Watch two-time world champion Will Asher, U.S. Open champion Marcus Brown and HO Sports brand manager and national champion Dave Wingerter explore the new EXO System water ski bindings from HO Sports.

The buzz is strong — and the wait is over. HO Sports’ newest binding creation, the EXO System, is now available at select pro shops. The boots, which mimic the look of high-end basketball shoes, are available in two flexes, depending on how much response you desire...

If you are new to the Zero Off system, deciphering the different skier-option settings can feel a bit overwhelming. Before selecting your personal cruise-control settings, it is important first to decide what your pull preference is...

WATERSKI has broken through the manufacturers' glossy descriptions, bypassing the sales pitch to talk to the guys who know these skis best, the pros. See what they have to say about the Connelly Prophecy, D3 Z7st, Goode 9900SL, HO Sports A1, O'Brien Elite, and Radar Strada.

The O'Brien Elite slalom water ski is incredibly quick and responsive, which allows skiers to correct their mistakes.

The HO A1 slalom water ski has a low tip height, which creates a large sweet spot, allowing skiers to make multiple mistakes and still keep their eyes on the prize.

The Goode 9900SL slalom water ski is crazy fast. It gets you from one side of the course to the other in good time.

The D3 Z7st slalom water ski feels exactly the same across both sides of the course and eliminates the stress of onside versus offside.

The Connelly Prophecy slalom water ski suits all styles, but grooves well with skiers who blend modern counter-rotation and old-school hips-up ripping.

The 2010 Radar Strada slalom water ski gets you across the lake fast and inspires confidence through all phases of the turn.

2010 HO Sports Triumph Slalom Ski ($400; hosports.com) The 2010 HO Sports Triumph slalom ski's increased surface area and oversized tail sidecut provide a high end and effortless feel at any speed...

2010 CWB Heartbreaker wakesurf board ($339.99; ridecwb.com) The CWB Heartbreaker is the girls version of the CWB Tsunami wakesurf board. The 57-inch Heartbreaker features a skim-inspired design and is designed for intermediate to advanced female riders...

2010 CWB Blackjack wakesurf board ($429.99; ridecwb.com) The CWB Blackjack is a twin-tip wakesurf board designed for advanced riders. A thick, 52-inch-long board, the CWB Blackjack mixes the buoyancy of a larger surf-style board with the maneuverability of a skim-style board...

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