WaterSki Magazine

Ski Boat Review Malibu’s 21 Ride is an all-around wake-sport workhorse that offers everything you need to ride at a great price. This former Wakesetter has a classic Malibu look and feel with quality that has stood the test of time, not to mention dependable wakes...

Ski Boat Review To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Malibu's legendary boatbuilding, the anniversary package is available on the Response TXi, the Wakesetter 23 LSV and one of the best-selling, most versatile boats in the Malibu line, the Wakesetter 20 VTX...

Ski Boat Review One of Malibu’s longtime flagship wakeboarding machines, the Wakesetter 21 VLX continues to be a dominant force by delivering ideal wakes for every move imaginable. For 2013, the boat has become even more of a wake-building giant with the addition of Surf Gate - electronically controlled plates on each side of the boat’s stern...

Ski Boat Review One of Malibu’s most adept crossover boats, the Wakesetter 20 VTX is small enough for easy trailering and storage, but big enough to still throw impressive wakes with its 1,250 pounds of hard-tank ballast...

Ski Boat Review Malibu’s Wakesetter 22 MXZ has made quite a name for itself among crews that love the quality, durability, great looks and legendary wakes that Malibu’s known for, but also love the look of a wide bow...

Ski Boat Review Malibu’s 24-foot MXZ is the bigger brother to the Wakesetter 22 MXZ that offers additional space and big-water capability with the same ideal wakes and big-bow design. The 24 MXZ is a big boat that handles like a small boat and has all the luxury amenities Malibu is known for, like MaliView, interior LED lighting, plenty of rear-facing Wakeview seating, 22 cup holders, Surf Gate, a kicking sound system and much more...

Ski Boat Review As the largest V-drive in Malibu’s lineup, at just under 25 feet long, the Wakesetter 247 LSV is an ideal inboard for families that enjoy their water sports on large waterways. Beyond the 247’s standout massive main cabin area, the boat can hold 17 people, it features more than 20 cup holders, multiple-access coolers and a plethora of storage options...

Ski Boat Review Pro-level wake performance, progressive styling and luxury amenities have defined one of Malibu’s premier wakeboard boats, the Wakesetter 23 LSV, for years. In 2013, they’ve upped the ante, with major innovations like the Surf Gate and Mobile Device Gateway (MDG)...

One ski school that is fairly new, and has a big name attached to it, is the T-Gas Ski School, in Winter Garden, Florida. It’s there where you can ski with the current world slalom champion, Thomas Depasperi, aka T-Gas.

Will Asher ends the 2012 season at the top of the IWSF Elite Ranking List. Photo: John Mommer You just ran 2 at 43 off. How does it feel? If feels pretty unreal. I got it one time this summer at Travers ski school, and it just didn’t quite work out...

"I had a great start at 43, my best ever," Asher says. "I finally got the ski on edge long enough to have some time to finish 1; then I laid the hammer to get to 2."

Check out some of the best water ski boats and water ski boat innovations to hit the water in 2012. 2012 Centurion Carbon Pro Gunsight Necessity spawns innovation. For years, it’s been common practice for many of the world’s top boat drivers to mark the bow gunwale with a piece of tape as a point of reference for lining up the slalom course...

We could sing the praises of smaller ski boats all day long, but only big boats deliver party performance and lavish luxury. These behemoths of style and comfort are the best on-the-water social venues available.

For those who want to train like a full-time professional water skier but only have part-time cash, a used water ski boat might be your best option.

When it comes to selecting a new water ski boat, there’s one factor to consider above all others, and that factor is size. That’s right – size really does matter in terms of inboard performance, and that’s why it’s important to begin your search by identifying your needs.