WaterSki Magazine

The Connelly F1 has been dominating the water ski tournament scene for years. It is known for its smooth and predictable performance. Moderately sharp forebody bevels work in conjunction with the large sweet spot to provide a smooth, non-critical turn...

Who: Need we say more than slalom legend Andy Mapple? What: A glimpse into Andy Mapple's week of world-class skiing and coaching at one of the planet's premier water ski destinations. Where: Gordon Rathbun's Ski Paradise in Acapulco, Mexico...

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...

RS-1 The RS-1 is manufactured using high grade resin and a superior quality carbon composite system designed exclusively for Radar. The result is a noticeably lighter, more agile ride with an improved drag coefficient...

"The ski is quick, it skis wide and it's predictable. It skis wide at 41 off. It has a rounder preturn than the F1. The ski feels balanced and it finishes the turn nice at short lines." – Jamie Beauchesne Sizes: 65", 66", 67", 68" MSRP: $899...

If the idea of making only onside turns sounds appealing, check out Goode's new carbon creation. Born from two years of R&D with two-time U.S. national champion Nick Parsons, the 9900SL's extra-wide fore body creates additional support at the buoy, allowing you to ski harder and faster, without the fear of overturning...

Looking for a new trick ski for the upcoming season? Quantum's new ski is stiffer and lighter than ever before and is designed for aggressive edging and easier lift. With a long sweet spot and a wide forebody, this ski provides more surface area on toe tricks and flips, while the concave bottom tracks like it's on rails...

A unique and very high- performance slalom ski, the test team found the Radar MPD to be somewhat of an enigma. The ski does not feel fast across the lake but it actually generates more than enough speed and width...

The Radar Senate AC is not a super lightweight, elite slalom ski, nor is it a bland, vanilla recreational slalom. It is a 35-off-capable, easy-to-ride, yet serious slalom ski for someone who is just starting to work their way down the rope without the cost and frills of a high-end shortline ski...

The SS is the third generation of the groundbreaking O'Brien Sixam skis. This ski is full of speed and is comfortable right out of the box. By maintaining consistent water speed and offering smooth turns on both sides, the SS simply puts the skier at ease...

The D3 X5 Pro is a perennial favorite of elite and novice skiers alike. The X5 is one of the last elite skis that is made without a superlight core; being a little heavier means it is less affected by rough water...

Denny Kidder has probably created more championship winning skis than anyone in the sport and the D3 Nomad RC is clearly his best yet. The hallmark of a modern ski by Kidder is stability and user-friendliness...

Out of the box, the Connelly F1 is unlike any other high-end ski on the market. This ski creates remarkable angle and carries out wide in front of the ball when ridden correctly. Skiers striving to ski with the latest new-school techniques will feel at home on the F1...

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...