WaterSki Magazine

Risto
2007-06-21 15:00:00 | 333 views | 0 Comments

1. Moomba Outback
($27,995 base price with trailer; moomba.com)
“It drives nice, skis nice, has a lot of the accessories; it pretty much has everything at a price point. Mine has the tower, speakers, a nice stereo system, a fat sac and a wake plate for when we're over skiing for the week and want to go out and screw around and do some wake skating.”

2. O'Neill Superfreak Board shorts
($56; oneill.com)
“All O'Neill, all Superfreaks. They're really flexible. So a lot of times, when they catch in the water, they don't grab and suck me in. They just grab and flex a little bit.”

3. Basic Tool Set and Bag
(Prices vary; homedepot.com)
“It's just a variety of tools that I always take to the tournaments. I pretty much always have it with my gear.”

4. O'Neill Gooru Neoprene Top
($76; oneill.com)
“They're warm, but they're really flexible. It's the best combination. O'Neill has a lot of different stuff, but this is the stuff I prefer.”

5. Connelly F1 66-inch Ski
($649.99; connellyskis.com)
“I like a ski that rides deep and has a secure feel in the water. A lot of the newer skis are really light and kind of skittish. That's why I ride this ski. I feel like in the really rough conditions or the wind or if I'm going too fast in a turn, I know it's going to stay in the water and stay deep and hold, where the other skis I feel like I'm going to skip out. ”

6. Connelly Draft Bindings
($169.99 front, $159.99 rear; connellyskis.com)
“They have more support than any other rubber binding, and they're super flexible. I feel like having that support in the front keeps my ankle safer. And then in the heel it's really easy to get on because of the hinge, and it doesn't wear out because you don't have to stretch it. So when you put your heel in and latch it, you're locked in.”

7. Proline Classic Handle
($54.99; connellyskis.com)
“I use a thick diameter, 12-inch handle. It's a really good grip. I don't know what else to say about a handle!”

8. O'Neill Gooru Vest
($129.95; oneill.com)
“It's just really lightweight, really thin. You can barely even feel it.”