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WATERSKI MagazineIf Connelly's Big Easy were an offensive lineman – big and wide – next year's shaped sticks could be wide receivers. Sleek, strong and performance-based, the latest generation of the wide-body or shaped ski is the best yet. The following skis will be setting the trends in 1998.
Model Design Serves
Connelly Super Mid Wide at tip, narrowing underfoot, flared at tail Upper-end performance
skiers
Connelly Mid S and Super Mid concept Recreational and junior
Junior Mid S skiers
HO ARC Xtreme Incorporates TNT tunnel and dual inside-radius sidecut Recreational through
advanced skiers
Iconn Power Curv Power Carv with Tru-Trac tail and inside-radius sidecut First shaped ski
for women
Jobe Axiom Power Flex design with aluminum top High-performance slalom course-style
skiing
Jobe Nexus Dual inside-radius sidecut, lots of surface area Recreational carvers
KD Parabolic Series Available in two sizes Turning hard, even running the course
O'Brien Virage Variable-width design, inverted conical tunnel All styles and levels
O'Brien Freecarve Virage qualities Recreational performance
