WaterSki Magazine

Connelly Skis' V slalom ski is the most innovative water ski design in 15 years. Six V-shaped steps create less wetted surface area, meaning more efficient water flow and less drag. This 34 mph ski is easily the most forgiving and comfortable on the market.

As long as water-ski manufacturers continue to bring new innovations and technology to the forefront of ski design, they’ll always have a customer. We’re an easy sell. We’ll give anything for one more buoy...

Overview: Connelly has mastered the art of consistency. From ski to ski, you can expect quality craftsmanship and reliable performance. The company claims a “failure rate of zero percent,” which is why it confidently offers a lifetime warranty...

Overview: Connelly enlisted the help of pro-tour record holder Jamie Beauchesne when designing the Prophecy, which offers a deep-riding, solid feel as it slices through glam or challenging conditions...

Watch Connelly skiers Jamie Beauchesne, Wade Williams, Sacha Descuns and more ski Connelly's 2011 slalom skis, including the Connelly Prophecy, Connelly F1 and the Connelly Enzo.

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.

A new shaped slalom ski from the innovators of shaped slalom skis. The Shortline features a wide tip for easy deep water starts. The wide shape combined with C.T.S – Connelly Tracking System, molded into the tip of the ski also provides stability during starts...

New for 2010, the Connelly Sidewinder waterski binding is a comfortable, performance-minded boot that features Connelly’s brand-new Flip Lever Hinge. The Sidewinder brings Connelly’s Hinge technology to the masses as the first step-in waterski binding at a value price...

Lynnwood, WA (October 2009) – The new Connelly Buzz Bomb is a performance-oriented replacement for the old-style "banana" tubes. The long, rounded center section holds up to 3 riders, with the left and right wing platforms providing room for two more...

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...

Connelly's new Sidewinder bindings have one mission: to provide the intermediate-level skier with a great-fitting boot. It has a smaller heel cup for support than its predecessor, the Fastback. Boasting a softer boot overlay, a streamlined hinge system for easy entrance and exit and a neoprene toe piece, the Sidewinder is sure to deliver ultimate comfort right out of the box...

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...

Partnered with WaterSki, an independent team of testers critiques eight high-end slalom skis The 2007 Independent Ski Tests team had two lakes, two boats, eight high-end slalom skis and only one mission ­— to give the skiing masses valuable insight into what ski might perform best under their feet this year...

A number of ski manufacturers were pleasantly surprised by the sales numbers their wide and shaped skis generated in 1998. After several seasons of lackluster slalom sales, it was a much-needed shot in the arm...