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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| wakeboarding | 8/15/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: We recently purchased a wakeboard for my 12 yr old son to learn to wakeboard on the Susquehanna ... A: There are videos which will help you learn to wakeboard (or if you already know how to wakeboard - ... | ||
| Boat Buying | 8/1/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: I'm trying to research boats and I thought you might be able to help. What type of boat can carry ... A: I only ski and wakeboard behind true inboard ski-boats. There are a lot of advantages like safety, ... | ||
| O'Brien 64 Competition repair? | 7/28/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: ..one more question and I won't bug you anymore :) I'm looking at the Obrien 63 Synchro... I'm 5'6' ... A: WEIGHT SKI SIZE 80-110 lbs 62-64" 95-120 lbs 63-65" 115-140 lbs 63-65" 135-160 lbs 65-67" ... | ||
| O'Brien 64 Competition repair? | 7/28/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: I grew up skiing on a wood O'brien 64 competition...nearly everyday till I was about 25. left the ... A: You may be able to but - I would not. It is not the split I'm worried about. It is the general ... | ||
| Comparison of ski/wakeboard boats | 7/27/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: Can you compare CorrectCraft, MasterCraft, and Malibu v-drive ski/wakeboard boats as to quality, ... A: First of all - I sell MB Sports Boats. When looking at the different boat manufacturers you need to ... | ||
| ski boat purchase | 7/14/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: Live on a lake in Washington, need a boat. Right now my family is an 11 year old daughter, my wife ... A: First of all - I need to preface this response by letting you know I'm an MB Sports boat dealer. ... | ||
| skiing | 4/12/2006 | Michael Bouchard |
| Q: Could you waterski off a new V-floor inflatable (weighs 55kg) using a 20hp outboard? Thanks Dave A: It would be very difficult to utilize a 20HP boat for skiing. It really depends on the skier, boat ... | ||
| what do u think the most popular sport is | 9/23/2003 | Chad |
| Q: Good day, name is Jenny and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class. I was ... A: I think the most popular sport here in America is Football. Everybody watches the games on the ... | ||
| Choosing a new water ski | 5/3/2003 | April |
| Q: I have used the same water ski from the time I was 12 years old until present. I believe it is a ... A: Libby, The best skis now for people who enjoy slalom skiing but haven't done it in a while or who ... | ||
| Deep Water slalom starts | 3/31/2003 | April |
| Q: I now ski on a double boot Connelly F1X. I can ski fairly well but the deep water starts are ... A: Tim, Try using your head for balance when you start. It is amazing how heavy our heads are and ... | ||
| waterski | 3/30/2003 | April |
| Q: whats the best way to get back into shape for the season both on and off the water A: Fred, Off the water riding a bike is a great way to get your cardio back into shape. You should ... | ||
| Ski wheelies at finish of turn, on my onside | 3/19/2003 | April |
| Q: I know it is still early in the year, but I was looking for some advice. Here is a little info about ... A: Randy, It is hard early in the season to make fin adjustments based on how your ski feels since ... | ||
| Recovery after a surgery | 3/15/2003 | April |
| Q: Hey April, this Greg in Asheboro. When we talked at the boat show I told you about my hip surgery ... A: Greg, I would focus on cardio fitness before you started to ski. Once on the water listen to ... | ||
| Gates??? | 3/14/2003 | April |
| Q: I have never read anything on how you change your pullout or turn in to compensate for a shorter ... A: Patrick, You are right that starting hard will make you too fast at one ball. An easy way to help ... | ||
| Waterski schools. | 9/5/2001 | April |
| Q: Which are the top five slalom schools in Florida? How would you rate Carl Roberge's school? A: Angelos, As far as I know, Carl is not running ski school in FL any more. He is actually living in ... | ||
| One-Footed Start | 8/12/2001 | April |
| Q: Im am wondering if you could explain to me how to do a one-footed start, not a deep water start but ... A: Mike, It depends on the type of boat you are using. With a normal inboard ski boat you should ... | ||
| jumping | 6/27/2001 | April |
| Q: but I just started and just starting to cut at the ramp. I am 5'7" and 125lbs. Could you help me ... A: Meg, It sounds like we are about the same size. I have jumped on everything from 74" to 84" jump ... | ||
| HO ski? | 6/18/2001 | Julie Bostian |
| Q: Just bought a new HO Ultra AC 8.5 slalom ski on e-bay. I think I got a good deal but I know nothing ... A: Seems I remember that ski but don't remember enough about it to give you the info you are looking ... | ||
| Brand Names | 6/13/2001 | April |
| Q: Hey. What is the general sentiment about the two three big board/ski manufacturers (HO, O'Brian and ... A: Johnathon, In my opinion HO and O'brien are way ahead of Connelly in terms of quality skis. I ... | ||
| Slalom skiing | 6/6/2001 | April |
| Q: I attended a ski clinic where the instructor is teaching that as you round #1 buoy that you look at ... A: Curtis, I have heard of this and have seen it work well. My theory on where you should look is ... | ||
| Slalom Ski-which is right for me | 5/30/2001 | April |
| Q: I am keen (and hopefully Improving Skier). I am 6' and 180lbs. I can run the course at 28mph and ... A: Martyn, I think anything you try is going to feel quite different than what you are on now. I ... | ||
| Question about waterski posters | 5/25/2001 | Julie Bostian |
| Q: Is there any place where I can find "How too" posters for my campers that I teach waterskiing too in ... A: I'm not aware of any, however you may want to contact USA Waterski. Their web site is ... | ||
| Slalom boats | 5/22/2001 | April |
| Q: I know direct drives are better for running the course, but my wife insist on a V-Drive. Of the ... A: Jim, The boat I would suggest is the MasterCraft. That boats hull is a 1997 Prostar 190 hull ... | ||
| slalom | 4/10/2001 | April |
| Q: First I am trying to read to get help and I would like to know which is onside and which is ... A: Ryan, Your offside turn is 2,4 and your onside is 1,3,5. Usually if you are getting a lot of ... | ||
| double boot | 3/28/2001 | April |
| Q: For the past two years now I have been skiing nearly every summer day on a Wisconsin Inland lake, ... A: Adam, It sounds like you are an avid skier. Using a double boot vs. a single boot is personal ... | ||
| ski bindings | 3/17/2001 | April |
| Q: April, I have an Iconn Super Carve ski and am looking for hi-wrap bindings. Iconn has their ... A: Jason, Both of these bindings are very good. The one thing I can tell you is that the Iconn ... | ||
| High speed waterskiing | 1/11/2001 | Robbie Llewellyn |
| Q: Llewellyn, Is there such a thing as a world record for highest speed achieved by a water skier? ... A: Robert hi, Danny Cropper of DC Waterskis Australia has advised: The speed record is held by Chris ... | ||
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