236 slalom

[SGY]

I learned to ski long before I learned to wakeboard. Then I got a wakeboard and I thought it was a lot more fun that skiing. hehe. Maybe if I'd have ever been exposed to a course it might be different. None of the lake I have ever been to have a course so I've never been able to see if I like it. Oh well, maybe eventually.

Surroundsound64, the course is an addicting sickness. It's what I'm thinking about when I go to bed and is usually on my mind when I get up in the morning. You should give it a try sometime.

[FLlongball]

Sickness only begins to describe it....it is a crazy addiction. In the past, I was a recreational skier and decided that wakboarding was more fun. A friend introduced me to the course this summer and my perspective has totally changed. It is the most fun you can have on the water. I am not sure that will ever wakeboard again!

[jeffk]

It sounds like you need to go talk to this guy skiing in your area. If he is performing at a level that intriques you I would think he would be a great source of information. More than likely he would be willing to assist you and your family. Most boaters are very freindly and willing to help.

[jeffk]

Larry, next time we go I'll bring my old ski and let you ride it. It was a very good ski back in the late 80's. I still wish I brought my ski when Doug was there. I'll let you know next time we go.

[surroundsound64]

I've got a descent ski... just no slalom course. Do you know of one around this area of Tx?

[OldFart]

can't, u are sooo right! u need 2 boats! send the 2nd to my p.o. box 60..... Yellow_Flash_Colorz:

[sludema]

Has anyone slalomed behind the 226? I test drove a 220 and realized that slaloming is not an option behind that, but the hull looks a lot different on the 226. Unfortunately a 211 is not big enough for my family and the kids' friends.

[HOskier313]

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[jscurtiss]

perspective

Just to add my $.02 as well....
I do both ski and board. I agree that boarding is easy and has a lot of appeal to the young (lazy) crowd. I'm 25 and have been skiing since I was 10. It is a lot easier for me to find people to board with than to ski with. It just seems like a lost art. Then again....up here in Nebraska, not a lot of opportunity to experience skiing on an actual slalom course. I was lucky enough to have a couple guys in the area growing up who built and maintained their own.

For NHcrossfan -- that is great that your son has the passion for skiing, it just seems like the industry as a whole is change.
Now, more on point
If possible or feasible, i'd opt for the direct drive with a tower.
I agree with what FLlongball said (again, if it will work for you). You'd get a great skiing wake, and for beginning wakeboarding etc. you would have a useable wake.

[iceman991]

236 slalom

...................wakeboarding is easy..........really. who do you ride with, i d like to see you do a tantrum to blind and tell me how easy it is. let me know how your head feels after the first few tries.......we are definitely lazy.

[jscurtiss]

not to thread-jack this, but let me rephrase

for entry level riders, my belief is that it's easier to board than to slalom. that is also my experience

still, my thoughts from above stand about the original topic

[Hollywood]

Re: 236 slalom

...................wakeboarding is easy..........really.

I've taught people to wakeboard in 1-2 hours. Good luck doing that with slalom. The simple act of riding a wakeboard is easier to learn for most than a slalom ski, it's true.

Nobody is saying a tantrum to blind is easy, nor is running 35' off.

[east tx skier]

Larry, next time we go I'll bring my old ski and let you ride it. It was a very good ski back in the late 80's. I still wish I brought my ski when Doug was there. I'll let you know next time we go.

Jeff, I thought you had in in the back of the truck. Pretty soon, we'll haul my boat down to "the river" and I'll see if I can show you guys where the stumps aren't. Bring your skis though as I don't have a tower or ballast (not that I wouldn't be as happy as can be to pull you guys boarding as long as you like assuming a tower and ballast aren't absolutely necessary).

I've got a descent ski... just no slalom course. Do you know of one around this area of Tx?

We have permanently anchored subs off of our dock down there. It takes about an hour to swim the buoys out, but since the boat road ends before you get to that cove, people who don't know the area are scared to take their boats down there. So it is virtually a private setup. Lily pads and low water have been an obstacle in the past two seasons because of lack of rain though.

I also have an EZ Slalom portable in my attic that I'd love to get some use out of.

There are also two ski club courses in Tyler and I believe one privately owned course on Hideaway lake (although I've only heard about that one). The ski clubs rates have always been extremely reasonable, but I have had trouble getting in touch with those guys lately, a fact to which I know Jeff can attest.