67/68 MPD / Pro Ski Coach Water Ski Forum

JSKIER · #1 Sat, Jul 5, 2008 6:23 PM

Hello and thanks again for a great site!

Not to be redundant....i have actually read all the posts on this subject but i am trying to size a new ski for myself. I just demo'd a 67 MPD...coming from a 69 SIXAM. It felt pretty dang small and super responsive...a little too much. But i just want to make sure i shouldn't be on a 68.

I am 190lbs. 6ft. Run 28 @ 36. But am 32 years old and will probably go down in speed in a couple of years. So my question is should i be on a 68? Or does it really matter that much? I am right in the middle on all the sizing charts.....

thanks again
J

Doug Rooker · #2 Sat, Jul 5, 2008 6:49 PM

J,
I initially was on a 67" MPD. Liked it, but too responsive was what I felt as well. Could not get consistent on the 67". Went to the 68" MPD and never looked back. 68" ski rips and am consistent now. I am 180 lbs., & 6 ft. Run 38 @ 55k.

slalomdude · #3 Sat, Jul 5, 2008 8:23 PM

wow, I would never had thought it, 180 on a 68. Iam 182 and just bought a 67 RS1. Hopefully I wont find out the same thing!

ChrisRossi · #4 Sat, Jul 5, 2008 11:21 PM

I always recommend skiing the smallest ski you can comfortably ride. I ride a 66 RS1 and do not feel that it is small in the least bit. I am 6'2" 180lbs and ski at 36mph. I also think that each skier should listen to what they feel while skiing. That being said, if you feel the ski is too small, demo the longer one.

JSKIER · #5 Sun, Jul 6, 2008 12:33 AM

Alright. Thanks guys-
i might try this 67 one more time but tweak the settings a little. Does anyone have a good set up to try as me first 2 sets on it i was biting pretty hard on 1/3/5. And the ski felt pretty heavy in the water.

I am 6ft
190
LFF
22-28@36mph
Double Approach bindings....(which makes the measurements tougher) I hate tweaking as well!!!
Measured....29 to back of ski
6.85
2.50
.75
8 degrees

ChrisRossi · #6 Sun, Jul 6, 2008 1:29 AM

Are you right foot forward? What is the distance to your rear heel?

JSKIER · #7 Sun, Jul 6, 2008 5:23 AM

Chris-
I am Left foot forward....
Distance to heel is 16.25. I can't move that up one with the approach's...only back unless i move the front binding which is 29.

thanks!
J

ChrisRossi · #8 Sun, Jul 6, 2008 12:11 PM

I would take out length to 6.840 and giver her a rip. This should give you more width into both buoys and will make the ski feel more sporty.

Chris

JSKIER · #9 Wed, Jul 9, 2008 2:18 AM

Chris-the adjustments to the 67 MPD rocked. I still think i'll give the 68 a shot before i pop for one....however between then and now my boat underwent a little repair...1100 bucks that is....so i am tapped out for a little bit.. couldy you or someone help with my current set-up...

the ski bounces a little in the offside turn at times and doesn't seem to carry the speed through on onside...

skiing 28@36

i am riding a 69 SIXAM
LFF Double Approaches
6.88
2.47
.89
Front boot 30.75
Back boot 18.5
8 degrees.