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  1. #1
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    Default 24SSV Slalom set up

    I realize it's a wakeboard boat but do like to slalom once in awhile. I am assuming 35-36 mph, wakeplate down, and minimum weight will help but any tips on rope length or other tips for a good set up? TIA

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    Anything you do with that boat will be survival sking . Your best bet is to get a comp or a friend with a comp.

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    Yeah, my FIL has a Centurion Elite that would be much better. My wife loved the boat and I loved the big block power so we got what we got. Maybe I will just go back to barefooting. Its plenty fast for that and the wake doesn't matter.

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    What does 32-35mph look like behind your 24SSV?
    2018 Supra SL400

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    Quote Originally Posted by michael hunter View Post
    Anything you do with that boat will be survival sking . Your best bet is to get a comp or a friend with a comp.
    The reason I got a Comp. Will never attempt to ski behind my 242.

    1983 Supra Rider aka Mischief IV
    1983 Supra Beast
    1985 Supra Rider
    1986 Supra Sunsport Skier
    1987 Supra Marauder
    1991 Supra Comp ts6m
    2012 Supra Sunsport 242

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mischief IV View Post
    The reason I got a Comp. Will never attempt to ski behind my 242.
    Will never attempt? Shaun Murray slalomed behind his G-Whiz...

    If all you are looking to do is swerve back and forth free skiing without attempting any course runs I don’t see why you can’t do it. It might not be enjoyable but so what.
    '86 Comp TS6M - Reborn 2016
    Riding a HO Sports CX Ski

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jetlink View Post
    Will never attempt? Shaun Murray slalomed behind his G-Whiz...

    If all you are looking to do is swerve back and forth free skiing without attempting any course runs I don’t see why you can’t do it. It might not be enjoyable but so what.

    1983 Supra Rider aka Mischief IV
    1983 Supra Beast
    1985 Supra Rider
    1986 Supra Sunsport Skier
    1987 Supra Marauder
    1991 Supra Comp ts6m
    2012 Supra Sunsport 242

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    I'm giving it a try tomorrow and will report back. Looking to be able to throw a wall of water without getting killed crossing the wake to do it again on the other side. I know it's not a course boat, just trying to get a manageable wake.

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    From the wake out to the turn and back to the wake you might be alright. I would go full length on the rope because you will probably have to decrease your angle of cut as you approach the wake to cross, then accelerate again once on the other side of the wake. Rinse, lather, repeat.
    '86 Comp TS6M - Reborn 2016
    Riding a HO Sports CX Ski

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    Finally found my go to set up behind the 24 SSV. 65' rope at 34-35 mph with wake plate at 25-35% and light load in the boat. There is a wake but at that length and speed you hit one side and skip over the other. Allows you to cut as hard as you dare without getting beat up crossing the wake. Really fun making great slalom runs again as a gray haired "former athlete"��

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