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Top 4 Wide Body and Shaped Slalom Water Skis

by Julie Bostian
for About.com

Wide body and shaped water skis have been rapidly gaining in popularity for both beginner and experienced water-skiers. These types of skis are wider than traditional skis and are ideal for first-time water-skiers. Shaped and wide body skis make deepwater starts and turns easier while skiing at 22-28 mph.

1. Connelly Pilot

The sidecut design helps the ski turn with little effort while skiing at 28 mph or under.
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2. HO Rival

The deep-V bottom design is a stabilizer whether the ski is flat or cutting through the water. Best performance at boat speeds between 24 and 32 mph.
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3. O'Brien Freerunner

Extra wide forebody for easy deepwater starts and a conical tunnel to channel water straight through to the tail for stability.
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4. Connelly Big Daddy

Designed for the larger framed 210 pound skier who still likes to tear it up carving through the water.
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