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I'd cry if I had a v-drive. but im 80% course and 3 eventer, 20% wakeboard. Just skiied great behind the outback this week, I love it now more than I ever have. I like being able to do everthing. Run the course well, CHECK. Wakeboard, CHECK, surf, CHECK. Tube CHECK. Strap on a carbon slalom ski, and slam that mojo through the course... ehhehe...
Great topic & exactly why I ended up with my ride. I'm an old school slalom guy and primary wrench turner & grew up on DD's. My teenagers are more into the board sports & the wife wanted room to load up the guests, but we didn't want a newer VD payment. Soooo, I spent two years rebuilding and modifying an old Saltare - the biggest DD ever made.
Granted, it's no slalom course queen, but the wake does flatten out nicely at speed & engine access is a breeze. But now with a tower, 2800# of sacs, and wrap around seating, the rest of the family is happy as well. It's a compromise for sure, good for many things, but not great at any one particular activity - but suits us just fine. There's still a place for both, so go with the configuration that best fits your needs.
Got that right. Do my own maintenance. Direct Drive makes it enjoyable. For me, a die hard skier, Outback is THE boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiyaker