LSV vs OBV

[mpeters27]

I'm taking a look at buying a 2005 or Higher and looking for some feedback.

The boat is going to be used in all categories. Skiing, Wake boarding, etc..

How is the LSV for slalom skiing?

[mnpracing]

Others will chime in about skiing with a current LSV, but remember that the 05 LSV is the same hull as the 06 to 08 OBV.

[jmvotto]

a 2005 lsv is the same hull as a 2006 to 2008 OBV, then the OBV changed to a deeper hull in 09 and 10. the lsv went deeper in 2006 and pretty much has stayed the same i believe to present.

the 05 lsv and 06 to 08 have flatter wakes than the lsv 06 and after. they also have a lower freeboard as well and weigh less..

hope i di not confuse the heck out of you.. you can see through the historical archives of waht i am talking about. i think one year they made an Outback LSV in 06 or 07 , but i think it was as OBV hull

ooh yea we slalom behing our OBV 07 and enjoy it well, no courses but i would love to try it one..

[jmvotto]

Others will chime in about skiing with a current LSV, but remember that the 05 LSV is the same hull as the 06 to 08 OBV.

got me while i was typing , right on..

[skiyaker]

this thread has quite a bit of information about this subject

https://forum.moomba.com/showthread.php?t=12232

[deafgoose]

I would purchase an LSV if I could do it all over again.

Having a higher freeboard would be so nice!!!

[Jeffro]

I have an 07 LSV. For an all around (Wakeboard/Wakesurf/Ski) tow boat you can't beat it; however, if you do serious competition skiing, the wake on my boat will present a challange. Most of our skiing is recreational, and it is actual fun to get some air.