LSV for Skiing

[pjw]

tonite i skied behind the LSV -- Actually it wasn't bad -- my son who is a good recreational slalom skier did quit well at 30mph. When i skied there is definetly a wake difference from my old 18' outboard but actually not bad as the wake is bigger but softer.

Since we will not likely ski courses etc... i am going to buy the LSV. The rap around seating, flexibility to wakeboard/surf and ski has convinced me. Now maybe the hardcore course carving slalom skier would never consider the LSV but i have a family that does it all and including using it as a slow cruiser on nice evenings where i can smoke a cigar, have a beer and soclialize with friens and family.

[zegm]

pjw,

Sounds like you found your boat!

I know you will enjoy it!!!

[pjw]

i now have 10 hours on my 09 LSV and love it! SSkiing is fine-- Wake surfing is a blast!

[Guma]

This whole thread has me reconsidering whether I want the OBV or if I want to change my mind and get the LSV.

Great reading and thanks for sharing your expertise on the boats mentioned, you just made my decision that much harder...LOL

[pjw]

i understand -- the best advice -- try them both out -- i am a good recreational solum skier and i think the LSV is fine for that -- if you really want to just cut courses maybe it isn't right -- for me i needed all around boat for everything and i can do that plus be able to load it up wit people -- seating in LSV is TERRIFIC!

[Guma]

i understand -- the best advice -- try them both out -- i am a good recreational solum skier and i think the LSV is fine for that -- if you really want to just cut courses maybe it isn't right -- for me i needed all around boat for everything and i can do that plus be able to load it up wit people -- seating in LSV is TERRIFIC!

I fall into the same boat on every aspect here.. (pun intended)!

HMM, off to take a look at the LSV options and colors. One thing I know I like about the LSV, and this is completely off topic, is the color option on the deck.

[Sled491]

You guys need to start looking at the LS.

[zegm]

Sled,

I have come to the conclusion that there is a new rule it, is called the:
"room over function rule"
Part of the problem with this rule is that unless a dealer stocks an LS nobody is ever going to believe how much room it has. So they sacrifice skiing performance for the open space that you can't sit in anyway. At least I can sit on the motor box. The extreme case of this is called a Pontoon boat.
The LS has another rule associated with it, it is called the:
"best cross over boat"
But again unless the dealers stock them and people get to try them they won't know about the all around abilities of what SC calls their cross over boat.
Quoted from SC:
The Mobius LS brings more spaciousness, more comfort, more versatility to the direct- drive tournament water sports boat category. She is a cross-over specialist. So if your day on the lake includes skiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating, tubing, and a healthy dose of socializing, you likely won’t find a better companion for your friends and family than the LS.

Finally there is one other rule that applies to this and the other DD (the Outback) and that rule is:
"first out of the hole rule"
This is my favorite rule because it pretty much states that the DD's rule the VD's out of the hole! Just look at all the magazine tests and you will see! Or come to Deerpoint and Bring it On!

Finally I wrote this as someone who for years said I am going to get a MasterCraft Maristar!!!!! So what I end up getting a Gorgeous "real" skiboat called the Moomba Mobius LS and WE love her!!!

[Sled491]

I thought my comment would bring you out of your shell

[pjw]

my brother has one -- try riding in the back seat with a slalom skier in tow--not a great family oriented ride. I asked our local dealer about the LS and he states they don't even order them anymore--
I am not saying they aren't good cross over boats, but they aren't as family friendly--