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    Posted: December-29-2017 at 2:27pm
I am a slalom skier considering buying a 94 Sport Nautique. I am not familiar with the quality of the wake for skiing or how well the sport handles rough water. Any input is greatly appreciated.

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Its skiable but not a great wake 196 is a better choice for slalom.
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Any idea how it rides in the rougher water? Thanks
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Originally posted by ejkski ejkski wrote:

Any idea how it rides in the rougher water? Thanks

Not all that great. Even though it's a bit larger it's still a flat bottom inboard ski boat. I take mine in fairly rough lake water at times and it's a beating for the most part. It will handle it safely, just a rough ride and wet ride at times.
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Good to know.
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Rough ride but still a lot of fun!!!


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I am replacing a Prostar 205 and trying to compare to that ride. The 205 was a rough ride until the redesign in 1996 then it was pretty smooth. I am used to the 96 and later ride which isn't to bad. It sounds like the sport Nautique is similar to the earlier 205s.
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