Maharajah ski
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Topic: Maharajah ski
Posted By: barr68
Subject: Maharajah ski
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 7:11am
| Anyone out there still use a wooden Maharajah slalom ski? What are they like? Jim B. |
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Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 9:30am
Barr, I don't use mine anymore because my body seems to have become too large for the ski I have two Majas. My wife also uses an old Maja 360 as her walkaround ski.
If I were buying a Maja today, I would not buy a slalom ski. Personally, I just don't think that the wood is conducive to today's style of skiing in the slalom course. However, when it comes to ease of getting up, and a smooth recreational ride, maybe jumping some wakes, nothing beats the 360/flatback Maja. Also, the Maja Longboards, used for primarily for speedskiing, can be a lot of fun, particularly if you want to go for a ski in rough water. After 50 years or so, Bob Maher is still making these skis by hand, and they are as beautiful as ever. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 12:29pm
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I have been looking for a Maharaja "2001" slalom ski for a long time now. Anyone know who has one for sale? ------------- |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 1:07pm
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Ducksoup has one. but it's probably mounted to his wall by now.Keith, Jeff and I took a spin around milton on it last summer- what a hoot! ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 1:37pm
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DavidF,
I never cared much for those skis, but if you like it, it's all good. There was a guy on the mastercraft site (tmcowners.com) who had one for sale last year. Don't know if it sold. Was also one on ebay recently. One suggestion - if you are doing an internet search, be sure you use the correct spelling: M-A-H-E-R-A-J-A-H. I'd search Maharajah as well because lots of people get the spelling wrong. I've seen a couple at garage sales in my neighborhood, and will keep my eye out for you. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 93/70 ccpb
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 11:37pm
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hey barracuda,you ski at lake milton in ohio,dan in streetsboro ohio.if so well have to get to gether next summer along with any other members, ------------- what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water! |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 12:00am
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They are on ebay quite often...5 or 6 on now. prices are good! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 8:14am
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ccpb- Milton three ponds in NH, was the location for last summers' NE reunion. Sorry man, but agree, would be nice to meet up sometime- maybe at one of the planned outings or otherwise.
-Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 5:31pm
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Which is better? A Maherajah or the O'brien World Comp?
I was pretty amazed a few weeks ago when somebody was looking for one of those! At least the mhjah is a "cla$$ic." http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4836&KW=o%27brien+ski - Searching for the World Comp ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 5:55pm
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I still have the Team Comp...blue/green version with the matching bindings and a full back binding.....at the time I bought it , it was the one to have...used by Bob Lapoint.
I got on it a couple years ago and it rode pretty well...they come around pretty quick. I have hung on to it because it was the first good ski I ever owned...lots of hours on it. ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: convo
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 7:19pm
| What exactly is a maherajah?? I've never heard of one. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 10:40pm
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Wow, convo, I've got to a$$ume you are a young person. To learn more about Maherajah skis and their history vist www.mahaskis.com.
Bob Majer is a legend in waterskiing. He is credited with the first drop through fins, the first heal cup, the first double wrap boots, the first beveled edges, the first company to make different length skis for different skiers, and many other skiing innovations. He and his brother started making skis in the 1950. During the 60s and 70s, Maherajah (and Herb Obrien's Obrien Ski company) were THE SKIS. My Dad ordered a Maha from Bob back in 1961, and paid over $100 dollars for it, an absurd price at that time. Bob LaPoint and other great waterskiing champions skied on Mahas. Both the Obrien's and the Mahas were beautiful, laminated hardwood skis. During the seventies both companies went to fibergla$$. The Mahas were black fibergla$$, and featured the bright yellow, orange, and black graphics. My Dad bought me a black Maha windbreaker when I was 8 or 9, and I must have worn that jacket to schoold every day for 2 or 3 years. I got my first Maha ski when I was 10 or 11. Eventually, other technology moved forward and other skis and ski companies came along, but Bob Maher has continued to make handmade wooden skis for over 55 years now. Bob still makes traditional slalom skis, and the vintage square back skis, but the area where Maha is probably know best these days is the longboards. These are 8 foot long wooden skis ridden by over half the speed ski competitors. Bob can still ski like a demon as well. He routinely skis in races here in California. A couple of years back, some guys in Michigan decided to do a Ski around Lake Michigan to raise money for charity. When the winds came up, and the water got rough, none the skiers were able to finish. Bob had been invited along to ride in the boat, coach the skiers etc. When none of them could go any farther, Bob, in his 60s, climbed in and skied it himself. If you ever get a chance to meet Bob Maher, see the beautiful skis he makes, or even better take one for a ride, I highly encourage you to do so. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 11:58pm
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BKH, you are one of the great members here...always offering a lot of info
stang, I keep all my old skis too...I would be amazed if I ever read a post on here asking for one of them though! ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-14-2006 at 1:20am
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No, just wordy with too much time on my hands. And, looking at my own post, too many spelling errors including spelling Bob's name wrong (Maher). BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: October-14-2006 at 6:11pm
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BKH I've been looking for a long time for a Maja long board if you ever see one for a good price keep me in mind.The only one I ever found on E bay was in U.K. and guy wouldn't ship to U.S.
thanks Munday |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-14-2006 at 7:15pm
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Munday,
Folks don't tend to get rid of those longboards till they break them. I'll keep an eye out. Lots of speed skiers here, and sometimes they retire  . BKH------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 64 Skier
Date Posted: October-15-2006 at 8:54am
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Since we're talking "wood" I recently bought on old Connelly Comp II woody. What a fast ski! It made my HO Triumph feel like a beginner ski. It was very near the wake crossing speed of an HO VTX and cut very well at speeds above 32 mph. I'm no pro and am actually not very good, but that old wooden ski was a real shock. Along those lines of the original thread, I'd be interested in hearing some results or comparisons of the old Maha's to the new HO's. ------------- 64 Skier 66" HO VTX and 67" HO Triumph http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1071&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 71CC |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-15-2006 at 9:52pm
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64, I'm certainly not an expert, but in my experience, I'd say the old wooden skis chattered a lot more than the modern Fibergla$$ skis.
Comparing to an HO triumph, I'm not surprised that the ski felt fast. However, I believe that is more related to the shape of the ski than the material. If you were to ride, a modern, high-end carbon ski, such as a Goode, Obrien Sixam, of HO Monza, I think you'd find them to be even faster. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: convo
Date Posted: October-15-2006 at 11:58pm
| Thanks for the info BK. I am not that young - I know of Bob LaPoint and actually still have some photos of him I took from a tournament/competition I went to in Minneapolis Mn. years ago. I am aware of O'Brien skis but I guess I must not have been that aware of all the skiing products and top end stuff. i grew up skiing on Kidder - still have my slalom with dual high wrap bindings that I got in high school. Mike |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-16-2006 at 12:11am
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Good stuff Mike. I rode a Kidder Redline during the late 80s. I think they still make that ski. I think the first fibergla$$ ski I ever rode was an EP. Funny, I'd gladly trade the modern equipment if I could have back the athleticism of my 20s. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: October-16-2006 at 9:12am
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Brian:
The Maherajah 2001 was my first ski that I paid for with my own money. Back then, it was the ski to have and I skied on it for countless years until it was stolen out of my boat many years ago. Sure, the newer modern skis are better, but I have been wanting to replace that "2001" ever since. Every time a post like this comes around it makes me think of that old ski again. I especially remember how the black ski "floated" verticle with just the tip sticking out of the water. Sometimes made the old ski hard to find after a particularly nasty fall. Occasionally I search Ebay, but have never seen a complete good condition example of the 2001 up for auction. Still looking. ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-16-2006 at 11:28am
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Understand David. That's why I still have my first wooden Maha. It's got a big chunk missing out of the side, and I'll never ride it again, but I'll never get rid of it. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: October-16-2006 at 12:29pm
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I have an old Maherajah in my shed..... it's in real good condition, but I don't know what model it is......... I'll take a picture of it tonight and post it for you to check out...... if it's the model you are looking for ??? ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-16-2006 at 11:33pm
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As I get a little older...the ski I reach for first now is my Maha. Still love the look feel and ride of those early 70's Mahas. They were THE ski to ride at one point. Like most of you guys, I have owned 'em all at one time or another but still love to ride my Maha.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: barr68
Date Posted: October-17-2006 at 8:19am
| I just bought what I think is a late 60's/early 70's Maherajah(71" long) on ebay for $61.00. Its not perfect but pretty close. I am 47 ,6'1" tall and weigh 210 and have been looking for decent condition ,longer length Maha for a while now. After hearing all the positive feedback from this thread, I'm even more anxious to try it out! What better ski to ride behind a cla$$ic Correct Craft. Come on spring! Jim B. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: October-17-2006 at 8:21am
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I wish I could still ride mine,but 80#s to heavy since 1974.But she resides in a place of honor on the wall in our outdoor kitchen/pavilion.Lookin forward to watching my boy Trey give her a ride someday soon.
Munday |
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: October-18-2006 at 7:51pm
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After my brother borrowed my Maja and had it stollen out of his car I went to Kidder. When I saw one on Ebay 6 years ago for under 100 I bought it. It needed all new rubber. I called Bob and 2 days later I had a complete new set of binding rubber for $29.00. My brother still borrows the ski and it was the ski that my 21 year old son learned on. He then went to an Obrein Seige to an HO Phantom to a Monza. He is skiing for UC Davis near Sacramento California. Their coaches are just a couple of guys that live on the lake and come out to help. Their names are Jason Paredes and Terry Winters. Not bad. 6 weeks ago he told me that Jay was busy and asked one of his buddies that was staying with him to help my son. Eric called me to say that Chris Parrish had just pulled him for a couple of sets and given him some pointers. Wow. That is why I love this sport. Do you think Barry Bonds or Al Pujhols would play catch with your little league son? Oh by the way the Seige and the Phantom are for sale on Ski-it-again. Unfortunately he's outgrown both of them. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=250&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000%20" rel="nofollow - 2000 Ski |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: October-19-2006 at 11:56am
I picked this ski up a few years ago at a garage sale.......... don't know if it's what you are looking for. Let me know
 ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: October-22-2006 at 1:28am
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I belive this was the same type ski I learned on decades ago.. I don't really ski much anymore due to the searing pain in my lower back (bad discs). I do want to get back to at least sking a bit so I can teach my kids.
What is the best old ski I can pick up to get my fat a$$ out of the water with the least amount of effort or pain??? Then again, come sunset on Green, I'm usually not feeling any pain..... Moj' |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-22-2006 at 12:17pm
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Mojo,
As a fellow member of the bad back and +200 club, not to mention arthritic hands, I feel qualified to make a recommendation. If you are looking for a ski to cruise, easy to get up, I'd say get a Connelly wide body ski. The current model is called the Pilot. However, they been making these skis for about 10 years. You can find them used. Drawback: The ski is not good for real aggressive cuts, and doesn't handle speeds much more than 28-30mph. Offered in two sizes, be sure you get the larger (475 sq. in. size). If the eg0 won't let you get one of the really wide skis, or if you want something a little more aggressive, then I would recommend the HO Magnum. This ski is wider, but has a more traditional shape. It is 71" long, easy to get up, can handle fairly aggressive cuts, and will handle speeds up to 34mph. I have one of these skis. It's not a comp slalom ski, but it is a lot of fun. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: October-22-2006 at 1:29pm
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Comp, come on Brian, we're talking pure survival at this point... I just want to cruise, like on my old Harley !!!! Thanks for the suggestions. I do have an old Obrien, it's just getting to impossible for me desk riding, beer drinking butt to get up on....
Moj' |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-13-2007 at 11:49pm
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Last weekend I was up north and going through some stuff in the basement. I ran into my old O'brien as well as the earlier Joe Cash I learned on. I used the junior version because the regular Joe Cash was too big for my skinny a**!!
I remembered this thread about the "good old days" of skis and had to get a picture.  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-14-2007 at 12:21am
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Pete that O'Brien is beautiful. Would love to take it off your hands.
BTW: This year at Tennessee I was never on my Phantom, stayed under the bed in the bag. Spent the whole vacation on my Maha. Still love it. Makes me feel like it is '72 again. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-14-2007 at 12:56am
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Mojoman,
I ski on a Connelly Eclipse. It's only slightly larger but rides and carves great. I'm 215lbs,ride a 72' and ski behind my 90hp outboard. If you can pick up one of those, you won't be sorry. Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: August-14-2007 at 1:39am
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Pete,
Back in the 80's I had a Connelly Hook, all wood just like your O'Brien, lent it out and never saw it again.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-14-2007 at 10:53am
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[QUOTE=quinner] Pete,
Back in the 80's I had a Connelly Hook, all wood just like your O'Brien, lent it out and never saw it again. Sorry to here that you lost the ski. One benefit with my low weight was that I skied on a short ski. That O'brien is a 64" that no one else could ski on so no one ever borrowed it! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: August-14-2007 at 12:20pm
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8122pbrainard,
I have that exact O'brien sitting in my garage as well. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: August-15-2007 at 6:29pm
I've had my Maherajah long board (recreational version of the speed ski) for several seasons now. It is absolutely a blast to ski on. Take the boat up to about 40+ mph and ride it on a 150' line. Great for those rough days. The ski itself is a work of art. The side cut must be 1.5" thick. Bob is great to work with, too. He answers his phone, takes the orders, and makes the ski for you. As mentioned above, they don't come up for sale used too often. I know I have no desire to sell mine.
 ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 12:13am
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Doug; Welcome to the site.
Love your signature line. Try to live that way now that I am a bit over 50. Of course that attitude helps when hangin' with the PLBC guys. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 12:40am
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Pete
Nothing better during the Michigan winter than hitting the slopes, and then relaxing with friends, a drink , and a Warren Miller movie. Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 1:46am
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Senior moment....Who the heck is Warren Miller?
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 2:19am
I picked this one up at a yard sale for 5-bucks, does anyone know what its is, or is it junk??
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Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 2:20am
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I inherited a really nice 65" Hook last year which I think I showed to quinner and the guys, but have yet to try it. I did my best skiing in the days on my 64-65" EP Comp X2 which I bought sometime in the late 70s early 80s(?) I think, and still ski on it today. My buddies all laugh at it. I got started on a composite (wood and formica looking thing) called a Taperflex. Anyone remember those from the mid-seventies? And it WOULD flex! ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 2:20am
Thanks, John. I've been reading over here for a while, but I guess everyone has to have that first post at some point. I have to remind myself of Mr. Miller's wise words every now and then.
Warren Miller is the guy who has been producing and, most importantly, narrating those great snow ski movies for the last 50 or so years. A couple of years ago (I think the movie was "Impact," he did about a 5 minute segment on Gordon Rauthbaum's (sp) Ski Paradise in Acapulco. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
jbear wrote:Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 3:11am
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Thanks Doug. I'll haveta google him and see what turns up. I lurked here for quite a while before I got up the nerve to post...now I am at 1941...I better get a life and let mrsjbear back on her computer.
Reid; TaperFlex was a hot ride in the early 70's. Quess I am dating myself. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 11:17am
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reidp
Got my 65" comp X-2 in 1978 after my Lake Region Tournament burned up in a house fire. Skied on that until 7 years ago. Not good under my 215lbs. I thought a shorter ski was better until I got my 72" Connelly Eclipse. I'll never let go of that Comp X-2. I also have the EP Super-1. There's a nice EP Comp-1 and an Obrien Comp in our equipment shed collecting dust. Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 2:27pm
I'll second that welcome Doug- good to see you over here. ------------- |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: August-16-2007 at 3:14pm
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Thanks, Tim. Good to be here. Lots of great info about CC on here. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: September-28-2007 at 1:53am
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Way back early in this post I ask Brain to keep an Eye out for a long board.Well it was sitting on my porch when I got home.Since this started I had both spelling of maja on my e bay /e mail list,seen 3 in that time landed one last Sunday by snipe when I was at the lake.I pumped to ride it hoping for tomorrow night.The paper work says it was bought in 06 dbl high wraps not a ding in it.
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-28-2007 at 2:12am
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Hey that's awesome Munday. Looking forward to seeing some pics of you riding that bad boy. If you really want to put that Ski through it's paces, come on out to CA and we'll hook you up with 32 foot offshore, 1000 HP, 200 feet of ski line, a helmet and a protective suit. If you're game, that ski will handle it.
I just put new bindings on my Father's 1961 Maha two weeks ago. Plan to hang it on the wall in my office. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: September-28-2007 at 2:29am
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Thats not in my future,I have a boat that will run close to 65 and right now that looks like a big step we'll see
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-28-2007 at 2:32am
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65 is pretty fast. Even at 65 mph, you might want to think about a rope longer than 75 feet. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: September-28-2007 at 6:28pm
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Thamks for that tip Brian i will
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: east tx skier
Date Posted: October-02-2007 at 1:58pm
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When I got my longboard from Bob Maher, it had instructions on riding it that may or may not be helpful. I'm paraphrasing, but I still have the laminated note from him in the garage under the ski rack.
Basically, when getting up, you're going to drag a little longer. Keep the angle of the ski shallow (almost like you're sitting on the tail when you're in the water). Ride it more upright than you would a comp ski. Carve your turns rather than burying the tail. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2383&sort=&pagenum=7&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000 - 1998 Ski Nautique (Red & Silver Cloud); GT-40; Perfect Pass Stargazer; Acme 422. |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: October-15-2007 at 12:15am
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Last weekend we had a boys getaway up at Green Lake for poker, drinking and other bad behavior. We went to Norton's Supper Club and they had a wood Maheraja on the wall. I was a little blurry-eyed to catch any of the details, though. I wouldn't have thought twice about it had it not been for this thread. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-16-2007 at 8:12pm
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Funny, my wife and I notice that same ski when we were at Norton's in July. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: emccallum
Date Posted: October-17-2007 at 2:03pm
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what a great thread...brings back some memories. Too bad I cant remember well enough. I had a beautiful wooden ski back in the late 70's early 80's. Dark wood with a very nice finish. I just cant recall the name, if any of you guys could throw out a few old names to jog my memory that would be great. It is driving me crazy!! I know it isnt Connelly, EP, Obrien, etc. I seem to think it started with a T or something...tip of my tongue, ARGHHGH!
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-17-2007 at 2:30pm
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Taperflex? ------------- |
Posted By: emccallum
Date Posted: October-17-2007 at 2:42pm
| nope thanks! |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: October-25-2007 at 12:05pm
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Thor ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: October-26-2007 at 12:41am
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My parents used to ride a wooden Hook. They go for pretty good money on ebay, been trying to score one.
David F is this the ski your looking for. http://cgi.ebay.com/MAHERAJAH-2001-170CM-Competition-Water-Ski-Excellent_W0QQitemZ170162355093QQihZ007QQcategoryZ71174QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem - maherajah 2001 ------------- |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: October-26-2007 at 2:35pm
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That's the one! Got to have it for posterity. Thanks for the heads up. ------------- |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: October-26-2007 at 8:32pm
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Glad to help. Hope it works out for you. ------------- |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: October-29-2007 at 6:21pm
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David are you bidding on the ski or is it someone else? ------------- |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: October-29-2007 at 6:27pm
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That is not me. Still a bit early to bid. ------------- |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: November-12-2007 at 10:56pm
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David did you end up with the ski? ------------- |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: November-13-2007 at 12:06pm
Nope
Got sniped at the last second. I was using a bidding service and my max bid was higher than the ski went for...dang! Should have just bid my max and been done with it. ------------- |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: November-13-2007 at 6:01pm
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sorry to hear I let you know if I see one again. ------------- |
Posted By: delbert
Date Posted: November-13-2007 at 7:53pm
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David, Check out ebay item # 200173601674. 2001 that is on ebay. This one is stated as composite.
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-16-2007 at 4:25pm
CQ, you should be all over this! http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-wood-Connelly-Hook-67-Slalom-Water-Ski-Waterski_W0QQitemZ290181451681QQihZ019QQcategoryZ71174QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem - Hook on ebay ------------- |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: April-22-2008 at 2:41am
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There is a Maherajah Long Board listed in the boats section, San Francisco Craigslist today. No photo. Asking $900. Not cheap, but new the ski is $2K with bindings. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Dave D.
Date Posted: October-15-2008 at 9:16pm
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I think this might be my most favorite thread here on CCF! I have been skiing Mahas since the mid '70s and currently have three of them, a 65" 2001, a 70" wooden competition, and a recently purchased graphite/foam core 360. My 65" is a little too short for me these days but the wooden 70 incher is a blast when I want to get out and cut hard for a good workout. The 360 is my currnet favorite as it's such a hoot to ride. I recently found it on ebay and clicked the "buy it now" price for about $350. It looks like it's brand new. It came with a size 8 fixed binding which was too small for me (it fit my wife perfectly though)so I called Bob Maher who built me a larger full wrap binding for it. It was a real treat to get to talk to Bob...the guy is legendary! He gave me the scoop on how to ride it and now I can go for many miles behind the boat on this thing before getting tired. It's easy to get up on and jumps the wake like nothing I have ever ridden. I plan on adding to my collection with other models Bob made (anyone have any rare Maha jumpers? )and dream about ordering a custom made brand new one in the future.
Like the old saying goes, "MAHA Rules!" Many thanks to Bob Maher for a lifetime of great skiing!  ------------- Dave D. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5525&sort=&pagenum=4 - '89 Sport Nautique http://www.golaketravis.com/webcam/ - Lake Travis, Texas! |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: November-09-2012 at 7:16pm
I just picked up this exact ski today for $70. Saw it on CL three miles from my house. Had to have it. Thought I remembered a thread about wood skis. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-09-2012 at 9:06pm
Back in the days, all of the old guys here had and rode on hard wood !!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: November-11-2012 at 10:49am
This is the one I picked up for $70; This is one I bought a couple of years ago, I then turned it into a longboard skate board,  Trust me, I won't be messing with the Hook. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: November-11-2012 at 4:36pm
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Bought "New" in 1978 $180.00 w/ soft case. Bought another 8 years ago, even more beautiful, re-finished and gave it to the current 5-time State Slalom champ for his 50th birthday.  |
Posted By: AlfaDon
Date Posted: November-11-2012 at 7:14pm
| I picked up a wooden Connelly hook this past summer on off of Craigslist for $125. It doesn't have that matching case, but it's in great shape. Those are the ones I leaned to ski on |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: November-11-2012 at 11:52pm
Picked this Maha up a few months ago on good ol ebay ...  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: emccallum
Date Posted: November-12-2012 at 10:55am
| Nice skis. I am still searching for my old Terry. |
Posted By: vixen
Date Posted: November-12-2012 at 11:15am
| Still have my joe cash i bought for my wife in 1961 and the one she got me the next year.Those were our first comp.ski's,untell then we had home made.They both look like the day we got them. Mel |