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O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis

Item # 44502
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Key Features

  • Extra wide forebody

  • Parabolic shape

  • Stabilizer bar

  • Dual density junior adjustable bindings

  • For skiers up to 125 lbs.


Our Price   $169.99

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obrien A great choice for the junior skier, the Jr. Vortex is designed with an extra wide forebody and a parabolic shape for easy deep water starts. Stabilizer bar provides an easier pull. Dual density junior adjustable bindings fit sizes 2 - 9. For skiers up to 125 lbs. Length: 54".
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O'BrienO'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis
 
4.1

(based on 7 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Smooth ride (5)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat water (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Beginner (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3), Yes (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    12/20/2012

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great quality starter skis!

    By Jeffer

    from Southern CA

    About Me Beginner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good design
    • Well Built

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

        This is a Christmas gift for my boys, they have wanted to start water skiing after watching me and they are ready fo rthe water this spring/summer! We have not been on these yet but the fit and quality for the price looks great. I would recommend them

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        12/19/2012
         
        2.0

        Ok, but not great for lighter skiers

        By Northwest Lanier Skier

        from Gainesville, GA

        About Me Beginner

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy Starts
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

        • Too Loose

        Best Uses

        • Learning Deep Water Start

        Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

        My daughter is about 60 lbs. and after about 5 tries, could easily get up on the ski. (That was her first time trying to slalom.) So, it was great for learning to get up on a slalom.
        However, once up, it has some challenges. It is somewhat unstable (it wants to roll to either side), when riding between the wakes. It is much more stable, when on an edge on the outside of the wakes leaning slightly away from the boat.
        Also, unless the skier is going side to side, it tends to put a lot of spray in the skiers face. This may be due to her light weight, but shifting her weight toward the front or back of the ski does not help, neither does changing the speed.
        There may not be anything better on the market, but I would shop around a little more before deciding to buy this ski again.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        8/4/2012
         
        4.0

        Great trainer skis

        By Joe

        from Marin,Ca.

        About Me Intermediate

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Smooth Ride

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Flat Water

          Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

          Great for kids 5 to 10 years old.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          7/30/2012
           
          5.0

          GREAT TEACHING TOOL

          By Wes

          from LM Va

          About Me Beginner

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Smooth Ride

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Flat Water

            Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

            good binding comfort,Bar screws hold well,easy pull up, stable,good binding and rtp.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            7/29/2012
             
            5.0

            Great Kids Ski

            By Pieman

            from West Bend, WI

            About Me Beginner

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Easy to use
            • Work great for kids

            Cons

            • Pricey

            Best Uses

              Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

              Bought these to get my 9 and 11 year old kids skiing. The 9 year old was up and skiing in three tries and the 11 year old in 5 tries. Wide design is so much easier than the old style...Great product, too bad they cost so much (but what doesn't these days).

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              6/30/2012
               
              4.0

              Quality product

              By Opa

              from SD

              About Me Beginner

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Smooth Ride

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Flat Water

                Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

                Young grandchildren are learning to ski and are moving up from the trainer skis.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                6/29/2012
                 
                5.0

                O'Brien Vortex skis

                By Kev

                from Windam, NH

                About Me Advanced

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Lightweight
                • Nice quality and trainer
                • Smooth Ride

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Flat Water

                  Comments about O'Brien O'Brien Jr. Vortex Combo Waterskis:

                  Nice quality; nice trainer

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Is there a replacement bar for these skis?
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