HO SYNDICATE A1
Sizes: 65, 66.25, 67.5, 68.75 inches | MSRP: $1,300 | hosports.com
HO Sports and water ski icon Bob LaPoint combined powers to make one of the most innovative skis of all time - the Syndicate A1. The Syndicate A1 complements the skier who is focused on maintaining outbound direction off the second wake. It is designed to move from the apex back to centerline automatically, requiring very little effort from the skier. This is a ski that listens to the skier. The general consensus from reviewers is that the Syndicate A1 
responds amazingly well to what you want it to do. “The ski never stops moving,” says McMillan. “It has a nice, carvy turn that feels like you're on snow.” There is nothing too complicated about the way the Syndicate A1 works; it just does. The ski turns quite easy, as long as you lead into it with your hips and maintain some tip pressure. The speed is just right, and you will want to carry that speed into the turn for a tighter radius.
Keys to the SYNDICATE A1:
• Skis best with more tip pressure in the turns
• The ski likes speed
• It's solid in rough water
• Easy to make up time in the course
• The Syndicate A1 has ears - it responds well to skier input