The O’Brien Sequence Waterski stands out as one of the best slalom skis out there. Over the last decade, I’ve water skied for countless hours. It was only a few years ago that I began reviewing them. In this article, I’m going to compare its base, X-9 bindings, stability, tracking, and more. With so many skis claiming to be the best, keep reading to find out whether the Sequence is the Best O’Brien Water Ski for you.
Specs and Features
- Flex: Sport
- Fin: A.R.C.
- Bindings: X-9
- Rocker: Heavy
- Tunnel: Transitional Concave
- Bevels: Large, Sharp
- Rider Ability: Beginner to Intermediate
PROS
- Heavy Rocker Profile for lightning fast turn ins and low drag
- Transitional Concave bottom encourages stability without compromising agility
- Includes O’Brien X-9 Bindings
- Low-Cut Design for easier release and better flexibility on the water
- Front Quick Lace System is easy to adjust
- EVA Foot bed absorbs vibration from rough conditions
CONS
- Quiet expensive than other models
Traditional Concave Base
The O’Brien Sequence Slalom Ski features a traditional concave shaped base. It means that there is a traditional tunnel shape at the nose of the ski board. This improvises a better stability and a straighter tracking. Eventually, it is turned into a broader, a full-concave design. This design provides a higher level of mobility even on a wide ski board like this one is.
The Slalom Ski features a heavy rocker profile for the support during faster turn INS and a lower drag. Also, a light in weight chassis/ plate combination offers a greater control by putting one closer to the ski.
Related: O’Brien Vortex Combo Water Skis Review.
X-9 Bindings Included
The ski board comes with X-9 bindings. These have a highly adjustable design so a number of different users can fit in these. The front quick lace system is easily adjustable. Moreover, a low-cut design is improvised for a comparatively easier release and improved flexibility while riding on the water.
The standardized EVA foot bed effectively absorbs the vibrations during performance and provides smooth ride. Hence with all these features, the board becomes a highly desirable choice for the beginner level users. It comes in 2 different sizes and an attractive, cool blue color.
The Verdict
The O’Brien Sequence Slalom Ski with X-9 Bindings come s in an ideal shape with all the features important for a good sporting experience. Considering all the specs, we can conclude that it is a ski board designed especially for beginners, so that they can develop and polish their skills for advanced levels.
Since it comes from a reliable manufacture, the quality of the material, craftsmanship and durability is assured. The design and color is suitable for both genders and it is available in 2 different sizes as per user requirement. We highly recommend this water ski to our readers.
