The Rave Sports Rhyme Combo Water Skis is excellent for taking your performance to the next level. I’ve compared countless skis in the industry, reviewing their PROs and CONs. In this review, I’m going to compare its toe piece, plastic laminate top, features, and more. Although it appears to tick all the boxes, keep reading to find out whether we chose the Rhyme Adult as the best water ski under $200.
Specs and Features
- Binding: Sports
- Weight limit: Best for over 125 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 20.45 pounds
- Item Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 64 inches
- Size: 164cm/One Size Fits All
- Color: Blue
PROS
- Adjustable bindings give more grip and control
- Dual purpose ski (slalom toe integrated)
- Side bindings are also adjustable
- Soft step inserts
- A well-balanced shape reduces water drag
- Deep water starts made easier
- Plastic top with fiberglass rods imparts strength
CONS
- Too much buoyant
- Not for lightweight persons
Slalom Toe Piece
We just told you above that you can also use this ski as slalom type. This has been made possible by expert engineering tricks. On a first look, it is no more than a simple pair of skis but a closer look reveals that the right board has a rear toe piece integrated into it.
This toe piece helps to ride in slalom style. More than that, the bindings are also very comfortable and strong. They are double density, fully adjustable. The slalom toe and the bindings are made up of soft material which gives you comfort as well as a perfect grip over the ski.
Plastic Laminate Top
The top laminates of the skis are an important factor which determines the strength of the ski. In case of the Rhyme Adult Skis, the top laminates are made up of strong plastic which can bear high water pressures and won’t break away. Moreover, the fiber glass rods are also integrated into the skis which impart strength and reinforce the boards.
The Rhyme Adult Water Ski have a unique parabolic construction style which develops speed and helps to lessen the water drag force. This design also makes the deep water starts very easy for beginners. It is the best one to polish up your skiing skills.
Related: Hydroslide Legend Adult Deluxe Waterskis Review
The Verdict
The Rhyme Adult Water Ski has some very minor negatives. During the construction process, the engineers probably totally overlooked the fact that to make the skis unbreakable, they have made them buoyant too. This means that the ski would float too much and it wouldn’t allow even an inch of sinking which makes side cuts difficult.
This is just a temporary problem and as soon as you train with this, you can maneuver the skis as you want. Moreover, it isn’t designed for lightweight people. Rave has other skis for them. This one only supports heavyweight and even overweight persons.
