{"title":"2027 HO Sports","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2027-ho-omni-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Omni Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Omni Slalom Ski | The One Ski That Does Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Omni\u003c\/b\u003e is the ski for people who want one ski, full stop. A genuine crossover: wide enough underfoot to make deep-water starts easy and stable behind any boat, but shaped closely enough to HO's course skis that it will still take you through the buoys when you decide to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Two true flat spots rather than one continuous curve. They make the ski settle underfoot instead of wandering, and let it accelerate out of a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Edge Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e HO measure it at 50 per cent less drag. The tail releases when you ask it to rather than dragging you flat, so acceleration comes without forcing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Volume Concave:\u003c\/b\u003e A deeper channel through the base for hold and forgiveness. This is the feature doing the work when the water is rough and your edge is not perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarger Bevels:\u003c\/b\u003e Softer edges than a pure course ski. They add stability and make the ski far less likely to catch and pitch you while you are learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHybrid Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Wider than a tournament ski, narrower than a trainer. That compromise is the whole point of the Omni, and why one ski covers the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Construction: Fiberglass Polyurethane composite:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass over a polyurethane core. Not the lightest build HO make, but forgiving in chop and tougher than carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the honest answer for most people on most lakes. A beginner gets an easy start and a ski that forgives a bad edge; an intermediate gets something still right two seasons later. HO rate it beginner through advanced. Who it isn't for: a dedicated course skier chasing shorter line lengths wants the carbon Omni Ultra, and anyone yet to get up on one ski should look at the Hovercraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to about 75 kg · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e roughly 68-91 kg · 7.12\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e roughly 86-113 kg · 7.32\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\" Wide:\u003c\/b\u003e over about 113 kg · 7.52\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds, so treat them as a guide and go longer if you sit between two. The 69 Wide is the same length as the 69 with more surface area, for a heavier skier or the easiest start. HO recommend 39 to 51 km\/h. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Omni fin fitted; bindings and plates separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni or Omni Ultra?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstruction. The Omni is glass over polyurethane, forgiving and tough. The Ultra runs a PVC foam core with carbon laminates and the adjustable Syndicate fin: lighter and sharper, less patient with a rough edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo by weight: 65 up to about 75 kg, 67 from 68 to 91, 69 from 86 to 113, and the 69 Wide above that. In an overlap, longer starts easier and shorter turns quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with bindings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It ships blank with the Omni fin fitted, which adjusts fore and aft. HO sell the Stance plates separately and we can sort a package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574680645735,"sku":"054065808934","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574680678503,"sku":"054065808941","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69","offer_id":44574680711271,"sku":"054065808958","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 Wide","offer_id":44574680744039,"sku":"054065808965","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/8543938806042.png?v=1788763329"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-syndicate-works-01-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Syndicate Works 01 Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 01 Slalom Ski | Will Asher's Attacking Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 01\u003c\/b\u003e is the ski Will Asher took to four ProTour wins and seven podiums, and it is built for one thing: attacking the course without hesitating. Handcrafted outside Seattle, it refines the original Works 01 in the two places that change how a ski finishes a turn, the concave and the bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeeper Concave under the Feet:\u003c\/b\u003e More stability and more drive back to centreline, and more swing outbound. This is the change you feel at the finish of the turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimised Bevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Smaller through the body for speed and swing, then bigger and flatter through the tail where you want hold. The ski lets go where it should and grips where it must.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium Width Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Narrow enough to roll onto a high edge angle without a fight, which is what a course skier is buying at this end of the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow Tip Rocker and Wide Forebody:\u003c\/b\u003e Stability at speed, and support through the front of the ski when you load it hard into the wakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSyndicate Adjustable Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships with the adjustable fin and an 8 degree wing. HO publish full settings, so it can be dialled rather than guessed at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a tournament ski and we are not going to pretend otherwise. HO rate it advanced, file it under Course, and recommend 51 to 58 km\/h. If you are running the buoys at short line and you want a ski that rewards being aggressive, this is the one. Who it isn't for: everyone else. If you free ski more than you run a course, the Omni Ultra does that job far better and costs less than half. A skier still learning to hold an edge will find this ski punishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 82 kg · 65.95\" long · 6.82\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders 82-100 kg · 66.92\" long · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds, so treat them as a guide. HO's three charts disagree slightly on the 67 — we have used the figures from the product page. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Syndicate adjustable fin fitted; bindings and plates are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorks 01 or Works 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo different philosophies at the same price. The 01 is Will Asher's attacking shape, built around concave and bevel. The 02 is the stability and freedom shape, built around a four-stage rocker line. Ski both if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 82 kg the 66, and from there to roughly 100 kg the 67. These are narrow course skis, so being on the right length matters more than it does on a crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with bindings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It ships blank with the Syndicate adjustable fin. HO's Stance plates and boots fit it, and we can put a package together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"66","offer_id":44574701256807,"sku":"054065808835","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574701289575,"sku":"054065808842","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/9539269165338.png?v=1788764312"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-syndicate-works-02-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Syndicate Works 02 Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 02 Slalom Ski | Rebuilt Around the Rocker Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 02\u003c\/b\u003e keeps the width of the ski it replaces and changes almost everything else. At the centre of it is an entirely new four-stage rocker line with two true flat spots, one under the front foot and one under the fin, replacing the original's continuous curve. It is the biggest change HO have made to this shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew 4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Two genuine flat spots rather than one continuous curve. More stability underfoot, and it is easier to create speed because the ski is not fighting you between turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMost Aggressive Concave Entry HO Have Made:\u003c\/b\u003e A sharper entry radius achieved without increasing concave depth, so it drives into the wakes hard without getting grabby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmaller, Refined Bevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Less drag and less suction. The point is freedom: you can break the ski out of a carve to scrub speed or steer, which is the part most skis will not let you do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Sidewall Height Through the Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e The tail sits deeper through the finish rather than skipping out, which is where the extra hold comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnchanged Width:\u003c\/b\u003e HO deliberately left the width alone. If you are on the previous Works 02, the platform under your feet will feel familiar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the stability-and-freedom half of HO's tournament pair, where the Works 01 is the attacking one. Rob Hazelwood has been riding it. If you want a course ski that will let you smear and scrub rather than committing you to every carve you start, this is the one. Who it isn't for: this is an elite course ski. If you are free skiing on open water the Omni Ultra is a better and far cheaper answer, and a skier still building edge control should not start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders roughly 52-73 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders roughly 64-82 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders roughly 75-100 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHO have not published a weight chart for the new 2027 shape, so these are the previous generation's published figures converted from pounds. The width is unchanged between the two, so they should hold, but treat them as a guide and talk to us if you are between sizes. Sold as a ski only, blank; bindings and plates are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorks 02 or Works 01?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 02 is built around the rocker line and gives you freedom to scrub and steer. The 01 is built around concave and bevel and rewards attacking. Same price, different feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow different is it from the old Works 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame width, new rocker line, smaller bevel, sharper concave entry and a lower sidewall through the tail. HO frame it as a rethink rather than an update, and the rocker change alone is significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 52 to 73 kg the 65, 64 to 82 kg the 66, and 75 to 100 kg the 67. The ranges overlap, so in between two, longer is more stable and shorter turns quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574702043239,"sku":"054065808859","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66","offer_id":44574702076007,"sku":"054065808866","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574702108775,"sku":"054065808873","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/HO_27_Works2_Combo_Print.png?v=1788764368"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-omni-pro-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Omni Pro Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Omni Pro Slalom Ski | Works Geometry on a Wider Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Omni Pro\u003c\/b\u003e takes the tip and tail width of the Syndicate Works 02 and widens the ski under the foot. That one change is the whole product: you get the course geometry from the top of HO's range on a platform that is more forgiving to stand on and easier to get up on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks Tip and Tail Width, Wider Underfoot:\u003c\/b\u003e The turning ends of a tournament ski with more surface area where your weight sits. Easier starts and more support, without blunting how the ski finishes a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Works 4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e The same rocker philosophy as the Works 02, with two true flat spots, one under the front foot and one under the fin. More stability, and easier to build speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMost Aggressive Concave Entry:\u003c\/b\u003e A sharper entry radius without extra concave depth. Efficient, and it drives into the wakes properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmaller Bevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Less drag and less suction, and the freedom to break out of a carve to scrub speed or steer rather than being locked into the arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Sidewall Height Through the Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps the tail engaged through the finish instead of releasing early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in the United States:\u003c\/b\u003e The topsheet carries the US-made mark, same as the Syndicate skis out of Seattle. At this end of the range that is where layup consistency comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the ski for a course skier who is not a professional. You are getting the Works 02's rocker line, concave and bevel thinking without the narrow, unforgiving platform that comes with a full tournament ski, and at a meaningful saving. Who it isn't for: if you are chasing shorter line lengths at speed, buy the Works. If you mostly free ski on open water, the Omni Ultra is built for that and costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e the shorter of the two, quicker through the turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e more length and surface area, more stable at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHO have not published a rider weight chart for the Omni Pro, and we are not going to invent one from a neighbouring model. As a rough guide the 65 suits lighter skiers and the 67 heavier, but get in touch and we will size you properly. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the fin fitted; bindings and plates separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni Pro or Omni Ultra?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Omni Pro is the course-focused one, with Works tip and tail width. The Ultra is the crossover, wider through the body, built as much for open water as for buoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni Pro or Syndicate Works 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame geometry thinking, different platform. The Works 02 is narrower underfoot and less forgiving; the Omni Pro widens that platform for a skier who is not riding at pro pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is not published on this ski?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHO have not put the Omni Pro on their website, so there is no rider weight chart and no named fin. What we can tell you: it is US made, it ships with a fin fitted, and the features above are HO's own 2027 data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574702731367,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574702764135,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-ho-omni-pro-slalom-ski-01_05bf6d48-f7de-4f46-80a3-2b2c1ed0a8b4.jpg?v=1788768154"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-omni-ultra-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Omni Ultra Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Omni Ultra Slalom Ski | The Carbon Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Omni Ultra\u003c\/b\u003e is the Omni with the materials turned up. A new PVC foam core under modern carbon laminates makes it lighter and sharper than the fibreglass Omni, and it carries the Syndicate adjustable fin rather than a fixed one. Same crossover intent, a good deal more ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew PVC Foam Core:\u003c\/b\u003e New for 2027. Lighter and stiffer than the polyurethane core in the standard Omni, which is what lets the ski hold a harder edge without more length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Carbon Laminates:\u003c\/b\u003e Second-generation carbon Omni. Carbon gives you response and less weight to swing, at the cost of some of the forgiveness glass provides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual flat spots for stability and acceleration, the same rocker thinking that runs through the whole 2027 Omni family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Edge Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e HO measure it at 50 per cent less drag. Acceleration without having to drive the ski as hard through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Volume Concave and Larger Bevels:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold and forgiveness from the concave, stability and acceleration from the bevels. This is what keeps a carbon ski usable in chop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSyndicate Adjustable Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e The adjustable fin from the tournament skis, with a 7 degree wing, rather than the fixed Omni fin. It can be properly dialled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHO call this their top-end crossover, and that is a fair description. It is quick and precise enough to run a course seriously, and efficient enough to free ski open water without feeling like hard work. If you have outgrown the standard Omni and are not ready to commit to a tournament ski, this is the step. Who it isn't for: a beginner should stay on the glass Omni, which forgives far more. A dedicated course skier chasing short line wants a Works or the Omni Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 68 kg · 65.02\" long · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders 68-91 kg · 66.89\" long · 7.12\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders 91-113 kg · 68.78\" long · 7.32\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds. Their factory chart and their website differ slightly on the 65 and the 69; we have used the website figures. Go longer if you sit between two. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Syndicate adjustable fin fitted; the Stance plate range fits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni Ultra or Omni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials. The Ultra runs a PVC foam core with carbon laminates and the adjustable Syndicate fin. The Omni is glass over polyurethane with a fixed fin: heavier and less sharp, but more forgiving and tougher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 68 kg the 65, from 68 to 91 kg the 67, and 91 to 113 kg the 69. In an overlap, longer starts easier and is steadier at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I run a course on it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is half of what it is for. HO build it as a crossover, so it will run buoys and still be efficient free skiing on open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574703386727,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574703419495,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69","offer_id":44574703452263,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/9587150618906.png?v=1788764454"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-hovercraft-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Hovercraft Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Hovercraft Slalom Ski | Easier Than a Wakeboard to Get Up On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Hovercraft\u003c\/b\u003e has roughly the surface area of two skis put together, and everything about it follows from that. Deep water starts are easier than on a wakeboard, and once you are up it turns like a surfboard rather than demanding the edge control a conventional slalom ski does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidetrack Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e The extra-stable platform that makes the deep water start easy. If getting up has been the barrier, this is the feature that removes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSwallow Tail Tri-Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e Three fins and a swallow tail give surf-style control. You steer it from the tail, so it turns without you having to master edging first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexbody Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e A lightweight, high-flex build. It lets you either steer from the tail or work the ski dynamically once you know what you are doing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurf-Inspired Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e HO's own framing, and it is accurate: this rips turns rather than carving them. Lower speeds, less effort, more play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the ski for two people. The first has never got up on one ski and wants to, today, without a season of failed attempts. The second has skied for years and wants something genuinely fun to muck about on at open-water speeds. HO rate it beginner through expert and file it as freeride, not course. Who it isn't for: anyone who wants to run buoys. It is not a course ski and does not pretend to be. If that is the goal, start on the Omni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 68 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders from about 68 kg up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds. Their factory chart lists only a 65 and puts it higher, so we have used the website's two-row table, which covers both sizes we stock. HO do not publish construction detail, rocker or fin specification for this ski, so we have left those out. Sold as a ski only, blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this really easier than a wakeboard?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is HO's claim, and the surface area supports it. Roughly two skis' worth of area under you means the ski wants to plane rather than being dragged through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHovercraft or Omni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent jobs. The Hovercraft is a wide, surf-style freeride ski for easy starts and playful turns. The Omni is a crossover that will also run a course. Buy the Hovercraft for fun, the Omni to progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 68 kg the 65, and above that the 67. HO give only a broad split on this model rather than a full chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574703681639,"sku":"054065808989","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574703714407,"sku":"054065808996","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/hovercraft-camo-thumb_be7e5fa7-a2fe-44f9-bccf-97b0990c9378.png?v=1788764498"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-future-omni-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Future Omni Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Future Omni Slalom Ski | The Omni Shape, Built for a Kid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Future Omni\u003c\/b\u003e is the Omni's crossover shape in a single 65 inch length aimed at a young or lighter skier. Same four-stage rocker line, same Clean Edge Tail, same forgiving glass and polyurethane build as the adult ski, sized and priced for someone still growing into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual flat spots for stability and acceleration. A lighter skier gets a ski that sits still underfoot instead of wandering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Edge Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e HO measure it at 50 per cent less drag, so the ski accelerates without needing the strength to drive it hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Volume Concave and Larger Bevels:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold and forgiveness from the concave; stability from the softer bevels. Together they are what stop a bad edge turning into a fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Construction: Fiberglass Polyurethane composite:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass over a polyurethane core. Forgiving in rough water and far tougher than a carbon ski, which matters on a kid's first proper ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOmni Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e Long and shallow, for stability without killing manoeuvrability. Fixed rather than adjustable, which is the right call at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a genuine first slalom ski rather than a trainer. A kid who can already get up and hold a line gets the same forgiving geometry adults ride, at a length and price that make sense while they are growing. Who it isn't for: a child still on two skis needs a combo pair first. And once they are past about 68 kg they have outgrown the single 65 and should move to the standard Omni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 68 kg · 65.02\" long · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne length only. The weight is converted from HO's published pounds and comes from their factory chart, which is the only source that carries this model. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Omni fin fitted; bindings and plates are separate, and HO also do it as a package with a Stance plate and rear toe plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuture Omni or the standard Omni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength and who it is for. The Future Omni is one 65 inch size for a lighter or younger skier. The standard Omni runs 65 through 69 Wide and covers adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs my kid ready for a slalom ski?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they can get up on two skis and hold a line comfortably, yes. If they are still working on getting up at all, a combo pair first will get them there faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen will they outgrow it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 68 kg, going by HO's own weight guidance. At that point the standard Omni in a 67 is the next ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574704205927,"sku":"054065808972","price":749.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/8543944671514.png?v=1788764540"}],"url":"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/collections\/2027-ho-sports.oembed","provider":"Welcome Boardstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}