O'Brien

Skis, tubes and vests

O'Brien covers most of a tow boat's gear list under one label: Sequence and Siege slalom skis with Z9 bindings, Performer combo and All-Star trainer skis, Black Magic and Enforcer kneeboards, the FX V3 wakesurf, and Speedster, Drifter and Swift tubes in 2 and 3 rider sizes.

Sizing is the thing to check. Vests are cut to chest measurement, not shirt size, so Medium is 36 to 40 inches and Large is 40 to 44, youth Flex vests are rated 50 to 90 lb and the Type II baby safe vest is under 30 lb. Slalom skis carry the binding in the part number, so a 67 inch Sequence with a Z9 is not the 69 inch.