2014 pro star
I know this is off topic and admin feel free to move it or delete. But it's a MINI PICKLE! I LOVE it!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/avaqevyh.jpg
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Haha! That's pretty bitchin'!
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If you had told me the new prostar was going to be a pickle, I woulda lmao. I LOVE it though.
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Love it!!!!!!
Can't wait to ski one. That Bimini is sick. |
Very disappointed. A useless pickle fork is pointless, I don't get why they can't incorporate/design them to actually be useful (as in a stepping area), especially when these boats are navigating tight areas and small lakes/docks all the time. The convertible open/closed bow is very nice, as long as it holds up (although I doubt it has storage like a usual closed bow).
MC really needs to evaluate their social media in general. Whomever runs/manages it is downright terrible at their role, this launch is pathetic, they don't understand the customer and what they would like to see and are interested in, and overall devalue the company and boat by such a weak and elementary social media presence. Social media can greatly help a company, but can do the opposite even quicker if not managed well. We'd been holding out on getting a CC200 to see what this would be. Picklefork alone will probably make the decision to go with the 200, but at least some of you like it. |
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I agree on the social media comments. Most of the initial hate for the new XStar came from a poorly executed launch of it. Why they ever showed the development video with all of the crap wake footage is beyond me.....Sure, they figured it out, but they didn't show any good footage from the actual production XStar until several months after the launch. Bad idea. |
That is a sharp looking boat! I love that mini pickle fork even if it's just a design element!
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It appears that the front bow piece is removable. That will be pimp. Anymore pics?
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Yes, it is a convertible open/closed bow. it also has ski storage! (sarcasm there) They are unintelligently putting new pics up on facebook/twitter/instagram throughout the day.
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That is the worst looking thing I have seen.
Such a stylish boat, but I was really hoping the pickle was a photoshopped joke. |
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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7...3b78c4c2_z.jpg And then somebody comes in and says "Well I really wanted a hot brunette, but her elbows are too pointy, I cant even believe that she wouldn't get that fixed. Her modeling agency is out of their mind. They must have no idea what guys like to look at. Do you realize how hard it would be to grab onto those tiny pointy elbows?!?! Screw this, I am going for a blonde. |
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Bimini looks nice but we love our 3 Nautique 200s and they havent been beat at this point yet so maybe it'll add a little more competition.
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Where's the rest of the windshield, the back seat, and definitely give a +1 to the CC200 for the gunnels and ski lockers. Dig those colors though. That step pad on the gunnel looks like it would accomodate a 6 year old and that's it.
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There must be allot of MC haters here. If you are in the market for a great slalom boat, i believe you have 3 great boats to choose from (4 if you include carbon pro). Each offers something different as far as style/looks.
As far as the actual wake on the new PS? No consumer knows yet. It's 20 feet long, 96 inches wide and weighs 3300lbs. Some very interesting things going on the running surface as well. The one thing that through me is the PF, maybe designed to set it apart looks wise from everyone else? Who knows. Hating a boat because of how it's rolled out is a bit crazy until you get behind one and see for your self it it's worth it. Shred on!!! |
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I guess I'm wrong, the pickle fork is seen as a function feature;
"Not only does the ProStar have the world’s best wakes for skiing, it has pushed the envelope on what a ski boat should be – it is the ultimate in sophistication through simplicity and purpose. Starting at the bow, the new ProStar has a design feature that will certainly turn heads – a pickle fork design that MasterCraft originated in its line 11 years ago. While it adds a sleek panache to the boat, its function cannot be ignored – providing a clear entry point into the boat." |
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Look at the base extending from the windshield back to Marcus's armpit. Looks like a base for a full windshield as an option?
They really need to do a walk-through on the boat to show all features. That ski locker looks pretty cool. |
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I believe that windshield has been an option the past year or two, so hopefully the traditional is still an option for the new boat.
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Once you see it....
You can't un-see it. http://images.firstchoicefancydress....amille-Toe.jpg Amirite? |
If the Carbon Pro can have the narwhal horn or bottle nose dolphin front end, why can't the Prostar have MC's "signature" bow?
Boat looks good, ski lockers look good, convertible front has been discussed on other forums for a while--guys that have OB boats thinking of making something similar for the hardcore look when they don't need the seating. The front seats in the Prostar are also removable for more storage with the cover on. The windshield is clearly customizeable like all MCs. Lots of options for lots of folks. Overall I can dig it. |
I love the analogy about the girl. It kind of makes sense actually. I actually like it.
You just come to expect certain people on WW to dis it solely because its a MC. Those same people hating on the PF probably think that the MBs PF looks good. Not everyone has the same taste. |
Aaron, I completely agree with you on this. The last bunch of boats they have released have done nothing for me and as a "retired" skier this thing is completely disappointing. I'll take the lines of the RLXI/TXI over this any day. I'm just not a fan of the lines of these new MasterCrafts. I also don't get the removable bow cover. I remember having snap front covers and rarely using them. What is the point? I know there will be a pocket of hard core skiers that think this is cool, but to me it's a heavy piece of fiberglass that will get chipped sitting in a garage. About as useful as the backseat to most slalom skiers. Does it really hurt your performance to have seats in front that aren't covered? A closed bow doesn't make you hard core. I personally don't see how making the initial entry point a foot behind the front of the boat helps entry? Let's just hope the wake is better than the late 90s era 190s...
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Before I comment I'm not the mastercraft guy who thinks every boat sucks but mc, but when I saw this boat, as a wakeborder, it made me want to get out a ski or start footin again. Don't understand all the hatred to the mc just pushing limits and trying something totally different (which a lot of companies copy and change a few years down the road) I love it. Think they did an awesome job, and even my pops thought it was crazy lookin and liked it. Great job again mc!
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I'm no skier, but this picture is pretty damn impressive.
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Luke warm on the pickles but love the hard top bow cover, wake and brunette. Carry on.
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I think the boat looks great, and I can certainly see the benefit of the removable bow cover. Personally, I would just leave the cover sitting in the garage. That being said, I have friends that are skiers that have no interest in having an open bow. To some degree, it's psychological. The other thing to keep in mind is that ski boats have little to no freeboard, and it's ridiculously easy to dunk the nose. With the closed bow, the water just goes off the side, whereas with an open bow, you end up with your interior and carpet wet.
As for the pickle, I think the lines follow the boat well, and it gives the boat an edgy look, but I'd personally prefer a traditional bow, as these things could look dated in the future. I know people here are bashing the pickle as it does not appear to be "functional." It looks to me that you would have to make the boat longer to get the same bow width with a traditional nose. My understanding is the boat is right at 20 feet ( I could be wrong). There are plenty of lakes out there with length limits, so keeping it at no longer than 20 feet may have been a consideration. Just a thought. |
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Wake looks good, below are the wakes of the TXI and SN 200 respectfully.
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Wake looks comparable to the 200, maybe even a little better. Tough to tell on the nautique wake - different angle and someone is pulling the boat around in that picture
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MC must really have a slam dunk here nothing to complain about 'cept the pickle, which does look a little lame but I guess we can tell who the hardcore skiers are from the poseurs....
Poseurs complain about the looks, real skiers want to know about the wake. You know who you are, and now we do too. Klink! |
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I think one thing people are forgetting about a pickle fork bow, is that based on the design, it essentially has pockets underneath. I.e. a bit more flotation before the nose dunks. And this goes right with the bow cover(convertible), if you dunk the nose, you don't have 40gal of water in your boat and soaked carpet. It's summer, 90 degree's and you don't care about it? Oh cool, well some skier's up here in the north start in April and end in November. Water temps are in the high 40's and air is in the 50's. I don't want ANY water in my boat at that time. Plus the bow cover keeps the boat stream line.
Funny thing is, I've never skied, and never want to. I just think from a practical stand point, the boat seems to have a good dose of function to go along with the style. It's also going to be MC quality which is industry topping. All this doesn't even mention the wake. 20ft, 3300lbs and... it basically doesn't exist. Watch the female skier in the video as she cuts, she borderline isn't soaking up anything. That is impressive. I applaud MC on the boat as a whole. |
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