Ok, I know theres probably a billion threads out there asking this question, but new stuff comes out and opinions change. <BR> <BR>I'm looking at about the $250 range cause I don't really want to pour a ton of money into this with college expenses and all, but I want something solid. Any advice?

That's kind of broad. Are you looking for wakeboards, jackets, handles, ipods, boats (good luck on that one)? <BR> <BR>I demo'd a Slingshot response and really enjoyed it--it's great for carving. The house has them for $299 <BR> <BR> <BR><a href="http://http://www.the-house.com/wksl42rs7zz-slingshot-response.html" target="_blank">http://http://www.the-house.com/wksl42rs7zz-slingshot-response.html</a>

Get an Integrity Simplex wakeskate ($245).

Ah, my bad. I already bought my first wakeskate, a LF Faction and I really like it, nothing too fancy but solid. I'm looking for a wakeboard and bindings.