I cannot give any first hand knowledge of either boat.
I think the consensus would be the Malibu.
You are mixing surfing and skiing which means you are sacrificing on both.
The outback was Moomba's direct drive ski boat, the V is the same boat with a v-drive set up. It should ski well but will have a low freeboard.
Malibu has marketed the VTX as an "all around boat" since its inception. On the diamond hull it should ski well, equal to the Moomba +/-. It should have a higher freeboard better suited for surfing when you start adding ballast, listing, etc.
Good Luck with your purchase.
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