{"product_id":"obrien-2027-vortex-65-5-combo-skis-with-x-7-bindings-and-rear-toe","title":"Obrien 2027 Vortex 65.5\" Combo Skis with X-7 bindings and rear toe","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.0pt;\"\u003eThe 2027 O'Brien Vortex 65.5-Inch Combo Waterskis are designed to make deep-water starts easier, especially for larger skiers or anyone who prefers a slower, more relaxed ride. The wide forebody adds surface area for lift and reduces drag during starts, while the dual-tunnel base keeps the skis tracking smoothly once up. Adjustable X-7 bindings and a rear toe plate accommodate a broad range of adult foot sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpFirst\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e65.5-inch (166 cm) wide-body combo waterskis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWide forebody increases surface area for easier deep-water starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eX-7 bindings use pinch-slide adjustment for easy entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRear toe plate allows either ski to be used for introductory slalom skiing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDual-tunnel base provides a smooth, stable ride in variable water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListBulletCxSpLast\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt .25in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNylon fins deliver dependable tracking and protect boat interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoTableGrid\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"216\" style=\"width: 2.25in; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; 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border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSki length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"331\" style=\"width: 3.45in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e65.5 in \/ 166 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"216\" style=\"width: 2.25in; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; background: #EAF0F7; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"331\" style=\"width: 3.45in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; background: #EAF0F7; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; 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text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMen's US 4.5-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"216\" style=\"width: 2.25in; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; background: #EAF0F7; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"331\" style=\"width: 3.45in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; background: #EAF0F7; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAdult beginners and larger skiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"216\" style=\"width: 2.25in; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"331\" style=\"width: 3.45in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 5.5pt 6.0pt 5.5pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWide forebody with dual tunnels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoBodyText\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSizing and use guidance: \u003c\/b\u003eChoose the Vortex when easy starts and low-speed stability matter more than quick, aggressive handling. 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