Connelly Carbon V Slalom Water Ski Review

A great ski should allow the skier to carve through the water easily. The combination of carbon fiberglass with Connelly’s unique V-Tech gives the Carbon V a dynamic and powerful design, making it a useful, durable, and high-quality option.

Connelly Carbon V Slalom Water Ski 2022

Connelly Carbon V Slalom Water Ski 2022

VersaTail
Skelecore technology
50/50 carbon/fiberglass layup

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The Connelly Carbon V Slalom water ski is well crafted in the USA. This ski is built to match your skiing experience. It is a perfect blend of features, including slalom geometries, core technology, fiber blends, and drag reducing designs like V-Tech, making the ski perfect for different skiers. It also has a 50/50 carbon/glass blend, making it light and responsive for peak course performance. If you ask us, this ski is built to take your skiing to another level

Ski Size (in) 65 | Skier Weight (kg) Up to 72
Ski Size (in) 67 | Skier Weight (kg) 72-90
Ski Size (in) 69 | Skier Weight (kg) 90+

Connelly Carbon V Water Ski 2021

Carbon V is a ski whose performance and quality do not distinguish genders. Men and women can demonstrate their Slalom skiing skills with this long, well-made ski designed with Connelly’s best flexing and durability qualities. It is recommended to use it at speeds between 32 – 36 mph.

Ski Size (in) 65 | Skier Weight (kg) Up to 72.5
Ski Size (in) 67 | Skier Weight (kg) 72.5-90.5
Ski Size (in) 69 | Skier Weight (kg) 90.5+

Key Features

Build Quality

The ski contains a closed-cell polyurethane resin core covered in carbon and fiberglass layers. It is made with Skelore, CAPT, and V technologies which provide a light, contoured, resistant, and low-density structure—offering greater speed and reaction than some skis on the market.

Design

Carbon V has a contoured shape with geometric attributes from Connelly Advanced Profile Technology. Its three sizes are coated with a balanced 70/30 composition of carbon and fiberglass, which is wear-resistant. The base is grey, and the top varies in red, blue, or yellow. The ski is made with V-Tech, which regulates the water flow due to its V-shaped six-segment stepped base – which may explain how it got its name. This design offers an optimal flex-stiffness ratio, maintaining remarkable performance whilst slalom skiing.

Bindings

It offers different Binding synchronization options, allowing it to be easily adapted to different foot sizes. Thanks to the Exolast support system! It gives a stronger and more flexible connection between skier and ski. Carbon V is ideal for slalom, securing the foot and allowing the direction to be freely and comfortably marked. Its sync options include Double Sync, Sync W/Sync RTP, Double Tempest, and Tempest with Lace Adj. RTP.

Pros

Skelecore Technology
Carbon/fiberglass composition
Connelly Advanced Profile Technology
Polished speed base
Flexible and highly responsive
Durable
Bindings can be synchronized
V-Tech
Wide tunnel

Connelly Carbon V Water Ski 2020

The previous year’s model is quite similar, except for a few design and performance aspects and the 50/50 carbon/fiberglass layers. Unlike the 2021 model, the top shows “Carbon Series” over it, and its price is slightly lower depending on the size and the bindings options you select.

Ski Size (in) 65 | Skier Weight (kg) Up to 72.5
Ski Size (in) 67 | Skier Weight (kg) 72.5-90.5
Ski Size (in) 69 | Skier Weight (kg) 90.5+

Pros

Carbon/fiberglass composition
V-Tech
Skelecore Technology
Bindings can be synchronized
Polished speed base
Wide tunnel

Alternative Water Ski

Connelly V Slalom Water Ski 2021

Connelly V Slalom Water Ski 2021

Closed Cell Polyurethane Resin Core
Connelly Advanced Profile Technology (C.A.P.T.)
Performance Glass Flex with Vector Net

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If you are learning to pass buoys and want a ski matched to your skill level but still include some Carbon V and V-Tech features, Connelly V is a good choice. This slalom ski has a wide bevel design that offers great support when on edge. Its V-shaped structure allows you to accelerate hard across the wake and is still responsive in the turns.

Ski Size (in) 65 | Skier Weight (lbs) Up to 160 | Binding Position (in) 28.125
Ski Size (in) 67 | Skier Weight (lbs) 160-200 | Binding Position (in) 29.125
Ski Size (in) 69 | Skier Weight (lbs) 200 and up | Binding Position (in) 30.0625

Pros

Performance glass flex sequence with Vector Net
C.A.P.T. (Connelly Advanced Profile Technology)
Polished speed base
V-Tech
Wide tunnel
Variable bevel

Final Thoughts / Conclusion

Connelly Carbon V has a specific texture that facilitates performance, resistance, and balance—offering all the technology you expect from a 50-year-old brand. Its light and flexible construction offer durability and enjoyment for those who practice water skiing at an advanced level. Intermediate skiers should go for the Connelly V. It performs perfectly between 30-34mph, whereas the Connelly Carbon V is aimed at advanced skiers who push 36mph and shorten.

Connelly Carbon V Slalom Water Ski Review