1990 prostar 190 restoration and 87-90 ski wake tips???

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Hello so I have finished restoring my 1990 Mastercraft Prostar 190 , new short block, rebuilt carb, rebuilt heads, refinished exterior, new electronics etc...when i got it it looked like it sat in the woods for years
I also just learned how to slalom the full course this year behind our Malibu lxi 28-30mph(depending on wavy conditions) and 15 off. I decided I wanted to finally ski behind my dream boat. I took it out one evening just at 28mph 15 off and it threw me everywhere I dont even think I got 3 balls. I know that the 91-94 years are the best but im trying to make the best of what I have and always wanted. Has anybody else done the course on this year boat 87-90? any tips for skiing behind its wake ?? Alot of my other friends are also wanting to ski behind it too but im questioning if this will even make me a better skier or if i should just use it for cruising around. I know I just learned how to get the full course im not 100% consistent unless the water is flat could it be that im a newbie ?? whats yalls tips and opinions

[Miss Rita]

I took it out one evening just at 28mph 15 off and it threw me everywhere I don't even think I got 3 balls

15 off is probably the worst rope length. 22 off might be a little bit better, but there's still a noticeable hump that can throw you around.

I got better by watching Wade Cox video clips and trying to copy him.

[88 PS190]

1st and foremost - run as little gas as you can in the tank.

Not going to burn up the fuel pump but these boats run way softer wakes if you have <10 gallons, on mine put fuel in 5 gallons at a time and only once it drops below a mark I made on the tank that represents 2 gallons.

[powbmps]

Best advice I got when skiing behind my buddie's old Nautique (applicable to my old Response as well): Stay on edge through the wake and you won't notice it.

[Strreamline]

Best advice I got when skiing behind my buddie's old Nautique (applicable to my old Response as well): Stay on edge through the wake and you won't notice it.

THIS. More than anything, this.

If you're really noticing the wake as you cut across, it means your backing off on your cut just before the wake (because its big and scary, and you're going real fast while cutting...totally normal survival instinct )

The key is to ignore your survival instinct in this case and continue your cut through the wake, and only let off once you've crossed. Once you cross, change edges and begin your next turn. The hardest pull during your run should always be directly behind the boat to propel you out the other side so you don't have to cut again after the wake to reach the ball...which usually results in slack.

Even with a full tank this will eventually feel like one of the nicest wakes you'll ever ski behind (Unless you ever find yourself behind a J-Craft of course!)

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Guys thank you for the advice. This being my own boat i want to learn how to start practicing on my own without using mom and dads. I appreciate the advice, its nice to know that others still slalom behind them. I will do my best to make sure im on my edge all the way through and will also take note on how much weight is in the boat too
I have watched some incredible videos of ski tournaments from the 1987-1990s featuring Bob Lapoint i know theres no excuses why i cant get all 6 behind it

[MC FEVER]

Best advice I got when skiing behind my buddie's old Nautique (applicable to my old Response as well): Stay on edge through the wake and you won't notice it.

Nailed it!

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Hey guys I just wanted to give an update. This past friday I practiced behind my dads boat at 75feet 28mph and it was super tough but i eventually got the course behind it. I eventually learned the Stack position and how to perfectly bend my knees with one behind the other while holding the rope down to my waist while pulling i got the feel on how it was suppose to be done. Having to ski over that massive wake while maintaining control taught me everything I needed to know and eventually I wasnt bouncing at all as I crossed the wake. Saturday came around and i took my restored 1990 prostar 190 out for a couple of sets and nailed the course perfectly both times without even noticing its wake 15 off 28mph. I know thats not impressive but this being the first time I ever skied behind my dreamboat I was super excited. thank yall for the advice

[Strreamline]

That's awesome! excellent progress! It's amazing how much of a difference you can make with small tweaks to form here and there. Keep it up!

[FoggyNogginz]

Congratulations! Let's see a pic of the ProStar!

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1990 prostar restoration

I actually just posted a restoration summary of all of the pictures and steps under the Restorations and Refurbishments part but here is a picture of it on the water

[Motovol]

I have the exact same boat. Add 100 lbs to the front under the bow and that helps a lot with the wake.