Connelly Big Daddy Slalom Ski

€399.00

69″ (175 cm) slalom ski, 550 sq in
C.T.S.: tip stays straight on the start
For skiers over 100 kg
Ideal speed: 39 to 45 km/h

Ski size: 69

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Front binding

This ski is sold without bindings.

Available to order, lead time to be confirmed

Delivery €19.90, free from €500

Ref. CONNELLY-BIG-DADDY-69

Build your set-up

Everything you need to get on the water, added to your basket in one go. Untick what you already have.

✓Connelly Big Daddy Slalom SkiSki size: 69€399.00
Connelly Performance Slalom Ski Bag€89.90
Connelly Sport 5-Section Water Ski Rope and Handle€84.90
Connelly Classic Water Ski Gloves
Size for Connelly Classic Water Ski Gloves

3 items: €573.80

Description

The Big Daddy is for larger skiers and for beginners on a slalom ski: 550 square inches of surface area, about 35 dm², over 175 cm in length. Wide tip and tail, and a C.T.S. system that keeps the tip straight: deep-water starts take no effort.

Who is it for?

For skiers over 100 kg who want a long slalom ski, and for those starting out on a single ski behind a boat at moderate speed.

What sets it apart

Its C.T.S. (Connelly Tracking System) keeps the tip straight on the start; its narrow base underfoot and soft flex give it a smooth ride up to 45 km/h.

Ski only or as a package?

The ski on its own comes without bindings, fitted with its fin. It is also available in 3 packages with bindings, at a fixed price: choose one at the top of the page. The package usually works out noticeably cheaper than the ski and bindings bought separately.

Other Connelly slalom skis

Big Easy: beginner, larger build, 39 to 45 km/h
Outlaw: beginner to intermediate, 42 to 51 km/h
Concept: intermediate, 42 to 51 km/h
HP: intermediate, 2025 model

What else you need

Bindings, if you buy the ski on its own: see the water ski bindings.
A handle and a 75 ft (22.9 m) rope, such as the Connelly Sport 5-Section Water Ski Rope and Handle.
A bag for transport, such as the Connelly Performance Slalom Ski Bag.
A vest or buoyancy aid of at least 50 N for the skier, and a second person on board to watch them.

Technology

The Connelly profile

Water

Boat speed 24 to 28 mph (39 to 45 km/h)

Ride

Under the ski

On this model
Connelly Tracking System (C.T.S.)
A slight rib under the tip keeps the ski running straight while the boat pulls you out of the water on a deep-water start.

Compare with the others: V-Tech, Speed V-Tech

V-Tech
Six V-shaped steps break up the flow of water under the ski, from the front binding to the fin. Less water clings to the ski as it accelerates: it turns more easily and drags less.
Speed V-Tech
V-Tech adapted for fast skis: the curved V steps slow the water in the middle of the tunnel more than along the edges. Drag drops without losing edge grip.

Laminates: carbon or fibreglass

Performance skis use carbon for precision and explosive acceleration; recreational skis use fibreglass for a forgiving, less demanding ride. The blend of the two tunes the flex of each ski to its use.

On this model
Fibreglass
A technique known since the 1960s; advances in fabrics and how they are layered now give light skis with a consistent flex that damp vibration well.

Compare with the others: Carbon 90/10, Carbon 50/50

Carbon 90/10
Carbon is very light and very responsive. 10% fibreglass damps vibration: chop is smoothed out, and the ski lasts noticeably longer.
Carbon 50/50
As much carbon as fibreglass: a fast, responsive ski with a smooth, consistent flex that does not chatter on less than perfect water.

Binding placement

It is measured from the tail of the ski to the heel of the front binding.

Diagrams and explanations: Connelly 2027 catalogue.

Features

550 sq in surface area (about 35 dm²)
Closed-cell polyurethane resin core, “recreational” fibreglass flex
C.T.S. (Connelly Tracking System): keeps the tip straight on the start
Through-mounted aluminium fin
Ideal speed: 39 to 45 km/h (24 to 28 mph)

Specifications

Size	Rider weight
69″ (175 cm)	from 100 kg

Frequently asked questions