The HO S1 is not just a softer flex version of the HO A1. The HO S1 is the second totally new water ski out of the Syndicate Program initiative from HO. Some are touting the S1 as a water ski specifically designed for 34 mph skiers. The Waterskis.com test team believe that this ski will also be popular with many 36 mph skiers. The HO S1 has many features that will help it help the 34 MPH water skier. The S1 was the result of over one year of R&D by Bob LaPoint, Will Asher, and Wade Cox and the rest of the HO crew.

The HO S1 is a blend of some designs used in the front portion of the new HO A1 and a narrow tail similar to an HO Monza. The result is a ski that initiates a turn similar to the HO A1 but finishes more like a Monza. The HO S1 has the stability and control that are found in the HO A1 but because of the changes it is a higher riding, skidded turn ski.

With the addition of the HO S1, HO now has a high end slalom water ski for all water skiing styles. If you prefer a higher riding, skidded style high speed turn you will love the HO S1. We recommend the S1 if you have liked the HO Monza, Goode, or Fisher. If you prefer a lower riding carving turn that results in a lot of angle cross wake, you will prefer the HO A1. We recommend the HO A1 to skiers who have like the Connelly, Radar RS-1, O'Brien, or D3.

The S1 has been pictured in magazines and on other web sites in a brownish color. The HO S1 pictured here is actually the finish of the production version.