2026 Connelly Concept w/ Shadow + ARTP

Details

TheConnelly Concept is the perfect crossover ski for riders who want performance without having to push top-end speeds. It blends the ease of a wider, freeride shape with the response and feel of a slalom ski, making it ideal for open-water carving or stepping into the course. A stable flat spot under your front foot helps you feel balanced and in control, while a continuous rockerline keeps the ski fast and smooth through every turn. The shape offers great support up front and reliable grip through the tail, so you can stay light on your feet but still dig in when you want to. Inside, the Concept is built with a light, durable core and forgiving construction to keep you feeling fresh, even after a long day on the water. Features like V-step base technology and variable bevels make the ski more maneuverable and less resistant, resulting in quicker cuts, easier transitions, and more fun behind the boat. Whether you’re refining your skills or simply want a ski that feels easy, responsive, and smooth throughout the entire session, the Concept delivers every time.
TheConnellyShadow is the boot with comfort and freedom at the forefront of their mind, allowing for plenty of control from boot to ski. With a lycra toe and heel wrap, the Shadow provides a snug fit, but combine it with the plush EVA footbed, and you get a complete and comfortable package around your foot. Connelly produced their signature superlight baseplate to reduce weight so that you can maximise your performance with less weight underneath your foot and with a shorter cuff for added freedom.

Waterski Features

Rocker

• Flat Spot – Underneath your front foot gives you comfort and stability while also propping you up higher on a platform for control throughout your entire motion from cut to turn.
• Continuous Rocker – Through the tip and tail allows the ski to always provide a constant level of speed across the wash and allows for a smooth, comfortable turn, drive through the wash, while still having the ability to easily keep that speed into your leading edge.

Flex

• Flex Rating(1=Soft, 10=Stiff) – 7/10

Core

• Closed Cell PU Core The most well-known coreinwaterskiing, with a tighter knit construction to reduce weight while remaining durable and providing a slightly softer feel meaning you can ski for longer, feeling less tired, while also getting more flex into turns and less rebound when crossing the wash

Laminates

• Fibreglass Laminates The most forgiving top layer you can get, a simple fibreglass laminate allows the ski to provide a comfortable flex and smooth arcing turns.

Shape

• Variable Bevel – A sharper bevel through to the front binding of the ski that transitions to a round bevel in the tail allows the ski provides lift and speed in the noseacross the wash, while the tail provides suction for tight turns for the apex of your cut or around the buoy
• C.A.P.T. (Connelly Advanced Profile Technology) – The original profiled construction, allowing skis to reduce weight and specifically tailor a flex pattern to various points in the ski

Concave

• Full Edge to Edge Concave – a full concave throughout the whole width of the ski creates a fluid motion and greatly supports your cut, giving you the ability to solely focus on where you want to place the ski.
• V-Tech – A greater angled V-shaped step that reduces drag and resistance on the water while also providing directed water flow, so now you can get even deeper into those turns without the worry of losing your edge
• Wider Tunnel – A more stable profile allows for a greater volume of water flow that also acts to displace more water and increase speed.

Other Features:

• Polished Speed Base – All about promoting greater water flow across the base of the ski to ultimately reduce drag
• Viper 2.0 Fin System

Level

• Riding Ability: Beginner/Intermediate
• Ski Type: Cross-Over
• Ski Speeds: 26-32Mph

Size

• (65″) – Up to 82Kgs
• (67″) – 82-100Kgs
• (69″) – 100Kgs +

Warranty

• Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty

Boot Features

Flex

• Soft-MidFlex

Fit

• Plush EVA Footbed- Provides comfort underfoot so that you canski all day long.
• Floating Toe – This allows for easy step-in entry as well as greater closure over the foot.

Liner & Lacing

• Lycra Lined Toe and Heel Wrap -Sit snugly around your foot to balance comfort without sacrificing response
• Dual Zone Lacing

Baseplate

• Superlight Baseplate – Less weight, more powerful

Warranty

• 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty