The Ski Nautique 196 represents the heart and soul of waterskiing. So powerful it pulled an entire industry forward. Todays world champions ski behind this boat and so will tomorrows. The official tow boat for the IWSF World Water Ski Championships, the Ski Nautique 196 Team Edition is the standard by which all other ski boats are measured. Rhoni Barton Bischoff stated it best: I love being part of Team Nautique. But the one thing I love most is knowing that even if I wasnt on the team, Id still buy a Nautique. With the world-famous TSC3 hull for impeccable handling and the closest thing there is to an ideal wake. Upgrade your 196 with options such as a teak platform for that classic wood look or add the Hydro- Gate with SportShift to help create a trick wake with out compromising the slalom wake.