I put a pair of Radar Vapor boots on my late 1980s Connelly Shortline II ski about six or seven years ago.  I got the boots basically new on SIA from a guy who had bought them as previous year's stock and then found that they didn't fit him.  I think I paid $250 for the pair.  I put a lot of thought into boot position when I mounted them, so it wound up bringing new life to the ski.  The ski is still a lot better than I will ever be.

As for the Speedos, why not wear them for the support and slide on a pair of spandex shorts over them for the admiral?  If you sometimes forget to add the spandex and get the glare from her, you know that she is still paying attention.

2 minutes ago, Nick55 said:

Skip, two things.  Look at Lands End swim trunks.  They have some that will give the support of speedos and not scare the neighbor ladies. (Just kidding).

Radar has open toe boots that go up to size 14, and matching rear boots if you want one or rear toe plates.  They also have 71” skis but you may find a more modern 68-69 would be worth a try too.  

Thanks to both!  I much prefer the full support of boots rather than toe loops...  And the support of the Speedo - but I got outranked by the Admiral who made me give away 4 still-in-wrapper and two lightly used, now in entirely pedestrian might-as-well-be-naked no-support (loose mesh) trunks.

As to the length, my HO (Extreme? I don't recall and it's been a VERY long time since I last saw it) was old school, straight line until the tips, with very little taper to either, so likely the more current style could accommodate me with less length.  Plus, I'm probably ~20 pounds lighter, now.  I forget the length of the ski on which I tore the binding, but for sure it's wider (the son from whom it came was ~250 but only a 12 foot - and these bindings were the wide-range, bungee-laced variety).  But, as the title sez, SOON I'll be able to pursue more directly...

Yes, pin hole leak. The mechanic is  leery of making a repair due to the 60 psi fuel pressure. Also, Indmar no longer makes these parts so we are hoping to find one used. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Skip, two things.  Look at Lands End swim trunks.  They have some that will give the support of speedos and not scare the neighbor ladies. (Just kidding).

Radar has open toe boots that go up to size 14, and matching rear boots if you want one or rear toe plates.  They also have 71” skis but you may find a more modern 68-69 would be worth a try too.  

Are all the wires color coordinated?