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    Skied this weekend on 2 different Strada's.  Video is from Yesterday @ the lake.  Today Eddie let me ski on a fresh one with the Silver top.  It skied terriffic, but the weather turned to rain, so no video.  I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

     www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6xSZ3k-T0k

    • CommentAuthorAgustafson
    • CommentTimeOct 25th 2009
     

    Looking good Zippy!! I was also able to try the new Strada with the correct graphics yesterday also lake was 52 and air 59.. I loved the new ski very skier friendly right off the dock I'm still trying to work my way up the line but was able to make it to 3 ball @ 32off.. I though the ski was lighting fast through the wakes and turned with little effort. When I made a mistake the Strada forgave me and put me right back on track with no disgust to my skiing abilitys.. This is my second year in the course so I'm constinatly trying to remind myself to ski in proper body position and work one bouy at a time!! I love my RS-1 but was bumbed to see the Strada drive away in Eddie's car..

    • CommentAuthorrq0013
    • CommentTimeOct 25th 2009
     

    Agustafson-

    I also love my RS-1. What did you feel was different with the starda compared to the RS-1? I heard the offside is more forgiving than the RS-1 is that true?

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      CommentAuthorricharddoane
    • CommentTimeOct 25th 2009 edited
     
    Offside turns on the Strada seem to come naturally.  All 3 that I've been able to ride have consistently turned well on the on side, and even better on the off side.  
    • CommentAuthorAgustafson
    • CommentTimeOct 25th 2009
     

    rq0013

    Yes the offside was more forgiving the whole ski was forgiving!! Between the 2 you might need to work just a little bit more with the RS-1 and make less mistakes.. The Strada was really fun to ride it was smooth didn't hunt for a edge.. Not sure what the fin was setup at but I didn't feel it needed to be adjusted I did try it with a 7 degree wing the second set from the 9 it was at the first set and felt much better for me.. When I get out of skier position withthe RS-1 it get's a little rough with the Strada it was much more contrable wake crossing was a breeze like a hot knife thru butter no hop or bounce.. Looking fwd to jump back on one of these ASAP!!

    • CommentAuthorBoody
    • CommentTimeOct 25th 2009 edited
     

    Great skiing Richard, you look solid.  I like they way to push your hips up thru the wakes, very good position.  That ski is working great, should see some MM action next year, eh?  Keep the vids coming.

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    I haven't changed fin adjustment yet, Eddie had them all set. He did push the wing back up to 9' for me, that's where I've been keeping it.  Hopefully we'll get some decent weather this week, and make it out to the lake again.  Tuesday ?
    • CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2009
     
    Nice skiing Richard! What's your water temp now?
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    Man Zip, the boat driving when you were skiing was awsome......oh yea, it was me.  The only way I can watch my ski partner is to watch his video on YouTube.  Nice job Zip.  Oh yea, and I ran that 32 even with my driver shooting video and driving.......You see what i have to put up with...

    OF 

      

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    Water temp of 52 I think, it was a little colder @ Herb's on Sunday.  Ther cooler full of hot water is now a required piece of equipment for the dock.
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      CommentAuthorricharddoane
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2009 edited
     

    Latest R&D Strada, compliments of Eddie & Herb

     

    • CommentAuthorlkb
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2009
     

    Nice looking rig.

    Are they available to the general skiing public yet? Did they give any explanation for the contours at the tip of the ski?

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      CommentAuthorTuney
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2009 edited
     
    Is the top actual aluminum or is it painted graphic? It looks kinda like a pastel gray. Sweet looking ski to say the least.
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      CommentAuthorricharddoane
    • CommentTimeOct 26th 2009 edited
     

    The top is not aluminum.  It's some type of plastic that has that greyish color and a brushed aluminum look to it.  It will have stickers/letters that fill in the Strada, and also fill in the tip indentation on the front.  When that ski gets those applied, I'll post another set of photos.  As for availability, they'll be coming soon.  The dealer's will know.

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    Skied Saturday with my kid, OfficerFriendly, and Eddie.  Tried some new fin #'s as per Chris Rossi.  Spent some time in the cold water prior putting water-filled turned bouys in the course, and we replace boat guides.  OF was shooting video so that should post this week sometime.  Eddie thought OF ran over a 4 ball, no big crash drama so the water filled bouy trick must work.  I didn't hit any so nothing to report there.  Strada felt great, kind of a windy set, and my 92 MC is the side spray machine, so was skiing pretty blind at the shorter line lengths.  Had some good starts @ 38, but couldn't get past 3 ball.  Oh well, there's always another day.  It's amazing that it was pretty windy while we skied, but as soon as the boat was loaded, the lake became glass.
    • CommentAuthordsmart
    • CommentTimeNov 2nd 2009
     
    I have not seen any radar products in Sacramento. I am not sure why. It would be nice to try them. Eddie and Herb have always been great for the sport.
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     Which California Dealer is closest to Sacto ?

    Billys Boardshop
    661.254.0727
    22600 Lyons Ave, Newhall, CA 91321

    California Correct Craft
    951.479.9640
    200 Hidden Valley Pkwy Ste. A, Norco, CA 92860

    Chico Sports Ltd
    530.894.1110
    698 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926

    Cope & McPhetres - Fairfield
    707-864-2628
    4670 Central Way Suite A, Fairfield, CA 94534

    Endos
    562.434.1816
    5612 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803

    Galey's Marine
    661-327-5711
    2720 Auto Mall Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313

    Herb Bauer
    559.435.8600
    6264 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710

    Redding Sports Ltd
    530.221.7333
    950 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96003

    Sporting Edge
    925.754.8800
    2005 Somersville Rd, Antioch, CA 94509

    Sports Ltd.
    818-225-7433
    22644 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364

    Valley Sporting Goods
    209.523.5681
    1700 McHenry Ave D-50, Modesto, CA 95350

    Xtreme Marine (California)
    805.238.1477
    46 at Golden Hill Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

    • CommentAuthordsmart
    • CommentTimeNov 2nd 2009
     

    Richard, Fairfield is about an hour west and Modesto is about an hour and half drive south. I thought Copes went out of business. Water Ski World is our closest dealer. Maybe we could get a couple demos in there when production is up and running. This is a pretty big ski market with a bunch of man made lakes, the Sacramento River and Folsom Lake. We can ski year round. Almost completely dominated by D3.

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    That list came from the www.Radarskis.com site, I know Cope's is out of business in Washington, but not sure about CA.  You might call Darren @ Wiley's, and ask him about a Demo Deal, 206 762 1300.  Horton's a Radar dealer as well, and he could probably swing a deal or two.
    • CommentAuthorDeanoski
    • CommentTimeNov 4th 2009
     

    Richard, do you what # you are running onthe new stick?  fin and binding placement

     

    Deano

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