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    • CommentAuthoralski
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    Looking for opinions on a ski for the wife.

    She's about 5'2" and 105 lbs.  Currently skis on a '99 KD 3000 64" with a Comp front and RTP.  She's been slaloming for a couple years and is starting to get into the course.  She can make the mini course at about 26 mph, but is on a mission to run the full course this year.  I'd like to be able to slow the boat down enough for her to run the full course, but also not drown.

     Do you guys think the KD 3000 is still a good option or do you think an upgrade to a Radar Lyric or similar would help get her to the next step? 

    Any thoughts are appreciated.

     

    • CommentAuthorroberto
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    Alski

     My wife is similar size and level. We tried many skis last year, the Lyric was one we wanted to try but sadly we could not get hold of a demo. Eventually settled with the O brien prima, HO approach and RTP bindings. We opted for the 66" just for a bit more 'stability' and ease of DW start.

    She loves it. It is slighty pink, which was a criteria! She ran 4 buoys at 26 ( Big course)which was her pb,  happy bunny! I have to admit I wanted to try it! Quote..."you can really whip it through the turns and get a shifty on". Hmmm, maybe I bin the SS  and buy a prima, I would just have to tough it out on the dock, I can hear the banter now.

    See if you can get a demo 

    Roberto 

     

     

     

     

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      CommentAuthorHorton
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    No one does not like the D3 stuff. For less coin both HO and Radar impress me with there mid and low end skis. Money to burn? I have a 65" Elite in my office.

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      CommentAuthorMS
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    alski,

    Instead of a wide ski or the like, just get her some length. If she were hitting 22off a 64 inch ski would be her size. Try the 66-67 range.

    When my wife was skiing the INT I had her on an HO Odossey. I got may hands on a 65 inch 9100 and her skiing took off.      

    • CommentAuthoralski
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    Thanks for the replies guys.

    My main question is whether the KD 3000 is still "good enough" or whether I can justify buying a new ski and bindings for her.  Sorry Horton, but I definitely can't justify an Elite.

    Anyone else in MS's school of thought that a little extra length is as good as a wider ski?  

    I actually have an old 65" KD CR7 lying around somewhere.  How do you think that will work?

     

    Thanks again

     

     

     

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      CommentAuthorMS
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    Get her on the CR7. It is very close to the ski she has with some length to it at 65.

    The CR7 ROCKS,

     

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    We have two of my favourite skis here one like-new used, and one is new. They ride fast, ski easy and are lightweight. Both are excellent upgrades to more modern riding v.s. the 3000. The Cr7 is a great ski too - the first of the higher riding, lighter skis made by KD->D3. But the biggest improvement you can make in terms of comfort and control/support is in the boot system.

    D3 Custom 4 65" $300 with comfy & safe double Quattro release Hardshells $900
    HO A1 65" NEW in box $595 or with choice of boots $1195.
    http://www.jagersport.com/images/A1quattro2.jpg

    I ski Dr. Hermann Nell and his 16 year old daughter is riding similar to the above setups and skis very well. Thanks
    • CommentAuthorboarditup
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     
    My girls are both on Radar's.  They both love the binding system.  I still have the KD skis around as well.  They prefer the Radar becuase they are more forgiving of mistakes.
    • CommentAuthorBoody
    • CommentTimeFeb 4th 2010
     

    My wife has some used skis if you are interested, all 65" just sitting in our garage.

    A1

    D3 Nomad

    CR7

     

    • CommentAuthorDW
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     
    My wife is also 5' 2" and 105#.  She was on a 64" HO Esprit which she liked, then moved to a 63" IConn C6 and really liked that ski.  You can probably find one pretty cheap as it is an older and out of production ski.  It works great and have also heard confirming thumbs up from other people on it, I tried it and thought it was a very good ski.  No question, it is a fully capable course ski.  My wife also ran the mini course and played at 15 off full course.  Speed was 24-26 mph full course, 26-28 mph mini course, 32 mph open.
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      CommentAuthorHorton
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     

    It seems like people assume that high end skis do not work for lower level skiers. In some cases this is very true but there are a lot of high end skis that work great at lower levels. My wife rode all kinds of silly low end skis I had around and then I had her try a MPD. I was like why the heck did I ever make her ride the low end skis.

     Please guys. Stop with the CR7 worship. Compared to today’s skis that thing is unrefined crap.
    • CommentAuthorPBD
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     
    My wife is about the same size and weight as yours and she loves her Radar Senate.
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    If your wife likes the graphics on the Lyric it might just be the ski for her. It's built from the same mold as the Senate and has a softer, all glass construction.
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      CommentAuthorMS
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     

    The CR7 rocks.

    Cortney Gage rode it to a PB in 3 straight rounds at JDs last summer.  

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    IMO, just about any Denny Kidder ski is the best beginner ski out there. The most critical feature of a "beginner" ski is that it is stable and comfortable for the skier. Of course others have great success with other brands, but as a rule of thumb, a Kidder/KD/D3 is the first choice.

    MS is correct about the length. The 64 would be great if she was at 32-34mph. Bumping up to a longer ski, even as much as a 68, for the lower speeds will help her progress without sinking.

    • CommentAuthorkpickett
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     
    My wife is about the same size and was in the same situation two summers ago. She was on an older 64" KD 7000. After a lot of advice and trying a few combinations, we found a 65.5 D3 X5. She is really happy on the ski. She started running the full course at 26, then 28 in just a few weeks. The longer ski for slower speeds worked really well.
    • CommentAuthordavemac
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     
    If interested I have a 2007 HO Esprit 64" (used one season by my daughter), that looks like new that I would sell cheap (figure $100 plus shipping). I'd be glad to email pix if you'd like.
    • CommentAuthorskibug
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2010
     
    Wife (5'3" - 118) went from a KD3000 to a 2001 HO CDX (first ski she made it through the course at 28 mph - 15 off) to a 2006 D3 X5.  The X5, by far, was the ski for her.  She looked 10 times more comfortable on the X5 and she was able to increase her consistency and speed (now at 32 mph) in only one year on the course.  I read somewhere that the 2005 - 2006 X5's were the best suited for women.  Don't know if it is true or not; but, it works really well for the wife. 
    • CommentAuthordsmart
    • CommentTimeFeb 6th 2010 edited
     
    I have a 1988 67" Connelly Concept with XL Double HO high wraps on it. Black with teal green and yes, pink trim. Great 34 mph ski for the XL "amazon wife." Any takers? Pristine condition. Connelly ski bag included. I promise not to tell the wife about the amazon marketing.
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      CommentAuthorHorton
    • CommentTimeFeb 6th 2010
     

    Dave that thing belongs in a landfill

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