SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I knew I would make myself crazy with this but for fun, would anyone ditch their current stick for something else that you would rather have but wont buy because $1200 is stupid money for a water ski????? Or $1200 +++ for hardshells or other boots??? +++ tax, shipping, bag........ I am just curious if all of these skis were say $500 what would you be riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 The season is short, life is short, and everything in this sport is pretty expensive. There are a lot of smart, dedicated folks putting a lot of time and thought and engineering into these skis every year. IMO money is not an object with regard to ski equipment if it makes what little ski time we have more fun/easy/rewarding. D3 Fusion should be on my doorstep Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelan28 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I probably would have gotten the new attack boot but i went with the animal because it was what i knew. Any stick singular? id be like a girl with a closet full of skis. Id want a newer elite that new 33and whatever else i could put in my closet... Ive mentioned this before but skis here in korea are almost double the price. Carbon nano:$3000 A2 $2000. Sans rival or reflex are closer to $4000. Everyone go do youself a favor and buy a second ski because you can... Let the wife get some shoes too if it will make her shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 28, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2012 @SDNAH2OSKIER I think you will find that most of the regular Ballers are on the ski they would ride if money was no object. If they think a Goode will get them another ball they will get the Goode. Or the HO or the Connelly or the D3 or the San Rival or the Razor or the Jobe or (New yet unseen) O'Brien or the not yet easy to get AM or whatever. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelan28 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Im going to have to agree with Horton. I dont know ski prices that well, but the ones not named Reflex or Sans Rival tend to be similarly priced and within a few hundred dollars of eachother. I know I could have settled for a cheap and old Monza from SIA for a couple hundred but I was dead sit on an Elite, cost was a factor but every couple weeks I saw myself raising my price limit by a hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 As much as I hate to agree with @Horton , I do agree. I'm on the one I feel has the best chance of giving me a PB. If I feel like a different one would, I'd get that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don't know that I am on the ski that would give me the most balls but I don't feel like I am on something that holds me back. I would love to try 2 or 3 different skis but I don't have access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Agree with @horton 2011 strada tested the best for me so that's what I ski on... Although that may change with the new AM ski. As for boots I ski strada front with a Rtp because that's what I do the best with. Even tho I still get feelings of regret moving off wiliey hiwraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 If money were no object, I would have more skis! In the meantime I'll fork out whatever is necessary to have the ski I feel best on. I can't imagine a better binding than my RS-1's... knock on wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gjohnson Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 @scotchipman Have you tried Powershells? I agree with @jipster43. More skis. I'd have them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelan28 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 If money were no object I'd get boat, maybe two, and a truck to pull it. Then get my friends interested in doing it. I'd probably learn how to wakeboard some too. And yes like Jibster have a bunch of different high end skis. I already spend money like its no object skiing. a quarter of my annual income has already gone to skiing. I have a member ship (100 pulls) and I still spend a good chunk of my time at other clubs. Worse yet, since Im in incredible physical condition my body can withstand skiing 12 passes a day, every day, so I take a rest because Im sick of skiing, not because I cant do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 At my weight I bought a 69 Strada 55 at the end of last season and although I liked it, heard good things about the 69.5 Strada, so I bought a 2011 close out. But, if money was really no object, I guess I would buy a new SN and leave the stock prop on but just keep a 500 gallon gas tank along the lake and a 50 gallon oil barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 28, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would buy 5 skis at a time and send the 4 back that I dont like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm with jipster. I'd have a Nano, Strada, D3 Fushion and an X3 for when I just want to coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footloose42 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 If money were no object? 2012 Syndicate A2 with 2012 Exo Pro bindings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 @MS in thinking about it I would do the same thing except I might keep two or three skis. Plus I would buy a new boat with ZO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 Agree with @MS -- it is more about what skis I'd like to try. I'd take a Fusion, Strada, Sans Rival, and an AM in addition to my current Razor. Stick with the Strada front binding and RTP. All I want is more buoys with less effort -- is that too much to ask??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 28, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted June 28, 2012 If Dave would send me 4 new mid mids to try, I would find that one of them works and send the other 3 back. 1 out of 4 skis (any mfgr) works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am with @MS, I think I may well just buy a Fusion, A2 and Prophecy and ditch the ones I dont use. I figure I'd spend $1500 on a new ski, I can probably buy 2 of them second hand for 650-750 each. After horse trading in and out of the ones I dont like I bet I wind up with a winner for around $1000. And if money really were no issue, I would be at the Malibu store at 10a sharpish. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 Do drug addicts stop buying if the price goes up? :-) For those of us who have spent the last decade(s) trying to figure out how to add "just one more buoy," I think we're going to buy whatever ski we feel gives us the best chance. As it happens I am currently set up with a 9900sl and T-factor boots, a combination that I absolutely love. My main barrier to switching is not the cost, but the time. I am not willing to give many of my precious practice sets to the evaluation of skis, so I usually try to wait until something comes along that almost everyone agrees is better, and then I can just buy it and make it work. I see some possibility that this could be the case with either the new AM ski or the Goode that Regina was riding, so I'm keeping my ears open (and my checkbook at the ready!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I am on the ski now that is giving me the best course success. A 69" 2012 triumph with double wilys .6'3", 195 lbs. I have tried lots of skis, including some high end ones. I figure that there is value in knowledge though, and I have no regrets. I finally went with what works for me. Having a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 If money was no object, I would put out a reward to get my original Sixam back that was stolen out of my car. The replacement Sixam never performed as well. My Quattro is close but not like that first Sixam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 I agree with @Horton. The cost of skiing here makes equipment cost not that relevant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I agree with Ral, and would add that time is a more important variable than cost. I have such limited time to ski that I don't have enough time to try many skis. I've had a D3 sitting in my dining room for over a week now that I haven't had the time to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I should add that @horton recommended I steer some of the cash I am willing to burn on equipment to a coach or clinic, best advice I have received on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 Beginner: Coaching is waaaaay more important than equipment. Intermediate: Coaching is far more important than equipment. Expert: Coaching is more important than equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 28, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2012 The Ballers love gear to a fault. Your ski makes a big difference but there is a limit. I can run almost the same score on every high end ski on the market. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Than: absolutely. I free skied for many years, & only occasionally tried the course, and made only small progress. I decided to pay for lots of coaching & course time, and that is what works. I wish I did that years ago, but better late than never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 It's not the ski, it's the skier! If money were no object I'd be riding a superlight boron fiber ski custom tuned to my style (?!) with soft hardshells custom tuned to my feet. Hmmm, it hasn't helped. Eric @Dirt has it figured out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 28, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yea Dirt stole my ski now he runs 39 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 @SDNAH2OSKIER To prove exactly that point to me about equipment vs coaching, an Elite skier got on my ski with my bindings and ran 39 1/2 off. First time on the ski, although he had the same hard shells on his ski(which was a different model entirely). It's not the arrow, it's the Indian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would want to try some others for shits and giggles. Right now happy with my set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skihack Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 i buy my daughter the high dollar skis and try to find deals for myself. I sometimes get surprised by some skis. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 @ShaneH I don't know if my ego could take seeing someone else ski better on my ski than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 @skimech I am in the same boat with my son. He is on a newer better ski than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 @horton you are right. It took me a high end ski to do what I used to do pre injury on a first run CDX. Coaching is always the most important as well as ski partners who actually ski and don't just drive and drink beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 28, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2012 If money were no object I'd hire Andy to build me a custom one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 @thager is just waiting for @razorskier1 to get tired of his Razor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 If money was no object, I'd have my current ski, but also a TXI, 197, 200 and a 196. That way, no one who skied with could ever complain:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 @6balls So true! Razorskier 1 just barely gets em loosened up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 I would try all of the skis out there, and the one that works out of the box the best for me is the one I would bring home. I have never tried hardshell bindings. I have the D3 Leverage bindings. They are as comfortable as a pair of hightop sneakers. I would stick with those or an equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 I would like to try the Quantum trick ski, and the D3 honeycomb trick ski. I would like to see a Wiley's trick binding where the heel and toe pieces are made of EVA Rubber(like the O'Brien Contact bindings). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 29, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 29, 2012 If money was not object I would have a LeeSki trick Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 @Horton, Did Kirk run the course doing a flip at every wake crossing for you? You don't have enough money. I'm not sure I do either... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 29, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 29, 2012 @eleeski No I did not get to spend any time with your spawn. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 I forgot to add that I would buy my son new jumpers also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2012 @SM Not only that, at 39 1/2 off he was laughing the entire way down the pass. Humbling, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 30, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2012 After tonight not changing a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 If money were no object, I would start my own ski company and hire Andy Mapple, Dave Goode, Denny Kidder, and the LaPoint brothers as my ski designers. They would make me a hollow cored, resin transfer molded, dual rockered, dual locked, stepped bottom asymmetric unbreakable ultralight mid-mid-ride secret prototype R&D test ski built with nano carbon technology and real 3K twill weave carbon fiber graphics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 30, 2012 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2012 That's boring, If money were no object I'd have Eric Lee design me a signature series stick after drinking a 4 pack of steel reserve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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