FrankS Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Alright, so I have been thinking about getting a new ski for a while, but now I am actually planning on making a purchase soon. I am still a 15 off'er but I plan on improving quite a bit in the coming seasons by getting coaching, going to ski schools, getting in better shape .....etc. I want a ski that will pretty much take me as far as I can imagine getting in skiing for a long while, but I also want a ski that is forgiving enough to handle all the mistakes and imperfect form that a -15 skier like me has. I don't want to spend a ton of money, but if it will last me a long time and will improve my skiing, it might me worth it to me to spend a bit more than I planned. I am planning to switch skis because I am currently skiing on my dad's system 8 and I think it is about time I got my own. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated thanks, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Do you want something used or new? I'm pondering selling a gently used 67" Radar MPD in the coming weeks to move up to a 68". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcityskier Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Great ski. I've heard some good things about the Connelly V as well. If you're buying new try to demo if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 you might give the Radar Vice a try- check out Horton's review- he says it better than I can http://www.ballofspray.com/2012-ski-test/1366-2012-radar-vice-review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted October 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2012 @franks I'd recommend the RadaR Senate C since you are at the slower speeds. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankS Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 @tfriess how does that senate c ride for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted October 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2012 @franks ill let you try it sometime and see what you think :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/6748/ho-2012-s-2-66-5 66.5" S-2 2012, looks and skis like new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2012 Senate C is an awesome ski. I slowed it down to 32mph and ran into 39 off on it. The new HO Triumph is equal or better. I've been hearing some really good things out of it lately. Any of the D3 products will be ultra stable and allow you to work on fundamentals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankS Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I can get a brand new x7 for 799 and a fusion for less on sia, so there isn't a whole lot of price difference there vs. a senate c type ski. What ski so you think that I would ski the best on now and in the future including the senate c, d3's, triumph and others that might come to mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankS Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 @Chuck_Dickey thats a great price but I weigh 185 and was looking in more the 68" range. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted October 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have 67" radar strada 2011 that in really good condition. If your interested I was thinking around $500. I'm 185 so should work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MJE Posted October 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://www.wakehouse.com/products/radar-senate-c-slalom-water-ski.html http://www.wakehouse.com/products/radar-vice-slalom-waterski.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted October 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted October 31, 2012 according to their website, it looks like wileys also has the 2012 Senate(s) at some pretty attractive closeout prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.webp.a30f66e5f4553a0ea06e4fe12520951c.webp)
.webp.f4829138fd6b14097643dc702deb09b6.webp)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now