wiggin Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Been skiing for a few seasons, and last year I bought a Connelly V 69". Lost some weight, and now I face the issue of the ski being too long. So, I've found myself with a few options: 1. Buy a smaller V. 2. Buy a Senate/C, based on some reviews and discussions, being that it may be a better ski for the type of skiing I'm doing. 3. Take advantage of a great offer to buy a ski that I ultimately want...a D3 Fusion. (I'm the guy that likes "top shelf" and the D3 is a ski that I have been wanting since I started getting into the sport. What do y'all think? Any advice would be appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted February 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2013 How much weight did you lose and what speed are you skiing at? I ask because I had to get a bigger ski last year even though my weight was within the range of the ski because I was skiing slower than the speed range for the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggin Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Currently skiing at 32 mph, and don't really have much desire to get higher than 34 mph. I lost 20 lbs, and hope to lose another 10lbs. I'm sitting right at 175 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted February 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ahhh gotcha. I also just realized the Connelly V doesn't have a 68" ski so going down 2" would be pretty substantial. Are you looking at Ski-it-again? Might make getting that "top shelf" ski a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2013 I spent last year on a fusion and my average went through the roof. PB increased, average increased...etc....etc....etc. You will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted February 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 22, 2013 @skidawg, planning to test the Quest??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDET Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have a 67" Carbon V up for sale on ski it again and seems like it would be right for what your looking for. http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=22098 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2013 @ral...have one on the way and very excited to try it! I will post my thoughts after a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted February 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2013 @wiggin, if you have a great deal on the right size Fusion...go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andy Posted February 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2013 When in doubt buy a new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggin Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks for the tips folks. I'm leaning towards the Fusion, now I just have to get the wife to sign off on the idea...rough water ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted February 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2013 you just lost 20+ pounds...reward yourself with a ski (My .02) what's the saying...sometimes its easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted February 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 23, 2013 Forgiveness rather than permission leads to far more toys to play with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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