Jboss Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hi Gang, You may have seen my post last week where I purchased a very lightly used (45 hours) loaded '17 Prostar. I'm incredibly excited. While I (im)patiently wait for the weather to break here in the Midwest, I am researching vests and skis. I'm embarrassed to say that I am still skiing on a KD7000 from the year 2000. :o I have been Slaloming (I barefoot too) for 30 years, with most of that being open water skiing. While I haven't skied a course in literally 20 years, I can ski pretty darn well and I plan on hitting it HARD this Summer, including taking professional lessons. With that said, I am looking for ski recommendations. Cost is not an issue. I just want to get the right ski for me. I am 6'2" and weigh 175 lbs. I am also looking for a high-quality impact vest with back support . Do you guys have any recommendations for me? Thanks in advance for your help!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rednucleus Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 HO runs a nice demo program; check out the Omni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidN Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 KD Platinum 67 Inch @twhisper will get you set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Canary has a nice vest with support. Lots of good skis. Try some demo programs. Once had a KD like yours. You might like D3. I like Goodes latest ski shape. Efficient. Shape was used I. The Rev 6 and currently the Revolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller h2onhk Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 @Jboss I was on a KD7000 for several years. Stayed with the D3 brand and ended up with a D3 X5 Pro. Great ski and easy transition from the KD7000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboss Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 @Cent Trying demos is a great suggestion. I'll do that. Thanks @h2onhk I appreciate the tip. I've been on my KD7000 for so long, I don't know what to expect the new skis and bindings to feel like. That's probably even more reason for me to try a couple demos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 If you liked your KD for allthat time, go D3. All of Dennis Kidder skis that i have skied (Redline,FX 7.0, KD7000,Nomad,D3 Quest 45) all of them were skier friendly and very easy to adapt to. Good luck! Where can i see pix of your nee boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboss Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 @Andre That's great to hear! Here are some pics of the boat. Only 45 hours on her. Showroom condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 That is a sweet looking boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef23 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I think @Cent meant Camaro as the vest company with a built in back brace. I have one and it is very nice. The boat looks sweet. There are a ton of new skis you can ride that you will enjoy the hell out of that will be an improvement over the KD. Calling Performance Ski in Orlando could set you up with a vest and a ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 75Tique Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 Beautiful boat, as is @Horton 's new boat. But who is it that decided, after centuries, boats can't have pointy front ends any more. signed, Old geezer traditionalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboss Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks, @disland! @Chef23 - I was looking at the Camaro vest online. It looks like exactly what I am looking for. As long as the quality is good, I'm in. @75Tique - I am not a fan of pickle-fork front-ends. With that said, I can tolerate the ProStar pickle-fork because it is so small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lpskier Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 Camaro is very high quality but it can be fragile. If you want comport, Camaro; if you want durability, O’Neill. But I don’t know if O’Neill makes what you are looking for. All that said, I also like Stokes and Eagle. So whatever you pick you’ll probably be pretty satisfied. Remember: If it fits in the store, it’s too big. Quote Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mfjaegersr Posted February 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2019 @jboss what are those things in the back of your boat?! ? I’m an HO fan; x2 on the Omni demo suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ScottScott Posted February 28, 2019 Members Share Posted February 28, 2019 Move south ...ha. Im going to be in the market for a new vest soon. The camero with back support/belt seems like an interesting option. Also looking at the new eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted March 1, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2019 Had my Stokes vest for about a year now, great vest and Quality. I use a Freetoo back support belt it has no metal on it all Velcro attachments. I wear it around the out side of the vest. Completely eliminated my back issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34mph Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I would second a cheap velcro brace under a stokes vest ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef23 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I have the Camaro and like the integrated back support. I have found it durable so far but I am pretty careful with my stuff. I also have an Eagle which is a little thinner but nice as well. As @lpskier said you should barely be able to zip it when dry. All the vests stretch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 1, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 1, 2019 I would third a stokes vest, I wear a valeo weight belt underneath and have for 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboss Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thank you for all the tips! This is a great Forum. So glad I joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jordan Posted March 1, 2019 Members Share Posted March 1, 2019 Check out if the Radar Nation Tour is coming somewhere near you, so you can demo a few Radar skis... https://radarskis.com/radarnationtour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboss Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 @Jordan I literally just signed-up yesterday. I am going to the Liquid Edge event on 7/13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando76 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Ski_Vest&postid=49796 A vest like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jordan Posted March 2, 2019 Members Share Posted March 2, 2019 @Jboss I forgot to mention...sweet boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboss Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 @Jordan Thanks! I can’t wait to ski behind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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