23 KD Titanium

[The_MS]

I just got my new 66 KD Titanium and thought I would let people know how its rides  

water and air 75f 

28 7/8 boot, 2.465, .790, 6.870 with 9 wing

I started at -32 and after 2 ball It was great. I ran 2 more nice -32 and went to 35 and ran 3 in a row. The ski felt like it was behind me a bit so I moved the fin forward for second set. Much better at .795 

I feel right at home on the ski coming from my 67 XTR cc. Plan to try another set of numbers on next set  

The ski is a bit different from my 17 Platinum but has that same stable ride. I can tell this ski is a keeper and look forward to the next few weeks 

Kdskisusa.com

Watch the sizing and ask questions if you are on the 66/67 bubble  

 

 

 

 

[coach3]

@The_MS

Couple of questions:

Is the 2023 just a graphics change, and regarding the 66/67 bubble, I am 153 lbs, 32 mph and deep 35 off; suggestions?

[The_MS]

Hi Chris, I think it is still the same design as 22 but just a graphic change. A 65 is probably the better size. I am 175 on the 66  and it is the same length as my 67 XTR. You can send it back for 66 under the demo program 

 

 

[MDB1056]

If only skiing 32 I'd stick with the longer length. 65 seems short. Ski the longest length you can comfortably turn.  At slower speeds you will need more ski to get the same performance . My 2 cents 

Edited March 13 by MDB1056

[The_MS]

Its unreal how the ski feels glued to the water. I have s cold front for a few days and wont be in the water until Thursday. 

[bananaron]

@The_MS Now that you are in Florida what do you consider a cold front?? I have snowbanks that are huge and it was probably zero this morning here in northern mn or also called southern Canada.

[coach3]

@The_MS Seems like you were a Vapor guy years ago. I skied with you at Covington if memory serves? 

Can you compare generally a Radar vs the KD on effort, turning, carry out?

 

[The_MS]

@bananaronI wont ski if water is colder then 60.  As long as sun is out and over 65 I will ski. Its been a great winter with lots of skiing. 
@coach3I was on the Strada back then. I have tried every Vapor since the Green one but just cant slow them down. I rode the 22 last fall for 5-6 sets.  To me the KD is plenty fast but the acceleration after handle hook up and the pre turn control is more suited to my style.  

[teammalibu]

Send me that old beat up XTR, 

it will make a good bottle opener!

[Horton]

I mounted my KD up today. Ran three 28s and five 32s. I guess the season has really finally started.

[The_MS]

@Hortonwhat is your latest fin set up? Are you set at 29 1/8 ish boot ?

[Horton]

I just threw my numbers on from a couple years ago. Yes my front boot is 28 1/8ish

[bananaron]

@The_MS How does the titanium compare to your last few skis.? Is it faster and easier to ski?? It sounds like it might be your best ski so far....

[The_MS]

@bananaronIn the past 2 years I have pretty much tried them all. Nothing took me off of the XTR CC. I did try another Platinum last spring but it was not like my original Platinum. This ski is a control ski. Skis better when your not pushing it around. Nice symmetrical turns if you dont pull past the pull zone.  You are never going too fast or too slow.  I will know more about 38/39 as soon as it gets warm again, 35 is looking pretty good now.