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I have been on Radar since 2016 model currently on 2018 with access to a 2020. Radar 2020 is a good ski but did not give me any more buoys- so no change in 2019/2020. So I was thinking of waiting for the Radar 2021 model comes out. Opertunity Came up to test D3 NGR Evo and the ION. The ION had the speed of the Radar but far more predictable and I felt I came out of my 1 3 5 side with angle I could control Far better than my current set up. I need another test but I suspect the ION could be the best ski I have been on to date. It’s that good

The legend Mike Hazelwood was back on the water showing how its done. What a privilege to meet the man and see him competing against his old rival John Battleday. John did not give up without a fight. John Battleday Looking forward to the re match next year !

I had a Goode for 8 years and could not get past 3 ball on 12m. Swapped it to the D3 for one season - no improvement - nothing wrong with it. But the D3 Quest was a very dull ski. I tested the Radar & was sold just after two sets. It was just fun to be on, it reacted to what you put in & quite quick low effort skiing. My conclusion is its the best ski I have ever had in 33 years of skiing (all the way back to Connelly HP days). Turns evenly (that for a start is impressive out of the box) there is lots of info on how to set it up. See Horton's review + the official Rini/Rossi settings. I'm a pass up in two seasons so a very,very happy skier. And its without doubt the ski has helped me to run12m . A friend this week has been testing the Goode flex tail v the Radar 2015 model and he is preferring the Radar. His comment - even turns, fast across the wakes but makes a nice predictable turn, & as its not as stiff as the Goode it more forgiving. In the UK you do see the Green & Pink 2014 models everywhere at every level which is odd as it says it is a top end ski. People just love it I cant see the same response to the D3 here in UK Pro skiers ski on specials, tuned skis, stiff skis/soft skis, the best of a batch of 25 they tested. Skis glued together & they have talent. My advice is take a test and see what feels good then go from there! Or just buy the Radar Good luck

I did a year (2013) with personal trainer, got really fit did but did not make any progress. In 2014 skied at diferent sites, coached by John Battleday (Freddie Winters mentor) & Steve Glanfield (ex-british Team Coach) & ended the year with my best results in 8 years on a day in Winter 2c in winter suits and hats only skiing once a week. Nate Smith says he does no gym training, just skis-thats a big suprise when the old guard is clearly keeping very fit in a gym as well. Modern boats and modern skis need technique the muscle are only there for when it goes wrong surely?

I have had three ropes from InTow - Brenda can make custom colours, custom start lengths so 14m or 16m. Extra loops if you want to try 12.5m. I had a detachable length made for my 14m line just in case a friend needs a 16m to start on. The bent handle is really nice & Brenda is always available for advise or to update you on Freddie Winters progress.

Looks like England in the summer ( when it's not raining)

I have used all three versions of the Reflex boot the two black versions and the white cuff. The white version is the best as there is more freedom of movement. The belt/webbing must be adjusted to suit your personal ankle range. Reflex don't exactly spell it out what happens if you don't.

A great ski, turns both sides really well without changing from published numbers. Running Rossi numbers with binding forward to 29.7/8th. I spent a year on a D3 Quest never really getting anywhere on it. This ski I have great hopes for. Ran 13m this weekend in 20mph winds so pretty good in crap weather.

Thanks Peebs, Darwin (keeper of the scrolls for the Quest 68") sent me his latest. 6.915 2.505 .765 flat DFT – 7 deg wing that's worked a treat on UK water for last three sets. running my 14m opener and 13m felt even better (I don't know what that is ? off in old money sorry) The world is a happier place when your ski turns on both sides.

Any one with any working settings for a 68" Quest, I have one that does not turn (stock settings) or turned real hard with the delivered settings from the factory.