Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2009 It,s been a few Months now, and we have seen most of the manafacturer,s new style, ideas & products.With all the testing and development " who is going down the right road of progression " or are they just spinning the wheel & producing products to move off the shelf, the testing is a difficult one as any Pro could almost certainly get a ski to work for them after quite a few sets with a bit of tweaking, and those guy,s know exactly what the ski is doing most of the time, for a ski to fly off the shelves, would it not be better, to get a good club skier to do the testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted September 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2009 If club skier means longer line guy,that would make me a club skier.I am a member of the Ski West ski club,and have been stuck at 28 off for years.Have never ran a 32 in my life.I realize it's a technique thing(lack of it),but I ran my first 32(34mph) yesterday on an Obrien Elite,the second time on the ski .So for me,that ski cuts it!The only other new ski that I have tried is the A-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted September 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2009 Rawly, congrats on the 32 what ski were you on before the elite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted September 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm off to try the Radar strada today with Trent and sully should be fun I will post tomorrow my thoughts. current ski 67" MPD reflex front aniamls rear.3 1/2 -38 34 mph pb Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted September 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2009 Deanoski im excited for you to try the new strada. Im already waiting impatiently. Have fun and take in everything you can about the new ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted September 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 25, 2009 Ikb, thanks,I was on a 2005 Monza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 25, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2009 I think it has been a few years since a ski company has literally put out a dog. I rode 3 skis this year. Z7, S1 and Elite. They are all unique but all three are way better than any ski from 5 years ago.I am really looking forward to the New Radar Strada. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 25, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2009 First of all: you can have my Elite when you pry it from my cold dead fingers. Not sure. I did not get enough time on the S1 but I suspect it is very good for some skiers. I was super impressed with it from the Ball to the first wake. It has a very specific feel. From what I recall it gets wide easy, initiates easy and then carves all the way back to the wake. It does not snap. Though 35 it not only feels good and is fun to ride. What I do not know is what happens when you have scrap for one more ball. I plan to get back on it after my last tournament. I put up a big score within the first few rides on the Z but struggled with my one ball at 38. The Z is a killer ski but I am not sure if it fit me. I see other skiers doing very very well on the Z but I found it hard to moderate the end of the turn. On the other hand when things get dirty the Z stays with you. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted September 26, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2009 So how was the new radar strada?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted September 26, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well I got to ski the new strada on sat with Trent and Sully just one set. it was 1-of 3 made 66"  (flex medium)         I like stiff skis!! 28 3/8 front boot .74 dft the other two I do not remember. I usallaly ride a 67" mpd  6' 2" 185 lbs the ski has a new embossed top sheet in the forbody and the tip for less swing weight, it has a little longer flat spot, narrower profile in the binding area and a wider forbody just a litte not a wide as a A 1 bevels are rounder and biggger. feel easy to turn both sides, rolls over nice, it is easy to ski on. fast fast fast holy sh%^^^t, with big easly angle, like the mpd it is easy to get wide, with or without handle cotrol.  the speed was the biggest thing I noticed. ran some 22 28 32 my 32 were the widest and earlest I have ever run them. to early some times the ski carries out off the 2nd wake nice better than a MPD  I may be on a 66 next I will wait and see when the 67 is done. 66 did not feel real small it has more surface area than a 66 Rs-1 plus bindings at 28 3/8 is back.  Hats off to the team for putting together a better ski not just a new one. I think this is mold cut # 4 or 5 time and Money. My bud Matt skied it also he is on a 67 RS-1 now .  he wants a new strada bad first set 4 @-35 new pb  his pb before was 2 @-35  he is getting a 66" I'm sure they will have some more 66 out soon for people to try and buy, then they will cut the other molds soon I'm guessing. think short Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted September 26, 2009 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2009 chris rossi said they tried to make the off-side easier to allow skiers to run considerably more bouys,what did you feel?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HO 410 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 It seems like each new ski comes with a bump in price. Radar's online store has the Strada listed at $1150. Same price as the RS-1. Big thumbs up for upping the ante while keeping the cost under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted October 3, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2009 Is the radar strada front foot specific? Look at the linkhttp://www.waterskis.com/Radar-Strada-Water-Ski-p/radar_strada_waterski.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted October 3, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2009 Are you refering to the Strada "Ski", or the Strada "boots"? The ski itself is not specific...the website asks the "which foot forward" question because further down it affects the boot options you choose.  The Radar Strada "boots" (new version of RS1s) are foot specific. The Radar "Vector" boots (new version of "Rail") are not foot specific. Previously Radar boots had to be mounted to a single Radar "Sequence" plate. I believe that they now are offering them with individual plates....allowing you to use another brand of toe loop if you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted October 3, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2009 The way its setup it looks like the ski options are above and then the binding options below. thought it might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted October 3, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 3, 2009 agreed...confusing. If you choose to buy from that dealer, I have found John B. to be helpful in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmccavit Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Has anyone besides Deanoski given this new Strada ski a ride? It would be nice to have another review to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 14, 2009 Baller_ Share Posted October 14, 2009 read "out with the old, in with the new" comment #7. some guy named "Zappy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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