Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 13, 2009 Baller_ Share Posted October 13, 2009 68.75 A-1 $450. + $25. or less to ship to the lower 48. richard@burienautorepair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted October 14, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 14, 2009 That is a steal. What did you go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 14, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 14, 2009 I've been fortunate to get my feet on a new Strada. The "honeymoon" is now over, and I'm still in love ! -39 here we come ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 How about a review? RADAR ROCKS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 14, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 14, 2009 I was able to ski that Strada for the first time on Sunday, Oct 4th with Eddie up at Herb's lake. It felt so good after a deepwater start and a couple of quick moves that instead of freeskiing a couple of passes, I ran through the gate @ -28, ran the pass, spun the island without a drop and ran another 28. At the end, Eddie laughed at me for not sticking to the plan, so I shortened and ran BTB -32's. Pass 5 was -35, ran it, dropped and then almost backed it up - missing the 6 ball - Rats ! Felt so good I asked Eddie to let me take it to California for the Imperial tournament. I flew to Calif. Thursday the 8th, and was lucky enough to get to Imperial the day before and hang out with the Canadian gang at Paul's house. Had David Miller watch me from the boat for a couple of practice sets, he was very helpful - had me working on getting an earlier and wider pull out, standing up better on my front foot in the glide, and then turning in earlier and easier through the gate. The goal was to slow down my speed into 1 and keep the line tight. Both practice sets went well, running all the 28's and 32's without missing a ball. The tournament went ok, ran 1 @ -38 in round 1, ran 3 @ -38 in round 2 (actually felt like I was in it for a brief moment) but screwed up my -35 in round 3 and canned the 6 ball, scoring 5.5 - which I think is the worst spot to blow it because you're usually within touching distance of the exit gates. We then put together a Head to Head fun round after the event Sunday. I drew first against one of the Canadian Sandbaggers, who shall remain nameless, and even though I got eliminated, my 3 @ -38 felt pretty good. That Strada is an easy skiing shape, deepwater starts nicely, very stable in the glide (doesn't "hunt" for an edge), and turns great on the offside. Usually I have to add a bunch of tip to the overall length of a fin to improve my offside turn, but with this ski it's not necessary. The onside is excellent, and it's faster than the A-1 I've been using this season. The fin is easily adjustable just like all the Radars, it has replaceable inserts should one be needed, and will be priced so people can get one without hiding the dollar amount from their spouse. What's not to like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuney Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Can you snap a pic of the strada? I haven't seen any shots that show off the finish well. And good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 14, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 14, 2009 The ski I have is an R&D ski, and it was made with a RS-1 graphic top. Eddie's making some more this week, so I'll get a good photo this weekend and post it early next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wayne Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Tell Eddie to start working on the 68" mold next... would ya? TW(PS: Handle measurements?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks Richard, sounds like it should be another winner. I cant wait to give it a try. Its looking like next spring for me. I am looking at snow and 34f right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted October 15, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2009 I understand my ski partner bought the a1, as I sent him your way as he doesn't lurk this forum. The bad news is he'll have to take it for a rip before the winter and we're below zero degrees (celcius) at night so the water will be in the 40's so I get to try my "brass monkey" skiing! We should have snow flying in the next week or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted October 15, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 15, 2009 Richard, that is the same ski Matt and I skied with trent and sully on sept 27thI tried to pry that one out of there hands but no go! glad you did!!I just ran btb 22,28 32 the ski felt early fast stable, with a sweet off side, being 185lbs a 66 was a little small, but it was sweet better than my MPD 67, I will switching soon!! Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 15, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 15, 2009 Deano - Watch what you eat, & that 66" will be perfect ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted October 16, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2009 Richard, you mean watch how much beer I drink!!  a good friend from MT says theres a pork chop in every glass!  ^6 pork chops in one night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 16, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 16, 2009 SOLD IT TODAY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2009 Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2009 This is the Ski that Zappy was on. I tagged it!http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4-6ay9R-bLE/StNCIIB9YeI/AAAAAAAACO4/bcV4MB2CsXI/s800/DSC_8819.JPGFrom Imperial09 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_ RichardDoane Posted October 19, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 19, 2009 The A1 is now a Canadian waterski, thanks to the BOS Classifieds.  Eddie let me try another 66" Strada yesterday (this one's a little stiffer) and it worked great. The new bottom graphics are also pretty cool.  Wiley's set me up on new Strada boots, I put them on the plate, but haven't skied them yet. Hopefully this week if the weather's decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Richard,Weight and height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted October 19, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2009 Richard- Can you provide feedback after you ski the Strada's? I am particularly interested the release mechanics in an OTF. I am recovering from a full achilles rupture 6 weeks ago, and am reconsidering my current hardshell binding set up. Perhaps you could be a crash test dummy in an OTF or two??/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HO 410 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Marco- the Strada boots are just retooled and renamed RS-1's. The most recent thread can that particular topic can be found here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmccavit Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 richarddoane,Please take a picure of the top of the Strada and post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuney Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Phosphor screen looking bottom! I might have to get one of these on graphic alone and if the top is anything like my old Jobe Honeycomb I will be sold... I've heard it skis good too though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 19, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 19, 2009 MS - 6' 175#, Eddie thinks a 67" might be a better fit, we'll see when they start making 67's, but that 66" feels pretty darn good for now. jcmccavit - the top has a RS-1 graphic on it, so it looks identical to the one Horton tagged with his BOS sticker. Tuney - here's close ups of the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuney Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Looks like they tossed a few random letters into the binary - I guess they didn't want to make it too nerdy haha. Very cool for a computer guy like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 19, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 19, 2009 T-Up - I'd go with the RS-1's in a size 9, that way you've got room inside for the superfeet. The single plate allows your ski to flex better, and makes it easier to change/adjust your binding placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 19, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thomas - I sent you an email with an attachment, but here's the picture as well. T-up - that's a 1958 Austin Metropolitan that my wife bought on ebay from the UK. It's a RH drive and gonna get all fixed up this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted October 19, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2009 I already want the radar starda ski. I like what I hear from all the reviews already. I have the rs1 now and love the radar products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-UP Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 richarddoane-Skippy is awesome!!! Hope you share the refurbishing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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