Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 25, 2009 Baller_ Share Posted October 25, 2009 Skied this weekend on 2 different Strada's. Video is from Yesterday @ the lake. Today Eddie let me ski on a fresh one with the Silver top. It skied terriffic, but the weather turned to rain, so no video. I'll post some pictures tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agustafson Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Looking good Zippy!! I was also able to try the new Strada with the correct graphics yesterday also lake was 52 and air 59.. I loved the new ski very skier friendly right off the dock I'm still trying to work my way up the line but was able to make it to 3 ball @ 32off.. I though the ski was lighting fast through the wakes and turned with little effort. When I made a mistake the Strada forgave me and put me right back on track with no disgust to my skiing abilitys.. This is my second year in the course so I'm constinatly trying to remind myself to ski in proper body position and work one bouy at a time!! I love my RS-1 but was bumbed to see the Strada drive away in Eddie's car.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted October 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2009 Agustafson-I also love my RS-1. What did you feel was different with the starda compared to the RS-1? I heard the offside is more forgiving than the RS-1 is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 25, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 25, 2009 Offside turns on the Strada seem to come naturally. All 3 that I've been able to ride have consistently turned well on the on side, and even better on the off side.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agustafson Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 rq0013Yes the offside was more forgiving the whole ski was forgiving!! Between the 2 you might need to work just a little bit more with the RS-1 and make less mistakes.. The Strada was really fun to ride it was smooth didn't hunt for a edge.. Not sure what the fin was setup at but I didn't feel it needed to be adjusted I did try it with a 7 degree wing the second set from the 9 it was at the first set and felt much better for me.. When I get out of skier position withthe RS-1 it get's a little rough with the Strada it was much more contrable wake crossing was a breeze like a hot knife thru butter no hop or bounce.. Looking fwd to jump back on one of these ASAP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted October 25, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2009 Great skiing Richard, you look solid. I like they way to push your hips up thru the wakes, very good position. That ski is working great, should see some MM action next year, eh? Keep the vids coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 25, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 25, 2009 I haven't changed fin adjustment yet, Eddie had them all set. He did push the wing back up to 9' for me, that's where I've been keeping it. Hopefully we'll get some decent weather this week, and make it out to the lake again. Tuesday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven Posted October 26, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2009 Nice skiing Richard! What's your water temp now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robscholl-OF Posted October 26, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2009 Man Zip, the boat driving when you were skiing was awsome......oh yea, it was me. The only way I can watch my ski partner is to watch his video on YouTube. Nice job Zip. Oh yea, and I ran that 32 even with my driver shooting video and driving.......You see what i have to put up with...OF   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 26, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 26, 2009 Water temp of 52 I think, it was a little colder @ Herb's on Sunday. Ther cooler full of hot water is now a required piece of equipment for the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 26, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 26, 2009 Latest R&D Strada, compliments of Eddie & Herb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted October 26, 2009 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2009 Nice looking rig.Are they available to the general skiing public yet? Did they give any explanation for the contours at the tip of the ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuney Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Is the top actual aluminum or is it painted graphic? It looks kinda like a pastel gray. Sweet looking ski to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 26, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted October 26, 2009 The top is not aluminum. It's some type of plastic that has that greyish color and a brushed aluminum look to it.  It will have stickers/letters that fill in the Strada, and also fill in the tip indentation on the front. When that ski gets those applied, I'll post another set of photos. As for availability, they'll be coming soon. The dealer's will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 1, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 1, 2009 Skied Saturday with my kid, OfficerFriendly, and Eddie. Tried some new fin #'s as per Chris Rossi. Spent some time in the cold water prior putting water-filled turned bouys in the course, and we replace boat guides. OF was shooting video so that should post this week sometime. Eddie thought OF ran over a 4 ball, no big crash drama so the water filled bouy trick must work. I didn't hit any so nothing to report there. Strada felt great, kind of a windy set, and my 92 MC is the side spray machine, so was skiing pretty blind at the shorter line lengths. Had some good starts @ 38, but couldn't get past 3 ball. Oh well, there's always another day. It's amazing that it was pretty windy while we skied, but as soon as the boat was loaded, the lake became glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted November 2, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have not seen any radar products in Sacramento. I am not sure why. It would be nice to try them. Eddie and Herb have always been great for the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 2, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 2, 2009  Which California Dealer is closest to Sacto ?Billys Boardshop661.254.072722600 Lyons Ave, Newhall, CA 91321California Correct Craft951.479.9640200 Hidden Valley Pkwy Ste. A, Norco, CA 92860Chico Sports Ltd530.894.1110698 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926Cope & McPhetres - Fairfield707-864-26284670 Central Way Suite A, Fairfield, CA 94534Endos562.434.18165612 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803Galey's Marine661-327-57112720 Auto Mall Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313Herb Bauer559.435.86006264 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710Redding Sports Ltd530.221.7333950 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96003Sporting Edge925.754.88002005 Somersville Rd, Antioch, CA 94509Sports Ltd.818-225-743322644 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364Valley Sporting Goods209.523.56811700 McHenry Ave D-50, Modesto, CA 95350Xtreme Marine (California)805.238.147746 at Golden Hill Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted November 2, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 2, 2009 Richard, Fairfield is about an hour west and Modesto is about an hour and half drive south. I thought Copes went out of business. Water Ski World is our closest dealer. Maybe we could get a couple demos in there when production is up and running. This is a pretty big ski market with a bunch of man made lakes, the Sacramento River and Folsom Lake. We can ski year round. Almost completely dominated by D3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 2, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 2, 2009 That list came from the www.Radarskis.com site, I know Cope's is out of business in Washington, but not sure about CA.  You might call Darren @ Wiley's, and ask him about a Demo Deal, 206 762 1300. Horton's a Radar dealer as well, and he could probably swing a deal or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 4, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 4, 2009 Richard, do you what # you are running onthe new stick? fin and binding placement Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 4, 2009 Administrators Share Posted November 4, 2009 I am a Radar dealer  BUT  I offer little or no service. If you want any real service, I highly recommend Tadd at H2oz because he does Try Before You Buy and he is a skier so he knows what he is talking about. When you buy from me you own it..... As for the West Coast, I hope to have some Strada demos next year. I always have a stack of OBrien Elites. I keep telling my wife that I am not a ski shop. She does not believe me. 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 November 4, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 4, 2009 Skied today @ Radar with Eddie & AGustav. Eddie had me use the new fin for the Strada, it's .850" thick instead of the previous .950". Felt really good, turns really nice as you can see in the Rossi Video.  Fin settings of 2.515, 6.850, .755 and binders @ 29". I think next time I'll push DFT up to .765. I skied ok, consistently getting to 3 @ -38 before blundering. Ran 2 sets, actually "clubbed" a couple of 6 balls @ -35, and a 3 @ -38 and no crash drama so the 1/2 full of water trick really helps, and I'm now a believer. We'll change the Broho balls to 1/2 fulls this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jim Neely Posted November 5, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 5, 2009 I think you meant 0.085" and 0.095" thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 5, 2009 Administrators Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hmmm you mean fin thickness and maybe flex makes a difference? Never would have thought . . . 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 November 5, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 5, 2009 Jim Neely, you are correct  - oops - a typo by Zappy !MS - Definitely ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 8, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2009 Richard you are skiing the 66 at 29" front foot?  is that correct? when we were skiing the new ski ,Trent and chris  had us at 28 3/8 my wifes 66 MPD is at 28 3/4I wounder were CR is skiing his?Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 8, 2009 Administrators Share Posted November 8, 2009 I talked to Matt Rini about the ski yesterday. His thinking on this ski and why it works is pretty darn interesting. 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 MattP Posted November 8, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2009 What all did Rini say about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary holm Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Richard,Looking good on the Strada. You're killing me, I love my RS-1, but now I can't wait to try the the new Strada. Hope to get one and try it soon.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 8, 2009 Administrators Share Posted November 8, 2009 Secret stuff. . .  about the shape of the ski. . . . how they think it has a bigger sweet spot and is fast has heck. 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 Dirt Posted November 8, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2009 Richard, is the sun actually out in Washington or does it just look like it? When Regionals were there, I was cold and they told me it was the warmest week of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 8, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 8, 2009 The sun wasn't out this weekend, it was windy & rainy Saturday. Didn't ski today either - actually felt guilty - should've headed to the lake. Dave - the 2008 Regionals week did have some cold & grey during midweek, but 2010 in Idaho should have warmer weather. Deano - 29" from the tail to the lower stich line on my front RS boot is correct. That Strada really skis smooth, I'm kicking myself for not going today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HO 410 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I think the $54 question is, will the Strada be able to get you off the Elite on a semi-permanent basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 11, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 11, 2009 I was on the A-1 last season, and have since sold that ski to a guy in Ontario, Canada. There's no going back. On that Strada I'm going to kill it this season, setting a new goal of deep -39 in tournaments for 2010. Totally possible with some effort on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 13, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 13, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2009 Eddie sets my kid up on a fairly soft 66" Strada, Braden's 145#, 5' 10", we get the fin set, but somehow he ends up grabbing the 66" Strada that I've been riding by accident.  Mine's a little stiffer, but he still skied well. Notice how well it turns on the off-side. Air temp 50, water temp was 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 13, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2009 Your kid looks good. How old is he? I love his answer about his hands. It is good he isn't thinking about the ski he is just skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted November 14, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2009 rossi and rini describe whats new for the stradahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YKLv8oinUU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odawg79 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Does anyone know the MSRP for this ski??? "Somewhere between a D3 and an Elite"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted November 15, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2009 clicky for Brent's link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HO 410 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 That's one of the more surprising aspects of the ski, it's the same price as the RS-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 15, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 15, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 16, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2009 I heard today that they're working on the 67" mold, and skis will be headed to Florida soon for R&D. Hoping to get some cold water testing in Washington next week ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skispray Posted November 20, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2009 What company manufactures the "dry" hat you wear for cold-weather skiing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 20, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 20, 2009 I made that hat, in fact I just gave it another coat yesterday. It's aerosol "Plasti-dip" sprayed over a stocking cap. I keep it in place with a neoprene head band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Wayne Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 How well does the fleece beanie work when you auger in at the four ball?TW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ktm300 Posted November 22, 2009 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2009 Latex Swimmer's cap keeps your head 100% dry and warm. Makes you look like a giant condom but, fashion moves down the list of priorities fast when the water is 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 22, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 22, 2009 The new 67" mold is up and running, I didn't get the chance to ski on one today, but a buddy of mine did, and did exceedingly well. His average last season was almost 3 @ -35, and he was able to run up the line first set to 4 @ -35, almost running -35 a couple of times in his second set. I skied @ Broho this afternoon, 45' water, air temp about the same, a little wind and rain, but worth the drive. For the second week in a row, it was up the line to 1 @ -39, and with a second try @ -39, I was able to get a clean 2. The Strada has pulled me out of a "end of season" slump that started in late Aug/Sept. and continued until the 1st week of October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 25, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just picked up another 66" for my son to try this weekend, and a 67" for me as well. Although, I've had such good success with the 66" , that I'm thinking I may just stick with it because it's easier to keep in front where it belongs. Anyway.... Horton - Since Darren@WileySki.com has both 66" & 67" skis now available for sale, you better call him (206 762 1300) and hit him up for some advertizing space!  (and don't forget my commission!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 30, 2009 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 30, 2009 Skied the 67" Strada yesterday. Kind of a gloomy, cold day. Water temp of 44' but no wind. The 67" rides well, skis very smooth, and has an easy deep water start. It was plenty fast, but I like the control I have over the 66" and will stick with it I think. The last 2 weekends prior I've been able to run through -38 on the 66", so it's definitely a "keeper". One of our group, we'll call him "Wally", skied one set on his A-1, and then a set on the 67". He's a little bigger than I am, 6'2"/205lbs. and did very well on the 67", and had a much better set on the Strada than on his own A-1. The larger sizes of Stradas are in the works. The 68" is coming soon, as well as a 69.5" for the bigger skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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