jwroblew Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I've been on the D3 Nomad RCX mostly since 2008, I say mostly because I tried the HO A1 for a few months last year, but ended up back on the Nomad, the A1 didn't seem to get as much width at the buoy, at least for me. I'm thinking of trying out a X7 but can't find any reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Man Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Have you tried the Strada? I tried the A1 and then the Strada. For me the Strada was the way to go. Very stable, long sweet spot, gets killed angle if you decide you need it, but does not bite. The ski is awesome and the company and people at the company are fantastic. There is a guy that skis with me sometimes, and he got off of a D3 and loves his Strada much better. The Strada is great short line, long line and everything in between. I would guess you haven’t tried it, because if you did, you would not be asking about a different ski. You would be writing a review about how great the Strada skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 17, 2011 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2011 It seems that with the X7, D3 is trying to get back to the feel of the old X5. Stable, smooth turning and riding deeper in the water. Like everyone else in the industry D3 has been designing “faster” skis for the last 5-7 years. The faster D3s like the Z7st have been very successful but there is a core of skiers that prefer the calmer feel of the old X5. It is not that one style of ski is better, it really is preference. There a number of popular skis that do not ”feel” super fast. A1, Prophecy, and X5 come to mind. I assume that the X7 belongs on this list. Since these skis ride deeper in the water they offer more confidence and stability at the ball. You may have to change edges a tick later on these skis and may need better skills to get to full width on these skis but they should change directions in a more controled way. 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...
bmiller3536 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 @JWROBLEW I am currently flip flopping back and forth between the RCX and the X7 right now. I am still working out the kinks on the X7 but I am fairly confident I will stay with the ski through the summer. I am running the fin shorter than recomended settings and with less angle on my wing (36 mph). If you do go with the X7 let me know I will give you the settings I have found success with. I was a BIG fan of the RCX and so far I see the X7 being another great ski from D3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted April 18, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 18, 2011 My daughter is on an X7 and likes it better than the Z7. The best ski she had was the RC. She believes the X7 is much closer to the RC than the Z7 was. As with Brad, she is running the fin shorter and shallower than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller3536 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Ok, I think I am close to getting this thing dialed in and really starting to like it. I have the fin set at 6.915 (tips), 2.512, .765 (flat) and the wing is set at 6.5 degrees..skiing 36 mph I was having an issue getting angle out of 2,4 (offside) so I added a little length (from 6.908 to 6.915) and now I am turning 2,4 as good if not better than 1,3,5. Last night ran 3@38 and 5@38 off the dock. I was running the wing at about 5 degrees but was getting too much down course speed at 2 ball @ 38. Moved the wing to 6.5 degrees and now I am able to turn 2 with a relatively tight line Is anyone else riding this ski and what fin settings are you having success with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted May 6, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2011 I really like the X7. It is super stable and forgiving. The one I have is just too short for me. If anyone is interested I have 1 67" X7 without inserts since I run velcro I will sell at a great price. It also could have the inserts installed. I just had Paul not drill it when he sent it to me. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller3536 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Marc I have a friend that could potentially be interested, what is a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jwr Posted May 6, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2011 Ididonothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted May 6, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2011 bmiller, I'm on 69 X7, nowhere near your level, but I've gone to less fin than than they recommend. Felt much better. @34 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted May 6, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hit my e-mail marcaustin11@gmail.com and we can chat about funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Just ordered an X7, should be here on Tuesday, I'm pretty excited about it. Talked to Paul when I ordered it and he said not to be afraid to run the fin deeper and longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 11, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2011 Everyone I have seen on one has to run the fin shorter/shallower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted May 11, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2011 ShaneH, Not Nate Smith..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 11, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2011 You are talking about a different class of skier. My skier partner has run deep 41 at 36 and he's got a boat rudder for a fin. But the rest of us mortals can't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 The big boys typically run short deep set up, Its a whole different world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 Maybe that is why Nate has it figured out, long and shallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Got my ski 2 weeks ago, love the ski, its great! The thing is rock solid, the thing grabs a ton of angle but real smooth, I was afraid it was going to be to slow, but it's not, just as fast as my Nomad, but more stable. First set on it I ran 2 balls past my practice average and third set on it ran my PB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller3536 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I am going to add some depth this week and see how it skis. The water is starting to warm up so I should be able to tell pretty quick how it does in the 90+ degree water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted May 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2011 @jwroblew is the 69" x7 a custom order? I didn't think they came that big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted June 1, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hey Chef, The D3Skis website shows 69" as an option for the X7 (the Z7ST goes to 68") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 1, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2011 I am probably not getting a new ride but am always interested in what skis are out there that fit my size. On the sizing chart they don't list a 69 but it is on the drop down list to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted June 1, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm on a 69in X7. Ski works nice for me. I'm always fighting the tendency to tail ride and the ski will still turn if you are a bit back in the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 1, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2011 thompjs if you don't mind my asking how much do you weigh and how tall are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted June 1, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2011 Weigh too much -- 210 at 5-10. I've always liked bigger skis anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwroblew Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 I got a 67" X7, sorry if I put 69". I'm 6'3' and 180lbs, switched from a 2008 68" Nomad, at the time when I got the Nomad I weighed 220lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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