Suggestions for a new ski

[akale15]

I am currently on a 67 Connelly Concept and am looking to purchase a new ski, something a little more aggressive and a lot lighter weight. I free skied a F1 this past weekend and really liked it but am looking for other suggestions about skis to look into. I have heard a lot of good things about D3's but do not know much about them. I really liked my Concept and it was great to begin to learn the course with. I am just starting to get into 34 mph and would like to be at 36 by the end of the season. Was curious on your thoughts.

 

thanks

 

 

[icewebdan]

D3 easy to turn and very good for your technique

 

Goode for fast fun

[jdarwin]

D3. Period. It is the most user friendly product on the market. From 30mph to 39-off, it is very forgiving and predictable. There are usually some one year old D3's on ski-it-again that are a bargain.

[scoke]

I am with jdarwin on this one. You can't beat a used D3. It'll get you where you need to go.

 

And this is coming from a black n orange skier.

 

be wary of any skis that are "hot" or "the ski". fad skis come and go, just like that white top RS-1. Most bought and re-sold ski on the internet EVER. their new ski is heading in that direction too.

 

[Dirt]

I don't think you could go wrong with a D3 or a Strada. If you want a very affordable Strada, buy a Vice. I think Horton will 2nd that. He rode my Vice and was super wide and early.

 

Scoke sold one of his houses so he could buy more Goodes. I heard he ordered one in each of the four new colors. He quit working on technique and just calls in for fin moves. With that said, I am surprised he would recommend a D3.

[akale15]

i currently found a 67.5 D3 X5. I am about 6-1, lbs. is a 67.5 to big or should i try and find a 66.5?

[skibug]

akale15, weight? You can probably get away with riding a ski that is a little larger for your size in a D3 as they tend to be a little softer. If you are over 180lbs you should be alright. The X5 is probably the best ski, hands down, for getting serious in the course on a stable and predictable platform(in my opinion).

[akale15]

oh woops, im only about 155 lbs

[travnews]

Strada all the way!!! your weight would put you on a 66" for a radar

[6balls]

RCX runs really nice, too...I found even better than my X5 Pro before it. Mine was a 67.5....I was a 36 mph skier at the time at just over 200 lbs...so I would say shorter at your weight. Ski took me thru 35 off at 36 mph, unfortunately never at a tourney.

Always liked KD and D3.

[jdarwin]

155 lbs - look for a 66" D3 in either an RCX or Z7. Again, you are just starting to run the course. You need a stable platform that allows for mistakes. Perhaps the Strada would be a good choice in subsequent seasons but for now, D3. Period.

[ForrestGump]

I'm with JD and Scoke. The Strada, while a great ski, isn't for everyone. I know people who consider the tip too loose on it, including me. For a skier with your ability, a D3 RCX or Z7 would be a great learning tool.

[bmiller3536]

I agree with scoke, JD, and Shane. D3 best option

I started skiing on a D3 4-5 years ago and my tourney averge was a couple buoys @ -28. I am still riding D3 and my tournament average now is 4@38 (58k) and I have run 38 about a dozen times in practice. So it is a great ski for beginners and shortline

[Jim Neely]

@bmiller3536 which D3 are you on?

[bmiller3536]

@Jim Neely I am currently on the X7 but skied on the RC and RCX prior to this one

[Ed_Johnson]

From what I have been hearing, the D-3 Fusion sounds great !!!

[Nick Sullivan]

Scoke your comment about the Strada: their new ski is heading in that direction too.

 

Say what? I sure don't see many for sale.

[akale15]

what is the difference between the D3 Nomad, or a RC, or RCX. then what is the difference say between a the z7 or z7st or a x5, and x5 pro?? do any of them have any more noticeable features that makes one better than another?

[Dirt]

I have not ridden the skis you listed. I rode a CustomX that was a great ski. I think the X5 was similar to it. The Z7ST and the RC were very popular. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[jdarwin]

Avoid the white top Nomad - from 2006. The RC was made in 2007 (great ski). The RCX was an attempt at improving the RC - still a good ski. The Z7 was D3's attempt at making a "fast" ski. Denny stepped back into the game w/ the Z7ST - again, a great ski. The X5 is the most stable of the bunch but not quite as "fast" as the RC/RCX/Z7 and yet, I've pulled a skier thru 39 on an X5 so what do I know?

[Old MS Accout]

The White Top Nomad was a great ski. It skipped at least 40 yards off wards dock with the wind at its back.

[akale15]

thanks...i am still looking. was just looking at a 06 white top nomad but for $225 i felt i could do better and find a x5 or something within the next couple weeks. was hoping to find something for this weekend but things arnt looking so good. wont get to ski for almost 2 weeks after this weekend so i will hopefully find something then...