skims Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am in the early stages of course skiing but have skied for most of my life. I would say my time is spent about 60/40 open water to the course. Should I go with a new Senate C or a 2010 Strada? Open water I ski 34 mph but I am working on 30 mph in the course. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted February 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2012 New Senate C or HO S-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 20, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 20, 2012 Nothing wrong with 2010 strada. Can't go wrong either 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...
Baller WBLskier Posted February 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2012 I ski a 66" 2010 Strada at 34mph and 36mph (i am 5'9" and 165lbs). My dad (5'10 and 200 lbs) skis a Senate C at 32 and 34mph. He likes the extra size of the senate C, especially since he is skiing slower. my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skims Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 175 67" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsmith Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm a new course skier as well (at the end of last summer I was making 30 mph passes regularly and working on 32 mph). I ski on a large lake (not a "ski lake"). I'm 195 lbs. I've a 67" Theory, 67" Senate C, and 68" Strada. I skied far better on the Strada. I wish I would have started with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 20, 2012 Administrators Share Posted February 20, 2012 May be a big lake but it is bitch'n and skis good 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 Sethski Posted February 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2012 My advice would be based on the potential growth curve. The answer is a little tougher if you think you may be skiing 32 and 34 very soon. At 30, in general the wider ski will give you the ability to maintain a smoothe carving turn whereas a narrower ski at slower speeds might have a tendency to bite therefore bleeding off some of the energy and momentum you carry into the turn. On the other hand, as you speed up, the wider ski might end up being too much surface area for you to manage through the turns. If the goal is truly to run the course at 30mph, then I would say Senate shape is best. The one idea I might suggest is to get a Senate (not the C) and learn the course on it. If you speed up rather quickly after settling into course skiing, then you will not have spent so much on the initial investment. Then you could still upgrade to the Strada or maybe even find a demo or cosmetic blem and get a deal. Does this help or further advance the ambiguity of the situation? Seth Stisher SethStisher.com for training. H2OProShop.com for your gear needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethski Posted February 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks Brent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted February 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2012 ...and provides great coaching...on site, off site, or via video analysis. Money well spent to get you on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mazda Posted February 21, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2012 I completely agree with Brent. I have been coached by Seth, and have bought gear from him. His service is excellent and his coaching is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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