DooSPX Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 My best friend is finally leaving the wake board thing and going to slalom. The only problem is all I have is a old 67" combo set and he can only drop one, way to small for deep water start. He is 220-230 lbs and 6' tall. I am thinking a 69" or 70" ski that he can get up easily on and progress some in the sport. What are your suggestions? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 69" senate non C since he is actually not THAT big I would get the cheapest senate I could find in 69 and use it for a few months till he was at 32+ mph and then get a 68", I just changed to a RS-1 and it was an easy change from the senate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2012 A high end 68" ski can handle 230. I agree that the 69 Senate C is one ro look at, as it is a very stable ski capable of running shortline at 34, and can get cheap on SIA. I have not ridden a standard Senate, but assume it would be similar. The HO S2 is supposed to be a little wider in fore body, and may be a good one to look at. I am currently flip flopping between a 69 Senate C and 69.5 Strada with similar results. The Strada turns better when I am scrambling. I am at 250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 thanks guys! he is also needing something thats pretty easy to get up on as well. I was thinking a theory or a free ride, I was not even considering a Senate, but will look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MJE Posted August 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2012 The Theory would be easy to get up on but performs best 28-30 mph. The Senate is better at 32-34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Senate is no issue to get up. Even at 250 lbs I never had a problem. At 220 I get up no problem on a 68" RS-1 and hard shells, which is about as hard as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 thanks! there is a 69" 2010 Senate on Ski it again. Its pretty rough, but I think it will do for now. Just need a front plate and a RTP. http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=19712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 That's mine, its already sold, new owner loves it! Better take that down, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 OH! small world! glad it sold for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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