Baller skidawg Posted August 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2012 Looks like MS has a new carrot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 16, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 16, 2012 @markchilcutt Wait? What? No your skiing is not all that mediocre.... (Add your own joke insults here) 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...
markchilcutt Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Waiting for some ballers to chim in on how this new ski is skiing!!! BALLERS Chim please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted August 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2012 The new strada was changed a little. They laid down the carbon fiber diffrently because, I believe I understood this right, it was to torsionally stiff so they let it flex a little more and get more speed off the second wake and let it flex more off the second wake. Saw Kyle tate fun a sweet 39 in practice in dark on wednesday on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted August 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2012 The new "relief" in the top plate at tip of the ski is also supposed to make the swing-weight lighter. I didn't think I'd like the color ... until I saw it. There is carbon showing through clear-coat in the center of the ski, and the orange is hot hot orange. Here's a photo of it from the Canadian Nationals: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1530989/Waterskiing/BOS/Strada%202013.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2012 I like the idea of showing the carbon. Ski looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 18, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2012 That is cool 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 Mateo_Vargas Posted August 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2012 CalTrans edition. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 18, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted August 18, 2012 Held one. It is light and bright!!! Still digen it. All of them on the rack together (20) or so did look like something you would see diverting traffic in major construction zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Just received word from my local dealer my new Strada will be here in 3 weeks, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BuoyChaser Posted August 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 You can be the first on your lake to own a ski that will match the turn buoys, http://www.perfski.com 2013 RADAR STRADA'S ARE HERE!! We have just returned from the 2012 Waterski Nationals and have a hand full of 2013 Radar Stradas left for sale. These skis are the first ones available anywhere in the world so if you want to get a head start on next season, get on the 2013 Radar Strada now. We also have just received a size run of 2013 Strada Boots to go along with these skis!! For more info, click on the link above or call us @ 407-859-7544 and get your 2013 "Strada" on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 Anyone try one yet? How different is it? Mine will be here in a couple weeks so I will give my thoughts after a few rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Mine will be here in 2 weeks, will give a report then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 One of my ski buddies has been on it for a couple of days now. He was struggling with -35s on his A2, and is stroking them on his hot orange Radar. He loves it. Since the the A2 and Strada are such different designes, particularly regarding the placement of the flat section underfoot (Radar's is further back), I'm not surprised that anyone should be able to make a clear choice of one over the other depending on skiing style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 did he ride the previous stradas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 @rq0013 Yes he did, for about two weeks. The ski shop, Shuswap Ski & Board, very kindly let him trade up to the newer orange one without charge (pretty cool I thought). He swears the new one skis better for him than the yellow Strada did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 It has to, its a new ski haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 That's what I thought too. To his credit though, he's a pretty tell-it-like-it-is guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 I believe the new ski has a different lay up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 26, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 26, 2012 Yes the top sheet of carbon is layed up differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buski Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 For us laymen, what does a different lay up translate into in terms of ski performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Better rebound characteristics, which translates to a faster ski... I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2012 they focused on trying to get a slightly faster ski and getting better/ easier width after the wakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Does anyone know what the new ski smells or tastes like? @horton have you had the honor to smell the agent orange yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 29, 2012 Smells like chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 29, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 29, 2012 @buski Layup is as important as the other key features of a ski. Radical change in layup can mean radical change in how a ski feels. Last 10 years or so layups have gotten more precise and skis are better. 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...
WIskier Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 2013 radar catalog http://www.rideradarronix.com/2013_radar_brochure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 new Vice-C looks pretty awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2012 new skis look great, love the black sun hoodie too. Radar has the best marketing team. Each ski has its place and they are always ahead of the curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted August 31, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2012 interesting to have choice between Vice and Vice-C. Curious to see the price points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBartonOldAccount Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 @rq0013 - what you said. And as long as Eddie Roberts is the man behind the curtain at Radar they will remain the best line of skis in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ejj Posted September 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2012 Was looking at the 2013 catalog that was posted above. Anyone know what the Radar Satori is? Is this just new marketing of a "big-daddy" ski or is this something new/fun for screwing around on the lake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_pretzel Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 @ejj im also interested in hearing if it something new and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 awesome looking line up. Is the "scratch and sniff aroma art" a joke intended for horton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 2, 2012 Administrators Share Posted September 2, 2012 @davemac Vice C would be a step closer to Strada. I like Vice and I like Strada so maybe Vice C might be the best of both worlds. 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...
crashman Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 The Vice-C looks very cool. I need to convince the guy I ski with to get one so I can try it. He currently skis on an O'brien TRC which uses to kick my ass on a regular basis- No telling what he might do on a modern ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gginco Posted September 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2012 Radar must like the Broncos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcabbage Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 So come on you Northern Hemisphere Ballers - has anyone ridden one yet? As if waiting for summer to turn up down here in NZ is not hard enough, I am still waiting for one of you guys to buy one and tell us about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted September 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 10, 2012 Mine should be shipping out end of the week now that the surf expo is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ejj Posted September 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2012 He currently skis on an O'brien TRC which uses to kick my ass on a regular basis- No telling what he might do on a modern ski. If you like the old style of ski, that is a great one. People will pay decent money for a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skihack Posted September 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have seen a couple at two tournaments in North Carolina. I believe both skiers have improved a pass or two. Compared to last year's Strada, the orange one seems to turn better, almost too quick, attains more angle and is faster from side to side. I believe Radar may have knocked it out of the park with this one due to a different layup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBartonOldAccount Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 @nzcabbage - Rode mine today. They hit this one out of the park. Loved the 2011 Strada, Loved the 2012. Was pretty sure it couldn't get better, but I was wrong. Principle difference: I had to ride previous year's ski with a DFT about 0.020" farther back than factory to get the same feeling of ski holding its direction beyond the second wake (like my beloved white-banner RS1 does). Don't need to do that with this one. Write the check, don't look directly at it without eye protection and prepare for a PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Oh boy i like what i am hearing @billbarton and @skimech!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcabbage Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nice reporting @billbarton and @markchilcutt.........it's ordered and sunnies are at the ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBartonOldAccount Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I took mine out of the box at 6.870"/2.500"/0.820"/9 degrees. I ride a 68" so temper that accordingly. Boots at 30". If you've followed this design that will sound long and forward to you. I couldn't handle it there because (though predictable) its turn onset and when it wanted to start turning in was too strong/too soon. I need the feeling of separation after the second wake where I run out of rope but the ski continues east/west. To get that again I took out length and moved it back. For now I'm 6.860"/2.495"/0.795" and 8 degrees. Its a turning MONSTER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBartonOldAccount Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 And frickin' fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 @billbarton sounds awesome!!! what ski were you on before this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted September 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 12, 2012 wouldnt moving the bindings back help to not engage the ski too early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBartonOldAccount Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 @markchilcutt, I was on a Strada before this one. I have an RS1 that I love simply because its a little bit mean and unforgiving. I get away with a lot riding the Strada. I also have a soft spot in my head for the carbon senate. That's an amazing stick and probably the 90% solution for all but the 1% that run 38 and shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBartonOldAccount Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 @rq0013, yes Sir, moving the boots back would reduce tip pressure, but it would be a very coarse adjustment and also change my balance point on the ski as I cross course. 30" seems like the right spot for me going east/west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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