Baller Zman Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 Has anyone heard anything regarding a new HO "A"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have been told that there will for sure be a new A3, but I don't know any details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted August 15, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 Must not be at Nats or there would be plenty of news. Maybe Surf Expo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 It's at Nats. Was just released at the HO booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 Crap and I just bought the A2 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 @webbdawg99 any big changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 I don't have any info on it. I'm not in West Palm until tomorrow. John Mommer at HO just made the announcement with a pic on the HO Skis Facebook page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Does anyone know when it will become available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 HO says that you can pre-order it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 It,s Different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted August 15, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 Since we learned on the N1 thread that looks may or may not matter, dependng on what Confucious say, lol, how does the A3 look? What changes to the ski are being promoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 All I know is it is quite different and there top skier is liking it a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2012 It wasn't too long ago that Asher tied the world record....although it wasn't video verified. However, I bet he was skiing on the A3 or a prototype model of it. I'm just surprised there hasn't been more chatter about this ski. I'm certainly curious. As soon as Nats is over....I'm on the market. I've never skiied anything but an HO.....this may be the year the streak ends unless some awesome stuff comes out about this ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 15, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2012 All I know is that Will has been working on the new ski for a long time. Lots of effort has gone into the A3. I guess I will review on in the spring. California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I saw it. Looks really cool. New look with similar color scheme. Shape change, flex change, Will's name on it. S-2 has a freshened up look and a "Flex improvement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 A-3 and S-2 Pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2012 S2 was mainly a Graphics change....A3 has significant changes to the forebody and tip, from the A2..Graphics looked great on both. The best looking ski there was the Reflex Hybrid. A work of art...Super polished out Carbon Graphite. A really stark contrast to the Nano 1's that all looked like blems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredH20 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I see from that photo they have released some new boots similar to the Strada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted August 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2012 I see what looks from the picture that @chuck dickey said, that there are 3 different looking skis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2012 @jaredH2O the new boots look like Stradas but the liners don't come out they rely on bungee cords for the release. I am not sure what to think. I guess if the liner will eject through bungee cords your foot should also. I think the picture that Chuck posted had S2s, an A3 and a Triumph on it if I remember correctly. I only remember seeing one A3 so it didn't seem like there were a lot of them around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredH20 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Also in Lime green!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Anyone know any more details about it? Would love to hear them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2012 @WIskier I talked to the guy at the HO booth some and he said there were shape changes including some changes to the tip and top of the ski that both lightened the ski up and help keep the tip down. He also said one of the design objectives was to increase carry out on the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIskier Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 @Chef23 Thanks, sounds like a great ski! Did you by chance hear anything about when there supposed to become available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2012 @WIskier I didn't ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 18, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2012 Here's some intel from someone on the inner circle of HO: the A3 isn't close to being ready. Obviously, the goal is to make it better than the A2. But apparently, it's just not there yet. So if you're looking to make a switch NOW to a new ski, take the A3 off your list. I know they were taking pre-orders at Nationals, but you could end up waiting months on this one. I'm sure when it comes out though, it will be better than anything HO has ever put out......at least that's the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredH20 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I can confirm this, spoke to John Mommer & these were his words "The ski is not in production yet. Just unveiled a 1 off sample, so not sure on the ETA of the ski in your area yet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 19, 2012 Administrators Share Posted August 19, 2012 This is a really smart thing for HO to do. They know that they are going to have a A3 for 2013 but want it to be prefect before they release it. Prototypes have been floating around for almost a year - maybe longer. Turns out getting a ski that is as good or better than everyone else's ski is really really hard and takes a long time. If you are a HO fan take a deep breath and let them finish. California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buski Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 On the subject of HO 2013, I was browsing some older waterski mags from this year and in that Bob LaPoint interview he mentioned a new ski they were working on that was a departure from what you'd expect and you could ski it in the course at 26 and have fun. It was in a section about opening up skiing to a wider audience. Anybody know anything about this ski? Just planning ahead for either a ski for the wife or a kids version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 21, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2012 That could be the S2 it is wider and I could see it working at slower speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted August 21, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 21, 2012 Possibly the freeride, HO posted a picture of it on Facebook today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buski Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks I figured it wasn't the S2 since it was already out and was an 'everyman' type of question so probably a little more of a price point ski. Found the freeride picture, wonder if it's just the same shape as the existing freerides/venture/etc or if there's a new one. Guess we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 HO Skis In 2013, Break away from man made lakes and courses. Ride the FREERIDE and explore all the bodies of water this world has to offer! Stay tuned for more info on the Freeride Revolution! -JM2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted August 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 At the Nats I heard the A-3 should be ready in about 3 weeks. I would equate that as the final design stages with CNC molds ready shortly after. My uneducated prediction would be Thanksgivingish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted August 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2012 Oh yeah, Sully is right. Go to public waters, then let em rip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itch2ski Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 2013 HO catalog: http://issuu.com/hoskis/docs/13_ho_lowres_catalog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil2360 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Had a dealer mention to me that he was not sure if he'd have stock on Wednesday next week or not. That'd be Sept 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Those new boots look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted September 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2012 All of the ski designs from all the companies look so sick, yes even the nano1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted September 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2012 Curious why the CoX SL is renamed the superlight X and if it really is "new" and if so, how? Seems like the same thing, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 3, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted September 3, 2012 The CoX sl is the Superlite-X. name change and graphics change and nothing else. Have to say the S2, A3green just uglyfied the line up. The CoXsl (Superlite) and CoX got some much needed and good looking graphics updates. The CoutureX was better looking last year as well. The new Apex boot is what intrigued me at the HO booth at Nats. The liner-less, base-less and weight-less (sooooo light) all make perfect sense. If my memory is correct, AM used to cut the plate out where his foot was so he could "feel" the ski on his foot. I'm not sure what kind of response you would get/feel from having nothing but some cushy rubber between your foot and the ski but I would love to try a pair. I think I could actually pull away from the hardshell addiction with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted September 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2012 Wish the Apex would come in a single plate like the Radar Featherframe for us guys that enjoy doubles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 3, 2012 Administrators Share Posted September 3, 2012 @Wish you are so wrong. I so want the green A3. That is very cool California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted September 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2012 I saw the green A3 and instantly wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 The green A-3 looks really cool! Did you see the pick of JT skiing it with his matching shorts and handle? Radar was bright green and now bright orange or hot pick, all look very cool to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted September 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2012 If I can't ski good, I want to look good or at least look like I can ski good. I like the green A3 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 In Golf, it's Dress 70's, talk 80's, shoot 90's. This kinda works in Slalom as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted September 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2012 Fundamental business question here: Why do all the ski companies wait until Nationals to announce new ski models? I get that scores for the subsequent season begin after nationals. But it seems it would make far more sense to announce in early March when everybody begins jones'ing to get out on the water. Most have laid off the water for a few months, with the exception of mainly Florida. What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 5, 2012 Administrators Share Posted September 5, 2012 Shops start ordering Q4 to have stock for next season California Ski Ranch ★ Denali ★ DryRobe ★ Goode ★ KD Skis★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted September 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2012 @Texas6 The Orlando Surf Expo is this week, where most of the dealers go to order next year's stock. It's helpful if the buzz on next year's skis is established prior to this trade show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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