woolly110 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Shown the 2014 radar ski catalog yesterday while talking to dealer about ordering my new ski and they look very different from 2013's. Very cool design and looks. I was looking at a vice, carbon vice or may look at a starda or d3 quest but im not sure i'm at that level yet. This season(New Zealand) was my first go at the course and progressed from only just getting through at 46 km(28mph) to running 6 at 55kph twice in my very last set for the season. So i decided to sell my senate (69") as i still have a year to go at 58kph before turning 35 and get a more higher end ski but am I best to buy top of the line or more like a vice level ski? Im 6 foot 209lbs. Cheers for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuney Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 The Vice is still a very high end / top of the line ski. It's nice that it is a little cheaper than Strada but more than capable for you and you'll save some cash for boat gas or beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 What im getting at is, am i better off on a softer flex of the vice or go for a strada, quest etc. Im happy to spend less but will pay more if its going to be a decent advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted June 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2013 Get the carbon ski, lighter is better, especially for less advanced skiers Imo. You are in the course now, and progressing fast, no reason not to get a tournament ski. There is little difference between the Senate and the vice outside the width anyways. I tried the vice for a few weeks last year and noticed a marked improvement on the strada I skied on for only a few sets, it was much easier to ski on, smoother and more predictable. I ran them both 22-32 34&36, not a big difference in buoy count but definitely in the feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller T_C Posted June 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2013 Try the Quest It works!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted June 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2013 The vice is not softer than the strada, the flex numbers are identical. The rebound time and dampeding is different. The PU core rebounds slower in the vice than the pvc core in the strada. So when the ski finishes the turn the vice gives you the slightest more time to get into position before accelerating, while the strada will accelerate without waiting for you. The vice will be better for rougher water because the core dampens the chop better. I have skied both and love both skis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 so a higher end ski should be better no matter skier level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted June 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2013 I wouldnt say that. Both are high end skis though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted June 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2013 Three skis I have been on in the last year were all High Performance and Very Easy to ski on. I would put a 15 off skier on any of these..HO S2, Quest, and Mapple 6.0...The M6 worked the best for me and is what I am currently on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 thanks @ed_johnson how would the quest rate compared to the strada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted June 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2013 I classify the Strada and the A3 as very good shortline skis, however, I feel the Quest, and for sure the Mapple, are more forgiving and easier to ski over a wider range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mike Posted June 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2013 @woolly110 Think a 68 Strada or Vice would be fine if you want to stay with Radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Cheers all. Im just waiting for the prices on the 2014 radar skis. I think i will have to get a quest form ozzy if i go that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ThePantsManCan Posted June 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2013 Somebody post a link to this 2014 gear. I can't find it under a general google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 10, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 10, 2013 2014 Radar products have not been announced yet in the USA. I am pretty sure they have some cool stuff but we should let them unveil when they are ready. 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 Deanoski Posted June 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have seen the new ski all new design and graphics they look awesome. I have not skied it, a buddy of my took a rip on it and liked it. IT will be a popular ski for sure! Cant say any more. Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 yeah i cant say much more either. @deanoski what level of skier was he and what does he ride normally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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