Baller Kelvin Posted July 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've seen prototypes of the Vapor, but was sworn to secrecy. It is an interesting design to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2013 I have too. There are pictures online from tourneys, I saved some but I'm not on my computer at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted July 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2013 Bevels are different on the front portion of the ski vs. the back, their theory is that your onside turns you use the rear of the ski more to turn, on your offside one tends to engage the front more hence the variance in bevel design to create a stronger offside. Seen Larkin on it and he looked way better than on the Strada, but how this bevel theory relates to joe skier who is allover a ski on both sides will have to be determined as it filters in to the market, hype and theories is one thing...reality is another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted July 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2013 Vapor Lithium Edition in WaterSki magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller Deanoski Posted July 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2013 They will have some at nationals for sale the final rocker and lay ups are very close the being done. I was at the radar barn yesterday. talking to Sully and Eddie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 11, 2013 Administrators Share Posted July 11, 2013 No question the Radar boys have worked very hard on this project 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 July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Cannot wait to ride the Vapor!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 the lithium is what i have coming with the new vapor boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 Any changes to the boots for 2014? @Deanoski - can you share any design details that are not proprietary? What things stand out when you look at ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 13, 2013 Administrators Share Posted July 13, 2013 I heard they smell like exit gates 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 davemac Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @scotchipman... I think part of what has slowed availability for smaller size that is Whitney has a large foot for a woman..so doesn't need smaller offering. I put my daughter in sz 8 Stradas this year...which were a touch big for her. I got a thicker footbed and puffed up the liners real good in the oven. She is luvin them thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 I have heard rumors there will be a some boot changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @tjm and @E_T Tough room, slip on the Iphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @DanE. not sure what you are talking about????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @tjm Oh, just the off topic and dislike woolly110 got a few posts up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @DanE. I now see what you are referring to. I have no idea how that happened nor do I know how to reverse it. I ski on a Radar, and love the product, so to let all know, that is an unintentional thumbs down. Aging eyes and small screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @tjm Just press off topic again and it will go away, figured it happened by accident, done it myself several times (usually on the phone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted July 13, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2013 @DanE. Done. Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 @danE my glowing finger sometimes hits the wrong button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2013 The Vapor is actually going to be coming in 3 new versions which will carry the torch from the Strada Vice C and Vice... Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 lithium, carbon and alloy, in that order. all new vapor boot and another new boot a level down then the vector boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 14, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2013 I heard the same thing with the 3 versions and the new boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted July 14, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 14, 2013 Looks like from the photo of it that the return to the neon 90's colors is returning to its appropriate death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 I got to ski 12 passes on the Vapor Lithium today with Rossi, Brooks and Sully. All I can say is "WOW"! I think a lot of people will quickly feel comfortable on this ski. I've been on the old silver Strada since 2010 and when I hopped on the new ski, I felt like it took noticeably less effort to hold good angle through my lean. A bit more crisp on both sides of the course, actually. For me, this ski took zero getting used to. Hang tight there everyone, really good things are coming from behind the wall of water... Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 nice. what level skier are you? Did you try the new boot too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 Sweet. His profile says a pb of 4 @22. I heard the ski was faster and carried speed even better than the 13 strada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 No, I put my own setup on the ski (Reflex front/Wiley rear/Sequence plate). The new Vapor boot, which the guys were on last night, doesn't appear to be a major departure from the Strada boot. As far as what level skier I am, I'm nothing great. Working on perfecting my -28 right now, though I only ran 4 last night. I only started skiing the course a couple years ago, so all my progression has been on the Strada thus far. I feel like some significant breakthroughs are on the horizon, mostly due to practice, but like I said, this new ski should inspire confidence in a wide range of riders...which is what they are always going for. I've skied all the versions of the Strada, and this shares a lot of that balance, but adds some teeth. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2013 How does the ski turn compared to the strada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 It turns left, then right...four times (sorry Rob, I couldn't resist the opportunity) Seriously though, felt very similar, but with more "bite" (in a good way) than the Strada. Once you see the bottom of it, you'll know what I mean. I would call it an evolution from the Strada since part of it still is the Strada running surface (what I recall being told anyway)... And BTW the ski is freakin' GORGEOUS! Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 haha very nice. Ive seen the bottom and understand what you mean. Does it pull the tip towards the center like the 13 strada does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 is the insert in the tip of ski clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted July 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2013 @rq0013, great description of the 13 Strada, I've been looking for those words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04196 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ahh crap, here goes another 12 - 13 hundred bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2013 Yes, the tip insert is clear on the top and honeycomb on the bottom. Not sure I understand what you mean (@rq0013) by pulling the tip to the center although the flat spot has been shortened a bit along with the step on the rails. To me, the ski feels like it holds angle cross-course a lot better than any Strada I've been on. Not that a Strada is a slouch by any means. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 the pic on the radar facebook page shows it pretty well. looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 24, 2013 Here we have a shot of Rossi stomping a nice toe-side 5 ball Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 That's a cool pic @savaiusini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 i like this one of rossi. shows the clear tip insert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 http://hdwallsize.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Lamborghini-Aventador-2013-Green-.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted July 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2013 I see a potential marketing ad idea coming together here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted July 25, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 25, 2013 Murciélago would be a cool name for a ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomZac Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 When does the Vapor Alloy come out in Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 NZ's shipment is a few weeks away and its is meant to have all the flavors in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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