Baller Fatroll Posted July 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2013 Can some of you guys chime in on the difference between the model years of the radar strada. I ski at 34 mph and run my 28 off pass around a third of the time. I am looking at taking the next step. Currently on a 07 Sixam that has had a ton of use... and abuse. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwillygood Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 well i have a 2012 strada and love it! Though i have heard it is not for everyone. "NEW FOR 2013 IS THE ADDITION OF A TORSION ENABLING OFFSET CARBON TOP LAMINATE. BY OFFSET, WE MEAN THAT THE FIBER ORIENTATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO GIVE THE SKI BETTER REBOUND AFTER TORSIONAL FLEX. IN RESEARCH, WE HAVE FOUND THIS TORSIONAL FLEXING ACTION OF THE SKI TO BE NECESSARY. IT’S NOT TO BE LIMITED, BUT TO BE CONTROLLED IN REBOUND BACK TO STATIC SHAPE. FINDING THE PERFECT BALANCE OF TORSIONAL STABILITY WHILE STILL ALLOWING THE SKI TO HAVE NECESSARY DYNAMIC ACTION AT THE FINISH OF THE TURN AND OFF THE SECOND WAKE HAS MADE OUR LEGENDARY SHAPE EVEN GREATER. SKI EARLIER IN THE COURSE AND FASTER OFF THE SECOND WAKE ON THE 2013 STRADA. OUR NEW TOP CONTOURS HAVE REDUCED UNNECESSARY WEIGHT IN THE TIP, BALANCING THE SKI, READY TO LEAD YOU INTO BATTLE." thats what it says on the radar website, wish i could help more! But its definitely worth trying out if you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted July 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2013 I was on a Sixam for a good while. Changed over to the '10 strada and found them completely different. I would definitely try before buying. There are a ton of really good skis out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 My wife ski's on a sixam 2.0 2009, and spent the first part of the summer on a 12 strada, and it is now for sale. she is at 34 mph and gets into 28 off and didn't run 15 off once with the strada. @skijay mentioned the endo as a good switch for sixam users, which I still might look into, except it is for my wife and if it doesn't work I am the one who gets the blame. I went from an A-1 to a strada and found my consistency is up, but my overall buoy count is down?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted July 30, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 30, 2013 I skied on th sixam 1.0.1.1 and the 2point. have had three Strada's (10,12,13). The 13 orange to me feels so far better then the previous two. Now just need to get back on the water. Work, work, work. Work, work, work. Work, work, work. Hello boys, have a good night's rest, I missed you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted July 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2013 I came off the original sixam a few skis back and I have had all the stradas. The 11 strada is the same as the 10 strada just a graphics change-skis great. The 12 strada they limited the torsional flex by laying the uni carbon on an angle. The ski felt crisp but it wasn't a big change from the 10-11 and some thought it put the skier on the back too much. Then for 13 they took out the limiting torsional flex and concentrated on the flex of the ski. By far the best strada was the 13. The flex is awesome and the ski pulls to the centerline easier than the older stradas. I ran my hardest pass my 3rd set of the season with the 13 and that was my first time on the course with the 13. I will have a 2013 66in strada for sale (cheap) in a few wks fyi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted July 31, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2013 @fatroll I have the same Sixam as you do and ski at same level. I am looking to upgrade this summer (Aus) and have been thinking of a Prophecy or Vapor. Any reason you want the Strada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fatroll Posted July 31, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted July 31, 2013 Price range is a factor as a brand new ski at retail is a little steep at this point. I figured with the vapor coming out the market may flood with stradas dropping the price. I am also considering D3 quest or fusion. I just need to ride some of these to try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted July 31, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2013 If you liked the Sixam, you might try out the Obrien Endo. And at $899 brand new, the price is certainly right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted July 31, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted July 31, 2013 @ShaneH Stephen (#1 son) is sportin an Endo. After some machine work on the fin he loves the ski. 28-32, 36 mph he has not missed. 35-38 well he is an overall skier so working on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skihack Posted July 31, 2013 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2013 Is The Endo From The Sixam Mold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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