Baller SBFL Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 Cause the only shop that sells water skis within 300 km of my house is also a gas station I can only test Radar and HO skis but i don't know witch one to get... 2013 67" Radar Strada or 2013 67" Syndicate A3? I am 145 lbs, 5ft 10in. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 What kind of skiing do you do, speed, line length, course etc? What are you skiing on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 The Internet ships skis as well. You may consider a 66" ski at your size. Both skis are great skis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JWebSki Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 I personally recommend the A3. I Have had it for about 2 months. First set I matched my PB second set new PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 My recommendation is an A3 - since that is what I ski on. But I would suggest getting a 66" not a 67". What are your typical line lengths, boat speed, PB's? Are you a course or open water skier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JWebSki Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 I would also say a 66" might be better. I am 5'6" 115pounds on a 65" A3. The 66" is also a little longer than 66 more like 66.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 What is your previous ski? Both are great ski's and both have strong followers but if you were on a Radar before, you may find the transition to a Strada easier and smoother. I have the Strada and love it but haven't been on an HO ski since I was learning so it's hard to compare. Don't be afraid to order one or even buy used from ski-it-again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 +1 that the 67" is way too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SBFL Posted August 23, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 im on a 65 A1, 34 mph and im into 32 off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 @sbfl I went from an A-1 this summer to a 12 strada, what I have found is that my 28-32 are way more consistent, but my frequency of running 35 is down. I got 3@38 last year quite a few times, this year I have only tried it a couple of times. Not sure how to explain it, but with the strada my easy passes are easier and my hard passes are harder. I haven't tried an A-3 so no help there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SBFL Posted August 23, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 @Jordan, the only reason im considering a 67 is cause I'm only 15 and cant afford to be buying new skis every 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KcSwerver Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 66 is supposed to be about 66.75 actual length. I ski on a 66 and I'm at 135, 6'2". 36 mph. I wouldn't want a 67. Even to grow into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KcSwerver Posted August 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 @Sbfl By the way I'm 16 and I started competing when I was 15 don't worry about what others think, but you will need to be able to start getting to 36. It's a quick clip but it gets fun. Keep with it, ill be glad to offer anything I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SBFL Posted August 23, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 23, 2013 ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted August 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2013 @SBFL I honestly think that you'd be better off buying a used ski that's maybe a year old. I bought my 2012 Strada for $550 shipped shortly after the 2013 came out. I can afford to buy a new ski every year but I can't justify it at my current level. At $500-$600 per ski instead of $1300+, I feel I can legitimately upgrade every year or so with the exception that I'm one year behind. Here is one now... http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=24752 In terms of size... I've skied on ski's that were sized wrong and it sucks. I honestly think that a cheaper ski that is sized appropriately is far superior to a better ski that is the wrong size. If cost is a major issue, buy something like the Radar Vice or Senate but don't buy the wrong size to save a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SBFL Posted August 24, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 24, 2013 thanks @Waternut ill deffinitly keep an eye on ski-it-again.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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