Baller Deep11 Posted April 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2014 Looks like I have a wee windfall coming my way and thinking of changing my ski - I'm currently on a big S2. I'm about 200lb skiing 34mph and aiming to take down 38. This years mantra is "more power" - I'm working on wide and early and as much water speed as I can get, no more " light in the line" no siree, every connection from here on in is givin it all I've got. I really like the look of both these skis (in 68 models) anyone any rational idea of which may be an improvement on the S2.(right now I'm being drawn to green but only because I've had a black ski before! - there has to be a better argument) If you reckon I have the best stick already then happy to hear that too; I'll buy a new kite or bike :) Thanks for any comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 30, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 30, 2014 If you are under 200 you want the 67 if you go Vapor. I do not know about the sizing on Mapple. 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_ Wish Posted April 30, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted April 30, 2014 Currently on an S2 and rode the Mapple. VERY differant skies. Try before you buy if you can. Performance may be able to help there as they carry Mapple skis and the Vapor. I think they do tails but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deep11 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks - @horton , I am actually 15.5 stone but understand that in "American" a stone may be a reference to testicles and not a unit of weight - not wanting to confuse I guessed at 200lbs, a bit of mental maths actually puts me at 217 ( before adding all my cold water kit - it's always cold) - so I guess back in the 68' category. Being on this side of the pond also limits the try before you buy - @wish what did you experience that was so different? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted April 30, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted April 30, 2014 The 67" Mapple 6.1 would work well for your size. I'm 190 lbs and the 67 was actually too big - and I prefer a larger ski. Contact Andy through his website. He may be able to work something with you on the wrong side of the pond:) If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deep11 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks for the responses - was hoping someone might have ridden both. Will need to sleep on it for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted May 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm with ya Deep11 ...2014, just PULL HARDER DUDE! MY NEW MANTRA!!! ZO'd-- PO'd, I'm gonna show that thing who's the king! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted May 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have not ridden a Vapor, and I don't plan to. I have been on Andy's last 3 skis, and am now on the 6.1. I'm certain that the Vapor is a fine ski, but the treatment I have gotten from Andy over these past 2 years has made me a Mapple skier as long as he will have me. Obviously, I still need to like the skis. I don't like them, I love them. I'm just a middle aged hack chasing buoys, and I'm catching more on my 6.1. 2-1/2 years ago, I ran my first 35 off. Yesterday, I didn't miss 35, and choked at 38 at 5... 38 will go down in a tourney this year. So, I'd say just call Andy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 2, 2014 @JohnCox now that is what is known as drinking the Cool-Aid. Need to get you and @scotchipman together 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 JohnCox Posted May 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2014 @Horton - I'm drinking it up. And will help make it and sell it! Heck, May 1 in 74 degree water feeling like it does, I'm so excited I cannot stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 2, 2014 @scotchipman I am a slave to ball count. Never to brand. (Sorry I could not resist) 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 May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Guilty!! My Cool-Aid is green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2014 67 vapor rocks!! 190lbs 6'1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted May 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2014 USPS.com shows my 67" Vapor as "out for delivery" to my office today. It has become hard to concentrate on my work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wtrskior Posted May 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2014 good to hear @blueski hope you get enjoy it soon, the vapor rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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