Baller giantjoe Posted May 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2014 Hey, I wasn't sure if I should post here or in technique, but here it goes. I'm an open water skier, but I want to learn the course. I've been skiing for about 4 years, but have progressed fairly well according to my in-laws who have been skiing forever. Unfortunately I have no video to show you where I'm at, and it's snowing here today so the water is still a month away. I've read a lot of threads about how to get the course done, less speed, bigger ski... But this is where my problem is. I'm 6'6" and 235. I'm currently riding a HO CFR Charger 69" with size 15 Attack boots and ride at 34MPH+ at 15off in the open water. It really feels like the ski drags any slower and since I'm going to try the course slow, I don't think this ski will work for me. I have a Radar combo set that are crazy wide and 69" so I might be able to use one of those, but then I think they wouldn't be enough to carve the course. I'm here for ski recommendations. I'm thinking Radar Theory, or P6? Are there any other skis I'm missing? I'll buy a used ski since after 6 weeks at the lake this summer I'll hopefully progress past everything I currently own, and don't want to spend a fortune on something that's going to be done after a season. Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted May 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2014 I am a similar weight and ride a 69" Senate and am really happy with the ski. Learning the course could be a challenge at slower speeds on such a ski but once you get to 32+ it skis great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted May 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2014 P6 or Triumph for slower speeds. A standard 69" Strada or similar is good for 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted May 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2014 I'm on a 67.5" mapple 6.1. I'm same height and heavier. 12m @ 55k. Before I got on the mapple I was on a Goode wide ride 66.5". Might consider selling it of anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted May 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 I'd recommend a 71" Radar P6 and slow down to 26-30 mph. That ski has a ton of surface area to allow you to slow the boat down. You may be able to go even slower than 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller giantjoe Posted May 4, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 It's pretty hard to argue with @chrisrossi. Thanks for killing my thread. ;) I just bought a 2012 P-6 with bindings from wakehouse for $220. Didn't break the bank. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted May 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 The big P6 should be good for slowing down the speed. I wouldn't get rid of the charger though. When I got back into skiing I skied a charger in the course at 32 and 34 mph into 28 off. It would be a good second ski for you. I was 6' about 240 at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted May 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 Joe, Im at a similar level as you and 6'1", 200. I spent the past 2 weeks demoing skis. I think I just pulled the trigger on a Radar Senate Alloy 69". I tried the HO Charger, and felt like you said. The HO TX was good, but felt like I was a little further along for that. The HO CX Superlite almost won and felt really great but I didn't feel the difference in price compared to the reasonably priced Senate. Look for a store in your area that will allow you to demo skis or try h2oproshop.com with their return deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller giantjoe Posted May 4, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yeah, I'm keeping the charger around. I think that will be my high speed course ski. Most likely next year I'll go with a Senate since it's the "same shape" as the top of the line ski but wider for a stout fellow like myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted May 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 Congrats to a great ski. I would guess that you will progress faster on a less advanced ski. I think folks running 28 off @ 30 on P6's. Once you think you need a new ski step up slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wskier Posted May 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 giantjoe how do you like your Attack bindings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller giantjoe Posted May 5, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted May 5, 2014 @wskier I started with the rubber wrap bindings a while ago, then "upgraded" to the Venom I think, it fell apart after one season. I bought the attack because it was available locally and NOW! Since my only comparison is to rubber wraps I'd have to say they are incredible! If you're using a rubber wrap, throw it away today. The attack seems to fit well, there may be a little heel lift, but I also have super narrow feet. It's good looking and fits well as far as I can tell. I haven't had too many bindings on my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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