Bunger Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have an old Kidder Redline that I love, but has seen better days and needs to be replaced. I am 6', 165lbs, and am an intermediate to advanced skier. I dearly, I want to spend less than $500. I have been researching replacements for the past few days and am completely overwhelmed. The logical choice is a D3, but they are all priced way above budget. I was looking at used Radar Stradas, but am not sure as they are discontinued. Can anyone offer solid recommendations for replacement? Thanks in advance! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted May 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 28, 2015 http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=32207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunger Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Very interesting. What are anyone's thoughts on a Radar Senate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunger Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Open water, 32-34mph, full line (mostly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted May 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 28, 2015 @Wish has a new 2014 A3 for 550, which is a crazy good deal and a very good ski. Perfect size for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted May 28, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted May 28, 2015 Yes I do and it is now $550 and that includes shipping. Not used..its new in the box. Still has all the factory stickers on it. http://forum.ballofspray.com/discussion/12516/2-new-67-ho-a3s-for-sale#latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted May 28, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sold today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member TustinTom Posted May 28, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have a 14' Radar Senate Graphite. I would think given your level/intensity, you will never reach the max performance of the Senate Graphite. I really like the ski (beginner course skier) but love the ski in open water at 34mph. See @Horton 's review under Ski Tests. Another alternative would be the Connelly Carbon V (also a bit wider than their top end ski). The guy I ski with has one and it is a great ski as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted May 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 29, 2015 Take a look on www.ski-it-again.com for a HO S2 or a CX... Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunger Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 What advantages are the HO S2 or Cx over the Senate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted May 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 29, 2015 All skis mentioned so far are great, and it's a personal choice after that. The most user friendly ski I ever used was a 2011 Strada. I still don't know why I sold it. I've been kicking myself since. I could finish a turn and feel out of position, and just push that ski right back to where I needed it. It offered better feedback than any ski I've ridden, and let me do whatever I wanted with it. If you like the way D3's ski, there are x7's and Fusions in your price range. The Fusion allowed me to run my normal passes, but felt a little too much like it wanted to send me over the nose. My personal experience with the HO was that I liked the A2 way more than the S1, but never got a ride in on the s2 or A3. The A2 was stable and predictable, but would rip. I'd go Senate or Strada all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunger Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have read such wonderful things about the Strada. Why did they discontinue it so early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pgmoore Posted May 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 29, 2015 @Bunger - you can't really look at most skis as being discontinued. Ski companies are always doing R&D and working on the next ski. So the Strada wasn't really discontinued... it's more like it evolved over the course of four years into the Vapor. And the Vapor, by most accounts, is excellent! And eventually the Vapor will evolve into something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted May 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 29, 2015 @pgmoore said it well, the companies are constantly refining their top ski, until they get to a point that they feel they can take everything learned from that ski, to create a new, better ski. I'm currently on a Vapor that I absolutely love. It's calm and stable but I consistently find myself in better position coming out of the turn than any other ski. Radar just built off the Strada until they came up with something even better. I'm actually going to find a 2012 or 2013 Strada, just to keep around to ride when I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 29, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 29, 2015 @Bunger Strada was around for a number of seasons 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...
Supporting Member TustinTom Posted May 29, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted May 29, 2015 For clarification, my Senate is NOT for sale. Just wanted to let the OP know where my thoughts/recommendation is coming from. Sorry if there was any confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunger Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks for the all of the info, everyone! I think I have it down to a Strada or Senate, depending on which I can find for a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lovell Posted June 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2015 I just seriously returned to the sport after 19yrs off. I was a life long Kidder guy. Earlier this year I tried a Vapor and a Senate and did not love them. I then tried skis from the D3 family and felt awesome and have been skiing great. I personally discovered that sticking with a family of skis even dating back 20 years made me feel right at home when I returned to the sport. Just something to keep in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunger Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I would have loved to stay in the Kidder family, but the budget won't allow me to touch the D3 skis. :-( Which D3 did you go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted June 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 2, 2015 If you decide to go with the Senate class you should consider my Connelly V that I just posted for sale on SIA. Here is Horton's review of it: http://www.ballofspray.com/2012-ski-test/574-connelly-v-review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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