moosegrava Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Can anyone tell me more about the radartheory I'm looking at getting one but don't really know much about good skis . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 The Radar Theory is a wide ski that is very stable. I use on for the Wide Ride division in the INT. It turns reasonably well and can be skied in the course up to about 32 mph, but is best at 28 or 30 mph. Since it is wider, it is less "work" to ski as it glides fairly well. So, for heavier skiers, it is a good choice. If your goal is shortline skiing at 34 or 36 mph you would be better served with a Senate (my other ski) or a Vapor (very fast and a lot of fun). Radar skis are almost universally stable and easy to ski, but that depends upon speed. A Vapor does not react well at speeds less than 32 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pumpinpete Posted July 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2015 Also excellent for open water free skiing slowing down to 26 mph My wife loves hers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosegrava Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I have a jobe but want to go quicker and cut more. By the sounds of it the radar theory is not the one I'm after. The vapor sounds good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted July 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2015 The Theory is a great ski. Very forgiving and support fast progress. If you ski 34 I would guess the Senate is a better ski. Maybe consider the Radar Vector bindings? Fwiw Johan Efverström told me that he did ski the Theory 12m/35 off@34 and the Senate 11m@36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 You have to decide if you are free-skiing or in the slalom course. Beginning in the course, the Theory is excellent. Jumping onto a high performance ski too soon can lead to bad habits. At slower speeds and longer line lengths the extra width really help you develop good body position habits - with proper coaching. You don't have driver's training in a Porsche 911 SC. Take it one step at a time and you will do much better - and faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted July 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm riding a Vapor at 34mph and am fighting my bad habits. I got on my cousins new Theory and just put in an open water set. That ski feels great. It casts wide, easily and just all around felt good. It did not reward bad body position in aggressive turns and wake crossing. It actually forced me to get into better position for a good ride, which I really liked. That may be difficult for a very inexperienced skier to translate (what the ski is asking for). That was my only concern. Aside from which, it's freaking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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