Baller_ RichardDoane Posted August 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 9, 2015 @ob - I believe that's a picture of Whitney on a prototype from a month or so ago, rumor is she's killing it on the new ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller baja Posted August 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2015 Couldn't stand it anymore... had to pre-order a 67" from Performance. They made it too easy with their slick new website and the click bait "now accepting pre-orders" link on the front page. Takes you to a detailed description of the technical changes to the ski, a great picture, and a box to click on ski size. Not sure what happened but I'm pretty sure the checkerboard carbon fiber pattern on the top of the ski has some hypnotic power because the next thing I remember was the ding of a bell and I awoke feeling refreshed and eager to get on the water... and there was an email from Performance Ski & Surf with an order confirmation number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted August 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 9, 2015 @ob - it is a terrific ski, but still needs a pilot......we can't do everything for you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 New video is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 In the video it does look like the tip stays down better, but on the other hand that is KC Wilson skiing... he can make his ski do a lot of things I can't get mine to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller perfski Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 @baja Thanks for the order...skis are to arrive Tuesday morning at Nationals, and I'll verify they will also have them at the shop. I spoke today with Matt Rini, and Whitney on the ski, and I'll have Matt's numbers tomorrow, as well as Rossi's too as he'll be at Nationals. Apparently deeper than last years Vapor numbers...but we'll give you a great starting point based on their testing and what they are suggesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 I would just like to thank all of you for the support of the new ski. We are extremely excited about this release! It's been fun to watch the reaction of skiers who have had the opportunity to get a sneak ride on the ski. Very positive feedback with lots of excitement. Please come visit us at the Performance booth at Nationals to get the inside scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 I can count the number of sets I've had on the new vapor on 1 hand----gonna ride it Friday at Nats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 Anyone know sizing? 6 foot 2 215 run into 38 at 36mph. Always bouncing between 67 and 68 depending on the ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Milford Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 I had the opportunity to ski the brand new 68" over the weekend and ran a season personal best on it on the first set. The ski takes everything the 2015 has to offer and makes it better. I can't wait to get my hands on one that I can keep! Really tried to talk the guy that loaned me the ski into taking it to Nationals, but he seems to be very attached to it, so I will be skiing my 2015 and then making the move right after Nationals. Exciting to have such great options. Can' t wait to spend more time on this new ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2015 @skier2788 Travis @Chris Rossi must be about your size. @skidawg too, as for as I know he was on a 68" Green on but is on a 67" now because the 68" weren't available yet, but he is a 34mph skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 @skier2788 you should definitely go 68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 Awesome thanks @Chris Rossi I will order a 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 @Chris Rossi I am 5'11" 200 lbs skiing into 35@ 36, currently on a 67 green, tried a 66 blue and liked the turn, but sometimes I was getting too much and losing stack behind the boat. Talked to @tfin and we think I need a 67 still, is this correct? Do the new boots fit the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Best 2 ski sets of my life lastnight. 22 28 32 were off the chart earliest and widest i have ever experienced! Ran 2 of my 3 attempts at 35! and finished the second set with 2@38! This new ski has given me confidence and motivation to take my skiing to the next level. In the past after skiing into as much short line as i did lastnight i would feel the impact on my body the next morning but as i sit here typing i can tell you i have zero obvious pain or discomfort!! This ski will help take a lot of people to the next level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 @Chris Rossi any difference in the early release "Pro" ie badgeless skis other than the missing badge??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 @tjm, Is badge-less windowless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 @kfennell you should definitely be on a 67. That 66 must have turned backwards for you at your height/weight! New boots have the best fit of any that we have made. Just subtitle changes and the addition of a boa on the lower part of the boot. Really nice upgrade. @tjm you are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Suprisingly the ski didnt start turning too hard till my hard passes, then it kept wanting to go around the ball twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 @BlueSki Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 When are the badge/windows going to be added to this first batch of Vapors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 how soon before the 69 is in production? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 "Badges?, We don't need no stinking badges!!" (Blazing Saddles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TazyMike28 Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 @eddie_roberts_jr any info on the 2016 BOA bindings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonskier Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 @tjm Love it. You must have waited years to use that one. I'm still trying to fit in "you were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off" (Italian Job)..one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 12, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 12, 2015 @londonskier Italian job meh. @tjm best reference ever 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_ The_MS Posted August 12, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 12, 2015 What do you think would happen if they tried to release Blazing Saddles today? Mel Brooks Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 @MS Nothing but lawsuits. Can't imagine being a comic today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 12, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 12, 2015 Dang, that was lucky. Doggone near lost a four hundred dollar handcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 " The Sheriff is ..... On a Vapor " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 I wish I had waited to buy a new ski. I have been on injured reserve most of the season and only have 10 sets on my Blue Vapor. I should have struggled through on what I had and bought a new one next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robb Posted August 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2015 @Chris Rossi I'm 170 lbs and 5.74 tall should I go for the 66 or 67 I run 35 off on a good day Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted August 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 13, 2015 @Chris Rossi 66" Vapor arrived today, hope to hop on tonight, please share set-up numbers for fin and bindings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted August 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 Any changes to the boots for 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted August 14, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 The 2016 Vapor boots utilize the Boa to tighten the lower Laces. Stretchy laces at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted August 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 Is there any conceptual drawings of the new binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted August 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 They look exactly the same except the lower laces use the dial wheel used on their gloves to tighten the laces, rather than the pull string. It's an improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 So, how do I get my hands on one of these, every where I call says they are not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 14, 2015 I know Radar has shipped a bunch to Performance already and more are on the way 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 tjm Posted August 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 What @Horton said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted August 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 Performance still had a lot of them at Nationals today in all sizes that they will be taking back to the store in Orlando...Really a good looking ski when you see it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks Guess they're out of my size at the moment, fat guy size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted August 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2015 @RB -just get two and ski them as a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 15, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2015 @RB 68? Radar just started making those 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 robb Posted August 15, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2015 @Chris Rossi also i should add that I ski @ 36 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted August 15, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2015 @robb I'd say go with a 66. Probably what your current ski is huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 15, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2015 I got to talk to Sully & @Chris Rossi at length about this new ski at nationals. Rossi explained to me what each part of the new shape does in the water and I have never felt so much excitement coming from these two about a new shape before. I think they are really onto something. The booth was packed all week, but that might have been due to the massive fan they had in there. Smart on their part. I think he helped them clear the new Vapor rack out! Chris also explained to me some of the process of how he creates a shape and how he works with the programming guys to make it work. Some very interesting stuff. Ski design has always interested me. All I can say is I really really want to try this new shape out. The guys I talked to that are on it have loved it from the first pass. The green Vapor has treated me well with a few PB's already, but I think it is time for an upgrade! #carvediem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 @Horton - yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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