Baller skier2788 Posted August 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2015 @skidawg are you going to the fall record at smrr? I will hopefully be on a 68 vapor then and trying to dial it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 31, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2015 @Deanoski I'm 195lb on a 67", @skier2788 I'll be at cedar ridge Labor Day wknd and cottonwood record and bos cash. Not gonna make the smrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 @Chris Rossi thanks for the help setting up. I'm luvin this ski, Just to let all the skiers that aren't into deep short line know, this ski still rocks. Speaking for me, and coming off a Strada 55 that I've been on for about 5 yrs, this stick has reinvigorated my skiing. I am living proof that it works for many levels and I do believe that I can get through 28, if not this season as we only have a few weeks left, next year for sure. The added bonus is that this ski is less effort, and less stress on my body, which at 62yrs old is important, as I want to stay involved in the game for many more years. Thanks again Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 @Chriss Rossi 34mph 150ff to 28off weighing in at 175 - 182 am I looking at a 66" or 67" Vapour please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 @tjm glad to hear things are working out. Thanks for posting. @Stevie Boy How tall are you and what speed are you skiing at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hi Chris, I am vertically challenged 5'6" skiing 34 MPH, I like the idea of a 66" but is that going to be too small ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 @Stevie Boy I would go 67. This ski is extremely nimble and turns on a dime. The extra surface area will keep you moving and make things easier on your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2015 I've heard a lot of skis in various sizes have been leaving the moulds and are heading to a shop near you very soon. PerfSki.com being one. I'm saving my pennies and will be trying to get on one soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRST Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Are the new bindings available? Mine blew out Sunday and having a hard time finding 2 size 11 Radar's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 I got on mine last night after a set on my green. Really crappy water with wind and boat rollers. A little skittish on the turn in but way early for every ball. I thought the green was forgiving, this things even better! I matched my summers PB the first time on it and there's more for sure. I feel that you have to be real aggressive and flog the thing, it just eats up crappy water too. Great ski! I can't wait to get more time on it and try it in good water but unfortunately that's rare where we have our course and the season is quickly coming to an end here. Like my STRADA, Green VAPOR and this one I am glad I made the purchase. Get one under you NOW! I am not too excited about the graphics and wish it had a new name as it is a totally new ski if you put them side by side. Mine does not have the vents either, maybe too new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It definitely eats up the crappy water, @rq0013 destroyed -32@36 twice last night in a ~20 mph cross headwind at SMRR. I am excited for mine to come in after seeing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 The first batch did not have the "vents" (windows) in the nose. I think I'll leave mine like that as they will all have them going forward and it's nice to have one a little different than the norm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ironhorse Posted September 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2015 You guys are killing me! I cant wait for this ski to hit the Canadian Market. I guess its time to retire the Strada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingshredd Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 @TRST, I just held a pair of the new bindings with the BOA system and will be ordering some soon. It looks like for now they only come in Black with orangeish/red accent colors. So yeah they are available. This was at my local ski/board shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 3, 2015 https://instagram.com/p/7K4_AGRb-I/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted September 4, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2015 Have about 9 sets into the ski. I liked it from the start and it just gets better and better as I get more passes on it. Another note of interest is the water is already starting to cool off as the season ages, and it does not seem to be having an effect yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted September 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'd prefer the ski without the vents/windows or whatever they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted September 5, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2015 @Onside135 just get an early model. And then you will have it without the holes/badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted September 6, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 6, 2015 mine has no vents, as it was built as part of the batch for Nationals, last weekend it performed well in crappy conditions, and the weekend before that it got me to the 4 ball or more at 11m in 4 of 6 tournament rounds which was terrific for me, now I just need to get the BOA boots so I'll gets the perfect adjust/fit every set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted September 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2015 Time to bump this thread: 3@41 this weekend at the Cedar Ridge Record behind Becky, not saying this is MOASS, but the big scores are stacking up for me with room for a new PB!!!! Thanks @Chris Rossi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted September 7, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2015 @skidawg .....we need video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'm technically challenged, Horton has the vid; at his mercy to post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 This thread is going end cost me a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 @Horton post the video!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 @skidawg Wasn't your PB on an Elite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Monza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 PB was 4.5 on the green last fall; I am getting better starts on the '16. It's short bro's- takes time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 8, 2015 Administrators Share Posted September 8, 2015 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 Steven_Haines Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 That 39 was nice! Great 41 start too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Great start to that 41 Ward! This ski is designed so that you may come up at centerline (behind the boat) and then cast out to the buoy. As I've experienced, this plays perfectly into zero off and how and where it likes the skier load. The new ski casts out extremely well so the only adjustment you will need to make is to trust to come up at centerline. As you all can see in the video, the other changes to the ski help to make it turn on a dime as well. My new thought process on this ski is to shift my power band so that it starts earlier (closer to buoy) and finishes earlier (centerline). When I trust this, I am continually blown away at how easy it is to get out to the buoys and make up course, tight turns at 41. This will apply to your hardest pass no matter what the speed/line length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tjm Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 @horton video does not respond either on iphone or pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Let's try this one: Or.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 I tried both videos posted above on my Windows 7 PC using both Firefox and IE browsers and the videos will not play in either browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Same here with Windows 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Same issue here. Does this work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Typing "Ward 3 at 41" in YouTube works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Still doesn't work, going to You-Tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 8, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hmm worked on my phone. I'll investigate further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted September 9, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey Kemosabe, Indian shoot straighter with straight arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 Man @OB1! If I had your money I'd burn mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AkBob Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 Binding placement question on new 68 Vapor. I have a big foot (13+) squeezed into a large Wileys Pro Wrap. Previously, I was on the green Vapor, then the Blue Vapor and now the current one. This new Vapor is stellar and the out of the box setup by Brooks Wilson at Nationals is perfect!! The ski does things in the glide and onside turn that the other Vapors did not do. So the question... The recommended setup is 30" from the front boot heel to tail. I'm at 30.75" to the inside of the rear horseshoe. The ski feels great and I'm not inclined to change, just wondering why the measure could be so dramatically different. Ankle placement due to foot size, rubber vs. hard shell??? People are discussing fin changes of a few thousandths and I'm wondering about 3/4" binding location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jörgen Jansson Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 67" or 68" ? @skidawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 This KoolAid is looking wonderful. Gotta see if the rotator cuff will be another season ender. Radar will be the first to know what the doctor says Friday. Been trying to hold out for the V-Type R, but @Chris Rossi describing the center line design changed my mind. Just sound like a solid idea for ZO skiing. With that in mind, are there ZO suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted September 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted September 9, 2015 I just went to youtube, nice skiing @skidawg, way to make it look easy, you're my hero ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonskier Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yeah - nice skiing on youtube. I cant play the videos either on BoS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 67" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 @skidawg Really Nice, looks like there is more to come. So Here we go ! I like what I see and I like what I read, is it Hype ? Is the 2016 Vapour worth $1500 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 @skidawg Nice skiing buddy. Much more in you for sure. Wish I was there to see it. See you in a few weeks. @TFIN said you may come down early. Show up as early as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted September 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted September 9, 2015 @MAD11 - if i can get logan out of school, we would love to come down early and grab a few sets for sure. @Stevie Boy I can't say if its worth $1500 for you, only you can decide that. I can say that this ski is not like any other radar i have ever ridden. Try and find one to demo if you must before you buy. Not sure where you are located? Maybe I can help locate a shop that will demo for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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