Nautique96 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi ballers, I am looking for some advice on a new ski. I am 6'2" 170lbs. I purely free ski 15 off @ 32mph. I would say I am an intermediate/advanced skier still working on tweaking my form. Also I am currently on a 2007 Connelly Concept. My budget is $700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 11, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 11, 2015 How about a new 68" Connelly Concept? It sounds like a good ski for you. $360. If you want a little more ski, try the Connelly V ($399) or even the Carbon V. I ski on a 68" GT ($1299), but I spent the winter skiing 30 mph on a 67" Connelly Aspect ($299). I wouldn't recommend it for 32 mph, but I ran -35@30 mph on it. H2oProShop.com has the '15 Carbon V blank at $799, but the '14 is at $549. http://www.h2oproshop.com/slalom-skis.html They may offer some promotion pricing at Nationals. If I notice any deals, I'll post them for you. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'd say go with a Connelly carbon V or one of the radar senates. They're both good skis that can take you a long ways. You should feel a big improvement with either over the Concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautique96 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 @Ipskier Thanks for the head up on the '14 Carbon V I will take a strong look at that! Do you know if there is any difference between the '14 and '15 other than graphics? @gregy I have been looking at the Senates for awhile now, do you know what the main difference is between the Graphite and Alloy versions are? Would one be better suited for my skiing profile over the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 Graphite has 100% graphite laminates and alloy has a combination of Graphite and fiberglass. Both have the same core which Radar calls Aerocore. Radar has a lithium version which would have a lighter PVC core. I've heard they're all good the fiberglass would probably add some dampening. @Horton s review. http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/12718/2015-radar-lithium-senate-first-rides If you on a budget checkout www.ski-it-again.com Also should be some good deals on new skis this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 I think I saw someone else post that the Radars are as follows: Lithium = PVC core and carbon fiber Graphite = PU core and carbon fiber Alloy = PU core and fiberglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautique96 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Ok I'll see what I can find on ski it again. Also would there be any advantage moving up to a 68" ski over a 67" as @Ipskier mentioned above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 The Senates and I believe the Carbon-V are wider so stick with a 67" If you went to the next level of a Vapor, Connelly GT, HO V-type etc there could be an argument made to go to 68" since your skiing at 32mph. But really at 170lb you don't need it and would most likely be better staying with a Senate or CarbonV. I'm biased to the Radar I'm on a Vapor its just so easy to ride. The Senate is .2" wider but the same shape as a Vapor so I think it would be even more stable of a ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glydon Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 I rode the V from Connelly at SkiFluid in Fla. in the spring of 2011 the year it came out , with no graphics on it. I had to ask Scot what it was ... LOVE the ski. Super easy to progress on , good angle and lots of speed. Oh and it was the non carbon since it was not introduced until the following year. Great choice if you want to stay with the Connelly brand IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautique96 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Just to throw one more option into the mix, I have been looking at HO's offerings and saw that the CX is a cross between the Syndicate and the Freeride. Do you think that would be a good option or should I focus more on the Carbon V and Senate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glydon Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 CX very similiar in construction to the Connelly V , both glass skis and have stepped bottoms. IMO you could not go wrong with either and they should both take you deep into 32. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 FWIW, with the introduction of the new Vapor, there are a bunch of lightly use 2014 green and 2015 blue Vapors showing up on ski-it-again. Despite being top of the line skis these are very user friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glydon Posted August 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2015 @Nautique96 Connelly V / Alloy Senate and HO CX all in the same range of ski and performance all good ski's , if you can ride them first do it but if not go with what brand , color , binding ,etc. you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 12, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 12, 2015 The 14 and 15 are the same ski with different graphics. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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