All New 2017 Radar Vapor

[ToddL]

Time to get the next 90k+ view thread going...

Pics! Post 'em if you got 'em.

 

 

[Shakeski]

Exposed (or at least more exposed) carbon top layer?

[andjules]

hopefully this leads to some '16s on ski-it-again.com

[wtrskior]

From I've seen its not new, its the same shape/layup as the 16 and its called the Vapor "coral"..

 

@andjules I agree!

[ToddL]

Clearly the 2016 was a hit. But every manufacturer is always wanting to improve their products. With all of the 2016's on the market, there has got to be a significant amount of feedback for Radar. I am sure that the 2017 will not be significantly different, but I bet there is something more than just graphics behind the new model. Heck, I am not sure that Radar has ever had a flagship ski stay identical in construction from 1 year to the next.

[MrJones]

Ya know, I kinda like a company finding a design that works well, then is willing to only slightly refine it. There are others who seem to come out with a new model every 6 months. That gets old, and to me indicates that there is a lot that needed to be fixed on the last one you just recently paid a lot of money for.

 

(I know Horton "Constantly trying to make a better ski"... yada yada)

[swc5150]

Took me minute to realize there was a ski in the first pic:)

[jayski]

new core...

[ToddL]

I agree @MrJones. If your ski is a hit, then just make more with slightly diff graphic to help determine year/age. Someone will always need a brand new one. If the ski is so excellent, then in a few years of hard skiing, your original customers of the first model will be ready to buy it again new as the current year model.

[Horton]

Radar team skiers have been testing some thing new for about 14 months. The 2017 Vapor is not just the 2016 with new colors.

[JC McCavit]

I would like know if the fin block has changed.

[Horton]

@jcmccavit I think so but that is not the interesting thing... it is so much more than that

[JC McCavit]

@Horton - You are getting good at driving up views for this product.

[Horton]

@jcmccavit I know stuff and I don't talk about it until I have permission. About as simple as that.

[Chef23]

It has windows in it.

[Youd270]

I heard that the Lithium is now the second ski in the line up!!

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

I look forward to seeing people ride this ski in the future! the 2017 is a stellar ski!!

[Ed_Johnson]

My sources tell me there will be a New PRO Model Vapor ahead of the Lithium Vapor with a NEW lighter Core !!!......... I WANT ONE !!!!

 

 

[Horton]

I can neither confirm nor deny any of the above comments but I can absolutely say that the boys at the factory have been very excited about this new.... whatever it is for a long time.

[Horton]

Going out on a limb.... I beleive the big secret is PolyMethacrylImide

[ToddL]

I had heard same mold. So, new core in the same mold seems to be the change.

 

PMI core sounds cool. It is a high strength, lightweight core with aircraft applications. It has also been used in snow skis for a few years. It yields a low temperature impact strength, superior fatigue behavior, ideal shear stiffness, and high temperature stability.

[Chuck_Dickey]

Facebook post mentions a new shape?

[Texas6]

I didn't see a ski in that picture, and frankly I'm disappointed that nobody has pointed out how good Whitney looks showing it off.

[Roger]

I don't think Whitney knows how not to look good :smile:

[cragginshred]

Still loving my green vapor! Someday I will upgrad

[skihart]

Looks like Paige Rini won the US Jr. Open on the new ski!

 

[TallSkinnyGuy]

I know this is superficial considering the new ski has a new core material which apparently is also new to the industry, but I like the graphics of the 2017 much better than the 2016 version. I know some people really like the 2016 graphics, but I don't like them at all -- too busy or something. This one looks pretty cool with mostly black tonal patterns and then the simple red detailing. Very nice.

[Roger]

As long as they stay away from that awful green of the 2014 version. When they brought those to the Nationals that year, they also brought about a dozen special edition red versions. The red ones sold out in 30 minutes which should tell them something about what colors to target and what colors to avoid. I know some people do like green, but I don't think the majority do...

[wtrskior]

@roger I really like the lambo green, much more so than the red or the 15 blue/yellow. to each his own!

 

the coral looks sweet though

[cragginshred]

My vote is all black boots all the time, goes with any color. I think all the skis look cool every year.

[skierjp]

I have a 67" red 2014 in perfect condition for sale!

[Jordan]

Love the Lambo green!

 

[BRY]

Really guys, 2014's are Lambo Green? No, it's not Lambo Green, it's Vapor Green. Lamborghini just borrowed it.

[gsm_peter]

Any news about the Senate Lithium?

Will it also be available with the new core material?

[MrJones]

Pretty sure they meant Lambo Field... Could be wrong as I'm not a Packer fan.

[eddie_roberts_jr]

2017 Senate Lithium is still PVC core and it's the same shape as the 2016 Vapor with .2" added to the width. It's going to be a very popular ski.

[Horton]

@eddie_roberts_jr you know I'm excited about the Senate Lithium! I sure wish I could write a review....

[JC McCavit]

@eddie_roberts_jr - What color/scheme is the bottom on the Coral ProBuild? Is there any changes to the Vapor boa boots?

[eddie_roberts_jr]

The bottom of the Coral Pro Build is just that - coral. Not pink, not orange, kinda right in between. We'll have the new Vapor boots at the Nationals.

[skihart]

@eddie_roberts_jr so is the shape for the 2017 vapor the same as the 2016 or has it been tweaked?

[ToddL]

 

Ranges of "coral"

http://www.ideasforinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/coral_1.png

 

 

[eddie_roberts_jr]

Same shape as 2016.

[eddie_roberts_jr]

That's definitely not our version of "coral". We have a color that is much more of a neon. Those look like shades of makeup.

[eddie_roberts_jr]

The Vapor Boa Boots we're bringing to the Nationals are built with a Carbitex shell. A revolutionary new polymer matrix infused woven carbon fiber which gives us the bullet proof performance qualities of carbon fiber while retaining the comfortable flex and fit that skiers have grown accustomed to in our boots. And they're black!

[JC McCavit]

@eddie_roberts_jr - Do the new boots still mount to a sequence plate?

[eddie_roberts_jr]

Yes

[Ralph Lee]

I got to handle the new boots, they look pretty sweet! I'm a big fan of Reflex, but I think I'm going to try these out.

[ALPJr]

hmm... Lithium... 68 vapor or 67 senate... and black boa's... hmm B)

[JordanOz]

I saw the new Vapor boots at a 'to remain nameless' Radar designer's lake a couple of weeks ago, the day after I got my 2016 Orange Vapor boot. Bit bummed about the colour of mine after seeing the 2017, but I know it's still a great boot. The black with the new shell looks amazing.

[Broussard]

Daytona Blue is still my favorite as far as Vapor graphics go.