RADAR KATANA or HO TX

[Adub79]

A little background first:

 

New to the forum and new to waterskiing. Purchased my first boat a year ago fully expecting to wakeboard behind it,realized it was a good ski boat so decided to purchase a slalom ski. Long story short my wakeboard has a nice film of dust on it. I have never skied (combo or slalom) before this last year.

 

Now to the reason for the post:

 

My current ski is a P6 and I'm looking for to buy a new ski off season. Narrowed down to the Katana or the TX as my next ski, as they both seem to be the next logical step up. I currently ski slow (28-30mph at 28off) and have no desire to ever ski faster than 32, just love cruising the open water;).

 

Having a hard time tracking down any reviews on the Katana.

 

Wondering if anyone has skied a traditional shape and then moved to the Katana and how the ski felt/performed specifically in open water in regards to initiating turns, holding and edge, and wake crossing?

 

Any guidance would be appreciated, thanks in advance!

[Ski_Dad]

both are considerably skinnier - especially the TX. I'm guessing the p6 has a lot more to progress into for ya. I have 2 P6's and really starting to dig this ski. But if you change and want to keep your radar bindings they will fit on the Katana - i don't think will fit the HO ski.

[svxwilson]

Have a 2014 TX Superlight and I would recommend it. No experience with a Katana for comparison. I have been skiing it for 2 years. This last year I have been learning to ski the course with it. I started at 25 MPH and am now up to 28-30.

I don't know if Radar has a demo program but HO does and earlier this summer it was only $50 to try a new ski and it included shipping both ways.

[paco]

How long before @Adub79 starts chasing bouys with his "no desire to go faster" comment....? B)

[mikegile]

Haven't skied the TX.

 

I was talked into trying the Katana by @eddie_roberts_jr. I only skied 4 passes but was impressed. First pass I didn't try to run bouys, second pass ran -28, third ran -32, and had a look at 6 ball at -35.

 

This is a very capable ski that gets great acceleration with VERY little effort. The turns are a bit more of a pivot than the carve of my Vapor, but I actually thought of making this my tournament ski.

[Adub79]

Wow! Thanks Mike that's is exactly what I was looking for and hoping to hear. In terms or ease to ski, how would you rate it? Is it a ski that you would recommend to an entry level skier in my situation?

Thanks again!

[mikegile]

I'd say its really easy to ski. It is wider than a traditional ski so easy to get up on and skis well at slower speeds, but can rip it up too!

[Adub79]

Awesome to hear about your experience with the Katana and thanks to everyone for the replies.

[Porkfight]

As I understand it, the Katana replaces the Theory, which was one step above the P6 and one step below the Senate. Good to hear it's got a broad range of capabilities. It would make a good ski for guests on the boat who haven't skied in years or want to get up for the first time, although I did just buy a used TX for that very purpose. The TX (Triumph) and Theory were comparable skis.

[gsm_peter]

@Mike Gile

Thanks for the report. Great to hear.

Was afraid that there was a hole after the Theory .

What speed did you ski the short line set?

 

 

 

[ALPJr]

I have commented on the TX in a couple threads. One of my ski buds has been on the Superlite version for two seasons at 30mph and is regularly getting 3 to 4 balls at -35. So I highly recommend the TX.

[mikegile]

I skied the Katana at 34 as I am old.

[ALPJr]

My friend is 74 yrs old - a mens 7 competitor