mushamushskier Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looking for a new ski for this season, most of it will be spent free skiing but a couple chances to hit the course. Im 5'6 and around 140lbs. Im looking at a 66" 2017 O'Brien world team ski or used 66" 2012 Radar Vice. I know the vice is a much higher end ski but its suppose to be skied at 34mph, but im only going to be skiing around 30mph. I feel the O'Brien would be a better fit but I dont want it to hold me back. If anyone has input on either ski it would be greatly appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 25, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 25, 2017 @mushamushskier Skis like the World Team are really the bottom of the scale. It is a well built inexpensive ski but there are so many better skis on the market. Most of the other skis in the O'Brien line would be better. The Vice will work fine at 30 mph. 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 aupatking Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 The Vice would be a huge advantage for you, even at 30 mph. It's the difference between a ski meant to be ridden on edge, over a ski meant to make you feel comfortable riding flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushamushskier Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Horton @aupatking my only fear with the vice its it wanting to always be on edge. I use a rtp, could deep water starts be a bit challenging with a higher end ski ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 If you can get up, consistently, on any ski, it may be an adjustment, but I really don't think it's going to be a hindrance. My ski partner had never skied at all two years ago. He learned very quickly on a Radar Theory and moved to an HO S2, which has some forebody width to it, but his ability to get out of the water was not an issue. He's gone to an HO VTR and a Radar Senate, but now on an Arc. None of which hurt his deep water starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski_Dad Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 I had a world team when I started and didn't like it. I would suggest a Radar Theory. It can be ridden flat if you need it to but will turn like a high end ski. Looks like they have a 65 and 67 on eBay and I'm sure some other sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushamushskier Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Mitzysman the theory was my second option! Just I have found the vice for a really good deal off ski it again. I think I would be more comfortable on the theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 25, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Mitzysman holy long links! 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 Ski_Dad Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 @Horton - Sorry about that Sir - I now know about that issue :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski_Dad Posted February 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 25, 2017 @mushamushskier - this could be an option - I like my P6 RadarP6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushamushskier Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 @Horton if the radar vice is suppose to be skied at 34mph but I'm going my skiing it around 28-30mph. Will that effect how the ski will ride ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 26, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 26, 2017 @mushamushskier meh. You are thinking too hard. It will be fine. 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...
allycat Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 go the vice very fun ski to ride stable and can be pushed hard and good in rough water.i am a rather poor skier and love mine just do open water sking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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