Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Publicly we at Denali Skis have been very quiet this year. What's been going on behind the scenes, however, has been anything but quiet. Originally we had planned to launch a 2017 model in the spring of this year, but as with many things, plans don't always go the way you think. At the end of 2016 we made the "final" tweaks to the 2017 ski and were prepping to build production molds and start 2017 production. In our testing through the summer and fall of last year we made several new fascinating discoveries about ski shape and performance, and had incorporated them into the new design. The problem, however, was that we felt we hadn't pursued these new discoveries as far as we could. The idea that we could make the ski even better by continuing to test and prototype throughout the winter and spring was too tempting. We then had a choice to make. We could stop prototyping and focus on getting production going for 2017, or we could delay production while we push the limits of these new design ideas as far as we could. We're in this much more for the fun of ski design than to sell skis, so of course production was delayed. 15 prototype molds were designed and built over this testing period, each iteration pushing the envelope further. I don't think we've ever had so much fun designing and testing skis! We're at a point now where we feel the ski is allowing us to ski well beyond what our skills as skiers should allow, which honestly feels a bit like cheating. We now feel that the ski is finally ready. Seeing that it's already June 2017, this new ski will be the 2018 model. The c-65 gets it's name from the version number, version 6.5 (last years ski was version 3.4). From here we will spend the next few months getting 5 sizes (64, 65, 66, 67, 68) ready for production, and you may see a few of these skis in the wild as the Denali Test Team dials in fin settings. We'll make an announcement about availability in the coming months. Each of these skis is built by hand by us in Charleston, SC, so production and availability will be limited. We're keeping the design details close to the chest, but be assured this is something very different from what the rest of the ski world is doing. Here are videos of our recent sets on the new c-65. Note that we are NOT professional slalom skiers. We're in our mid 30's, we have full time jobs, we have nagging injuries, etc. Simply put, we shouldn't be able to ski this well. Enjoy :) Cord 32-35-38-39 off @ 36 mph: Caldwell 39 off @ 36 mph: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 The front of the ski really seems to stay down through and after the turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVDMZN Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I shall be admiring for afar here in South Africa Shipping and Import duties just makes it too expensive :'( JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Just out of curiosity, what length ski were the two of you using for the above demo sets? Secondly that's pretty lights out skiing making -38 and -39 look easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thanks @RazorRoss3! I'm on the 67 (185lbs) and @adamhcaldwell is on the 66. I think he's about 175lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Great skiing. Looks very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Dang @AdamCord, nothing against your normal skiing, but that's a lot better than you are. Congrats on your new design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 That's awesome skiing @AdamCord its looking really good!! Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 @ColeGiacopuzzi thanks! I hear you've been killing it lately. @LeonL no offense taken, I am well aware that I can't do this on any other ski. Like I said...feels like cheating :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yeah buddy its been clicking, super fun! Same with you man, saw that 5 at 39!! @AdamCord Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 @ColeGiacopuzzi yep I hadn't planned on skiing any tournaments this year, but after getting the 2018 dialed in I am suddenly feeling very motivated! @OB1 nope it actually doesn't turn either side. Just goes straight all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 You guys at Denali have been onto something and something more for a while...it was just a matter of time until kinks worked out. Even free skiing the first time I got a crack at the 3.1 it was crazy. Totally fixed my own bad habit of dunking on-side 2 and 4...I would blast across the wake just laughing in disbelief about what had happened. For a lot of reasons it ain't in the cards for me right now (injury and money!) Some detail questions: Inserts or dual lock only. For those with bindings requiring inserts still making a base plate? Demo program available? Great skiing both of you...making it look easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 @6balls We're going with inserts. It turned out that it's just much less of a headache to put inserts in the skis...which should have been obvious from the beginning. The skis also have graphics now, which was fun to get figured out! As far as a demo program...we'll see. Neither of us are in this to make a bunch of money. It's just a really fun hobby. Doing a demo program is a huge pain from our end, but I will concede that it's necessary to sell a lot of skis. Seeing as we don't really care about selling a lot of skis, we may not do one. @adamhcaldwell is running Trophy Lakes now so at some point we'll make them available to try at Trophy. If we ever decide that we should make careers out of this we can talk demos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 So I went to the website and took a look- graphics look nice, but about that price that's listed now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller B_S Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 I'm currently on a 2010 O'Brien Elite 66", skiing 34, usually 28 and 32 off and around 162 lbs. Since Cord was instrumental in the design of that ski, i was looking for sime insights as to the main similarities and differences between that ski and this new Denali. I really enjoy the Elite, but would like to move in likely next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 19, 2017 Administrators Share Posted June 19, 2017 @B_S both skis float 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 B_S Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 @Horton Yes but what is the actual buoyancy of each, Mr. Smartypants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 @Nando the price reflects the current availability. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Cool may get on a production at some point...that 3.1 was the most effortless ski I've ever ridden...so easy on my body and so blindingly fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 19, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 @B_S they are both....fast? If I looked at every design iteration I've worked on from the Elite to the c-65, it would be a LOT of skis. They are really nothing alike, but I'm glad you enjoy your Elite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yeah but @AdamCord a shade under 200k for a new ski is a stretch mate. I'm guessing it has an engine and speed control :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 20, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 @ozski for you I'd be glad to offer 10% off ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wskier Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 That is the best looking ski I,ve seen it also matches my boat. When is the release date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 Supply and demand- scarcity always drives up the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 Who wouldn't want to own the record of "most money ever spent on a waterski" Guinness book of records would be all over that! I'm assuming once they are actually in stock and depending on demand that the price will come down to the ballpark of other comp skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 @AdamCord - what ZO setting is Caldwell running? Impressive RPM spikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted June 20, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 @Gloersen I think he runs A1 on that boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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