Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hey Ballers! It was right at 2 years ago almost to the day that we announced the debut of our 2016 Vapor and I believe we had a record number of views and an extraordinary amount of excitement for the announced release at the Nationals for the latest brainchild from master ski designer, Chris Rossi. Roscoe has not been kickin' back and relaxing on his laurels since that time. In fact once we had all sizes scaled and the flex and rocker set in stone and production for all sizes under way, the ever fertile mind of the Man was devising ways to make his creation even better. Here we are! It is always with a bit of trepidation that we would discontinue one of the most well received skis to hit the market, but after many, many prototypes and testing sessions with an expanded group of enthusiastic slalomers we have no misgivings whatsoever about this decision. We are very excited to be releasing this new Vapor on August 1st and we'll have 2018 Vapor Probuild models in sizes 65, 66, 67 and 68" for sale and for testing on Lake 4 during Nationals. You don't have to take it just from us, there are several ballers that have had a chance to try out Rossi's latest and maybe you know a few of them or they might even chime in here on Ball of Spray. To say we are excited about our new ski would be a huge understatement! Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Can we take the gloves off now and get this ball officially rolling??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Nice! Ok ballers, What do you say? what do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Noticed the #somethingnewiscoming tags on social media around this new ride. Looking forward to hearing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Super stoked about this ski!! I'll be at nationals helping out Radar with demos, etc.. I hope to meet a lot of ballers there! Come test the 18 out!! Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 18, 2017 Administrators Share Posted July 18, 2017 what? 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 MattP Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 I can't wait to get on this ski!! #radarnation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Seen it at the factory on July 12. Looks awesome. Didn't get a chance to ski it. Did however get a chance, from the boat, to watch @brooks slam dunk 38 off on it though. Can't post pics or they may not let me buy a Radar product ever again. Actually saw a few other 2018 products and they are all very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Preparing for the internet to break..Can't wait to hear more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Makes the rope feel long-35 is 32, etc. I will post specific thought when I have time. But, holy WOW man! This thing is gonna kill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 I think I should try one @Eddie Roberts if you need a test skier to promote the ski / brand in New England let me know. Happy to help and slap my dbl Carbitex and Sequence plate on a 68" B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cragginshred Posted July 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 18, 2017 Count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ReggieO Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 i am looking to demo one in Eastern Canada...can you hook me up before the season ends? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 My first impression: WOW! I usually start smiling half way down 38 because it feels like 35! The ski moves out bound easier than any ski I have been on. It creates more space resulting in the ability to turn when I want! If I'm late, early fast etc coming into the bouy this ski turns without thought or hesitation exactly when it's suppose to. This results in being on time for the next bouy. I really don't have the word to do it justice, it feels brainless and automatic! Rossi is an evil super genius who is now the intergalactic supreme leader. I think he should take @Horton place as El Presidente of BOS. #Amazeballs x's 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted July 19, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted July 19, 2017 @skidawgs review is good enough for me so I hope @eddie_roberts_jr saves his money and doesn't send one to @Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted July 19, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just kidding, I would look forward to a well thought out review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 Is this the one with the rippled top plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @eddie_roberts_jr please send me the 68" so I can bless that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @eddie_roberts_jr ditto what @"Mateo Vargas" said if you guys are planning a 69er! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 You had me at amazeballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 Will the Senate get the new shape as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @Horton had previously said that he was going to do the vapor pro build review first thing in the spring. Guess he held off knowing that this new bad boy was coming. When do we get the unboxing of the new one? Any schedule for reviewing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 19, 2017 Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2017 @Jordan I see nothing! I know nothing! 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 MattP Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 Back to work Sgt. Schultz!! Jokes aside. @Chris Rossi @brooks @eddie_roberts_jr how about a teaser photo?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 I am still waiting for @Horton to Test the 2017 Vapor Probuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 But I love my 2016 Vapor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @MattP I gotcha a video teaser! @Chris Rossi https://www.instagram.com/p/BWvGL2FHmRX/?taken-by=rossiski Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegile Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I have had a chance to ski on a few of the prototypes and agree with @skidawg on space generation. The ski just carries you wide and early. Not only is there more space and time before the ball, the ski provides a stability into the ball I have never felt before. It makes it easy to get tall and up on the front - waiting to reach. I think my comment to @eddie_roberts_jr was "you know those pictures of the pros being tall coming into the ball after the ball? This ski makes it easy to get there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lundberg Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @Mike Gile didn't you get a tournament PB on a prototype last month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegile Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I did get a PB at the Hilltop Pro Am, but it was on the Pro Build. The 2018 was too new and they didn't want it out yet. Looks like the cat is out of the bag now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I keep setting practice and tournament PB's this year on my 68" PRO. Can't wait to try the 2018. One of my biggest complaints with the 2017 PRO/Vapor is it's width creation. I'm constantly feeling a little narrow at the ball. This news of more outward direction is like music to my ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OSUwaterskier Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 New teaser out on the Radar Skis FB page. Looks like light blue and black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @ColeGiacopuzzi is that also the new Mastercraft ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted July 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2017 @rawly In the video I posted? No that's a 197! Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 Saw the 2018 today.......;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 Looks like the one Rossi was on was Red and Black. Hope so, I was planning on getting a 68" and Red's my favorite color. You can tell by my Jet in the Thumbnail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 I've been lucky enough to ride one for the last week. It's awesome. It's quick and creates tons of space. Today I left the lake with a big ass smile on my face. I actually look forward to my next set. On a side note. The team at Radar is top notch. They really are like family. Thx Radar. This ski is a game changer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wettek69 Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 Please Radar team, bring out a 69 for us big (220 pounder) guys........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 @brooks and @eddie_roberts_jr put my bindings on this ski a few weeks back. From the first pass it felt great. It turns so smooth and takes so much angle, and like the other guys are saying, puts you so early and wide it's just ridiculous. Such a fun, lively ski. I wanted to take it home with me then, but I'm beyond excited to get one in August. Radar really hit a Home Run with the 18' Vapor. Thanks to the guys for the sneak peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thanks @eddie_roberts_jr for the kind words. The entire team at Radar is top notch and gives me the tools and resources to be able to do what I do. I could not be more excited for the release of this entirely new designed Vapor to you Ballers and the rest of the skiing world. This new Vapor blends the angle and edge hold Radar is known for with a new found effortless turn style that lets the ski ride level through the turn and finishes into a ton of angle. Very little load is transmitted to the body and the ski is super efficient running through the water. I've never had to think less while skiing which, I think we can all agree, is the name of the game. More info and pics dropping soon through RadarSkis social Media. Check out my instagram feed for more videos @rossiski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wolfeie Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 @ColeGiacopuzzi So when is the Ski West demo day for the new Radar for all of the lake three Radar skiers? Just when I thought my 2017 Vapor would be around for awhile Radar does it to me again. I have had every year Vapor since 2013! Don't tell Charly's wife a new ski in coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 " I've never had to think less while skiing"---This sums up exactly how I feel. Haven't missed a 39 since my first set on it. "I left the lake with a big ass smile on my face"--This is how i feel towards the end of 38 (cause it feels like 35). This ski made me sign up for Regionals and Nationals and BOS tourney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted July 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2017 It's not fair for you to have a ski that good @skidawg. See you AR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted July 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 21, 2017 @ColeGiacopuzzi thought you were teasing us with an old Strada video. Looking forward to trying the new ski. This ski is actually making me think more.....Think I'll get one , think I'll get one , think I'll get one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I had the opportunity to ski a few sets on 2 different prototypes. Not sure if I have skied the final product yet. Less effort equals more space on this ski. Ski definitely smears easy creating more angle as the line comes tight out of the turn. Turns are automatic with less load on your body. Once again Rossi and his team have taken perfection in the 16 Vapor and topped it! The top sheet is really cool #designedtoflexbetter #lessenergymorebouys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancy Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I just looked at PerSki and they do not have them yet. What is the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted July 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 22, 2017 @Mancy In the original post @eddie_roberts_jr says that the ski is being released on August 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted July 22, 2017 2018 vapor first tournament score: 35, 38, 39-3@41 (with the best 1 & 2 combo ever)! This ski just flat works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 22, 2017 Administrators Share Posted July 22, 2017 @skidawg Why only 3? 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...
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