Help me understand the differences between the 2017 & 2018 Radar Vapor

bigskieridaho · January 27, 2018

I am just curious how different these skis really are? I know I have heard different opinions talking to people, but I see 2017’s for great prices and am tempted.....even though my wife would probably laugh if I wanted to spend money on a new ski. @brooks @eddie_roberts_jr

brooks · January 27, 2018

Hey @bigskieridaho we say around the office that the only thing that stayed the same is the name. The Rocker Line, Concave, Flat Spot and Bevels are all different on the 2018 Vapor. We redesigned it with the intention of creating a more fluid and level ski and I really think the '18 is the best ski on the market. With all that said our starting point for the rebuild was a 2017 Vapor so while it is a redesign you will feel similarities between the two and until the 18 was released our 17 was the highest selling ski we had released and has many many satisfied skiers around the world. Many people have loved the upgrade from 17 to 18 and I think that's why you see a lot of 17's available but if you can't make the upgrade all the way to an 18 I think you will be thoroughly impressed with a 17. I have attached a PDF outlining some of the new features on our 18. Hope that helps, let me know if you have more questions.