Administrators Horton Posted April 12, 2018 Administrators Share Posted April 12, 2018 The HO Syndicate Omni is the best Crossover ski from HO to date. This ski has a remarkably wide performance envelope. It could be a great first ski or a great ski for cruising for miles on open water, and it is a great ski for chasing buoys. For many skiers, the Omni would be a better choice than a more expensive and less stable traditional slalom ski. For this review, I ran numerous 32 offs on the 67 inch ski and through 35 off on the 65 inch ski. You can certainly take the Omni to shorter rope lengths, but past 35 off, a ski like the Syndicate Pro would be a better choice. Compared to a ski like the Syndicate Pro, the Omni is a little wider at the front binding and significantly wider at the tail. One of the benefits of the extra width is that the ski is more stable side to side as well as from front to back. This additional stability makes it easier for skiers to be in a better skiing position. Approaching the turn, this ski instills confidence and allows the skier adjust their stance as needed. In terms of speed, the Omni creates ample speed and then maintains that speed. For all levels of skiers this means more skiing with less fatigue and less sore muscles. In the slalom course, the Omni gets very wide around the balls with minimal skier effort. As the rope gets shorter than 32 off, the skier needs to be mindful to not create excess speed. Turns on both sides are fast and crisp. The Omni delivers more of a snap at the finish of the turn than a carving turn. The On Side turns on this ski are particularly forgiving and fun. The Omni turns best with front foot pressure but is forgiving for less than ideal technique. The one thing about this ski that stands out the most to me is how comfortable I feel on it from the second wake to the finish of the turn. During the review period, I was able to work on technical aspects of my turns that would be much more difficult to learn on a traditional shape ski. 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 Jordan Posted April 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2018 Ahhhh...it's the most wonderful time of the year....ski reviews have begun!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted April 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2018 Any negatives? It can't be perfect, there's got to be something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 13, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2018 @vtmecheng When I switched back to a traditional shape ski I fell at 2 ball on my opening pass. Is that negative enough? 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 scorban2 Posted April 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2018 Sounds a lot like the Senate. Any comparisons between the two from your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 13, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2018 @scorban2 I haven't ridden the Senate in a year and I avoid doing direct ski comparisons. I guess you could read both reviews.... 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...
kingshredd Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 This makes me want to pull the trigger. From this description it makes me think it would fit my abilities better then the V TypeR I am on. I also have a CX Superlite that I enjoy for open water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 @Horton, exciting review. Did you do all your testing at 34m.p.h.? Is the syndicate Omni a good 34 m.p.h. Ski? Do you think it turns tighter/snappier at the ball than the tx/cx superlite? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Good insight (as usual). Looking at giving one a try. Not sure about size. 5'7", 160#, 28-32 off (working on 35), 32-34mph. Currently on 66" D3. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted April 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2018 @jp you should definitely go for the 65". Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLskiboy Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Great ski its a shame mine cracked, my friends one cracked, and my local ski shop has one that cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted April 16, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 16, 2018 I was setting the fin on my new Syndicate Omni when I ran into an issue. The screw that adjusts fin depth isn't even close to being long enough. I turned it all the way down yet it didn't even come close to moving the fin downward. I had to try to set the depth by hand! Did I just get a bad screw? @savaiusini Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted April 16, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 16, 2018 @Garn check your PMs. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
block Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 John, What fin numbers did you finish on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 25, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted April 25, 2018 @block bone stock 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 gavski Posted April 26, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2018 @savaiusini - which model and size would you recommend for a female skier, 100-110lbs, 28-34mph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted April 26, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2018 @gavski that's a fairly big swing in speed, but at that weight I probably would recommend the 63" Women's Carbon Omni. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gavski Posted April 26, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2018 @savaiusini - thanks for the info.. looking at the factory setting info for this ski, it gives fin settings...i take it that these are fixed becuase of the drop through fin? I forgot to mention that she is skiing the course. Her goal is to start running into 22’off, but her current set up is waaaay to advanced and unforgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted April 26, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2018 @gavski Correct, but easy to upgrade to adjustable fin if you feel there are limitations with the stock option. This ski will help her get to 22' off for sure! What ski and size is she currently riding? Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gavski Posted April 26, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2018 65” 2016 womans radar Vapor. Good ski, but it is not the right ski for her current ability. From what i have seen & read, i think that 95% of our club skiers should be riding the Omni..as opposed to a 41’ off weapon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted April 26, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 26, 2018 @gavski based on that info, the 63" Omni will have the same or more surface area to the ski she is riding now. The 65" will make things even easier at 28-32 mph range. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted May 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2018 I ski on CX and sometimes feel like to have one more ski for more relaxed skiing. In order to compare skis is it possible to know width of Omni under front boot and at the tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted May 25, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just got my first ride on my Carbon Omni. First impressions after a lot of free skiing this morning, beyond that I'm out of shape. I got up so easy compared to prior skies. There is no edge hunting and it just glides through the water. My first few turns surprised me a bit with speed across the wake. I was behind a less than ideal boat so that was actually something I had to be mindful of. This is really preliminary overall but I think it's going to be a wonderful and fun friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lkb Posted July 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2019 @Horton what were you’re fin/boot settings for the 65”? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 30, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2019 Try these: 6.860 2.495 0.745 29.000 Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bparson Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 @savaiusini you have settings for the 69” syndicate omni? I’m using the syndicate hardshell with a rtp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Frank_MA Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 And just to be shure because the tail edge is bevelled upwards, is it measured from the lower side or from the upper deckside of the tail edge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 @Frank_MA lower side. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 @bparson same as above but 30.00” Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 @savaiusini do you have good numbers for the 67" Syndicate Omni @Horton states that he used stock settings for his review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2019 @Stevie Boy Same as above, but 29.50 boot...exactly my settings. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twhodges Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Been looking for a beginning of the season ski to free ride and get in shape maybe a few passes through the course before I get on my normal course ski. This might be the one. Cant free ride the hot ski worth a darn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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