Agobran Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 hi guys so i ski quite a bit but I've been using a O'Brien Syncro from 2003 and I'm wonder if ill have a better experience on a new ski at a 500$ price point. I'm 16 at 6' 150 and gaining weight rapidly never skied a course but id guess i could do around 30 off. ski behind a 2003 sunscape 21' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 I would definitely say that any more modern ski will be much much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agobran Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 @ballsohard any recommendations around 500$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Agobran And I would say get a slightly used Radar Senate from ski it again. You could definitely find one for about $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agobran Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 That's actually the ski i was looking ay earlier is that a pretty aggressive ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Agobran it's an aggressive enough ski to progress to a high level but at the same time, it is known as quite a forgiving ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobonator Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Welcome to the BOS! As most here will agree, you will definitely get substantially better performance from a newer ski. At $500 I'd look for something used on ski it again. And definitely be ready to become addicted and humbled by the course when you give it a go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agobran Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Lobonator thanks im going to try to get on a course before the end of this short Minnesota summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Agobran I would get a 66" ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agobran Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 @ballsohard @Lobonator what about this? http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Slalom&postid=46707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Agobran I would stay away from that particular one because of the deep looking scratch on the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agobran Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 @ballsohard think it would mess up the performance of the ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Agobran it easily could, plus it could break down at any moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shansen345 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I would also recommend a Radar Senate. 2015 and newer are supposedly the best years. Any of the 3 versions will do, but I usually recommend the middle (Graphite) version for someone learning (cost vs. performance). If you're at 150 and gaining some pounds, then maybe the 67" would be best for you. You might outgrow the 65", and the Senate only comes in even-number lengths. HO Omni is another good ski, I just don't have as much experience with them. Start at 28MPH and work your way up. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shansen345 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 https://www.wileyski.com/product/ho-syndicate-a3-waterski-2014-66/ Okay so I know that this goes against what I commented above, but here's a good deal on (from what I understand) a good course ski. Will be less forgiving than a Senate/Omni and require a little more work across the wakes because of the smaller width, but it's the right price and I've seen people learn the course on various levels of skis. If you would rather get the Senate/Omni, wait until the end of the summer when people are buying new stuff and hit up Ski It Again. Also, now that I think about it, D3 Quest or X7 are also good skis to learn on. Or an ARC if you can find one for the right price. D3 is a forgiving ski brand in general. 66"-67" is going to be your fit. Sorry for rambling lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobonator Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Agobran I think a senate would be a good choice. Best thing is to get out and ride a few for a few passes. Every ski will ride a bit different from person to person, so although all of the recommended skis are awesome, you might like some particular skis better. Earlier this year, I was pretty much deadset on buying a 2017 lithium senate, but after demoing the senate and vapor back to back, I liked the vapor 10x more. As far as picking up damaged skis I would stay away from that, just cause you never know. There is a site http://discountwakeandski.com where I saw some pretty good deals on blemished graphics stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller savaiusini Posted July 31, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 31, 2018 @Agobran You should definitely check out an HO Carbon Omni. If these are out of your price point, I would search for a 2017 HO CX. Sam Avaiusini - HO Sports Company - Director of Inside Sales and Business Operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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