Radar Senate vs. Lyric vs. T.R.A.

[TallSkinnyGuy]

Anyone know what the differences are between the three models listed in the title? My son has the same size feet as my wife and is just a little lighter. I was thinking of getting a ski and bindings that could work for both of them. They are both just learning in the mini-course. The price differences are substantial between the models but my understanding is they are all the same shape, all have the all-terrain core, but possibly different flex patterns? Different enough that just learning the mini course would be affected by it?

[BraceMaker]

Doing a 63 or 65?

[Chef23]

If they are both just learning the course they layups don’t matter that much. Just don’t go too small which likely rules out the TRA unless your wife weighs under 100 pounds.

[TallSkinnyGuy]

The 65" TRA is for 120-160 lbs according to the size chart. 63" for up to 130 lbs. However, both my wife and kid will be skiing slow (wife skis at 26mph tops and son skis under that), so I figured 65" even though they are both a little under 120 lbs.

[ADiFran]

Hi! Did you end up going with the T.R.A. for your wife and son???

[Keith_Menard]

The only thing I can say is I got my son the TRA and every time I look at that ski I am amazed HOW much ski you get for your money. It is really impressive.

[TallSkinnyGuy]

Yes, I got the T.R.A. and they love it.