Jakegsxr11 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I know there are several of these threads but hopefully you can all help me out. I am an intermediate free skiier, I ski behind a 18' four winns runabout on a small 200 acre lake, it's usually calm and the boat is always turning counter clockwise. I've been skiing slalom for about 28 years and am 38 years old I'm 6'1" and 175 lbs.I ride a HO venture super sidecut competition freeride series ski. It's wider and slower than I would like. I should get some coaching but I don't really have the time and I don't know of any around my area. I like to ski around 30-32 mph but my boat doesn't have an accurate speedo so that might no be correct. I don't have any video of me skiing but here are a few still shots. https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/zU0idypaSKaCayzpZyV9xQ.woPrlK8DDB1Hh9392TRorS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakegsxr11 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/zU0idypaSKaCayzpZyV9xQ.woPrlK8DDB1Hh9392TRorS I forgot to add. I would be willing to spend up to $500 if needed but would be much happier around $250. I will also need bindings at this price. I would plan on purchasing a used ski to try and get a better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski_Dad Posted June 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2020 I would suggest a 67" Radar Senate - fast ski. Lots of my friends use one. Another nice ski is the HO Carbon Omni. If you got an Omni your current bindings might work, I don't know check out this site: https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Slalom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted June 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2020 I’m with @Ski_Dad, go to ski-it-again and look for a well-cared for Radar Senate. Probably an Alloy or a Graphite would be a rocking good ski for you. Some suggestions - First, download a GPS speed app on your phone and check your speedo for accuracy. Second, I don’t know if you meant to say your boat is ALWAYS turning, but from the photos it looks like there is plenty of room for running straight for quite a few pulls on that lake. Drive straight, turn, drive straight, turn... it will make a huge difference. Third - keep working at it! You are asking the right questions about equipment and how to improve. Where do you call home? I bet there are some skiers who live close to you. Fourth - buy some gloves. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakegsxr11 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 I'm in central WI and ski on the Wolf River and in the northern lakes also. The main lake I ski on has a mandated counter clockwise ski pattern I'll try and get my wife to make as many straights as possible. Thanks for the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakegsxr11 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Is there a specific year range I should be looking for in the above mentioned skis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted June 5, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2020 Any blank correctly-sized Senate lightly used from the last few years would be perfect, IMO. Then focus on getting a good new set of bindings that fit; Vapor bindings are awesome and my boy really likes his Vectors as well. Get new bindings that fit and don't skimp there, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakegsxr11 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Ok, I'm going with a 2018 HO carbon omni. Will these bingings mount up? It looks to me like they will. Radar Radar BOA Hybrid Rear Toe HRT - Aluminum Frame Size: XL (Men's 10-14) Change Price$169.99 Radar Vector BOA Water Ski Binding - Feather Frame Radar Radar Vector BOA Water Ski Binding - Feather Frame Size: XL (Men's 10-14) Position: Front Boot Change Price$199.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JBB Posted June 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2020 I had an omni, and an issue with the rear HRT on the standard (aluminum) frame. I have been told that the feather frame will only work with Radar products. I would need someone else to substantiate that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakegsxr11 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 What was the issue with the aluminum frame HRT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ski_Dad Posted June 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2020 yes they will mount - i have them - the only issue you will have is the rear binding will not move forward any further since there is only 3 locations on Radar vs 5 on the HO rear bindings. We have a CX ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sivota Posted June 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2020 Lace up and Boa HRT fitted on my Omni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sivota Posted June 9, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2020 Sorry, both with aluminium frame NOT feather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JBB Posted June 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2020 @Sivota @Jakegsxr11 The HRT didn't align with the pattern on my ski. It seemed not matter what i did, I could only get 3 screws in successfully. I would have had to alter the binding if I wanted to make it work, which would make it unreturnable. I opted for an r-style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sivota Posted June 10, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2020 As far as I recall I just used two screws with the aluminium plate top photo. I went back to look at my other photos of the one with the all black bindings [lower photo]. That photo was when I was using the carbon sequence plate, and I just extended [cut] the centre hole. I did use the aluminium plate with only two screws, albeit with a Radar screw plate [the sort of moon shaped piece that comes with the bindings]. I used an HO screw plate later on top for added security. See this photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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