Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted September 27, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted September 27, 2020 Got off the Vapor this fall and tried a Senate lithium. I am pretty impressed with this ski. For me it turns and finishes better on my off side then the vapor did. Not the rocket ship off the ball like the vapor but it seems to not need to be as it keeps a more consistent average speed throughout the course process. Was hoping to ride a Omega however it did not pan out. Have not skied anything but Radar products in the last 10 years or so but I think i have found my new ride in this Senate.. love fall skiing in north Florida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted September 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2020 I tried the D3 ION-S, it's my fav ski that I have ever skied on. Next summer is going to be a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ReallyGottaSki Posted September 27, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2020 Tried a new to me Connelly Hook. Respect to those who shredded on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted September 27, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted September 27, 2020 My XTR cc will get here on Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted September 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2020 I am trying a Connelly GT. It feels way different than my 2020 Vapor. I am trying the new Connelly DV8 next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiep Posted September 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2020 My XTRcc will be here soon as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted September 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2020 Impatiently waiting for a C75. Should be here this week. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robmollysilverlake Posted September 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2020 Close to Fall in MN, (August) got a new to me Connelly GT and have been loving it!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wolfeie Posted September 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2020 Like Jody only on Radar products for many years, last ski was 2018 Vapor Pro. Want to try the Senate Pro but could not get my hands on one. Tried the new Raptor and KD Element. Liked the KD a lot and bought it 2-3 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted September 28, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 28, 2020 The new KD looks nice. May try one next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pregom Posted September 29, 2020 Baller Share Posted September 29, 2020 I got to try a D3 EVO 67" and liked it a lot. I have owned Radar skis and been very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 1, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted October 1, 2020 Showed up today but not sure if I should break it out for the weekend event at Cottonwood or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 1, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 1, 2020 Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted October 1, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 1, 2020 @The_MS what is the fin thickness on yours? It is interesting on how the tips all vary due to decorative wrinkles. Here is mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 1, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted October 1, 2020 I can check it when I get home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller S1Pitts Posted October 1, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 1, 2020 Tried my ski buds Carbon Omni. Really decent sk especially in rough water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted October 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2020 @The_MS if you don’t ride it, I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted October 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2020 @The_MS had you previously tried an XTR? If not what prompted you to go for that model just out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted October 2, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted October 2, 2020 @The_MS A friend of mine received his new Goode on a Friday a couple years ago. Set it up Saturday during a tournament and decided to ride it third round just for fun. Got a PB. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 2, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted October 2, 2020 I took 4 passes on it last night. Feels pretty good but will stay on N1 for the weekend. @rockdog I was a N1 guy for 5 years and am back on it now. I tried a XT a month ago and it felt pretty good so with wanting a new stick I thought the transition from the N1 will be easy. I need a few sets to set the fin. I thought it was at stock from factory (got home close to dark and put my bindings on) but it wasn’t close. Looking at the tech set up they have 3 sets of numbers. I will start at stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bdecker Posted October 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2020 We’ve got a case of musical skis going in NH currently. I’ve been riding C75 for the past couple of weeks. Thanks to @jercrane. In the meantime @pcmcon729 has been riding my Vapor. Not sure I’m serious about a long term change, but it has been fun to play around with something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller pcmcon729 Posted October 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2020 As @Bdecker stated, lots of testing going on with what little time we have left here in southern NH, among quite a few skiers. I'm a long time Goode skier who just retired a VERY tired 2017 XTR. Tested a Denali. Cool ski with lots of potential, just not a fit for me. Tried a new XTR CC that's too big for me at 68", but skied well on it. Tested a D3 Ion, also 68" and too big for me, and that didn't work at all for me. @Bdecker loaned me his 2020 Radar Vapor, and I dialed in immediately, with every pass feeling better. Not sure he will see that ski again until the surface of the lake gets hard ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted October 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2020 @pcmcon729 Not on a Goode :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bdecker Posted October 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 2, 2020 @"Pat M" cats are chasing dogs here in NH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jeblanc Posted October 18, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2020 I'd been skiing on a Connelly V all summer and loved it. It was a great ski for getting better on the course, stable and forgiving. Last month I had a chance to buy a never used 2018 Connelly GT. After getter some helpful input from fellow baller nleuth, who is very familiar with this ski, I went ahead and bought it. I finally tried it out this weekend and it's everything I hoped it would be! It turns great and gets me across the wake much faster. Can't wait to get back out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kimbymon Posted October 19, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2020 2020 vapor pro build. So far I love it. Coming off of a 2017 lithium senate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller cruznski Posted October 19, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2020 Well it's was 84 deg today, water temp at the Pond is 60 so it's still time to be trying things when *we hope) we are in ski shape. After 18 yrs on Goode, a 67" D3 Ion demo was at the dock early summer. So I have demo'd a lot of skis over time, for me it worked so well on my offside I just got that ski. I have not skied Syndicate or Radar, or others, but am more than pleased with the Ion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted October 19, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted October 19, 2020 I’ve ridden a 67 Senate Pro and a 68 Vapor Pro. I liked the Senate and I’m digging the Vapor. It took some time to find numbers that worked, but once I did I loved it, particularly how it finishes the second half of the off side turn and moves to the wake. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted October 19, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2020 Anyone on the Lapoint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_s Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 With the help and encouragement of Brooks from Radar, and the fine folks at Performance Ski, I took my first ride on the Senate Lithium yesterday - sweet ski!! It's a very noticeable change from the 2009 Senate I've been on for a few years. Gonna take a few more outings to get fully comfortable and confident on it (it turns a bit differently, and wants to take a much more aggressive path across the wakes than I'm used to!), but I'm surprised by the general ease and comfort of riding it. It definitely feels like it's higher on the water, is floatier/flowy-er, and I found myself with a lot more speed to bleed off on the outside than I'm used to. (This was all open water yesterday.) It even pops up noticeably faster on the pull-up. On-side leans and wake crossings were much more put-together feeling than on the old Senate - felt super natural. Off-side leans were mildly terrifying, due to the increased angle the ski wants to follow, but when I was able to force myself to hold a solid position the whole way across the wakes, it was actually smoother than my old Senate. (Which I don't entirely get, since it seems to be riding higher on the water - you'd think it'd be bouncier, but it was definitely smoother - I just need to commit to the lean and the sharper angle!) FUN ski!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Woodybc62 Posted October 23, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 23, 2020 Got a Senate Pro. Really like it and can’t say enough good things about Brooks and Radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted October 24, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 24, 2020 Someone try my XTR cc for free....only used for 60 days....66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted October 25, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2020 I upgraded to a 2020 Senate Lithium. I also moved from some pretty tired Radar Profile bindings to a Reflex Supershell and a rear low wrap. It love it so much. Can’t wait for ski season next year (although I’m still getting in a couple of sets a week here in the PNW). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller C5Quest Posted October 25, 2020 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2020 @liquid d I would try it but my season ended today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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