List of best skis?

[Octopus_Paxarbolis]

Is there a list of all the best skis somewhere?

[Than_Bogan]

Do you mean favorites from history or current skis?

[Horton]

Below are currently available high-end skis. Did I miss anything?

Connelly	C1
D3	Neo 2	Ion 3	NRG 3
Denali	C95
Goode	XTR Team	9970	XTR Wideride
HO	Works 1	Works 2
KD	Titanium	Platinum
Lapoint	LP1
Parsons	Pineapple
Radar	Vapor
Reflex	Twelve	Zen	Nirvana
SP	Bronco	Mustang	Robust

Very good advanced but not top-of-the-line skis include

Connelly Carbon V

KD Fusion

HO Saber ( I have never seen this ski but I think it belongs in this group )

Radar Senate

 

[NoahVieke]

@Horton

 

D3 NRG R3

 

could probably also add the KD Platinum? It’s on the website…

[DW]

No need for a list, just get this one:-)

 

 

[Horton]

@NoahVieke

Good catch on the NRG.  

I think the Platinum is no longer available in the US. See KD USA site https://www.kdwatersportsusa.com/collections/slalom-skis It is still on the international site  https://www.kdwatersports.com/collections/mens/products/platinum-slalom-waterski It is a very good ski but understand it is no longer in production. 

@DW

ok that is funny. 

[BraceMaker]

@Horton sans rival still exist?

 

[Horton]

@BraceMaker

To the best of my knowledge, Sans Rival has not made skis in over 10 years.  That would be fun list - modern era, very small, interesting, defunct ski companies. 

Fischer

Sans Rival

Razer

Warp

Others?

 

[75Tique]

I am about as far away from being a pro skier as you can get, so keep that in mind as you read this.  Lots of times on this and other (less consequential) forums, mostly rookies will ask what is the "best ski"  There are always a hundred posts suggesting the responders' opinions.  In my very rookie opinion, all those skis Horton listed are probably great and of comparable quality.  Choice comes down to user preference and comfort and what works best for him/her.  All that being worth exactly what you paid for it, I found this comparison interesting tho understand it really boils down to who is on whose team  Obviously D3 and Goode have an edge.

 

https://www.waterskiprotour.com/ski-brand-leaderboard

 

 

[Mastercrafter]

28 minutes ago, 75Tique said:

 Obviously D3 and Goode have an edge.

 

https://www.waterskiprotour.com/ski-brand-leaderboard

 

 

… but Syndicate has the biggest edge?

[Nautique99]

@horton

 

EP is the now-defunct ski brand that I learned on as a kid

[BraceMaker]

@Mastercrafter something the syndicate team seemed to have done well this summer was support the European events, which of course was probably hard on the ranking of some of the people who didn't.

[Horton]

@NoahVieke why don't I just listen to you?

KD just told me that the Platinum is in fact still a current ski.

[ROBOT]

@Horton

 

 

@Nautique99 

 

[Ali]

MC (monte carlo)
Wrapped

[Horton]

@Ali

I am not sure if MC is an active manufacturer or not. It belongs on one list or the other. 

The Wrapped skis I have seen were rebranded SP

[Horton]

[Luzz]

On 4/5/2024 at 6:07 PM, Horton said:

HO	Works 1	Works 2

 

Also add Syndicate Omega Max

[Horton]

@Luzz

does Omega Max belong in the same category as the Works skis? 

[RAWSki]

Anyone know much about the SP Skis out of Cyprus?  He has 3 slalom models now as well as a Trick and Jump skis.

[Luzz]

@Horton yep, it's a Syndicate model and it shreds! I have had a lot of success with skier that are in between size of skis. The classic is 65" Omega Max instead of 66" else. Skiers love that little extra width at the front while maintaining the easy turns of a shorter ski. 

[Horton]

@RAWSki It is a small company. Might be just the one guy whose name escapes and I think it is Greek so I can't pronounce it anyway.

The quality of the skis is really good. I have an R&D SP Bronco. I like it a lot.   

[Octopus_Paxarbolis]

Thanks guys

[Luzz]

On 4/7/2024 at 10:19 PM, RAWSki said:

Anyone know much about the SP Skis out of Cyprus?  He has 3 slalom models now as well as a Trick and Jump skis.

My ski partner / friend / colleague / Senior Worlds King, Genadi Guralia skis on a 68" Bronco to great effect. Bronco is a continuous rocker, deep concave ski. I know Genadi and Savvas Panteli (SP, the owner and designer) have been working on a rendition of the Bronco. 
Also, off topic, they have some really cool trick skis

[Downunder]

On 2/2/2024 at 11:37 AM, Horton said:

 @Downunder what are you doing to help your kids get to these goals?

 

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On 4/8/2024 at 12:49 AM, Horton said:

@Luzz

does Omega Max belong in the same category as the Works skis? 

Dont forget the Syndicate Pro either - 

 

On 4/6/2024 at 2:07 AM, Horton said:

Below are currently available high-end skis. Did I miss anything?

Connelly	C1
D3	Neo 2	Ion 3	NRG 3
Denali	C95
Goode	XTR Team	9970	XTR Wideride
HO	Works 1	Works 2
KD	Titanium	Platinum
Lapoint	LP1
Parsons	Pineapple
Radar	Vapor
Reflex	Twelve	Zen	Nirvana
SP	Bronco	Mustang	Robust

Very good advanced but not top-of-the-line skis include

Connelly Carbon V

KD Fusion

HO Saber ( I have never seen this ski but I think it belongs in this group )

Radar Senate

 

HO still sells the Syndicate Pro  

[Horton]

@Downunder

13 hours ago, Downunder said:

HO still sells the Syndicate Pro

I do not believe so. At least not here in the US.