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Just ordered the 69" HO TX, $229 to my door. Go eBay!

@svxwilson , what ski were u on?

 

Thanks folks. These responses are reassuring. I'm not above slowing it down to 24 to get through the course then gradually speed it up.

 

I'm still not 100% sure I'm sold on the butterknife... (just a little too futuristic for me!)

@ThePantsManCan , I was watching the promo videos and Rini said he was skiing the course at 17-18 mph on the butterknife. I guess I can't go wrong with it. The design just freaks me out a little. I need to have the confidence In Radar that I do with their previous era skis!

 

That ski kinda freaks me out just looking at it! Any personal experience @ThePantsManCan ? I'm consistently making it around 3, almost to 4 at 26mph on the Vapor. I figure a little slower on a more stable ski and I'll be there. What's max speed of the butterknife?

 

I'm currently on a 2016 Alloy Vapor, 68 inch. I've slowed down to 26mph and made much more progress in the course. But, at 220 lbs and 26mph, I REALLY drag through the course on the Vapor. I haven't had luck finding a 69" Theory but did just find a 2014 69" HO TX, New Old Stock. With the longer, wider ski, do you all think it would benefit me to switch skis for now? I've thought of even going down to 24mph until I run the course. I can always upgrade skis later.

 

Also, I've got my old Obrien Targa bindings (mounted on aluminum plates) on my Vapor now. Will they fit on the TX?

 

Thanks

#RadarNation . I had an issue with a Radar ski, replaced very promptly. Will continue to buy Radar not only for customer service but their products work great for me. Thanks

Take this from a guy who has never skied a full pass... How fast were you skiing? I slowed the boat down from 30mph to 26mph last night and it made all the difference in the world. Yes, it was more work for me since I'm fat and was not riding high on the water. BUT, at 30 mph, I was having difficulty making it to 2 ball very often. Last night, I rounded 3 ball consistently and came very close to 4 a few times. Maybe consider what @ScottScott said and slow it down a little bit! Good luck.

VERY GOOD to see you are back on the water @Chef23 !

Stay in your balled up position longer than you think you should too (don't try to stand too early). That's a fairly common mistake.

 

It really pains me to say this but HUGE CONGRATS @Horton ! I know you bust your tail to make this site what it is and be an ambassador for the sport. Thanks!

So, @eddie_roberts_jr , if I'm wanting to slow way down in the course to finally have a chance of getting through it, maybe 26 mph (215-220 lbs), would you recommend the Katana or an older theory? My vapor is just too much ski for me right now so time to put the ego behind and get the right ski for my ability and needs.

Size? I've got a 68 inch, 2016 Alloy Vapor that I'm looking to sell. Ski only, no bindings. Used less than a season. I'm going to a less aggressive ski so I can slow things down and get through the course.

I am living a very similar experience @sunvalleylaw ! Thank the good Lord there is at least minimal progress or I'm not exactly sure what I would do!

Thanks @eddie_roberts_jr !

At 220 lbs and still learning the course, my 2016 68" Alloy Vapor (with maybe 1/2 season of rides on it) is just not big to slow way down like I need to. I'm thinking I'll break out the old 67" P-6 tomorrow and slow way, way down until I get it (26 mph slow). Here's my question, should I just measure to the back of the front binding as it came and go with that? Or, does someone have a distance to the rear of the front boot? @eddie_roberts_jr @savaiusini ?? I believe it's a 2014 (67 inch). It's blue.

 

Also, what are your ideas about selling the alloy vapor and moving down to a Senate graphite or Senate lithium once I start successfully running the course? I'll never ski 36 mph and it will be quite some time, if ever, that I'm able to outperform the Senate.

 

Thanks in advance for the input.

Hmm, that black duct tape doesn't look so bad now, does it @skihard :)

 

And a pharmacist to boot. Sounds like full time commitment all around! Keep it up Regina!

Welcome to the club @Stevie Boy

Tim Greene's Lake. Bixby, OK

 

SIA42463

 

Not mine but thought someone might be interested

@ScottScott , I can identify with that. I think about a few things all week then BAM, once I hit the water they are gone!

 

Thanks @Chef23 and @Mark_Matis . I've got this flailing arm that is affecting my balance and therefore my already poor skiing. I'll keep these in mind next time I'm on the water.

Hand on hip, interesting. @Chef23 , any videos of this?

Might be worth a shot. Love it that there is the "never completed a pass" division, LOL. At least I'll be within 6 buoys of my competition. Will read more about the wide ride events etc.

As I fight to get comfortable with my offside turn and actually skiing across course instead of down course, it amazes me to watch him ski. It LOOKS like he is going way down course (angle wise) but he is SOOO EARLY. I'm glad there isn't any drone footage of me. I'm afraid it would look like I was skiing directly behind the boat the whole time! Nice skiing K.C.!