dnadrifter

Thx. Is the old ho comp free ride have the same technology as the new one ?

The vector bindings were harder to get on than I thought for a modern binding. I think they should be okay though....hoping they will loosen up a little after use and getting wet.

I am starting to reconsider now. Thinking about the freeride again. What I really want to do at least at first is have the easiest time getting up and skiing, with the least fatigue as possible, while still be able to cut and carve a bit. When I get back into it and get my confidence up, maybe then I should step up to a P-6 or TX. Maybe an end of the year 2015... What do you guys think? Will a free ride be less fatiguing both while skiing and getting up than a P-6? I could still get the vector bindings and put them on the free ride. I am not sure about skiing at less than 28 mph though. I always had to ski closer to 34+ to feel like I wasn't dragging when I skied before. Probably because my ski was too small for me.

Thanks jg80. I will make sure to try them on first. The info is much appreciated.

Looking at going with last years vector bindings 10-14. If I go with the feather version will I be able to put the rear on a HO TX if I decide to change skis? How much of an advantage are the feather versions because they are lighter.

Thanks for the tips on the free ride but based on feedback here and from my local shop I am going to go with the p6. I think I want something a little more aggressive than the free ride.

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the feedback. I am leaning towards the p6 right now. I may see how the bindings of each feel and let that make the final decision.

Thanks for the comments so far. So does that textured surface really result in a less tiring ride because of less drag? Bogboy, I am in CA. I might consider that Triumph.

Looking for some specific advice on which ski to get. I am 41, 6'5", 250. I haven't skied in probably 15 years, but would like to try it again as we are about to get a boat. I grew up skiing, but was always just a recreational skier....never ran a course. I basically just want to cut back and forth, throw up some spray, have some fun, and not frustrate myself trying to get up with my old and declining legs. I am deciding between a 2014 HO TX, 71" and 2015 Radar P6, 71". The TX, looks like the better technology ski, but not sure I would notice a difference. From reading what I can, the P6 might be the "easier" skiing ski. I kind of want the HO, because it looks cooler and has that textured bottom etc., not sure it is best for what I actually want to use it for though. Would greatly appreciate any advice.