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Love this post! I’m literally in the same position - retiring my beloved 25 year old Kidder Redline. Would love to have gone down the D3 route, but… $$$$. For what it’s worth, I’m going with the Senate Alloy….

The Senate Alloy has been on my radar (see what I did there?) for a while now, but mostly because I won’t of a proper D3 comparison?

Long story short: I have a 25 year old Kidder Redline that I need to replace. I haven't ridden it in a few years ( haven't skied at all during that time ) and the bindings are too tight to safely ski. I have never skied anything other than a Redline ( started in late high school ) and am not sure in which direction to go to replace. The rub is that I can't really try something before I buy, mostly because I am going to buy used. I was thinking something in the D3 line to keep in the Kidder family? Or maybe a Radar Senate? What would be the most appropriate/best/direct replacement for my old ski? Side note: I ski open water ( never a course ) at roughly 32 and 0' off.

Thanks guys!

Foot size, yes… weight range is probably 140-170

All things equal, I would have selected a Senate for myself as it best matches my ski level (50yrs old, been skiing most of my life, open water, usually about 32mph). But…. I have a son a nephew who want to learn to slalom and am considering a Union as it might be a bit more forgiving for them to learn on? Would that be an accurate assessment and would I still be able to push the ski for my own enjoyment?

@hbfs Where did you find that deal?

On which would I feel the sinking/drag - the 65 or the 66?

Where/how would I see a differerence?

What do any Strada owners (or others) think about a 65" Strada for a 165lbs guy (me)? I ski open water, maybe 30-32mph, full line... I know the specs say a 66 or even 67 is my weight range, but two sisters will be skiing it also and I am wondering whether I can get away with it...

Thanks a ton for the info!

I would have loved to stay in the Kidder family, but the budget won't allow me to touch the D3 skis. :-( Which D3 did you go with?

I am going to be replacing my *very* old Kidder Redline with either a used Strada or a used Senate. Most that I am finding are blanks, so I need to find bindings ( preferably used ). I am trying to stay as cost conscious as I can and would love ( though don't know if its possible ) to stay under $150 for both bindings. I generally wear a 10.5 shoe, but my two sisters may also use the ski... so I was looking for bindings that would fit a size range would be ideal. I was looking as the Strada Vector size Medium boots, but am just lost at this point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the all of the info, everyone! I think I have it down to a Strada or Senate, depending on which I can find for a better price.

I have read such wonderful things about the Strada. Why did they discontinue it so early?