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@bigskieridaho Regarding those settings you gave us for the 67", are those with the adjustable tip weight/dampener forward, aft or off or does it not matter?

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@bigskieridaho I'm aware of that. I know the A3 tail is narrower than what the S2 had but don't know anything else about the S2 . Were they any wider underfoot than the Monzas or about the same?

 

Regarding those settings you gave us for the 67", are those with the tip weight forward, aft or off or does it not matter? TIA

Wow. I always found the Monza to be very stable and easy to turn. If the V-Type is even more stable and turns even easier, I think I'm really going to tear it up on that ski. I don't know if it is but if it's a little wider underfoot than the Monza, that would make me very happy as well. I skied a friend's 2018 Radar Alloy Senate this year and the only thing I liked better about it was that it's extra width made it noticeably a lot easier and less work to get out of the water on than my Monza. If the V-Type also happens to be a little wider and is a little less work to get up on than the Monza, that would be terrific but I'll happily settle for easier turning, more stability and hopefully also faster and more fun to ski.

Gorgeous! The ski looks okay too... ;)

@Than_Bogan From an earlier post in this thread, here's a handy sizing chart

 

https://legionsafety.com/ansell-glove-sizing-information-and-chart.html

So to add to the smokin' hot deal on the V-Type, I just picked up a pair of NOS/overstock Connelly Talon bindings (full back boot) for $100 SHIPPED. That's $370 for a package of new gear that would've retailed at around $2K three years ago and shipping costs are included in that $370. Boo-yah! :p

@powbmps It's great to hear your ski buddy went from the Monza to the V-type and loves it. Very reassuring. I wonder what he thinks is better about the V-type. Does it do just certain things better or is just better in every way?

 

It looks like four people have bought one since I put this posting up. Those guys at SkiPro should be paying me a commission or something... ;)

 

You're right though, at that price you've got nothing to lose. If you don't like it you should be able to sell it for at least what you paid for it.

@escmanaze They're really thin and fit like a second skin. It took me a long time just to get my fingers into my new K-Palms not wearing liners when I first got them (the fingers were so narrow I thought I received the wrong size glove). The K-Palms have stretched a little since so now they're a bit easier to get on but they're still very tight and I can still get into them with these liners on no problem.

 

I would try getting into your existing gloves with these liners on before I'd go out and buy a larger size glove. I think most people will be able to stay with the same size glove even if they weren't using liners before.

Anybody get these and try them out besides me? I'm eager to hear what others think of these liners.

Just picked up a double boot set of 2014 all black Talons NOS/overstock for a paltry $100 USD shipped. Booyah! B) They should work well with the NOS HO Syndicate V-Type Blem I just picked up for a mere $270 USD Shipped. For just $370 shipped, that's a pretty good rig I'd say. :p

I've always rotated my rear binding as far as it can go and it works well for me. It's just a much more natural and comfortable position to be in. At least for me it is. I say go for it and crank it as far as you can which will probably only be a few degrees. You might find it helps your turning a little bit. I think it helped mine but I only free ski so it's hard to quantify how much.

I have a line on a very good deal on pair of NOS Connelly Talon bindings. Full rear boot, NOT an RTP. I believe they are 2014.

 

My questions have to do with compatibility with HO Skis. From what I've been able to determine, the front plates are compatible but what about the rear mounting plates? If not, can they be modified by drilling to be compatible? If not, can the boots be mounted on a HO/Radar rear binding plate? Does that require any modification (i.e. drilling new holes) in the plate?

@bigskieridaho Thanks for those settings. Will definitely give them a try. I'm curious to see how this ski will compare to my Monza which has been a very good ski for me. I'm hoping it'll feel and ski similarly but just be better in every way and help take my skiing to a new levels like the Monza did after I switched to it.

I know the liners aren't removable and "heat mouldable" by definition. I'm glad to hear they do eventually mould to one's foot over time. I bet one could hurry that process along by heating them up with a hair dryer and putting them on a few times. Worth a try anyways.

I went to try some 2016 Radar Profile bindings on today. I'm a 9.5 shoe size and found the 10 was okay. My big toe was at the end pushing into the lining a bit but not bent. All they had in the shop were two right 10s so I tried them both on and there was a difference between the two. One was giving me a bit of pain up under the ball of my foot; the other one a little but much less so.

 

I think size 10 in those is the right size but I'd be happy if the lining packs out a little and gives me a bit more room in the toe box. Should I expect them to pack out a bit and get a bit more roomy over time?

 

Just as an added note, I tried a Radar Carbitex Vapor boot on as well and it seems size 11 was the ticket there. I think that confirms what people are saying about going one size larger for the Vapors.

@wheelskis I think you're good with a 67". That's what I went with. I'm a little heavier than you and ski at 31 - 33 mph. My old 67" Monza works quite well at those speeds. I hope the V-Type will as well.

I ordered mine this morning, got the UPS shipping notice this afternoon. Helluva deal eh? I hope I love the ski. I'm sure it'll be great. Now what to do with the old Monza?....

I just picked up a new 2015 67" HO Syndicate V-Type Blem for a mere $270 USD shipped. If anyone is in the market for a ski like this they still have a couple more 67s, 66s as well as some 65s and 63s I think at www.SkiPro.com in Arizona.

 

They have them on for $299.99 but if you apply this coupon code skipro102011 you'll get another 10% off B). Pretty good deal, methinks. The blems are all supposed to be minor and located on the topside, at or on very near the tip of the ski. I already ski on a blem ski so that matters not to me.

 

Get 'em while they're hot!

Found a smokin' hot deal on a new 2015 67" HO V-Type blem that I just couldn't pass up. Pulled the trigger. Really excited!! :p

@Jchernyak You didn't mention if you're starting with your back foot in or out of the pocket. If you have an RTP, you have the option of trying it either way. If you have double boots, you've got to go with both feet in which is harder to master compared to starting with one foot out, especially when you're just learning to ski.

 

Here's what really works for me for deep water starting with the back foot in. Just before the start, when the boat is trolling me at idle speed, I suck the knee of my front leg in as close to my chest as possible. The back leg is tucked in as much as possible too. I guess you could say I'm getting into the lowest crouch I can get into. Then all I focus on mentally is telling myself to push down as hard as I can with both legs after the boat starts to pull and then I tell the driver to hit it. As soon as I feel the boat start to pull my upper body forward, I push hard down with both legs (originally I was taught just to push down hard with the back leg). Pushing down on the ski like this helps to pop you up quickly and also helps you keep the ski on track and not go off to the side. You also don't have to pull as hard with your arms to get your shoulders out because your legs are doing most of the work. Just remember to always keep your eyes open, even if you get some spray in the face because one tends to lose their balance quickly when their eyes are closed.

I have a line on a really good deal on some Connelly Sync bindings but I'm not sure what size to order. They say the Mediums are 8-9 and the Larges are 10-11. I'm a size 9.5 in most street shoes. It would be ideal for me if they offered a 9-10 size but they don't. Which one size should I order?

@MS You're recommending the original V-Type but not the VTR? Why? Is the V-Type user-friendly at 31 - 33 mph or is it a ski that has to go at least 34?

@BraceMaker I thought I found a 67 CX Superlite that I could buy for $140 USD but the seller says it isn't a Superlite. The thing is, it looks exactly like a 2015 Superlite. Do the 2015 CX and CX Superlite look exactly the same? I'm checking back with the seller to see if the ski shown on the ad page is actually the one for sale...

If I could get a NOS 2015 HO CX Superlite for $140 USD plus minimal shipping, would that be worth a try? Would it be an improvement on my Monza?