Chris Rossi

Start with the front boot at 29 1/2" (67" Strada) and a spacing that feels good to you. We can work from there to dial it in. Chris

Radar factory numbers are set for double boots. When a skier uses a toe loop, they have relatively no pull from their rear heel in the pre turn. The ski acts very differently with this lack of pull. The suggested changes will make the ski perform better. The forward boot movement helps to engage the tip in the preturn. Less tip and forward will allow the ski to carry out with the forward boot and still make tight turns. If a toe loop skier were to ski at our factory settings for double boots, the ski would run too straight in the pre turn and make turns that have too large a radius. Hope this helps. Chris

We built more tail slide into the Strada than what was in the RS1. That is one of the reasons that everyone feels the Strada is more forgiving. This ski is faster than the RS1 as well. If there is less "delta" and you can break the buoy line earlier, than you are able to ski at a higher constant speed. This is key to running short lines and not destroying your body. Chris

Check out Global Marine Insurance. These guys are skiers and understand what we do. They are involved with the sport and care about keeping us on the water. CHris

Scott,    Keep me updates with your testing results! Would love your feedback. Chris

Jorgen, I would go with a 66. If you could have two skis, you might want to try a 67 for your 34mph skiing, but I have a feeling you would still like the 66. Just my two cents. Chris

Glad you like the ski Shane. Radar has sold a lot of these things already and it's not even summer weather yet! Chris

The numbers work for both 36 and 34. They are meant as starting numbers and you can dial in as your style needs after that. When Matt and I have put skiers at the above numbers, we have not had any need for further adjustment. For guys running deep shortline on the 67, you could start at 6.845 length. That is measured in tips by the way. I run the 66 at basically the above numbers but have the fin deeper (2.52) and I run my boots at 28 3/4". I think I may end up more like 2.517 but have been liking how a deep fin keeps my ski moving through the turn. Most skiers will not like the fin that deep.  Chris

Strada Set Up Numbers 65 28 1/8" 2.500, 6.845, 0.745 9 66 28 5/8" 2.500, 6.845, 0.750 9 67 29 1/2" 2.505, 6.850, 0.750 9 68 30"    2.500, 6.855, 0.760 9  For toe loop skiers, the boots go 1/8" more forward and the fin moves forward 0.005 and less length by 0.005. Chris

I'm glad to see that skiers are starting to pick up on the Senate and Senate C. These skis are awesome. I feel as though we will start to see some of the top 34mph skiers ripping it on the Senate C. I am 6'2" and 180lbs and the first time I rode the 65 Senate, I ran 39off at 34mph. The 65 Senate has roughly the same surface area as a 66 RS1 so I felt right at home. The 67 Senate has slightly more surface area than a 68 RS1.  Chris

I would like toinform you all of a wonderful opportunity that should not be passedup. Jamie Beauchesne has worked a deal with Sergio Remirez and thegreat people at Aqua Ski to bring skiers in for a couple of weeks inApril. Jamie is offering (2) one week packages beginning on April 6. Space is extremely limited so don't miss this once-in-a-lifetimeexperience. Jamie will be coaching from 8:30am-2:30pm and then takingpart in after skiing tourism adventures. This trip will be a great wayto ski and learn about this region of Mexico. For more informationplease go directly to www.jamiebski.com. Please be sure to let Jamie know you found him through proskicoach! Forthose of you that don't know, Jamie and I have worked very closely withour belief on slalom theory. I am 100% confident that Jamie will helpyou take your skiing to the next level. Look for Jamie at Aqua Ski inApril and quite possibly at SkiTek for some coaching weeks throughoutthe year. If Mexico is not in your plans then make sure to come visit us in Orlando at SkiTek!  Chris Rossi www.proskicoach.com www.skitek.net