I struggled with the which ski question this year also. When it came down to it I went with the Radar Senate. Most of time on the water is free skiing and not always in perfect conditions. I am 49 yrs old, 5' 10" just under 200 lbs and ski at 32 t0 34 mph depending on conditions. The Senate is a great ski for my ability right now. I did not go with the Senate C just because I wanted something a little more stable or a little more dampened in rough water. Every thing I read on the Senate C was great but carbon would be a little less forgiving. I set the bindings and fin to stock numbers and couldn't be happier right now. I would go with the Senate it is a great ski. I don't know how it would feel at 29 mph but at 32 I love it.