Slalom Mythbusters

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Originally Posted by Mikey

I still have my Jobe Honeycomb ski 1 model down from the pro,which i years ago added a fin too. Guess i was really slowing/stopping that ski. Back then i really never noticed the difference.I still have it and should actually try it out just for old times sake. Other than the fact i'm 30lbs heavier than i was then . Probably gonna just sink??

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My first ski was a 1974 O'Brien Comp that I bought used from my neighbour and still have it. Skiid the H*ll out of that thing and it was a great 1st ski to learn on - very forgiving. My parents bought me a 1980 67" Kidder Redline Graphite for my grad and I have been skiing on it for 30 yrs and I still have it too. Took it into the local ski shop a couple of years ago to look at getting new boots and the kids working there just looked at it and asked "How old is that thing?" ha ha

Technology has changed alot in regards to boots and bindings but the design of that Kidder ski is still rock solid IMHO.

Technology has changed alot in regards to boots and bindings but the design of that Kidder ski is still rock solid IMHO.[/QUOTE]

Grant you might think that ski is rock solid but ski technology has changed a ton too! Just got back from the Okanagan and a buddy of mine who swears by his Red Line jumped on my new ski. He whipped out wide and came across the wake for his first cut. The ski turned so fast it scared him and he bailed on the pull out of the cut. LOL

Needless to say his eyes were opened up in a hurry and I'm hoping he will buy my old ski?

My first ski was an O'Brien Competitor. I too ski'd the h*ll out of that ski from age 16 to 35. I didn't think it was ever replaceable but I too got on the band wagon and upgraded. My brother just handed over his wooden Connelly Hook to my daughter. Beautiful ski to look at as it's wooden and in GREAT shape...............but it's a heavy beast. She's stoked to give it a try and if/when she gets good on it I told her I would then consider purchasing her a newer ski!

I love that old ancient equipment. Cool to see where we have come from to where we are now???????

I tried the Senate C last year a few times and once you convinced it to turn it did fine. Maybe because it is a little wider it took a little more to start the turn. I might look at a higher end Radar this year like the Vice or maybe the Strada.

Grant give the Vice a try- it's a lot of ski for the money.

Grant I have had a very similar experience with the Radar Senate (not the C). I thought a 34mph specific ski would be better for me as I generally ski 34 or less. However have struggled to set it up to turn well and for some reason I really get slammed crossing the wakes on that thing. I've gone back to my Connelly Concept and am working into 22 off now on the old ski.

I'm going to try a 68" Vice this weekend and I will post up my thoughts. Need to blow alot of winter rust off....

Cool look forward to hearing what you think about the Vice. Ski yaker sounds like you are pretty happy with it...

yeah I'm pretty happy with it- but then again I won it in a contest so I might be biased. I came from a Senate (not C) and am happy with the increased speed of the Vice. I'm working my speed up at -15 through the course (30-32mph) so really the Senate is supposed to be a better ski for guys like me but no way I'm going back to it.

I'll be interested to hear what others think of the Vice.

here's the Vice Horton used for his review on BOS
http://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skii...m&postid=19433

Well I pulled the trigger and bought the Radar Vice. It is actually a brand new 2011 he gave me a great deal on. I think I need to adjust the front boot a bit forward but so far it is a very quick ski across the wake. Ya I'm old school with the rear toe piece - just too many years doing it that way I guess to change now!
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment....5&d=1338872840