Trying to decide on new ski

[Kidder]

Kidder - My ski collection. The slalom is a Connelly F1X w/ double boot. Works for me. - Deerfield

The F1X is Connelly's highest performance shaped ski. How do you like it? The FX is an intermediate shaped ski so I'd like to know how you like it. I was torn between the HP and FX since I've only skied on a traditional ski. I'm going to try this out for a couple of days and if I like it, I'll keep it. If not, I'll trade it on the HP.

I've never skied on a double boot. I wanted to get back into it before I considered it. I can always just buy the rear boot. However, I do have one concern. I have size 14 feet (why use skis, right?) and I'm concerned that my rear foot will hit the rear of the front boot. With the RTP, I have a little more room to move.

[deerfield]

The F1X is Connelly's highest performance shaped ski. How do you like it?

Kidder - I like it. This will be my third year with the F1X. As others have suggested, get a few more opinions and demo some skis. I skied more often when I was younger. Had a tow boat and skiing buddies. Even went to ski school. Eventually found the courage to try a couple of local tournaments. That all ended like twenty-eight years ago. I'm still the same height and weight, but no longer looking to compete or test the limits of my skill. Just love the water and taking rides behind my Outback. My comfort zone is probably 22' off at 34 MPH. I bought the F1X based on dealer recommendation. I did not compare it to anything else and up until two years ago had been out of the sport for so long, I can't offer much more by way of opinion. I've always liked the double boot. My size twelve feet have not been an issue with respect to binding placement. There are some pretty good skiers here on the bulletin board who can probably provide some insight. - Deerfield

[Kidder]

Deerfield,

Thanks for the reply. I am an intermediate skier and I haven't been on a ski in about 12 years. My previous ski is a Kidder MX Pro which was probably a beginner/intermediate ski that I bought new back in 1990. So, I look forward to see how far technology has come. Of course, I'm not comparing apples to apples since this ski is shaped. That was why I waffled between the FX and HP since the HP was more what I was used to. I'm also interested to see how the binding feels in comparison to my old tour wrap. I'm excited. Unfortunately, it's going to be raining here all weekend.

[maxpower220]

Deerfield,
I'm excited. Unfortunately, it's going to be raining here all weekend.

Your going to get wet skiing anyway, so that shouldn't matter.

[Kidder]

Your going to get wet skiing anyway, so that shouldn't matter.

I have an aversion to lightning.

[Sled491]

I have an aversion to lightning.

Is it lightning or Natures flash for your new Nikon

The Double high wrap will move you along the learning curve faster. I've been on the doubles for almost 20 years and find myself lost in a RTP. But to each his own. Try the Triumph, but as Deerfield said try to run some demos. Oh yeah on last thing, set up, set up, set up. Not many skiis I've been in love with out of the box, but with a little set up... most skiis can be light and day.

[Waynes345]

I've been watching this thread for a while as I will be picking up a new ski this year as well. When younger and lighter, I skied an HP Comp and ran the course, though just for fun. Lost my tow and only skied occasionally until I was able to get my Outback. The last three years, I've skied a fair amount and have gotten way beyond the Mid-S that came with the boat. My old ski is too short for my current condition and I have really gotten used to the ease of getting up on the wide ski. I don't have a way to demo so I am going on gut. Leaning towards the HO Triumph. I'm 6'2" and 240 so I'll need a big one. I've always skied with a rear toe plate getting up dragging my back foot and have never tried getting up with my back foot in. I've always assumed it was harder but really don't have any idea. I'll have to try it with my back foot in next weekend. Maybe I could go to double wraps. I just don't want to kill myself getting up and not have anything left for swerving.

[Mikey]

I ski a Triumph and love it .I'm 6'5'' 210 so ya ya might have to go a little bigger than the 68'' i ski but you should enjoy it immensely. I ski double boots and as long as i have a boat that has some oomph its the only way to go especially once your up and away you go.But like mentioned above too each his own.
Getting out two feet in takes a little skill but once ya figure it out , its just a simple balance timing thing and as long as you have a boat capable of getting you out . Seeing as your using a ski boat should be no problem ,we had an older underpowered outboard ski boat that was nice to ski but would have been impossible to get out behind so i had to drag for a long way using a toe plate but now i'm back to two feet in and wouldn't go back.

Theres lots of instructional videos etc to help you to learn so go out and enjoy.

[AustinSkier]

connelly skis come with really good boots. i just bought a concept with double fastback boots and i love it. i tried the fx-1 and it was way too much of a ski. look into the HO monza's. my ski buddy skis on one and we're both intermediates.

[Mikey]

F1 X and a Ho Monza are are in two different leagues. F1 X is much more user friendly than the Monza. Beware.