Slalom ski recommendations

[ponycar]

I would like to purchase a better ski than what I currently have (the slalom that comes with a pair) and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on brand as well as what type I need exactly. I have been skiing behind other's boats for 10 yrs or so and just purchased my own 196 so I'd like to upgrade my ski as well.

I would consider myself better than average novice 175lbs 6 feet tall. Anything else you might need to know when matching a ski to a skier?

I would definitely consider a used ski purchase, so if you have one please let me know.

Thanks,

Scott

[ers906]

go to a local ski store and see if they will let you demo a few. I use the Connelly Concept 67 with the double fastback bindings and love it. But you should test the ski before you buy

[teamseal]

Need more information. How offten do you ski? what are you sking with (boat). How fast are you skiing and how fast do you want to ski?
Line length. Do you want to learn the slalom course?

Their are a few of the wide ride skis that are very forgiving and will get into short line lengths. These are great for learning good technique and will allow for a more fun advancement of your skills. Learn to ski better on it and sell it to the next aspiring slalom skier then get a newer more advanced ski. Progression is the key.

[2gofaster]

I have been recommending the Radar Senate for intermediate skiers such as yourself lately. For your size, I'd go with a 67. It's not a wide ski, but not a narrow ski either. Just in the middle. Gives it enough surface area to make deep water starts a breeze. It's also a ski that someone can grow on, easily into 35 off in the slalom course.

[NCH2oSki]

You might also check out an HO Triumph in a 67, or an Obrien Syncro in a 66". Either should be easy on the wallet and capable in the slalom course or open water.

[sodbuster88]

HO 67" Burner w/Venoms or Animals. Top notch set-up for what you are describing.

[ponycar]

Thanks everyone for the info. I found a local shop online (Warming Hut) and they let you try before you buy so I'll give them a shot.

Thanks again.

Scott

[swc5150]

D3 Custom X. My sister learned to ski on one, and I can turn around and burn off a short line pass on it. Basically a great ski that'll allow you to progress just about as far as you want to go.

[lfskizzer]

I Had a 2005 HO Burner 67 with Venom boots great beginner to intermediate ski, got me to work on my technique and form then I just purchased a New Old stock 2007 HO Nitro 69" better for my height and weight and will let me ski anywhere just as long as i am on edge most of the time. Gave my Burner to my father as he hates those combo set slaloms. He doesnt have the strength at 64 to get up on 1 so he gets up 2 and drops then he has control.

[hourglass]

does kidder still make skis?

[teamenzo]

I grew up loving the Concept, and now have a Triumph. The double Animal bindings are really nice. Coming off combo skis, these would be a big step forward. Demo a couple of skis.

[DanielC]

You need to demo skis, and take your time with them. However, once you have a ski, you will progress quite a bit faster, because when you are borrowing skis, you spend your first run figuring out the ski, and getting used to it, your second run fine tuning your technique, and a few more runs just getting the automatic reflexes that make a ski turn, and if you change the ski, you go back to square one again.
I do not really thing any one ski will the magic ski that will get you into deep shortline. A lot odf different skis have, by many different people. Find an amateur slalom in your area, and see what everybody is using.
It might be a good idea to take some lessons, and get some recommendations from the coach, but be aware if they have a pro shop, their skis will be the best ever made, and everything else will be junk.
I honestly believe it is the skier, and not really the ski, to a large degree. I believe Andy Mapple could probably get more buoys on a shorter line, on a 2x6, with a fin nailed to the back, using 1995 Hyperlight bungee wakeboard bindings, than most of us could get on our favorite ski.

[a.kale15]

im also skiing on a connelly concept 67 and i love it too. i was in your same situation and been very happy with the ski. def a good intermediate ski

[causewayskiier]

slalom ski

I have a nice KD 7000 ski in excellent condition with double high wrap boots I'll sell for $200. This is a good intermediate level ski, I think it is either a 67 of 68 inch ski. Will send pictures if interested.

[dsums]

I have been skiing on a Connelly F1 for about 3 years now. It should be easy to find a good used one for a fair price if that is the way you want to go and they can go deep into shortline especially at 34 mph passes. Carves well and holds the edge well on acceleration. You would probably want to try a 66" or 67". Whatever you end up with you need to try it out on the water because what works for me may not feel right for you.