Rossi runs 41 in practice on the new Radar Strada? / Pro Ski Coach Water Ski Forum

StevenHaines · #1 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 1:45 PM

I saw a tweet on Ball of Spray this morning that Rossi ran a 41 on the new Strada. Spill the beans man!!!

rq0013 · #2 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 1:57 PM

Yeah I saw that too, Im very interested to hear. What was his pb before? When does the new radar line come out? Chris talk to us!!!!

ChrisRossi · #3 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 2:35 PM

We are still working out the final changes to the 2010 Strada. What you heard is true. It was the first ride on this version of the ski. It's fast, doesn't blow out, and has an off-side turn that will help skiers to run considerably more buoys. I have not been this excited about a ski ever. Look for it to be ready in the 66 size soon with other sizing following just after.

StevenHaines · #4 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 3:44 PM

Cool! That's some awesome skiing Dude! I'm excited to get a look at it.

jbski · #5 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 4:15 PM

Chris - what is it about the offside on the Strada that makes it so good?
thanks,
Jim

BuoyChaser · #6 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 4:35 PM

Improvements to the offside turn, OH WOW, tough to improve on the RS-1 feel.

ChrisRossi · #7 Tue, Sep 22, 2009 6:28 PM

I will reveal more when we are through this phase of testing. Shape, concave, and bevels have been updated to offer a better platform to balance on.

2gofaster · #8 Wed, Sep 23, 2009 12:36 AM

Sweet! You're gonna make a case for a #1 IWSF ranking next year if you keep this up!

rq0013 · #9 Wed, Sep 23, 2009 7:42 PM

If Radar can make the off-side turn more forgiving that will result in more consistent off side turns that would be a very sweet ski. I cant wait to hear reviews. Im on the RS1 right now and think its a really nice design

rq0013 · #10 Wed, Sep 30, 2009 11:50 PM

chris can you tell us anymore now? Have been hearing of some people getting to demo the ski a little and really liking it. Also setting pbs on their first set!

gholm · #11 Sun, Nov 8, 2009 5:12 PM

Chris, I am on a 66" RS-1 now. What would you recommend as fin settings on a 66"Strada.

mbskier · #12 Tue, Nov 10, 2009 5:32 PM

I skied on an earlier modle and really enjoyed it. The ski seemed very stable and held a great line off the 2nd wake. The performance on the off side was a huge improvement from the RS-1. I'm not sure what the fin setting were, but the heal of my front binding was 28 3/8 from the tail. I think everyone on a RS-1 will like the improvements, I can't wait to get me hands on one!

rq0013 · #13 Tue, Nov 10, 2009 9:01 PM

Good to hear. I am excited about the improvement of the offside and hope to get one this summer. I can imagine a lot of RS-1 will be for sale this spring
Mbskier, what did you feel on the offside compared to the RS-1

mbskier · #14 Thu, Nov 12, 2009 10:02 PM

The ski seemed to hold better angle off the second wake going into my off side. Left foot forward skier. The ski felt like you could ride the inside edge longer in the pre turn. The finish of the turn was smoother, there was no hesitation or "bounce". At the shorter line when I was late into the 4 ball it seemed I could make a hard turn and was back in the game.