Monza vs. S1 / Pro Ski Coach Water Ski Forum

cowboyski · #1 Mon, Jul 26, 2010 4:21 AM

I am thinking about moving from my 06 Monza to a S1 but was wanting to know if anyone else had riden these two skis and had a say on the topic. I ski at about 34 - 36 right now dependent on how the conditions are. I handle the course pretty well at 32 and can get through it most times at 34 but wondered if the new ski was worth the extra cash.

ScotChipman · #2 Mon, Jul 26, 2010 2:24 PM

If you want to stick with HO try the A1 which most people like better than the S1.

Killer · #3 Mon, Jul 26, 2010 3:04 PM

the HO Coefficient X/SL is getting good reviews as well, might be a better ski for your ability level, and a lot less $$$..

ktm300 · #4 Mon, Jul 26, 2010 3:05 PM

Take the money you were going to spend on the ski and go get some good coaching. Will do 100 times for your skiing what a new ski will do. Monza was, for me, a great ski. In fact, I did not ski for two years and just started back this year. I judged a tournament in June. Aside from the kids, I did not see one skier who had picked up even one buoy from when I was skiing in 2008. Not one. They were all riding new skis.

ToddF · #5 Mon, Jul 26, 2010 3:38 PM

I have 2 days on an A-1 and went from an 05 monza. So I am in the process of figuring the difference. The only thing I can say is I feel like when I ski aggressive the a-1 feels pretty good. I imagine it will take a few more sets before I can really judge the difference.

I haven't picked up the rope length magically like I was dreaming about. (running 38)

Todd

cowboyski · #6 Mon, Jul 26, 2010 5:32 PM

Thanks for the replies I figure that ktm300 is right. There are no decent ski deallers out here in Lubbock if you want to even look at a high end ski we have to drive 6 hours to Dallas much less get to demo one. I was curious as to the offside edge that everyone raves about on the A1's and S1's.