The old HO Turbo...we had one of those in my family growing up!  Check out www.ski-it-again.com, and look at upgrading your ski with a more current model.  You can save a lot of money going used and the new technology is amazing.

Thanks Guys. I would agree on what you have to say. I have been looking for a new one just was waiting to get it fugured out a little bit before i spent the extra money. since last season was our first and we spent a lot getting set up , and having the old skis already helped.

well if you think I should upgrade then I will start really looking now. This way I can come up with a new ski before season starts. Thanks

Why isn't the razor ski in the archive for skis?  I know it is new and it should be added because i know 3 people are demoing it at Trophy Lakes and absolutely love it.

Hi folks, just registered with this excellent site.

Looking for some info. on a new slalom ski and went into the Review section to read up on some.

Unfortunately I can only access the Ratings Scores and not any of the text on actual Written Reviews submitted from site members.

Can anyone give me some direction on how to access the info please.

Thanks

Plotz, thanks for you post. I've managed to get some of the info required using, the search facility,just thought there would be more detailed and direct info grouped together in the Review Database. I've tried a few different PC's so I don't think its that error although I can't rule out user error!.
The skis I think I am interested in are perhaps Connelly HP, Concept and FX1 with Stokers or  Radar, Theory or Senate with a suitable Radar binding

I skied for 2/3 years in the 1980's with a 1985 Kidder Tour Line Graphite which was mis sold to me based on my low skill level at the time which was basic free skiing at whatever speed the driver decided.

Returned 3 months ago after a break of 25 years and thoroughly enjoying it. I still have the enthusiasm, ambition and desire to progress my skiing and currently learning the course with a PB of 3 at 26. My wake crossings from 1-2, 3-4 etc RFF, are poor and I'm getting pulled off edge due to bent arms and muscling through, so always short and unable to consistently reach 2,4,6.

I know that my ski is old tech and my coach reckons itsalso holding me back, bogging down at 26 which is much less than it was designed to perform at. I'm also resorting to muscling myself off edge on the wake, a survival instinct which usually results in me doing OTF acrobatics in an attempt to get wide (my best being a treble forward tumble!) Also my medium sized binding is too tight with the wrap holding my right foot and RTP releasing in falls which means I am always nursing a right ankle injury

I don't want to make the mistake again of buying a ski that is too advanced, designed to perform at levels I am never likely to reach and prevent me getting the basics right, enjoying myself and progressing up the speed and maybe even down the line, if/when I get to 34. Also don't want to go too basic or wide and hamper my progress and any potential that I may have lurking, without maybe having to buy another new ski too soon.

So any advice from you pro's out there? I,m happy to spend the money if the products the right one for me and assisting my progress and enjoyment. I am based in Scotland and have no local facility to demo new skis other than through the good will of friends, loans which have been limited to a 2010 Connelly HP 68 (nice ride at 26 but perhaps too basic?) 2005 Connelly Concept 68 ( at 26 obviously well below its design spec. it naturally felt heavier than HP and binding was too small to allow me get my back foot forward enough in the RTP for my liking which lead to poor stability)

To summarise then
Ski and Binding recommendations ( I know this is subjective but I need a guide) please to suit

Male 48 years, 200 lbs, usa shoe size 11.5
Skiing at 26mph full length line with a PB of 3 at 26 ( wow I hear you say!)
looking to improve general basic technique, weak side, wake crossings and keep on a good edge and looking (in my dreams) to eventually get throught the course at 34 with as short as line as possible

Many thanks

Thanks Colin, I might give them a phone at some point but don't fancy the idea of getting stuck with the expense of buying mail order skis outright then having to quibble over alleged damage if returned. Been there done that with online purchases before and not likely to repeat it. Also Craigs stock according to his website is  stuck with old 2009 models as far as Radar skis go. Perhaps I will go down to see them come Spring if I have to. Many thanks again for your suggestion.

Plotz, Many thanks for the links.
I certainly don't think I'm anywhere near the Annexe but the Senate/ Senate C is of interest. The only problem, as you have identified, is getting it through the speeds up to 30 mph where it starts to perform.
I've got all winter to work on this decision so hopefully by the start of next season I'll be properly kitted. I'll keep tuned to the forum for ideas and suggestions.
Many thanks again.

Thanks Plotz, I PM'd Chris Rossi and he is of the same opinion, so thanks to both of you. I'll look to demo if I can early next spring.