Best slalom ski

[Cody2662]

What would everyone say is the best slalom ski for an intermediate-ish skier? I’ve definitely outgrown my 67” O’Brien. And does anyone have one for sale?

[paco_06]

Not much info there, what will it be used for? Free ski or course? Also, what's your weight and height?

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[Cody2662]

Free ski for now, hopefully course if I can find one around here. I’m 5’10” and 185lbs give or take. I believe the ski I have at the moment is a 67” O’Brien synchro

[slalomjunkie]

What would everyone say is the best slalom ski for an intermediate-ish skier? I’ve definitely outgrown my 67” O’Brien. And does anyone have one for sale?

Free ski for now, hopefully course if I can find one around here. I’m 5’10” and 185lbs give or take. I believe the ski I have at the moment is a 67” O’Brien synchro

At 5'10" 185, I would not say you've outgrown it - a 67" is exactly what you need to be on. Lots of great skis to ski on - I'm an HO guy myself but the Radars are great too.

So free-skiing - what speed? I assume you're skiing -15' or at least I hope so.

[mikeg205]

why out grown? which obrien which bindings...

what do you consider being intermediate-ish?

I had a 2011 HO Freeride - I did not like it - but as I got better I believe it's a fine ski - I'd recommend spending the money on coaching to see if you are in the right form and skiing correctly.. which means skiing more safely.

have any youtube of you skiing? that would a better indicator of what ski you should step up to or keep you ski and work on technique...

Ask me I how I know..

[slalomjunkie]

have any youtube of you skiing? that would a better indicator of what ski you should step up to or keep you ski and work on technique...

Ask me I how I know..

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[tommurtha]

My bill is in the mail - did you receive it?

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[mikeg205]

My bill is in the mail - did you receive it?

check is in the mail - tell me USPS screwed up again..

[slalomjunkie]

speaking of bills!!!! That In depth video analysis that got you through -28 is overdue

MikeG: Just send your check to Tom - thanks

[mikeg205]

speaking of bills!!!! That In depth video analysis that got you through -28 is overdue

bwuhahaha

[slalomjunkie]

speaking of bills!!!! That In depth video analysis that got you through -28 is overdue

bwuhahaha

[SkiLKG]

I am a Connelly V man myself. I would say I am fairly intermediate. Heavy in free ski at 22 off but I am able to run a full course at least at 15 off (when I have access to one). I don't see a lot of other people mention that ski often but I really like it. When I bought it, I was able to try three different skis and I liked the feel of the Connelly V best over Radar.

[paco_06]

I am a Connelly V man myself. I would say I am fairly intermediate. Heavy in free ski at 22 off but I am able to run a full course at least at 15 off (when I have access to one). I don't see a lot of other people mention that ski often but I really like it. When I bought it, I was able to try three different skis and I liked the feel of the Connelly V best over Radar.

You nailed it, try many different skis! This took a couple years for me, as I bought and sold several finding the one for me! I love my radar senate, but also like d3 as a close second. For some reason I always felt more comfortable on a H.O., but was terrible on the course with one.

Either way, only way to really compare them is on the course. Otherwise, just pick a ski if you're just wanting to spend money there's always great deals on ski-it-again.com

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[paco_06]

Oh, and like others said. 67" is perfect for you

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[bturner2]

I'm a heavier, older skier and have two skis I'm currently riding. I have a RADAR Senate with Vector boot forward and RTP rear. I use this ski for the clam protected water on the inland lake that I ski on. The boot is one of the most comfortable boots I've ever owned which is a real statement as I have wide feet and most everything I've owned to this point was painful to the point of foot cramps after a single set. I like this ski as it feels very similar to the EP Comp 1 I started on years and years ago. It's stable, forgiving and has a soft flex pattern that allows you to develop a progressive cut in glass to moderate (slalom) chop.

My other ski is a 2017 HO Freeride EVO that I use on Lake Erie which even when it's calm has considerable swells to deal with. It's no course ski but is great to just go out and ride on at slower speeds which is ideal for those rolling swells. I have the ski set up the same with a front boot and RTP. The bindings are not as nice as the Vectors but still very comfortable.

I'm happy with both skis for their intended purposes.