lookin for new stick [Archive]

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 02:34 PM

I am currently looking for new stick. I am also looking for a rental program to try different sticks. I'm interested in Monza,sys 8, COn f1
or ? lookin for feed back.........Tnx

h2oskiluvr

07-15-2007, 02:41 PM

I am a huge Dennis Kidder fan. I was on a CR7 and moved to a D3 X5 last year. I love it. Kidder's skis are very smooth and predictable. You may want to add them to the list. They have a demo program too you can talk them about.

www.d3skis.com

rodltg2

07-15-2007, 03:14 PM

i second the d3, call paul .. great ski and very forgiving. just notcied you live near me, if you want let me know and i can take you with me to sunset ranch to demo one.

tex

07-15-2007, 03:37 PM

How about a World Team Comp?

Kaser

07-15-2007, 03:41 PM

My dad is selling his monza I'll PM you with more information about it when he gets home tonight.

i know that it does not have boots with it. he sold the animals last week.

tex

07-15-2007, 03:47 PM

My dad is selling his monza I'll PM you with more information about it when he gets home tonight.

i know that it does not have boots with it. he sold the animals last week.
Is he selling everything? Watch out, you might be next.

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 03:57 PM

I'm not familiar with that ski?

tex

07-15-2007, 04:04 PM

I was being a smart ars...It's an old O'Brien ski from the 70's.

shepherd

07-15-2007, 06:08 PM

How about a World Team Comp?

I have an old Dick Pope Jr. Cypress Gardens slalom ski. It's got this beautiful laminated wood, perfectly flat bottom, giant metal fin, and a really nifty adjustable front binding.

I skied it today for the first time (my neighbor gave it to me 5 years ago).
I wouldn't recommend it. :rolleyes:

tex

07-15-2007, 06:09 PM

I have an old Dick Pope Jr. Cypress Gardens slalom ski. It's got this beautiful laminated wood, perfectly flat bottom, giant metal fin, and a really nifty adjustable front binding.

I skied it today for the first time (my neighbor gave it to me 5 years ago).
I wouldn't recommend it. :rolleyes:
I love those bindings. They are almost indestructable!

shepherd

07-15-2007, 06:27 PM

I love those bindings. They are almost indestructable!

And easy to adjust too. One size fits all!

shepherd

07-15-2007, 06:28 PM

Sorry for the threadjack Cowboy. What ski to pick depends a lot on your ability level and style. Some people love D3's - some hate them. Same with HOs, MPDs, etc. You just have to try some out.

zerps

07-15-2007, 06:33 PM

Where in Cali are you?
Cope in Rocklin (East of Sacto) does have a demo program. They carry mostly HO's.
http://www.copeandmcphetres.com/

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 06:34 PM

problem is no shops rent locally. that i what i want to do is try different sticks n see. my local shop only carries ho but not in my size.
"frustrating" I tried a new Monza in my size that a friend bought but it has xl bindgs which are to big for me. So i was unable to get a good read.

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 06:35 PM

yeah cope is my local. they did away with mc program. you used to pay $100 try different skis and if you bought rental went to purchase. this yr. they went to $25 per ski rental

zerps

07-15-2007, 06:36 PM

will he let you mount your bindings for a test ski?

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 06:38 PM

no he is one of my reg. ski mates. 3 of us ski 3 am's wk and then he wouldn't be able to ski. All 3 of us have different size bindings

zerps

07-15-2007, 06:43 PM

if cope is your local, you could also try water ski world (near sunrise mall in citrus heights). http://www.waterskiworld.com/
They carry D3, Connelly, KD, Kidder, O'brien
Don't know if they have a demo program

H2OSKEE

07-15-2007, 06:47 PM

My brother got an O'Brien Sixam 1 point and he loves it and is skiing much better on it.

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 06:54 PM

yes I already checked. no program. that's why it gets frustrating.
going to shasta soon and am hoping there is something there.
also Rod on previous post is offering to get me a D3 demo and we are close enough

zerps

07-15-2007, 06:56 PM

what are you skiing on now?

rodltg2

07-15-2007, 07:20 PM

the d3 demo site is where also ski, so if anyone is in the area i can hook you up with a demo and a great place to ski.

http://www.skisunsetranch.com/index.html

softailcowboy

07-15-2007, 07:25 PM

I have a connelly course and a kd (4000) I think both like 6yrs +

justinglow

07-15-2007, 11:07 PM

I have the F1. Been skiing it the last 3 summers. Like the ski a lot but have always been a Connelly fan. I went from the Connelly Rocket to the F1 and the change was easy.

atlfootr

07-23-2007, 11:09 PM

Soooooooooo :) I never have a problem choosing a stick :rolleyes:

Jesus_Freak

07-24-2007, 04:24 AM

Is he selling everything? Watch out, you might be next.

Very funny Tex. Had me laughing out loud.

Jesus_Freak

07-24-2007, 04:31 AM

I have a connelly course and a kd (4000) I think both like 6yrs +

I recently went from a Connelly Concept (6+years old) to a new Monza. I course ski mainly. I went from getting some buoys at 28MPH 15off to getting some at 32MPH 15off after getting used to the new Monza at higher speeds. Of course, I still stink, I am just proposing that sometimes a serious upgrade may help. The down side is that the Monza hates going slowly and despises rough water; it is a less-forgiving ski and might be hampering my progress since I am not a tuned, repeatible racing machine. The first time I "tried" the monza, I hated it. Make sure whatever you do, you get enough trial time for getting used to whatever you are testing.

SKIER224

07-27-2007, 01:43 PM

Jesus_Freak

07-28-2007, 05:02 PM

Well im new on this site, i like to say hello everybody i want to know the same questions im lokking for a new ski im looking for Sys 8 monza or F1 and i been reading and no one have said wich one is bette and why

I dont think there is an absolute "better" answer. Each skier will find his/her style (and skill level) more optimized on one or another. Read HOs site about S8 versus Monza.

EDIT: added "and skill level" with style

JohnE

07-28-2007, 05:28 PM

Shepherd did a nice comparison of the System 8 vs. the Monza last year courtesy of MYMC supplying the demo ski's IIRC. I searched for the thread but didn't find it. I'll keep searching, but maybe someone else will find it.

JohnE

07-28-2007, 05:30 PM

Here it is: http://www.tmcowners.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=10746

Jesus_Freak

07-29-2007, 07:06 AM

shepherd

07-29-2007, 09:15 AM

Oh yeah. Forgot about this. EXCELLENT review. Thanks for reminding us.

EDIT: I want to second Shep's findings about the monza...If I dont get it just right coming out of the turns (90% of the time not right), I have to throw in the towel on getting any more balls. I find the "digging in" to be my normal mode of failure.

Ha! I'm still trying to tame this beast. My skiing has improved - starting to venture into 32 off - but sometimes I wonder if another "more forgiving more predictable" ski would have helped me progress faster. I'm keeping the faith though...

Jesus_Freak

07-30-2007, 05:01 AM

Ha! I'm still trying to tame this beast. My skiing has improved - starting to venture into 32 off - but sometimes I wonder if another "more forgiving more predictable" ski would have helped me progress faster. I'm keeping the faith though...

I am still fighting with just getting my first EVER pass. Less than 32 MPH produces a thrashing wake on my 205. 32 and faster is simply too fast. When I can get my turns right I get so close at 32. I am just not predictable enough. On any one day, I can do 3 good ons turns and three good offs turns. I just cannot do them in the same pass. I am kinda stuck here. Would you dump/trade the ski if you were me?

shepherd

07-30-2007, 11:52 AM

Boy, you were up early!

I'm no expert so I won't recommend you ditch your Monza for something else. I'd like to try a different ski with a more forgiving reputation to see how it works but unfortunately there are no local demo opportunities in my area. I told JohnE that I heard the F1X is a more stable and predictable ski. Turns out he has one. Maybe John can tell you more about that ski. A guy on our lake has an F1X - he runs 32 - 34 mph, 15 - 22 off, and looks pretty smooth on it.

DBR

07-30-2007, 05:16 PM

I just bought the F1X, love it so far. It is a little more forgiving with its wider shaped design. I'm just an old guy trying to stay in shape.