New Slalom Ski

[AbunDiga909]

Hey everyone...

I'm new to this site, so bare with me if anything I say is old news to you please. I started slalom skiiing when I was 8 and am 14 now. I have a 62" 1997 HO VTX and I'm pretty sure I've grown out of it. So I'm looking at new skies with my family and not sure which one would be best. I can do all six of the inside bouys on the course properly at around 30 MPH at 15' off. I like my curren't ski and I liked how I skied on it. I'm not a pro or anything so I ask you guys, what do you think the best ski would be for me?

I've so far looked at the HO Truth, which seems a little above me, even though I think its the newer version of my ski, and the lime one called Vengence I think. That's pretty much all I've done. Thanks in advance!

BTW, this site looks awesome! As you may have already guessed, I'm "from" PlanetNautique and this site nice....

[Hoots]

if you're running 6 buoys you're too good to be taking advice from me, but I've got an 01 HO Magnum that I really like. You'd probably get better feedback on an AWSA site. Good luck.

[AbunDiga909]

Originally posted by Hoots
if you're running 6 buoys you're too good to be taking advice from me, but I've got an 01 HO Magnum that I really like. You'd probably get better feedback on an AWSA site. Good luck.

Sorry if I was unclear. I'm not sure if it is like this on all slalom courses, but the one I go on has a pair of bouys to choses from, the one in the standar position which is orange, and another one which is about 5 ft. closer on the inside which is green. I can only get six on the green bouys. Sorry if I made myself sound better than I am.

[bfrank]

I think you should demo both of the skis, I would go for the Truth, but see how they feel. Remember that your first run on the ski will be strange and different so don't make a decision on your first run out.

[Banks]

i agree with hoots, not being mean, but most of us are wakeboarders. so, we don't have a lot to offer on the subject. you may be able to get the help at a waterski site.

[Tige22ityper]

By the time I was 14, I was skiing a 66" ski. I would take a serious look at the HO Vengeance. I ski the 2002 version which was the ASX Carbon. Excellent ski! I don't run the course that often anymore, but it is a ski that you can run form 30- 36mph, and into at least 28' off through the buoys. It is a little more forgiving than the truth due to 1/2 inch more width. Not sure they have a 66" available in the Vengeance, but they might.

[Domsz06]

I have an HO burner. I like it since it's an alum. Top so it doesn't handle different when it's hot or cold. Plus, it's not a true tourny ski, but then again in Oklahoma you don't get that many Glass days, so it ski's good in chop, but really good in glass. Just my .02

Dom

[Dents]

As for size, go with a 66". I would say to demo several before making a purchase and go with the one that feels 'right' the first time up. That is how I was on my CDX - it only took one turn to know this was the best ski for me. The only other think I can add is not to buy the Phantom/Truth just because its the most advanced ski - it rides too aggressively for most people.