{"product_id":"2023-radar-pro-build-vapor-slalom-waterski-black","title":"2023 Radar Pro Build Vapor Slalom Waterski Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vapor reigns supreme when it comes to feel on the water. \u003c\/strong\u003eRadar created a ski that feels truly automatic in the turns. Simply ride the line out to apex, release a hand, turn, and off you go to the other side. The ski can be turned from any position and has led skiers to say there’s no sweet spot, rather an infinite area to make incredibly tight turns. More side-to-side power combined with these automatic turns yields a softer, more flowy overall feel than any ski they’ve produced to date. The balance this ski creates allows a skier to make mistakes yet still move the ski underneath them to maintain speed and direction. This Vapor will have you running earlier lines than you ever imagined; just rip and repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/735303359?h=a6260335ca\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Updates...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide spot on the newest Vapor has moved forward and width has been added from the middle of the ski through the tip. This gives the ski a more tip to tail taper and more support through the front part of the ski. The increase in taper presents the ski with a slightly more tip-up riding attitude and allows the ski to pull through the turn in a more connected, powerful way. The result is less body movement needed to get tight radius turns. The ski also has slightly less volume in the tail. By reducing this surface area, the tail of the ski is able to smear outward while also staying planted in the water. Ultimately, the updates in shape help it to ride much closer to the ideal line for any given speed and rope length.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcave\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional concave depth running throughout the bottom of the ski is one of the most noticeable differences in this shape. This channels more water directionally from tip to tail, resulting in significantly more side-to-side drive and holding power. More drive and hold allow a skier to be faster as they near centerline which results in a more up-course path. Another result from an increased concave is increased pressure on the bevels, allowing the ski to feel extremely connected to the water. This gives a skier the freedom to control the path of the ski with more ease.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBevels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the ski carries a sharper, more angular bevel design to harness the increased water flow from the concave design. This gives the skier more ability to feel how the water interacts with the tip of the ski to create sharper, more predictable turns. In the tail of the ski, the bevel is softened, allowing the water to wrap around the bevel easier. The tip of the ski pulls harder through the turn while at the same time, the tail is able to smear while staying planted in the water. This feathered approach makes the turns feel much more natural and less forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThickness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSidewall height carries constant to provide balance for the increased lift created by adding width. To keep the ski nimble, sidewall thickness is reduced to produce the connected, tight turning radius of the ski. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor width allows the ski to achieve maximum edge angle both in the turn and while cutting. This width sets the precedent in our line as the pinnacle of performance both in the course and while free skiing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePMI Core – Lightweight, high density, most response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextreme Carbon – Lighter, stronger composites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnegra – Reducing chatter for a more stable ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Rods – Zonal flex for the optimum layup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio Resin – Plant based and better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace Base – Earlier lines and easier turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnduro Tip\/Tail – Built for speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar Lab Made – Thanks Herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"thead-dark\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSURFACE AREA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMAX WIDTH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSUGGESTED MAX SPEED\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTERRAIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRECOMMENDED WEIGHT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336.72 SQ\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOURSE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85-120 LBS \/ 38-54 KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e344.67 SQ\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOURSE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110-145 LBS \/ 49-65 KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355.36 SQ\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.85\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOURSE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125-180 LBS \/ 56-81 KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e366.21 SQ\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.96\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOURSE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160-200 LBS \/ 73-91 KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6 even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e377.22 SQ\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.06\"”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOURSE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180-220 LBS \/ 82-100 KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"focus-visible\" data-focus-visible-added=\"\"\u003e394.05 SQ\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.21\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOURSE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ LBS \/ 90+ KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"66in","offer_id":54476366643527,"sku":"R23VA-PB-BK-66in.","price":639.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/5970\/0295\/files\/2023_radar_pro_build_vapor_waterski_black_077964a0-c02e-4882-8a3a-12db5816dd86.jpg?v=1790930231","url":"https:\/\/roho.co.uk\/products\/2023-radar-pro-build-vapor-slalom-waterski-black","provider":"Robin Hood Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}