{"product_id":"2027-radar-vapor-lithium-mens-slalom-waterski","title":"2027 Radar Vapor Lithium Men's Slalom Waterski","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Lithium Men's Slalom Waterski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl, without compromise.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2027 Radar Vapor Lithium combines Radar's latest Vapor shape with an M-80 Core and Sigmatex Carbon construction to create a high-performance slalom ski with a smooth, composed and predictable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Vapor shape is a significant evolution of Radar's flagship slalom platform. Developed by \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Rini\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is designed to create more space through the turn, encourage earlier movement and generate stronger tip-down drive out of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a ski that rolls onto edge early, builds speed progressively and maintains direction through the course without requiring the skier to constantly manage the ski underneath them. The Vapor Lithium retains the performance characteristics expected from a modern course ski, while its construction gives it a smoother and more controlled response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the UK's largest Radar dealer, we spend a lot of time helping skiers find the right ski for the way they actually ski. The Vapor Lithium is particularly interesting for the experienced skier who wants the performance of the new Vapor shape, but prefers a settled, predictable feel rather than the most aggressive response available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/stlNuhIXHZc?si=rfSimSwGMW5-1KbR\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New 2027 Vapor Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2027, Radar has significantly evolved the Vapor shape with a clear objective: create more space and encourage earlier movement into the turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new shape rolls into the turn earlier and creates stronger tip-down drive out of the finish. This helps generate more space off the second wake, smoother and more continuous acceleration across the course, and a more aggressive path into and out of the turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tip, forebody and tail are designed to work together as a unified system, helping the ski maintain speed and direction throughout the turn. The result is a platform that responds consistently while allowing the skier to move freely without having to fight or manage the ski beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForward Drive Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Vapor uses \u003cstrong\u003eForward Drive Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage forward movement through the turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadar has narrowed the forebody by 100\/1000\" and widened the tail by 50\/1000\". This geometry is designed to encourage tip-down drive beneath the skier's feet, helping maintain momentum and allowing the skier to move into stronger, more connected positions with less effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-80 Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor Lithium uses Radar's \u003cstrong\u003eM-80 Core\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered from an 80 kg\/m³ core construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction is designed to provide a smooth and progressive response, allowing the ski to rebound predictably while maintaining a controlled connection with the water. The result is a ski that rewards commitment without becoming unnecessarily demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigmatex Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor Lithium uses \u003cstrong\u003eSigmatex Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e construction, combining high strength with a refined composite package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking alongside the M-80 Core, the Sigmatex Carbon construction contributes to the Lithium's responsive but composed character. The ski reacts cleanly to skier input while maintaining a smooth and predictable feel through the turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Vapor DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lithium retains the complete performance philosophy of the new Vapor shape. Its early roll, strong tip-down drive and efficient acceleration are designed to help the skier create speed and angle naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the construction makes a difference is in the character of that response. The Lithium is designed to deliver a smoother rebound and more predictable acceleration, creating a settled connection to the water that allows the skier to concentrate on their movement rather than constantly managing the ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-80 Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 kg\/m³ core construction designed to provide a smooth, progressive and controlled response.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigmatex Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance carbon construction providing a responsive and consistent composite package.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForward Drive Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrower forebody and wider tail encourage forward movement, tip-down drive and continued momentum through the turn.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Feel Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned to provide a better connection between the ski and the water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-Chain Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully integrates each material and structural layer into one connected system.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBio Resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant-based resin used as part of the composite construction.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadar Lab Made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeveloped and produced through Radar's own performance-focused manufacturing processes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by Matt Rini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatest-generation Vapor development focused on speed, connection, movement and consistency.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Vapor Lithium Size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor Lithium is available in five sizes. 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The best setup can vary depending on the skier and their technique, so please ask if you'd like advice on choosing or setting up your fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSki Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDFT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\/Shallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.460\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.945\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\/Shallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.460\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.945\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.740\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\/Shallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.460\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.945\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.740\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\/Shallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.460\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.945\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.745\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\/Shallow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.465\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.950\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\/Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.495\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.825\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.735\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\/Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.495\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.825\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.740\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\/Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.510\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.830\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.740\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\/Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.510\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.830\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.745\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\/Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.510\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.835\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vapor Lithium is aimed at the experienced slalom skier who wants the performance of Radar's latest Vapor shape combined with a smoother, more controlled response. The M-80 Core and Sigmatex Carbon construction give the Lithium a refined character that should appeal to skiers who value consistency and connection as much as outright aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Vapor range, the Lithium provides a useful balance between performance and approachability. It has the speed, acceleration and response expected from a high-performance course ski, but its controlled rebound and predictable acceleration make it easier to settle into a consistent rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the right high-performance slalom ski is about much more than matching your weight to a size chart. Boat speed, skiing ability, previous ski and preferred setup all make a difference. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you're unsure whether the Vapor Lithium is the right ski for you, please ask.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the UK's largest Radar dealer, we're happy to offer honest, experienced advice based on how you actually ski.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65in","offer_id":55217239884103,"sku":"R27VA-LI-65in.","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"66in","offer_id":55217239916871,"sku":"R27VA-LI-66in.","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"67in","offer_id":55217239949639,"sku":"R27VA-LI-67in.","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"68in","offer_id":55217239982407,"sku":"R27VA-LI-68in.","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"69.5in","offer_id":55217240015175,"sku":"R27VA-LI-69.5in.","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/5970\/0295\/files\/radar_vapor_lithium_slalom_waterski_2027_caa12842-b394-449f-aafb-6a65a4b6aebb.jpg?v=1790935534","url":"https:\/\/roho.co.uk\/products\/2027-radar-vapor-lithium-mens-slalom-waterski","provider":"Robin Hood Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}