{"title":"Mens Slalom Skis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMen’s slalom skis at Welcome Board Store are the Radar Vapor and Senate family — course skis and the open-water Senate shapes that a lot of Australian skiers actually enjoy. Constructions run Pro Build down to Alloy so you can match stiffness to how hard you ski, not just the sticker on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVapor, Senate \u0026amp; extra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVapor Pro Build, Lithium and Graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e — the course-oriented Vapor line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSenate Pro Build, Lithium, Graphite and Alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Senate is the ski we sell to people who ski a lake, not only a buoy course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnion and Session\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a more forgiving men’s ski, and the \u003cstrong\u003eGraviton trick ski\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen’s shapes are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-slalom-skis\"\u003ewomen’s slalom skis\u003c\/a\u003e. Bindings: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slalom-ski-boots\"\u003eslalom ski boots\u003c\/a\u003e. Wider men’s waterski wall: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-waterski\"\u003emen’s waterski\u003c\/a\u003e. From Mornington.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2027-radar-vapor-pro-build-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Vapor Pro Build Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Pro Build Slalom Ski | A New Shape, Not a New Graphic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Pro Build\u003c\/b\u003e is the sharpest course ski Radar make: M-100 core, Textreme spread tow carbon, and a completely new Vapor shape from designer Matt Rini, built for 32–36 mph (52–58 kph) shortline skiing. The whole platform has been reworked so the ski rolls onto edge with less effort, sets direction earlier and carries through the finish without a hitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForward Drive Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Forebody narrowed by 100 thousandths of an inch, tail widened by 50. The ski rewards forward movement, drives the tip down out of the finish and keeps its momentum — more space off the second wake, a more continuous path into the next buoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eM-100 Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-high-density 100 kg\/m³ foam with the best memory retention Radar make. The flex you feel in set five is the flex you feel in set five hundred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTextreme Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Spread tow carbon with less crimp and less resin — lighter, stronger and more consistent than a conventional weave. It's why the Pro answers the instant you load the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Feel Base:\u003c\/b\u003e The bevel contour is finished in the mould, not sanded in afterwards, so the base meets the water exactly as designed — more grip and stronger direction through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure, so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot. Radar Lab built. Thanks, Herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdvanced, and we won't pretend otherwise. This is for course skiers running 32–36 mph who are already shortening the rope and can feel the difference between a good ski and a great one. If you're still learning to run a full pass or you mostly free ski, the Vapor Lithium has the same shape with a calmer response and will feel better under you for a lot less money. If you're chasing 32 off and beyond, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e 49–65 kg · 345 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e 56–81 kg · 356 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 73–91 kg · 366 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e68\":\u003c\/b\u003e 82–100 kg · 377 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69.5\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 394 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIndigo or Cloud. Blank ski — pair it with the Vapor BOA boot (closed toe, left and right sold separately) or a Carbitex Vector BOA front boot and Carbitex BOA ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's new on the 2027 Vapor Pro Build?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape. Forward Drive Geometry — narrower forebody, wider tail — rolls in earlier, drives the tip down out of the finish and carries speed with less input from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVapor Pro Build or Vapor Lithium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame shape. The Pro's M-100 core and Textreme carbon give the most immediate response; the Lithium's M-80 core and Sigmatex carbon give a smoother, more forgiving rebound. 34–36 mph at 32 off or shorter, the Pro. 32–34 mph and a kinder ski on a bad turn, the Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Textreme \/ Indigo","offer_id":44472437145703,"sku":"840298234486","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66 \/ Textreme \/ Indigo","offer_id":44472437178471,"sku":"840298234592","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Textreme \/ Indigo","offer_id":44472437211239,"sku":"840298238842","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"68 \/ Textreme \/ Indigo","offer_id":44472437244007,"sku":"840298235261","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69.5 \/ Textreme \/ Indigo","offer_id":44472437276775,"sku":"840298235636","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"65 \/ Textreme \/ Cloud","offer_id":44472437309543,"sku":"840298235643","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66 \/ Textreme \/ Cloud","offer_id":44472437342311,"sku":"840298235650","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Textreme \/ Cloud","offer_id":44472437375079,"sku":"840298235667","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"68 \/ Textreme \/ Cloud","offer_id":44472437407847,"sku":"840298235674","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69.5 \/ Textreme \/ Cloud","offer_id":44472437440615,"sku":"840298235681","price":3199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-vapor-pro-build-indigo-1.jpg?v=1787536606"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-vapor-lithium-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Vapor Lithium Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Lithium Slalom Ski | Pure Vapor DNA, Refined for Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Lithium\u003c\/b\u003e is the same all-new Matt Rini Vapor shape as the Pro Build, on an M-80 core with Sigmatex carbon — a course ski for 32–36 mph (52–58 kph) with a more composed, more forgiving response. Smoother rebound off the wake, more predictable acceleration out of the turn, and a ski that builds confidence pass after pass rather than punishing a mistimed load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForward Drive Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e The new 2027 Vapor shape — forebody narrowed by 100 thousandths of an inch, tail widened by 50. The ski rolls in earlier, drives the tip down out of the finish and keeps its momentum into the next buoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eM-80 Core:\u003c\/b\u003e An 80 kg\/m³ core tuned for controlled response rather than raw reaction. Same flex memory as the M-100 — identical from set five to set five hundred — but it lets the ski settle instead of snapping back at you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSigmatex Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Computer-controlled weaving lays ultra-high-modulus carbon with real precision — a lighter, more consistent laminate with clean energy through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Feel Base:\u003c\/b\u003e The bevel contour is finished in the mould, not sanded in afterwards, so the base meets the water exactly as designed — more grip, stronger direction through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot. Radar Lab built. Thanks, Herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced. This is the Vapor for the skier running a course seriously who isn't chasing shortline records yet — same shape and speed range as the Pro, but the M-80 core takes the edge off, so a bad turn costs you a buoy instead of the pass. It's the workhorse of the Vapor line. If you already know what 32 off feels like and want the ski to answer the instant you load it, step up to the Pro Build. If you haven't run buoys yet, a Senate is the smarter money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e 49–65 kg · 345 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e 56–81 kg · 356 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 73–91 kg · 366 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e68\":\u003c\/b\u003e 82–100 kg · 377 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69.5\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 394 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Carbitex Vector BOA front boot and Carbitex BOA ARTP, or the Vapor BOA boot for a closed-toe setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVapor Lithium or Vapor Pro Build?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame 2027 shape, same 32–36 mph range. The Pro's M-100 core and Textreme carbon give the most immediate response; the Lithium's M-80 core and Sigmatex carbon give a smoother, more forgiving rebound. Shortline at 34–36, the Pro. Everyone else running a course, the Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVapor Lithium or Vapor Graphite?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Graphite's polyurethane Aero Core sits deeper in the water and is the calmest Vapor in rough conditions, with a 30–36 mph range. The Lithium is lighter and quicker to react. Glassy private lake, the Lithium; public water and afternoon chop, the Graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Carbon \/ Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44472755683431,"sku":"840298235698","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66 \/ Carbon \/ Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44472755716199,"sku":"840298235704","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Carbon \/ Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44472755748967,"sku":"840298235711","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"68 \/ Carbon \/ Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44472755781735,"sku":"840298235728","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69.5 \/ Carbon \/ Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44472755814503,"sku":"840298235735","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-vapor-lithium-1.jpg?v=1787541779"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-vapor-graphite-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Vapor Graphite Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Graphite Slalom Ski | The Vapor for Water That Isn't Glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Vapor Graphite\u003c\/b\u003e is the most stable, composed ride in the Vapor series: the new Matt Rini Vapor shape on a machined polyurethane Aero Core with Sigmatex carbon, for course skiing at 30–36 mph (49–58 kph). The Aero Core sits deeper in the water and absorbs chop and boat roll instead of passing it into your feet, so the ski stays connected through variable water while holding speed and direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAero Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Radar's exclusive polyurethane formulation, machined rather than moulded, with an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Its deeper riding position is what creates the smooth, controlled feel — forgiveness and consistency through every turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForward Drive Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e The 2027 Vapor shape — forebody narrowed by 100 thousandths of an inch, tail widened by 50 — so the ski rolls in earlier, drives the tip down out of the finish and carries speed into the next buoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSigmatex Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Computer-controlled weaving lays ultra-high-modulus carbon with real precision: a lighter, more consistent laminate with immediate response and clean energy through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Feel Base:\u003c\/b\u003e The bevel contour is finished in the mould, not sanded in afterwards — more grip and stronger direction through the finish of the turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot. Radar Lab built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced. This is the Vapor for skiers who get on the water when they can, not when it's perfect — a busy public lake on a Sunday afternoon still feels like a real set. The 30–36 mph range starts two mph lower than the Pro and Lithium, so it also suits course skiers still building speed. Who it isn't for: if you ski at dawn on a private lake and want maximum feedback, the Lithium or Pro Build gives you more. If you free ski more than you run buoys, the Senate Graphite has the same Aero Core on a wider, easier platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e 49–65 kg · 344 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e 56–81 kg · 355 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 73–91 kg · 366 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e68\":\u003c\/b\u003e 82–100 kg · 377 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69.5\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 393 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Vector BOA or Carbitex Vector BOA front boot and a Vector BOA ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVapor Graphite or Vapor Lithium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame 2027 shape. The Graphite's polyurethane Aero Core rides deeper and calmer in rough water and runs 30–36 mph; the Lithium's M-80 foam core is lighter, quicker to react and runs 32–36. Variable water, the Graphite. Glass and a stopwatch, the Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVapor Graphite or Senate Graphite?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame Aero Core construction. The Vapor is the course shape for 30–36 mph; the Senate adds two-tenths of an inch of width for 28–34 mph and is easier to ski when you're not running buoys every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Carbon White","offer_id":44472757780583,"sku":"840298235742","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66 \/ Carbon White","offer_id":44472757813351,"sku":"840298236176","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Carbon White","offer_id":44472757846119,"sku":"840298232178","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"68 \/ Carbon White","offer_id":44472757878887,"sku":"840298232185","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69.5 \/ Carbon White","offer_id":44472757911655,"sku":"840298238781","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-vapor-graphite-1.jpg?v=1787541779"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-senate-pro-build-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Senate Pro Build Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Senate Pro Build Slalom Ski | Vapor Pro Construction, Senate Width\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Senate Pro Build\u003c\/b\u003e is the highest level of response and acceleration in the Senate series: the same M-100 core and Textreme spread tow carbon as the Vapor Pro, on the same new Matt Rini shape, with an extra two-tenths of an inch of Performance Width for course skiing at 28–34 mph (46–55 kph). Earlier roll into the turn, stronger tip-down direction out of the finish, efficient speed across the course — for skiers who attack the course but don't run 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Not simply a wider Vapor. The tunnel and edge bevels stay the same and the extra surface area is added outside the concave — lift at slower speeds without losing connection through the wakes. Slow the boat down without slowing down how hard you ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eM-100 Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Ultra-high-density 100 kg\/m³ foam with the best memory retention Radar make — the same predictable response from set five to set five hundred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTextreme Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Spread tow carbon with less crimp and less resin — lighter, stronger and more consistent than a conventional weave, with a flatter, more predictable flex pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Feel Base:\u003c\/b\u003e The bevel contour is finished in the mould, not sanded in afterwards, so the base meets the water exactly as designed — more grip and stronger direction through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot. Radar Lab built. Thanks, Herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdvanced construction on a more forgiving platform. The Senate Pro is for the skier who wants Vapor-level response but runs 28–34 mph rather than full tournament speed — the extra width does the work the speed would otherwise do, so you can roll in early, drop the tip and build angle without bullying the ski. Who it isn't for: if you're at 34–36 mph chasing shortline, buy the Vapor Pro. If you ski a handful of times a season, the Senate Lithium or Graphite gives you the same shape with a more forgiving core for a lot less. Two lengths only, 67\" and 69\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 68–88 kg · 380 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 403 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Carbitex Vector BOA front boot and Carbitex BOA ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Pro Build or Vapor Pro Build?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentical construction and the same 2027 shape. The Senate is two-tenths of an inch wider outside the concave, which makes it the ski for 28–34 mph; the Vapor is the ski for 32–36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Pro Build or Senate Lithium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame shape and speed range. The Pro's M-100 core and Textreme carbon react instantly and reward aggression; the Lithium's M-80 core is smoother and more composed on a bad turn. If you're running consistent passes and want the ski to match your commitment, the Pro. If you'd rather it had your back, the Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"67 \/ Textreme \/ Black Flash","offer_id":44472768790631,"sku":"840298235759","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 \/ Textreme \/ Black Flash","offer_id":44472768823399,"sku":"840298238873","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-senate-pro-1.jpg?v=1787541946"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-senate-lithium-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Senate Lithium Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Senate Lithium Slalom Ski | Smooth, Fast, and Easy to Get Along With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Senate Lithium\u003c\/b\u003e is the Senate that makes high-performance skiing feel a little more effortless: an M-80 core with spread tow carbon, on the new Matt Rini Senate shape with two-tenths of an inch of Performance Width over the Vapor, for course skiing at 28–34 mph (46–55 kph). A smoother, more composed response that keeps the progressive feel and efficient speed the series is known for — it rewards you when you push and covers for you when you don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eM-80 Core:\u003c\/b\u003e An 80 kg\/m³ core tuned for controlled response with the same flex memory as the M-100 — consistent from set five to set five hundred — but it settles rather than snapping back at you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpread Tow Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Lighter, less resin, faster. A flatter laminate with a more predictable flex pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Width:\u003c\/b\u003e The tunnel and edge bevels stay the same as the Vapor's; the extra surface area is added outside the concave for lift at slower speeds without losing connection through the wakes. Slow the boat down without slowing down how hard you ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2027 Senate Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e The same new geometry as the 2027 Vapor. Earlier, more consistent roll into the turn, stronger tip-down drive out of the finish, easier direction through the wakes — angle comes on progressively rather than all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Feel Base, Closed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Bevel contour finished in the mould for a cleaner connection to the water; every layer bonded into one structure so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced, and the best-value ski in the 2027 Radar line. It runs buoys at 28–34 mph and free skis hard behind the boat, and the four-length range from 65\" to 71\" covers riders the Vapor series doesn't. Outgrown a Union or a Session and skiing often enough that the ski is now the limit? This is the honest step up. Who it isn't for: if you're only out a handful of times a season, the Senate Graphite or Alloy will serve you just as well for less. If you're running consistent passes at 34 and want instant response, the Senate Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to 77 kg · 357 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 68–88 kg · 380 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e 85–100 kg · 403 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e71\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 414 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Carbitex Vector BOA front boot and Carbitex BOA ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Lithium or Senate Graphite?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame shape and speed range. The Lithium's M-80 foam core is lighter and reacts faster; the Graphite's polyurethane Aero Core rides deeper and stays calmer in rough water. Running buoys regularly, the Lithium. Mixed water and mixed sessions, the Graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Lithium or Vapor Lithium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame core, same carbon family, same 2027 shape. The Senate is two-tenths wider outside the concave for 28–34 mph; the Vapor is the 32–36 mph course ski. If your driver holds 34 or under, the Senate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Oxblood Flash","offer_id":44472778522727,"sku":"840298238880","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Oxblood Flash","offer_id":44472778555495,"sku":"840298235780","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Oxblood Flash","offer_id":44472778588263,"sku":"840298235797","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"71 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Oxblood Flash","offer_id":44472778621031,"sku":"840298235803","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-senate-lithium-1.jpg?v=1787542123"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-senate-graphite-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Senate Graphite Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Senate Graphite Slalom Ski | Composed When the Water Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Senate Graphite\u003c\/b\u003e is the most stable, composed ride in the Senate series: a polyurethane Aero Core wrapped in 100% carbon fibre, on the new Matt Rini Senate shape with two-tenths of an inch of Performance Width over the Vapor, for 28–34 mph (46–55 kph) course and crossover skiing. The Aero Core rides deeper and absorbs variation instead of transmitting it, so the ski holds momentum, direction and rhythm pass to pass even when the water doesn't cooperate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAero Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Radar's exclusive polyurethane formulation with an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Its deeper riding position is what creates the forgiveness, consistency and confidence through every turn — get a turn slightly wrong and the ski absorbs it rather than announcing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Carbon Fibre:\u003c\/b\u003e A full carbon wrap, so the flex is even along the whole ski and the same every set. Light, fast, consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Width:\u003c\/b\u003e The tunnel and edge bevels stay the same as the Vapor's; the extra surface area is added outside the concave for lift at slower speeds without losing connection through the wakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2027 Senate Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e The same new geometry as the 2027 Vapor. Earlier, more consistent roll into the turn, stronger tip-down drive out of the finish, easier direction through the wakes — it holds speed without you having to chase it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure from topsheet to base, so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntermediate. This is the ski for someone who has the basics sorted, skis 28–34 mph, and wants a ski that stays planted when the lake gets busy rather than one that demands perfect water. It lets you keep working on position instead of fighting the ski. Who it isn't for: if you're already running consistent passes and want more feedback, step up to the Senate Lithium. If you're newer to slalom or you free ski more than you run buoys, the Senate Alloy's wood-stringer core is softer again and runs down to 26 mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to 77 kg · 357 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 68–88 kg · 380 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e 85–100 kg · 403 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e71\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 414 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBetween sizes? Longer for slower speeds or rough water, shorter for 32–34 mph and a quicker turn. Blank ski — pairs with a Vector BOA front boot and Vector BOA ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Graphite or Senate Alloy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame shape. The Graphite's Aero Core with full carbon is stiffer and more planted for 28–34 mph course work; the Alloy adds paulownia wood stringers for the softest ride and the widest window, 26–34 mph. Run buoys, the Graphite. Free ski more, the Alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Graphite or Senate Lithium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame shape and speed range. The Graphite's polyurethane core rides deeper and calmer in rough water; the Lithium's M-80 foam core is lighter and reacts faster. Mixed water, the Graphite. Consistent passes and a stopwatch, the Lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Black Flash","offer_id":44472779997287,"sku":"840298235810","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Black Flash","offer_id":44472780030055,"sku":"840298235827","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Black Flash","offer_id":44472780062823,"sku":"840298235834","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"71 \/ Carbon \/ Matte Black Flash","offer_id":44472780095591,"sku":"840298235841","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-senate-graphite-1.jpg?v=1787542123"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-senate-alloy-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Senate Alloy Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Senate Alloy Slalom Ski | The Ski That Doesn't Need Perfect Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Senate Alloy\u003c\/b\u003e is Radar's best-selling slalom ski: an All-Terrain Core — polyurethane with paulownia wood stringers — wrapped in 100% carbon fibre, on the new 2027 Senate shape with two-tenths of an inch of Performance Width over the Vapor. A 26–34 mph (43–55 kph) crossover ski that stays fast through the wakes and goes soft and predictable through the turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-Terrain Core:\u003c\/b\u003e The paulownia stringers damp the ski — they absorb chop and boat roll instead of passing it up into your feet. The most forgiving construction in the Senate line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Carbon Fibre:\u003c\/b\u003e A full carbon wrap, so the flex is even along the whole ski and the same every set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Width:\u003c\/b\u003e The tunnel and edge bevels stay the same as the Vapor's; a one-tenth-inch rail is added each side outside the concave for lift at slower speeds without touching the roll, grip and drive through the wakes. Slow the boat down without slowing down how hard you ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2027 Senate Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e The same new Matt Rini geometry as the 2027 Vapor. Earlier, more consistent roll into the turn, stronger tip-down drive out of the finish, easier direction through the wakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure from topsheet to base. Designed by Matt Rini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntermediate. If you ski a mix of free skiing and the odd course pass and want one ski that never feels like the wrong choice, this is it — it works whether the driver holds 30 or 34, and it works when the lake is rough. Who it isn't for: if you run the course at a fixed speed and shorten the rope every set, the Senate Graphite or Lithium gives you a stiffer flex and more feedback. If you're still working on deep-water starts, the Union is wider and easier up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to 77 kg · 357 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 68–88 kg · 380 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e 85–100 kg · 403 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e71\":\u003c\/b\u003e 90 kg+ · 414 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBetween sizes? Longer for slower speeds or rough water, shorter for 32–34 mph and a quicker turn. Blank ski — pairs with a Vector BOA front boot and Vector BOA ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Alloy or Senate Graphite?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame shape. The Alloy's wood stringers give the softest ride and the widest speed window (26–34 mph); the Graphite is stiffer and more planted for 28–34 mph course work. Free ski more than you run buoys? The Alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSenate Alloy or Union?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Union is another two-tenths wider and runs down to 24 mph — the easier deep-water start. The Senate Alloy is the better ski once you're up and carving, and holds a line at 34 mph where the Union feels big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Carbon \/ Royal Flash","offer_id":44478624727143,"sku":"840298235858","price":1249.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Carbon \/ Royal Flash","offer_id":44478624759911,"sku":"840298235865","price":1249.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 \/ Carbon \/ Royal Flash","offer_id":44478624792679,"sku":"840298235872","price":1249.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"71 \/ Carbon \/ Royal Flash","offer_id":44478624825447,"sku":"840298235889","price":1249.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-senate-alloy-1.jpg?v=1787616089"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-union-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Union Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Union Slalom Ski | Back to Your Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Union\u003c\/b\u003e is built around a proven Vapor shape with four-tenths of an inch of extra width outside the tunnel — enough lift, balance and support that the ski rides higher on the water and feels fast and nimble without asking you to work for it. An All-Terrain Core in 100% carbon fibre, for 24–32 mph (40–52 kph). Radar built this one for skiers coming back to the water, and it shows from the moment you lean away from the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdded Width Outside the Tunnel:\u003c\/b\u003e Four-tenths of an inch more than the Vapor shape it's based on, and two-tenths more than a Senate. That's what creates the lift and support at slower speeds, and why the ski feels settled the second you load the line rather than five metres later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Speed Flow Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Straighter lines from the wide point through the tail give water a more efficient path across the ski. Less drag, less resistance — so it holds speed and connection across the wakes even behind a boat that isn't at course speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-Terrain Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Polyurethane with paulownia wood stringers. The wood damps the ski — it absorbs rough water instead of transmitting it, which is exactly what you want while you're rebuilding confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Carbon Fibre:\u003c\/b\u003e Light, fast and consistent, with even flex across the whole ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure from topsheet to base, so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate, and we mean that as a compliment. The Union is for the skier getting back on the water after a few years off, or the one who's done fighting a narrow ski to get out of the hole. It works behind a family boat that isn't holding tournament speed, and it's still a real slalom ski — it rolls onto edge and carves properly, it just doesn't punish a slow start. Who it isn't for: if you're running a course consistently at 30-plus, step to a Senate Alloy. If deep-water starts are still the battle, the Session is wider again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to 73 kg · 370 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 59–86 kg · 393 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e 79–104 kg · 403 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e71\":\u003c\/b\u003e 100 kg+ · 414 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Vector BOA or Prime front boot and an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnion or Senate Alloy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Union is two-tenths wider than the Senate and runs down to 24 mph — the easier deep-water start and the softer ride. The Senate Alloy is the better ski once you're up and carving hard, and it holds a line at 34 mph where the Union feels big. Returning to the sport or skiing behind a slower boat, the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnion or Session?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Session is Radar's widest ski and the easiest start of all, for 20–30 mph. The Union is narrower, carves harder and runs to 32 mph. If you've skied before and want a slalom ski that still gets up easily, the Union. First slalom ski ever, the Session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Black \/ Race Red","offer_id":44478624858215,"sku":"840298235896","price":1049.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Black \/ Race Red","offer_id":44478624890983,"sku":"840298235902","price":1049.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 \/ Black \/ Race Red","offer_id":44478624923751,"sku":"840298235919","price":1049.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"71 \/ Black \/ Race Red","offer_id":44478624956519,"sku":"840298235926","price":1049.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-union-1.jpg?v=1787616177"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-session-slalom-ski","title":"2027 Radar Session Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Session Slalom Ski | The Ski That Keeps Everyone on the Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Session\u003c\/b\u003e is the Open Water Series ski — the one that should live on the boat or hang by the dock. Radar's widest slalom ski, with an All-Terrain Core in 100% carbon fibre and Grip Rails 2.0, for 20–30 mph (34–49 kph). Easy out of the water, stable through the whole ride, and unlike every other wide ski it still behaves like a real slalom ski: it rolls onto edge and carves rather than skidding round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrip Rails 2.0:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide skis create lift and support but get hard to roll onto edge and hold direction through the wakes. Grip Rails channel water flow toward the centre of the ski, so you get the roll, grip and edge control of a proper slalom ski with the easy starts of a wide one. This is the whole reason the Session works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface Area:\u003c\/b\u003e 416 to 483 square inches depending on length — around 45 square inches more than a Union at each size. That's the buoyancy that gets you out of the hole without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-Terrain Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Polyurethane with paulownia wood stringers. The wood damps the ski — it absorbs chop rather than transmitting it, which is what makes it comfortable for a long afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Carbon Fibre:\u003c\/b\u003e Light, fast and consistent, with even flex across the whole ski — unusual at this price and the reason it doesn't feel like a beginner ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosed-Chain Construction and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Every layer bonded into one connected structure from topsheet to base, so energy travels tip to tail without a dead spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginner, and the best beginner slalom ski Radar make. Deep-water starts are where most people give up on slalom, and the Session comes out without a fight. It's also the right buy if you already ski and want something on the boat anyone can have a go on — a mate, a kid, a partner who's never done it. Who it isn't for: it is not a course ski and we won't pretend it is. If you're crossing the wake confidently and want more from the ski, the Union is the next step; if you're running buoys, a Senate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to 73 kg · 416 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e 59–86 kg · 442 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e 79–104 kg · 469 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e71\":\u003c\/b\u003e 100 kg+ · 483 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Prime or Vector BOA front boot and an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSession or Union?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Session is wider, floats higher and is the easiest deep-water start Radar make, for 20–30 mph. The Union is narrower, carves harder and runs to 32 mph. Never skied slalom, or you want a ski for everyone on the boat: the Session. Skied before and want to progress: the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat boat speed is the Session for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20–30 mph (34–49 kph). It's built for slower boats and longer lines — the speeds most people actually ski at on a Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with boots?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski with the adjustable fin fitted. Add a front boot and either a rear boot or an ARTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"65 \/ Navy \/ Royal","offer_id":44478625316967,"sku":"840298235933","price":849.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67 \/ Navy \/ Royal","offer_id":44478625349735,"sku":"840298235940","price":849.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 \/ Navy \/ Royal","offer_id":44478625382503,"sku":"840298235957","price":849.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"71 \/ Navy \/ Royal","offer_id":44478625415271,"sku":"840298235964","price":849.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-session-1.jpg?v=1787616177"},{"product_id":"2027-radar-graviton-trick-ski","title":"2027 Radar Graviton Trick Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Radar Graviton Trick Ski | In Trick Skiing, Smooth Is Fast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Radar Graviton\u003c\/b\u003e is a competition trick ski built for clean release, consistent pop and confident landings: a PVC core with Textreme carbon and a True Feel Base, for 12–24 mph (22–40 kph). Designed by Matt Rini and rooted in competition, it's the ski for skiers chasing scores — and for anyone rediscovering how much fun trick skiing is. Two graphics: the standard Matte Black \/ Neon, and the Joel Poland LTD in JP Octo Brown, built with Joel and proven at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle Clean Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e One continuous radius lets the ski roll and drive into the next trick with predictability. A shortened flat spot underfoot gives it glide, so surface spins are more predictable, and a slight concave through tip and tail decelerates the ski between tricks so the rope tightens quickly and launches you into the next one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue-Center Mounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra inserts placed slightly forward put your centre of mass over the functional centre of the ski for hand tricks; ankle-centering inserts put your ankle bone dead centre for toe tricks. One ski, two modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePVC Core and Textreme Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e Trick skiing means repeated hard landings on a flat-bottomed ski. The PVC core keeps the flex consistent through a season of them, and the spread tow carbon turns a good pop into a repeatable one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Feel Base:\u003c\/b\u003e Bevel contour finished in the mould rather than sanded in afterwards, for a cleaner release off the water and consistent edge engagement on landing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRadar Lab Made and Bio Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e Built in Radar's own lab, with a plant-based resin that gives up nothing in strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced trick skiers. The 12–24 mph range is a long way from slalom speed, and the reason a trick ski is its own thing rather than something you improvise. If you're running tournament tricks, this is a competition ski in either graphic. If you've never tricked before, it's still the right ski to learn on: nothing about it fights a beginner, and you won't need to replace it once you can do a surface 180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e41\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to 63 kg · 408 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e42\":\u003c\/b\u003e 59–77 kg · 428 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e43\":\u003c\/b\u003e 73–100 kg · 448 sq in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBlank ski — pairs with a Vector BOA or Carbitex Vector BOA front boot and the Graviton Fixed RTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Graviton or Joel Poland LTD?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame ski, same construction, same sizes. The LTD carries Joel Poland's JP Octo Brown artwork. Pick the graphic you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size trick ski do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy weight: 41\" up to 63 kg, 42\" for 59–77 kg, 43\" for 73–100 kg. In the overlap, go shorter for quicker spins, longer for more stable landings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with a binding?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — blank ski. It takes a standard front boot plus the Graviton Fixed RTP, which is sized to the ski's true-centre inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radar","offers":[{"title":"41 \/ Matte Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44478626562151,"sku":"840298235773","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 \/ Matte Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44478626594919,"sku":"840298235995","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"43 \/ Matte Black \/ Neon","offer_id":44478626627687,"sku":"840298236008","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"41 \/ JP Octo Brown","offer_id":44478626660455,"sku":"840298236015","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 \/ JP Octo Brown","offer_id":44478626693223,"sku":"840298236022","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"43 \/ JP Octo Brown","offer_id":44478626725991,"sku":"840298236039","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-radar-graviton-1.jpg?v=1787616517"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-omni-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Omni Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Omni Slalom Ski | The One Ski That Does Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Omni\u003c\/b\u003e is the ski for people who want one ski, full stop. A genuine crossover: wide enough underfoot to make deep-water starts easy and stable behind any boat, but shaped closely enough to HO's course skis that it will still take you through the buoys when you decide to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Two true flat spots rather than one continuous curve. They make the ski settle underfoot instead of wandering, and let it accelerate out of a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Edge Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e HO measure it at 50 per cent less drag. The tail releases when you ask it to rather than dragging you flat, so acceleration comes without forcing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Volume Concave:\u003c\/b\u003e A deeper channel through the base for hold and forgiveness. This is the feature doing the work when the water is rough and your edge is not perfect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarger Bevels:\u003c\/b\u003e Softer edges than a pure course ski. They add stability and make the ski far less likely to catch and pitch you while you are learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHybrid Width:\u003c\/b\u003e Wider than a tournament ski, narrower than a trainer. That compromise is the whole point of the Omni, and why one ski covers the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Construction: Fiberglass Polyurethane composite:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass over a polyurethane core. Not the lightest build HO make, but forgiving in chop and tougher than carbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the honest answer for most people on most lakes. A beginner gets an easy start and a ski that forgives a bad edge; an intermediate gets something still right two seasons later. HO rate it beginner through advanced. Who it isn't for: a dedicated course skier chasing shorter line lengths wants the carbon Omni Ultra, and anyone yet to get up on one ski should look at the Hovercraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e up to about 75 kg · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e roughly 68-91 kg · 7.12\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e roughly 86-113 kg · 7.32\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\" Wide:\u003c\/b\u003e over about 113 kg · 7.52\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds, so treat them as a guide and go longer if you sit between two. The 69 Wide is the same length as the 69 with more surface area, for a heavier skier or the easiest start. HO recommend 39 to 51 km\/h. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Omni fin fitted; bindings and plates separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni or Omni Ultra?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstruction. The Omni is glass over polyurethane, forgiving and tough. The Ultra runs a PVC foam core with carbon laminates and the adjustable Syndicate fin: lighter and sharper, less patient with a rough edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGo by weight: 65 up to about 75 kg, 67 from 68 to 91, 69 from 86 to 113, and the 69 Wide above that. In an overlap, longer starts easier and shorter turns quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with bindings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It ships blank with the Omni fin fitted, which adjusts fore and aft. HO sell the Stance plates separately and we can sort a package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574680645735,"sku":"054065808934","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574680678503,"sku":"054065808941","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69","offer_id":44574680711271,"sku":"054065808958","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69 Wide","offer_id":44574680744039,"sku":"054065808965","price":799.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/8543938806042.png?v=1788763329"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-syndicate-works-01-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Syndicate Works 01 Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 01 Slalom Ski | Will Asher's Attacking Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 01\u003c\/b\u003e is the ski Will Asher took to four ProTour wins and seven podiums, and it is built for one thing: attacking the course without hesitating. Handcrafted outside Seattle, it refines the original Works 01 in the two places that change how a ski finishes a turn, the concave and the bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeeper Concave under the Feet:\u003c\/b\u003e More stability and more drive back to centreline, and more swing outbound. This is the change you feel at the finish of the turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimised Bevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Smaller through the body for speed and swing, then bigger and flatter through the tail where you want hold. The ski lets go where it should and grips where it must.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium Width Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Narrow enough to roll onto a high edge angle without a fight, which is what a course skier is buying at this end of the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow Tip Rocker and Wide Forebody:\u003c\/b\u003e Stability at speed, and support through the front of the ski when you load it hard into the wakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSyndicate Adjustable Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships with the adjustable fin and an 8 degree wing. HO publish full settings, so it can be dialled rather than guessed at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a tournament ski and we are not going to pretend otherwise. HO rate it advanced, file it under Course, and recommend 51 to 58 km\/h. If you are running the buoys at short line and you want a ski that rewards being aggressive, this is the one. Who it isn't for: everyone else. If you free ski more than you run a course, the Omni Ultra does that job far better and costs less than half. A skier still learning to hold an edge will find this ski punishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 82 kg · 65.95\" long · 6.82\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders 82-100 kg · 66.92\" long · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds, so treat them as a guide. HO's three charts disagree slightly on the 67 — we have used the figures from the product page. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Syndicate adjustable fin fitted; bindings and plates are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorks 01 or Works 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo different philosophies at the same price. The 01 is Will Asher's attacking shape, built around concave and bevel. The 02 is the stability and freedom shape, built around a four-stage rocker line. Ski both if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 82 kg the 66, and from there to roughly 100 kg the 67. These are narrow course skis, so being on the right length matters more than it does on a crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it come with bindings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It ships blank with the Syndicate adjustable fin. HO's Stance plates and boots fit it, and we can put a package together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"66","offer_id":44574701256807,"sku":"054065808835","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574701289575,"sku":"054065808842","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/9539269165338.png?v=1788764312"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-syndicate-works-02-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Syndicate Works 02 Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 02 Slalom Ski | Rebuilt Around the Rocker Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Syndicate Works 02\u003c\/b\u003e keeps the width of the ski it replaces and changes almost everything else. At the centre of it is an entirely new four-stage rocker line with two true flat spots, one under the front foot and one under the fin, replacing the original's continuous curve. It is the biggest change HO have made to this shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew 4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Two genuine flat spots rather than one continuous curve. More stability underfoot, and it is easier to create speed because the ski is not fighting you between turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMost Aggressive Concave Entry HO Have Made:\u003c\/b\u003e A sharper entry radius achieved without increasing concave depth, so it drives into the wakes hard without getting grabby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmaller, Refined Bevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Less drag and less suction. The point is freedom: you can break the ski out of a carve to scrub speed or steer, which is the part most skis will not let you do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Sidewall Height Through the Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e The tail sits deeper through the finish rather than skipping out, which is where the extra hold comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnchanged Width:\u003c\/b\u003e HO deliberately left the width alone. If you are on the previous Works 02, the platform under your feet will feel familiar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the stability-and-freedom half of HO's tournament pair, where the Works 01 is the attacking one. Rob Hazelwood has been riding it. If you want a course ski that will let you smear and scrub rather than committing you to every carve you start, this is the one. Who it isn't for: this is an elite course ski. If you are free skiing on open water the Omni Ultra is a better and far cheaper answer, and a skier still building edge control should not start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders roughly 52-73 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e66\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders roughly 64-82 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders roughly 75-100 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHO have not published a weight chart for the new 2027 shape, so these are the previous generation's published figures converted from pounds. The width is unchanged between the two, so they should hold, but treat them as a guide and talk to us if you are between sizes. Sold as a ski only, blank; bindings and plates are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorks 02 or Works 01?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 02 is built around the rocker line and gives you freedom to scrub and steer. The 01 is built around concave and bevel and rewards attacking. Same price, different feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow different is it from the old Works 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame width, new rocker line, smaller bevel, sharper concave entry and a lower sidewall through the tail. HO frame it as a rethink rather than an update, and the rocker change alone is significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 52 to 73 kg the 65, 64 to 82 kg the 66, and 75 to 100 kg the 67. The ranges overlap, so in between two, longer is more stable and shorter turns quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574702043239,"sku":"054065808859","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66","offer_id":44574702076007,"sku":"054065808866","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574702108775,"sku":"054065808873","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/HO_27_Works2_Combo_Print.png?v=1788764368"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-omni-pro-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Omni Pro Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Omni Pro Slalom Ski | Works Geometry on a Wider Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Omni Pro\u003c\/b\u003e takes the tip and tail width of the Syndicate Works 02 and widens the ski under the foot. That one change is the whole product: you get the course geometry from the top of HO's range on a platform that is more forgiving to stand on and easier to get up on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks Tip and Tail Width, Wider Underfoot:\u003c\/b\u003e The turning ends of a tournament ski with more surface area where your weight sits. Easier starts and more support, without blunting how the ski finishes a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Works 4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e The same rocker philosophy as the Works 02, with two true flat spots, one under the front foot and one under the fin. More stability, and easier to build speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMost Aggressive Concave Entry:\u003c\/b\u003e A sharper entry radius without extra concave depth. Efficient, and it drives into the wakes properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmaller Bevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Less drag and less suction, and the freedom to break out of a carve to scrub speed or steer rather than being locked into the arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Sidewall Height Through the Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps the tail engaged through the finish instead of releasing early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in the United States:\u003c\/b\u003e The topsheet carries the US-made mark, same as the Syndicate skis out of Seattle. At this end of the range that is where layup consistency comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the ski for a course skier who is not a professional. You are getting the Works 02's rocker line, concave and bevel thinking without the narrow, unforgiving platform that comes with a full tournament ski, and at a meaningful saving. Who it isn't for: if you are chasing shorter line lengths at speed, buy the Works. If you mostly free ski on open water, the Omni Ultra is built for that and costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e the shorter of the two, quicker through the turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e more length and surface area, more stable at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHO have not published a rider weight chart for the Omni Pro, and we are not going to invent one from a neighbouring model. As a rough guide the 65 suits lighter skiers and the 67 heavier, but get in touch and we will size you properly. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the fin fitted; bindings and plates separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni Pro or Omni Ultra?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Omni Pro is the course-focused one, with Works tip and tail width. The Ultra is the crossover, wider through the body, built as much for open water as for buoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni Pro or Syndicate Works 02?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame geometry thinking, different platform. The Works 02 is narrower underfoot and less forgiving; the Omni Pro widens that platform for a skier who is not riding at pro pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is not published on this ski?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHO have not put the Omni Pro on their website, so there is no rider weight chart and no named fin. What we can tell you: it is US made, it ships with a fin fitted, and the features above are HO's own 2027 data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574702731367,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574702764135,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-ho-omni-pro-slalom-ski-01_05bf6d48-f7de-4f46-80a3-2b2c1ed0a8b4.jpg?v=1788768154"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-omni-ultra-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Omni Ultra Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Omni Ultra Slalom Ski | The Carbon Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Omni Ultra\u003c\/b\u003e is the Omni with the materials turned up. A new PVC foam core under modern carbon laminates makes it lighter and sharper than the fibreglass Omni, and it carries the Syndicate adjustable fin rather than a fixed one. Same crossover intent, a good deal more ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew PVC Foam Core:\u003c\/b\u003e New for 2027. Lighter and stiffer than the polyurethane core in the standard Omni, which is what lets the ski hold a harder edge without more length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Carbon Laminates:\u003c\/b\u003e Second-generation carbon Omni. Carbon gives you response and less weight to swing, at the cost of some of the forgiveness glass provides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual flat spots for stability and acceleration, the same rocker thinking that runs through the whole 2027 Omni family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Edge Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e HO measure it at 50 per cent less drag. Acceleration without having to drive the ski as hard through the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Volume Concave and Larger Bevels:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold and forgiveness from the concave, stability and acceleration from the bevels. This is what keeps a carbon ski usable in chop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSyndicate Adjustable Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e The adjustable fin from the tournament skis, with a 7 degree wing, rather than the fixed Omni fin. It can be properly dialled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHO call this their top-end crossover, and that is a fair description. It is quick and precise enough to run a course seriously, and efficient enough to free ski open water without feeling like hard work. If you have outgrown the standard Omni and are not ready to commit to a tournament ski, this is the step. Who it isn't for: a beginner should stay on the glass Omni, which forgives far more. A dedicated course skier chasing short line wants a Works or the Omni Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 68 kg · 65.02\" long · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders 68-91 kg · 66.89\" long · 7.12\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e69\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders 91-113 kg · 68.78\" long · 7.32\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds. Their factory chart and their website differ slightly on the 65 and the 69; we have used the website figures. Go longer if you sit between two. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Syndicate adjustable fin fitted; the Stance plate range fits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOmni Ultra or Omni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials. The Ultra runs a PVC foam core with carbon laminates and the adjustable Syndicate fin. The Omni is glass over polyurethane with a fixed fin: heavier and less sharp, but more forgiving and tougher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 68 kg the 65, from 68 to 91 kg the 67, and 91 to 113 kg the 69. In an overlap, longer starts easier and is steadier at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I run a course on it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is half of what it is for. HO build it as a crossover, so it will run buoys and still be efficient free skiing on open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574703386727,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574703419495,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"69","offer_id":44574703452263,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/9587150618906.png?v=1788764454"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-hovercraft-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Hovercraft Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Hovercraft Slalom Ski | Easier Than a Wakeboard to Get Up On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Hovercraft\u003c\/b\u003e has roughly the surface area of two skis put together, and everything about it follows from that. Deep water starts are easier than on a wakeboard, and once you are up it turns like a surfboard rather than demanding the edge control a conventional slalom ski does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidetrack Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e The extra-stable platform that makes the deep water start easy. If getting up has been the barrier, this is the feature that removes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSwallow Tail Tri-Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e Three fins and a swallow tail give surf-style control. You steer it from the tail, so it turns without you having to master edging first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexbody Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e A lightweight, high-flex build. It lets you either steer from the tail or work the ski dynamically once you know what you are doing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurf-Inspired Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e HO's own framing, and it is accurate: this rips turns rather than carving them. Lower speeds, less effort, more play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the ski for two people. The first has never got up on one ski and wants to, today, without a season of failed attempts. The second has skied for years and wants something genuinely fun to muck about on at open-water speeds. HO rate it beginner through expert and file it as freeride, not course. Who it isn't for: anyone who wants to run buoys. It is not a course ski and does not pretend to be. If that is the goal, start on the Omni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 68 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e67\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders from about 68 kg up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWeights converted from HO's published pounds. Their factory chart lists only a 65 and puts it higher, so we have used the website's two-row table, which covers both sizes we stock. HO do not publish construction detail, rocker or fin specification for this ski, so we have left those out. Sold as a ski only, blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this really easier than a wakeboard?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is HO's claim, and the surface area supports it. Roughly two skis' worth of area under you means the ski wants to plane rather than being dragged through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHovercraft or Omni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent jobs. The Hovercraft is a wide, surf-style freeride ski for easy starts and playful turns. The Omni is a crossover that will also run a course. Buy the Hovercraft for fun, the Omni to progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich size should I be on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to about 68 kg the 65, and above that the 67. HO give only a broad split on this model rather than a full chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574703681639,"sku":"054065808989","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"67","offer_id":44574703714407,"sku":"054065808996","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/hovercraft-camo-thumb_be7e5fa7-a2fe-44f9-bccf-97b0990c9378.png?v=1788764498"},{"product_id":"2027-ho-future-omni-slalom-ski","title":"2027 HO Future Omni Slalom Ski","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 HO Future Omni Slalom Ski | The Omni Shape, Built for a Kid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 HO Future Omni\u003c\/b\u003e is the Omni's crossover shape in a single 65 inch length aimed at a young or lighter skier. Same four-stage rocker line, same Clean Edge Tail, same forgiving glass and polyurethane build as the adult ski, sized and priced for someone still growing into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-Stage Rocker Line:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual flat spots for stability and acceleration. A lighter skier gets a ski that sits still underfoot instead of wandering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Edge Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e HO measure it at 50 per cent less drag, so the ski accelerates without needing the strength to drive it hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Volume Concave and Larger Bevels:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold and forgiveness from the concave; stability from the softer bevels. Together they are what stop a bad edge turning into a fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Construction: Fiberglass Polyurethane composite:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass over a polyurethane core. Forgiving in rough water and far tougher than a carbon ski, which matters on a kid's first proper ski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOmni Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e Long and shallow, for stability without killing manoeuvrability. Fixed rather than adjustable, which is the right call at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a genuine first slalom ski rather than a trainer. A kid who can already get up and hold a line gets the same forgiving geometry adults ride, at a length and price that make sense while they are growing. Who it isn't for: a child still on two skis needs a combo pair first. And once they are past about 68 kg they have outgrown the single 65 and should move to the standard Omni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e65\":\u003c\/b\u003e riders up to about 68 kg · 65.02\" long · 6.92\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne length only. The weight is converted from HO's published pounds and comes from their factory chart, which is the only source that carries this model. Sold as a ski only, blank, with the Omni fin fitted; bindings and plates are separate, and HO also do it as a package with a Stance plate and rear toe plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFuture Omni or the standard Omni?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength and who it is for. The Future Omni is one 65 inch size for a lighter or younger skier. The standard Omni runs 65 through 69 Wide and covers adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs my kid ready for a slalom ski?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf they can get up on two skis and hold a line comfortably, yes. If they are still working on getting up at all, a combo pair first will get them there faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen will they outgrow it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 68 kg, going by HO's own weight guidance. At that point the standard Omni in a 67 is the next ski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HO","offers":[{"title":"65","offer_id":44574704205927,"sku":"054065808972","price":749.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/8543944671514.png?v=1788764540"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/collections\/2027-radar-session-1_4befcfd7-27c1-44a9-9ef2-120a9a2644df.jpg?v=1788416381","url":"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/collections\/mens-slalom-skis.oembed?page=2","provider":"Welcome Boardstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}