What is a good Intermediate to Adv. Int Slalom Ski?

[scutty]

HI folks, I'm looking for recommendations for a new slalom ski. I consider myself a somewhat advanced intermediate. I can get up on one with both feet in no problem. I can cut pretty hard and accelerate through the wake without hesitating but I'm not doing a course or taking anything off the rope. I'm skiing an o'brien world team now and am shopping for something a little more aggressive. I need a 68 or 69 and I typically ski at 32-33 MPH. I'm looking in the ~$500 range like the Connelly Concept V, Obrien Seige, Seven.
I'd appreciate any suggestions / recommendations. Thanks in advance-

 

[skibrain]

My brother in law just moved from about a 1986 World Team Comp XL 72" (he is 6'5" about 205) to a 69" Radar Theory.
He really likes it. I haven't tried it because it is way to big. Unless they have changed the Siege in the last few years, I wouldn't buy one as I think they are sort of squirrelly.

 

[gt2003]

I just got back into slalom skiing and sounds like we are at close to the same level. I found a new Obrien Synchro "blem" (blemished) ski on ebay with the double targa boots for $199. It's also on another site for $249. They say the blem is cosmetic only but I sure can't find it. For me, getting back into it and wanting a ski that would do what I want, the synchro works for me. PS, I weigh 220 and am 5'7"

 

[scutty]

Thanks for the advice. I'm looking closer at the Radar Theory and the Senate. Looks like there are some good deals to be had on off season closeout. I'm having a tough time finding any information at all about the O'brien Seven. Anyone know that ski? The Syncro looks interesting. Thanks for that tip.

 

[skibrain]

O'Brien seems to be giving an older model new name and graphics with the seven. World Team? Siege? SIXAM 2.0? Confusing, not helpful. Sorry can't help.

 

[gt2003]

I looked into a seven a few years ago. But, I don't find it on their site currently so they may have quit making it. IF I remember correctly there were 7 different "zones" on the bottom of the ski that have different purposes. I really don't remember that well. I just tried to google it and can only find pictures of the top of the ski. If I find anything I'll post back. Good Luck

Ok, I was totally wrong. I found it at the big O water ski store and the bottom is as smooth as ever. Ok, no help either, sorry!

 

[haulnazz15]

I'd look at ski-it-again for a used model. Lots of great deals to be had there.