Radar Alloy Senate Water Ski 2025

The Radar Alloy Senate Water Ski 2025 is the gold standard for crossover performance, designed to give skiers the best of both worlds—effortless open water carving and course-ready precision. By using the renowned Vapor shape as its foundation and adding two tenths of an inch in width, the Alloy Senate offers a wider platform that increases stability without sacrificing speed. This design allows skiers to stay wide on the boat with minimal effort, delivering a freeride feel while maintaining aggressive edge control when needed. Whether you're linking smooth arcs in open water or chasing buoys at the course, the Senate provides the balance, speed, and versatility to perform at any level.

Radar’s most popular ski continues to shine in the 2025 model thanks to its performance-tuned construction. The core is made from a lightweight polyurethane blend enhanced with Paulownia wood stringers, offering the perfect blend of forgiveness and rebound. Wrapped in 100% carbon fiber, this ski provides consistent flex characteristics and quick energy return. Designed for skiers who ride between 26 and 34 MPH, the Alloy Senate is approachable yet powerful—perfect for those looking to progress and have fun doing it.

Key Features:

• All-Terrain Core – Most forgiving construction. The combination of polyurethane and wood stringers provides stability underfoot while allowing enough softness in flex to absorb chop and reduce fatigue. This is Radar’s most versatile and comfortable core for a wide range of skier abilities.
• 100% Carbon Fiber – Consistent flex every time. The ski is fully wrapped in carbon fiber for enhanced strength and torsional control. This reinforcement delivers quick rebound and reliable flex patterns across varying speeds and water conditions, ensuring a smooth and predictable ride.
• Terrain – Crossover. The Alloy Senate shines in all waters—perfect for skiers who enjoy both open water carving and slalom course passes. Its shape and construction make it highly adaptable for skiers transitioning between recreational and competitive environments.
• Recommended Speed Range – 26–34 MPH / 43–55 KPH. Tuned for skiers looking to ride in a speed range that blends comfort with performance, making it ideal for progressing into the course or exploring high-performance free skiing.

Ski Shape
The first thing we addressed on the shape of the ski was the width profile, while keeping the max width of the ski the same; we added more radius to the profile to provide more pivot and rotational pull through the turn. We also added width behind the wide point to keep the ski more level and stable in the turn. This provides the ski with built in tip pressure and reduces the need to “climb” over the ski to make a turn. The ski is now able to move under the line at a quicker rate with a more natural feel. By reducing volume in the tail of the ski we were able to create more leverage that enables the whole ski to move better as a single unit through the turn. This results in attainable angle that can be carried all the way through the finish of the turn. The last adjustment in shape was the narrowing of the tip. This combined with our rocker line enables more bevel contact resulting in a secure feeling that lets you stand over the ski with confidence to rip turns and know the ski will move with you from apex to center line.

Rocker
By increasing the taper of the rocker line fore and aft of the flat spot we enlarged the sweet spot of the ski even more. The flatter the rocker is underneath your feet the more improved feel and connection you have with your ski. Thus, allowing you to move yourself and the ski better as a single unit. A bigger platform also gives you the ability to be more reactive and dynamic with your movements, ultimately giving you the control to move in and out of the turn with power.  The lower rocker in the front half of the ski gives a truly unique feeling. By being flatter to the water you’re able to move over the ski with more confidence knowing that there is more contact, and support built into the ski. As you move over your feet the bevel is engaged and tighter, more consistent turns bring you back under the rope and cross course to the next buoy. 

Concave
We have been extremely happy with the concave we created in the previous shape. The deeper concave with a steeper entry gives the speed and side to side drive a Senate­­­­ is known for having. Speed is only good if you can control it, and this concave also provides grip that allows the ski to naturally slow down as it enters the turn. This ultimately enables the ski to carry a more constant speed through the turn which improves your cadence and rhythm with the boat.

Bevel
Sharpening the bevel from your feet forward has given the Senate more grip and control than any ski we’ve created to date. This helps the ski decelerate so it can make tighter, more up course turns. It’s important to note that these tighter turns are attainable due to the bevel transition built into the tail of the ski. By softening this bevel behind your feet, the ski can stay more balanced so that angle and drive are able to be maintained from the apex of the turn through centerline.

Thickness
Sidewall height carries constant to provide balance. To keep the ski nimble the sidewall thickness is reduced which also produces the connected, tight turning radius of the ski. 

Edge Angle
At two tenths of an inch wider than the Vapor, the width of the Senate allows the ski to roll on edge at a moderate level. This width allows a skier to progress with ease as they instantly feel the balance and control of the bigger riding platform.

Optional Bindings

Vector BOA Binding

The Radar Vector BOA Binding is the perfect complement to the Alloy Senate, offering a premium balance of comfort, response, and adjustability. Featuring the revolutionary BOA Fit System, this boot allows for on-the-fly micro-adjustments with a simple twist of the dial. Built on Radar’s proven Feather Frame chassis, the Vector BOA is lightweight and supportive, with a contoured fit that keeps your foot locked in during aggressive cuts. Whether you're skiing recreationally or dipping into shortline, this binding enhances connection and control.

Carbitex Vector BOA Binding

For skiers seeking maximum performance and responsiveness, the Carbitex Vector BOA Binding brings elite-level technology to every ride. Upgrading the Vector with Carbitex OmniFlex carbon textile panels, this binding increases lateral response while maintaining fore-aft flexibility for natural movement. Combined with the BOA system for precise tension control and Radar’s Feather Frame platform, the Carbitex Vector BOA delivers ultimate foot-to-ski power transfer and a locked-in feel. It’s the perfect match for aggressive skiers pushing the limits of the Alloy Senate’s capabilities.

From smooth carving to shortline precision, the 2025 Radar Alloy Senate Water Ski brings high-performance fun to every set. Add a Vector BOA or Carbitex Vector BOA binding and experience unmatched comfort, adjustability, and response. Ski it at your speed, rip your line, and enjoy the ride.

Radar Carbitex BOA vs. Radar Vector BOA Bindings

Choosing between the Radar Carbitex BOA and Radar Vector BOA bindings comes down to performance vs. comfort.

• Radar Carbitex BOA: Designed for aggressive skiers, this binding features a carbon Carbitex flex panel for maximum responsiveness, stiffness, and energy transfer. Ideal for advanced to pro-level slalom skiers.
• Radar Vector BOA: A versatile, all-skill-level binding with a softer flex and wrap-around fit. It offers great support with increased comfort, making it perfect for recreational or progressing skiers.

Bottom Line: Go with the Vector BOA for all-day comfort and reliable high-performance support or chose the Carbitex BOA for elite performance and precision.