Radar Graphite Senate Water Ski 2024

The Radar Graphite Senate Water Ski 2024 is the perfect mid-range performer in the acclaimed Radar Senate lineup, expertly crafted to deliver a dynamic blend of speed, stability, and responsiveness. Engineered with a precision-molded polyurethane core wrapped in advanced carbon composite materials, the Graphite Senate gives skiers a superior connection to the water, ensuring every ounce of energy translates into powerful, fluid turns and unmatched acceleration.

Designed to excel between 28-34 MPH, the Graphite Senate is equally at home ripping through tight slalom course gates or carving long, arcing turns in open water. Its balanced construction offers a forgiving yet lively feel underfoot, making it ideal for skiers progressing toward faster speeds or seeking an all-around high-performance ski that rewards technique while building confidence. Whether you’re chasing new personal bests or simply out to enjoy a perfect day on the lake, the Graphite Senate delivers an exciting, uncompromising ride.

Key Features and Technology

• AERO CORE - Designed for a forgiving and consistent response, the Aero Core enhances the ski’s smooth ride across varying conditions. Its lightweight yet stable feel promotes effortless turn initiation and a confidence-inspiring ride for skiers pushing their boundaries.
• 100% CARBON FIBER - A full carbon fiber wrap ensures the ski maintains consistent flex and torsional integrity throughout every turn. This high-performance construction enhances responsiveness and durability while delivering precision control at all speeds.
• POLYURETHANE CORE WITH CARBON COMPOSITE WRAP - The durable polyurethane core, enhanced with strategically engineered carbon composites, gives the Graphite Senate a refined balance of strength, energy return, and water feel. Each turn is crisp, each edge change precise, giving skiers an elevated sense of connection with their ski and the water beneath them.
• OPTIMIZED SPEED RANGE - Tuned to perform at 28-34 MPH, this ski hits the sweet spot for intermediate to advanced skiers looking to progress in the slalom course or master their carving technique on open water. The Graphite Senate adapts beautifully to evolving skills and delivers exhilarating performance session after session.

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 adjust-ment in shape was the narrowing of the tip. This combined with our new 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 en-larged the sweet spot of the ski even more. The flatter the rocker is under-neath 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 tru-ly 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 last 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 con-stant speed through the turn which improves your cadence and rhythm with the boat.

Bevel
Sharpening the bevel from your feet forward has given the new Senate more grip and control than any ski we’ve created to date. This helps the ski deceler-ate 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 bal-anced 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.

Binding Options

The Vector Boa packs a punch. Featuring Carbitex CX6 strips to give you ultimate response and a Boa reel to dial in your fit perfectly every time. You’ll be wondering where this boot has been your whole life.

• Boa Lacing System
• Carbitex CX6
• Wrap Tech Level 3
• Molded 3D Tongue
• Symmetrical Fit