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Radar Graphite Vapor Water Ski 2024

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MSRP: $1,199.99 - $1,699.97
$1,019.97 - $1,189.97
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SKU:
24002VAPOR
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Radar Graphite Vapor Water Ski 2024

The 2024 Radar Graphite Vapor Water Ski is thoughtfully engineered for dedicated skiers who appreciate a balance of responsive handling and smooth, predictable turns. Designed with a specialized polyurethane core, this ski offers a slightly deeper ride in the water compared to stiffer alternatives. The damper foam core reduces vibrations and creates a more progressive, confident edge change that benefits skiers who spend time in both open water and slalom courses. With an optimal performance window between 30 and 36 MPH, the Graphite Vapor delivers dependable tracking and stable acceleration that can help you progress your skills season after season.

  • AERO CORE – Developed to deliver a forgiving and consistent response underfoot, the AERO CORE construction absorbs subtle impacts and maintains a smooth flex profile across the length of the ski. This design promotes comfort and stability whether you are carving tight turns or gliding across choppy water, helping you stay focused on technique instead of turbulence.
  • SIGMATEX CARBON – Crafted using premium SIGMATEX carbon fiber, the ski maintains a uniform flex and structural integrity every time you ride. The woven carbon layers improve torsional stiffness while keeping overall weight to a minimum, resulting in a responsive feel that helps you engage the edges quickly and predictably from one buoy to the next.
  • BIO RESIN – Built with a plant-based bio resin that is designed to be more environmentally conscious, this material provides reliable bonding strength and durability without sacrificing performance. The bio resin construction demonstrates Radar’s commitment to sustainability while still delivering the precision and resilience demanded by dedicated skiers.
  • RACE BASE – The high-performance RACE BASE is engineered to deliver lower friction and faster glide on the water’s surface, allowing you to set your edges earlier and make smooth, efficient turns. This advanced base material contributes to quicker acceleration out of each carve and helps maintain momentum through the wakes.
  • ENDURO TIP/TAIL – Designed to enhance straight-line speed while retaining control in aggressive turns, the ENDURO construction in the tip and tail ensures a balanced feel when transitioning from edge to edge. This feature supports a confident, stable ride whether you are pushing your limits in a course or enjoying a relaxed free ski.
  • RADAR LAB MADE – Each Graphite Vapor ski is precisely crafted in the Radar Lab, where meticulous attention to detail and heritage craftsmanship come together to produce equipment you can trust. Thanks to the vision of Herb O’Brien, every ski represents decades of innovation and testing refined into a proven design.

Optional Bindings: Vector Boa

For skiers seeking enhanced comfort and control, the Radar Graphite Vapor can be paired with the optional Vector Boa bindings. These bindings integrate advanced fit technology and a supportive chassis to create a secure connection to your ski without sacrificing flexibility or ease of adjustment.

  • Boa Closure System – The Vector Boa bindings feature an innovative micro-adjustable Boa dial that lets you fine-tune the fit instantly, even while on the water. This system ensures even tension across the boot and reduces pressure points, allowing you to achieve a snug, customized hold with minimal effort.
  • Feather Frame Chassis – Designed to be lightweight and low profile, the Feather Frame Chassis increases your connection to the ski for enhanced responsiveness. It also offers excellent shock absorption and ergonomic support that helps reduce fatigue during long sets.
  • Reactive Wrap Construction – The multi-layered Reactive Wrap adapts to the contours of your foot, delivering a balanced combination of comfort and performance-oriented support. This thoughtful design keeps your heel securely in place while allowing natural flex and movement as you edge and transition.
SIZE SURFACE AREA MAX WIDTH SUGGESTED MAX SPEED TERRAIN RECOMMENDED WEIGHT
65" 344.05 SQ“ 6.749” 30-36 MPH / 49-58 KPH COURSE 110–145 lbs / 49–65 kg
66" 354.71 SQ” 6.853” 30-36 MPH / 49-58 KPH COURSE 125–180 lbs / 56–81 kg
67" 365.54 SQ” 6.957” 30-36 MPH / 49-58 KPH COURSE 160–200 lbs / 73–91 kg
68" 376.54 SQ” 7.061” 30-36 MPH / 49-58 KPH COURSE 180-220 lbs / 82-100 kg
69.5" 393.33 SQ” 7.217” 30-36 MPH / 49-58 KPH COURSE 200+ lbs / 90+ kg

Shape
The wide spot on the ski has moved forward and width has been added from the middle of the ski through the tip. This gives the ski a more tip to tail taper and more support through the front part of the ski. The increase in taper presents the ski with a slightly more tip-up riding attitude and allows the ski to pull through the turn in a more connected, powerful way. The result is less body movement needed to get tight radius turns. The new ski also has slightly less volume in the tail. By reducing this surface area, the tail of the ski is able to smear outward while also staying planted in the water. Ultimately, the updates in shape help it to ride much closer to the ideal line for any given speed and rope length.

Rocker
The tip rocker on the new Vapor starts just after the wide spot. This relieves tip pressure and increases forgiveness, allowing a skier to have a bigger platform to stand on coming into the turn. This also helps keep the ski keep moving outbound in the transition and makes the ski incredibly more predictable in the turns it creates. Moving back from the wide spot, the rocker lines are all new. These new lines create a ski with increased tail rocker which softens the way the ski rotates or carves through the turn. The result is a feeling of increased angle from a wider place with an instant acceleration.

Concave
The additional concave depth running throughout the bottom of the ski is one of the most noticeable differences in this new shape. This channels more water directionally from tip to tail, resulting in significantly more side-to-side drive and holding power. More drive and hold allow a skier to be faster as they near centerline which results in a more up-course path. Another result from an increased concave is increased pressure on the bevels, allowing the ski to feel extremely connected to the water. This gives a skier the freedom to control the path of the ski with more ease.

Bevels
The front of the ski carries a sharper, more angular bevel design to harness the increased water flow from the new concave design. This gives the skier more ability to feel how the water interacts with the tip of the ski to create sharper, more predictable turns. In the tail of the ski, the bevel is softened, allowing the water to wrap around the bevel easier. The tip of the ski pulls harder through the turn while at the same time, the tail is able to smear while staying planted in the water. This feathered approach makes the turns feel much more natural and less forced.

Thickness
Sidewall height carries constant to provide balance for the increased lift created by adding width. In an effort to keep the ski nimble, sidewall thickness is reduced to produce the connected, tight turning radius of the ski.

Edge Angle
The Vapor width allows the ski to achieve maximum edge angle both in the turn and while cutting. This width sets the precedent in our line as the pinnacle of performance both in the course and while free skiing.

 
Model Year:
2024
Skier Ability:
Advanced
Skier Ability:
Intermediate

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