Mens Slalom Skis

Shapes, skill levels and the package format

Every ski in this collection is a complete package — slalom ski, front boot and rear toe plate (RTP), matched and ready to ride out of the box. No extra purchases needed to get on the water. Five shape categories cover the range. Oversized. Maximum surface area for maximum lift — the easiest skis to deep-water start on and the most forgiving to ride. For heavier riders, beginners, or slower boat speeds (under 30 mph). HO Hovercraft and Connelly Big Daddy (with Shadow or Swerve boot) live here. If you’re struggling to get up on a normal slalom ski, an oversized fixes it. Wide body. Wide tip and tail, more lift than traditional but more agile than oversized. The middle-ground choice — less tiring for longer sets, still capable of decent carving. Radar Union, KD Powercarve, and Connelly Outlaw cover this category. Hybrid. Wide tip with a narrower tail — stability up front, performance at the back. The most versatile shape, suitable for the widest range of riders and conditions. KD C6 and the KD Krypton range (Krypton, Krypton Carbon, Krypton Fusion) are the picks here. Traditional/performance. The classic slalom ski shape — narrower than wide body, sharper edges, more responsive. For confident skiers running 30 to 36 mph who want carving performance without the demands of a full tournament ski. Radar Senate range (Alloy, Graphite, Lithium, Pro Build), HO Omni, Omni Ultra, Sabre and Syndicate Works, KD Titanium and Platinum, Connelly C1 and Bio V cover this end. Tournament. The pointiest end of slalom skiing — narrow, stiff, sharp-edged skis built for course skiers running the buoys. The Radar Vapor range (Graphite, Lithium, Pro Build, Pro Build Heritage) sits here. Demanding to ride, but the difference at speed is dramatic. Boot options. Most skis are offered with multiple boot choices — the boot affects feel and response as much as the ski itself. Radar Vector (BOA closure or Carbitex versions), HO Stance, Atop, Syndicate Hardshell, KD Vise, Flex, Axcess, Connelly Tempest, Shadow and Swerve are the main options across the range. Boots are either open-toe (one size fits a range, easy to share) or closed-toe/hardshell (precise fit, more response). Sizing. By rider weight AND boat speed. Beginners and slower-boat skiers go one size longer than the chart for stability and easier starts. Charts on each product page give the right length for your weight and target speed. If unsure, see the slalom ski size guide. Demo before you buy. Many skis here are part of the Try Before You Buy program — hire over a weekend, and if you buy within 4 weeks the hire fee comes off the purchase price. Worth doing on tournament skis where you really want to know it suits before committing.