Nice write up , good to know the things you liked and disliked.
Do You think they will throw us another 5 MPH? That would seem a Lot faster than it is!After over 20 years of owning PWC from all brands and kind the Spark is still my favourite ...
Only thing I dislike is not being able to hit 100kph/ 60mph , after reflash , FA removed and prop rep-itched I can comfortably keep up with the big couches on a open cruise ...
I still own my RXTX 260 that does 84mph and drinks fuel like it's going out of fashion and still rather ride a Spark ...
Can't wait to see an X version Spark ...
Unless they're trying to save HP increase for some future production year to keep things alive and interesting.Do You think they will throw us another 5 MPH? That would seem a Lot faster than it is!
I think BRP could do it if they made a X hull , smaller , more like Old My 95 XP-L X4 hull and bumped up the HP which we know they can do easily!
I have 2 3-ups, and my friends ride 2 up on them. I think if the total weight is < 350# it seems to be pretty stable based on what I have seen.
Up grading in the spring to VTS and depth finders. I really like my sparks.
The GTIs are more stable, but so much less nimble, and way under powered for their weight. IMO.
is it the extra weight that you feel is killing the riding experience for you when riding 2up?I've loved my first season on my 2up spark and am really torn about what I want to do with it. If I was in a place where I could afford to own two skis I'd do it in a heartbeat. But there's been a few times when I've taken another person with me and it's just not feasible to ride 2up for very long on it. So I'm really looking at a slightly used GTI to trade towards. Any of ya'll have a 3up and think it's drastically better than the 2up??
is it the extra weight that you feel is killing the riding experience for you when riding 2up?
I have ridden both. I have 2 spark 3-ups. I agree it is less pleasant in the chop, but I find the GTi gets boring much faster due to the less responsive nature. YMMV.I'm also very interested in opinions on Spark vs GTi. Here in Australia prices of Sparks are comparable to lightly used GTi's. I test rode a Spark 2 up which was fun, but didn't like the way it rode in small chop, then rode a GTi 130, which felt much better, but obviously not as responsive. Felt out of those two, if I could only have one ski, the GTi was more versatile.
Would really like opinions from those who have ridden 3 up Spark or GTi 155, as I certainly can't afford to have one of each!
are there any future mods you plan on doing to your spark?I am also a spark owner and have a Rxp. I bought the Rxp new and only have 30 hours on it but I only have have have my spark since August and have 12 hours on it now. I tuned it with the vtech tuner and also find that the touring mode is useless it take too long for the throttle to open up. I wished the touring mode was like the 60 hp stock tune. But maybe they will change it. I also bought the manual reverse kit and went to get the depth sounder for it and found out you need the accessory kit so $375 for a depth sounder is too deep for me. I have not put on the reverse kit yet open it up to take a look and I have a bag full of screws and bolts Looks like a half aday project. Over all I like my spark and would recommend it to any one. I I dought I would modify the motor any more Than the programer I just think I am pushing it hard enough with the programer and the Rxp does fast enough for my speed needs. Complaints is the steering is hard to turn. I think from plastic steering bushings. It is a little hard to board back on compared to all the other skis I have had in the past. So far I have had no problems.
If you haven't done your reverse kit yet make sure before you start you group all of the hardware with like pieces, when I did mine I took the parts list and separated all the parts out and put them in a pile with a piece of paper beside it with the corresponding item number, that way if you are missing a part you will know it right away instead of wondering if you mistakenly installed it somewhere else and it makes it much quicker when you are gathering the parts for the next step. Read though the instructions at least once before you start so you know what to expect. Make certain you follow the cable routing to a "T" otherwise the already stiff lever will be much harder to move. Good luck!I am also a spark owner and have a Rxp. I bought the Rxp new and only have 30 hours on it but I only have have have my spark since August and have 12 hours on it now. I tuned it with the vtech tuner and also find that the touring mode is useless it take too long for the throttle to open up. I wished the touring mode was like the 60 hp stock tune. But maybe they will change it. I also bought the manual reverse kit and went to get the depth sounder for it and found out you need the accessory kit so $375 for a depth sounder is too deep for me. I have not put on the reverse kit yet open it up to take a look and I have a bag full of screws and bolts Looks like a half aday project. Over all I like my spark and would recommend it to any one. I I dought I would modify the motor any more Than the programer I just think I am pushing it hard enough with the programer and the Rxp does fast enough for my speed needs. Complaints is the steering is hard to turn. I think from plastic steering bushings. It is a little hard to board back on compared to all the other skis I have had in the past. So far I have had no problems.