what kind of riding do you do?

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Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · May 27, 2014

I know a lot of guys ride lakes and such. I don't have any by me. I ride in inlets to the Alan tic ocean and it can get rough some times. Yesterday we went out (me and girlfriend) and it was very choppy. Do in 25-30 we were unitentionally catching air. 2 feet up nothing crazy. And I'm still a tiny bit skeptical about the plastic hull so I check it after each ride. Still good. Going to do a more detailed inspection tomorow. Just wondering if anyone else rides in rough.water or jumps that has cracked a hull or maybe its very stout and can take the abuse. I search and can't find much than the couple 2 or 3 stories of hull cracks that happen a while ago which is a good thing

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Dmshirkey

· #2 · May 27, 2014

I did some launches that sent me well over 10 Feet to bottom of wave yesterday. No issues so far. I am just at 200lbs . Some of them I landed rear first, some of the flat bottom.

Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 27, 2014

That's what I'm most curious about^^ is jumping. The guy who had the 4" crack removed the picture from the thread.

JeffinWesternWA

· #4 · May 27, 2014

Lakes mostly and the Columbia river and it's "slews". with the Gorge wind and tidal push, the river can get quite choppy. The arthritis in my back won't take continuous pounding of wave after wave. Lots of exploring, easy riding...

seaking

· #5 · May 27, 2014

Dmshirkey said:
I did some launches that sent me well over 10 Feet to bottom of wave yesterday. No issues so far. I am just at 200lbs . Some of them I landed rear first, some of the flat bottom.

Not bad especially after hearing how hulls are cracking, which makes me wonder how common the cracking issue really is

srsbz

· #6 · May 27, 2014

how many of the members here have had their hulls crack? i've heard of one.

serpent710

· #7 · May 29, 2014

I finished my break in and headed straight to the ocean. I must say that I was really pleased with my purchase. The ski handled great and when I shot off a wave and came down,I wasn't worried a bit. not even a drop of water came out of the drain plug after 2 hrs of wave jumping. Felt very solid.

Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #8 · May 29, 2014

serpent710 said:
I finished my break in and headed straight to the ocean. I must say that I was really pleased with my purchase. The ski handled great and when I shot off a wave and came down,I wasn't worried a bit. not even a drop of water came out of the drain plug after 2 hrs of wave jumping. Felt very solid.

I'm finally getting to ride it without the girl friend on the back. She yells at me at anything over 30mph so it was a nice easy break in for my ski. How many hours was you break in. And what kinda height were you getting on the waves

Wakeskatr72

· #9 · May 29, 2014

Suby2.5i said:
I'm finally getting to ride it without the girl friend on the back. She yells at me at anything over 30mph so it was a nice easy break in for my ski. How many hours was you break in. And what kinda height were you getting on the waves

I feel your pain on that one, mine says the same thing, I'm slowly getting her used to it. I gotta say its a lot more fun with just me on it

I used 5 hours for my break in and was still rather aggressive with it during those first 5, just no extended WOT or cruise speeds and no serious launches.

Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #10 · May 29, 2014

Wakeskatr72 said:
I feel your pain on that one, mine says the same thing, I'm slowly getting her used to it. I gotta say its a lot more fun with just me on it

I used 5 hours for my break in and was still rather aggressive with it during those first 5, just no extended WOT or cruise speeds and no serious launches.

How do you like the exhaust? I want it to be decently loud. I'm sure it being a triple it'll sound sweet

Wakeskatr72

· #11 · May 29, 2014

Suby2.5i said:
How do you like the exhaust? I want it to be decently loud. I'm sure it being a triple it'll sound sweet

I'm lovin it! It sounds great because it's much deeper than the stock one, gives it more of a powerful sound without it being overkill. I haven't been able to make a video yet but this weekend I'll be posting one.

Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #12 · May 29, 2014

Wakeskatr72 said:
I'm lovin it! It sounds great because it's much deeper than the stock one, gives it more of a powerful sound without it being overkill. I haven't been able to make a video yet but this weekend I'll be posting one.

Looking forward to hearing it. I'm just don't want to void my warranty. I guess I could take it off if anything happen

Wakeskatr72

· #13 · May 29, 2014

Suby2.5i said:
Looking forward to hearing it. I'm just don't want to void my warranty. I guess I could take it off if anything happen

It is very easy to install and uninstall, nothing is permanently modified by installing it, just unclamp the hose clamps and the stock exhaust outlet nut, then reclamp the aftermarket clamps and reuse the exhaust outlet nut.

mvardi

· #14 · May 29, 2014

Me and my buddy ride real intense and are skis are fine. I been to the open ocean and we take the waves as big as they come. I have a 60hp and he has a 90. We get the ski fully out the water and I would say a good 3-4 seconds in the air. So far we are fine. I feel that the hull Is strong enough to Handle the water/waves

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Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 29, 2014

That's what I want to hear^^ lol

Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #16 · May 29, 2014

Wakeskatr72 said:
It is very easy to install and uninstall, nothing is permanently modified by installing it, just unclamp the hose clamps and the stock exhaust outlet nut, then reclamp the aftermarket clamps and reuse the exhaust outlet nut.

I'm probably Gunna get one then. How was taking off and reinstalling the top deck

serpent710

· #17 · May 29, 2014

Suby2.5i said:
I'm finally getting to ride it without the girl friend on the back. She yells at me at anything over 30mph so it was a nice easy break in for my ski. How many hours was you break in. And what kinda height were you getting on the waves

LMAO...same here Suby. It was small maybe two foot rollers but with a girl on the back, 3in seems allot...wait that doesn't sound good.
Heading out this sunday for the first time by myself to meet other people.

Suby2.5i

Discussion Starter · #18 · May 29, 2014

serpent710 said:
LMAO...same here Suby. It was small maybe two foot rollers but with a girl on the back, 3in seems allot...wait that doesn't sound good.
Heading out this sunday for the first time by myself to meet other people.

Yea Im Gunna try to meet some people. Everyone's in group

serpent710

· #19 · May 30, 2014

I'm not sure if that came out right. I am leaving the girl at home Sunday and meeting some friends that have skis for my first day out without someone screaming in my ear

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Wakeskatr72

· #20 · May 30, 2014

Suby2.5i said:
I'm probably Gunna get one then. How was taking off and reinstalling the top deck

Wasn't bad at all, if you follow the instructions it is very straightforward. I'd say you definetly need a 2nd person to help with actually picking it up.

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