blowsion vs. xmetal trim system?

[94superjetriverrat]

the blowsion cost almost $400 dollars more, $695 vs. $325 but is there a reason why? is it that much better or just because its a blowsion product the price goes up? the mods i have to my ski are a factory bpipe, jetted, lightened flywheel, intake grate, and impeller if that helps. i do flatwater and more rec style riding. i just want to know witch is better because i have 325 right now but am wondering if i should keep saving. also this is for a squarenose 701 superjet. thanks!

 

[Aircraftsalz]

If your going to compare XM to Blowsion you should also consider Thrust Innovations.... One of my buddies runs the XM setup, it works okay & its hard to beat for the price.... But you can't go wrong with the Thrust setup, its bullet proof, all Billet, top notch stuff.... I think Brian has a deal going on them right now. Just a thought, never seen the Blowsion setup. I can think of 5 locals that run the Thrust setup

 

[Matt_E]

The Blowsion system is a complete trim system. The Xmetal one is not.
Compare apples to apples: The complete Wamilton's trim costs $995, and the complete Thrust system costs $750.

 

[94superjetriverrat]

what isnt complete about the xmetal? or what does the blowsion have that the xmetal doesnt?

 

[Matt_E]

The Xmetal product website is pretty clear about what's included and what isn't. :biggrin:
You don't get the exit nozzle and the steering nozzle.
Blowsion gives you a nice aftermarket steering and exit nozzle and also a trim tube.
With Thrust and Wammer you get the EZpull pulley system.
Wammer gives you a nice metal exit nozzle.

 

[94superjetriverrat]

so with Xmeta,l id just use my stock exit nozzle and steering nozzle?

 

[Matt_E]

No, that won't work.
You need to use an exit and steering nozzle that are set up for trim.
The xmetal website tells you what nozzles you need

 

[Aircraftsalz]

XM or Thrust you have to buy a 62T Raider, etc Reduction nozzle or Pro Tec Maxi Flow Reduction $50-125 depending which way you go.

Not sure about the XM steering nozzle, but the Thrust you can run a cheap GP800 plastic steering nozzle $35-40 new... Thats what I run on my surf ski or the Pro Tec steering nozzle for flatwater (1000cc brap) that nozzle cost $100-150 depending on if you have some weight shaved off, etc.....

 

[94superjetriverrat]

so the blowsion ones the best? for me atleast?

 

[Aircraftsalz]

not to sound like a dick, but why do you want a trim? Did you want to learn BF's, or just to make a better setup wake?

 

[94superjetriverrat]

aircraft its alrite you dont sound like one lol but yes to both of your questions. i can get upside down rite now but i figure with trim i can pull one easy

 

[Matt_E]

so the blowsion ones the best? for me atleast?

Depends on your budget and how much work you're willing to do yourself.
Buying a system like the Blowsion or Wammer is nice because you get everything you need. You won't have to chase anything else down, no guessing at components, etc.

I recently went through a similar decision and ended up buying a complete system.

 

[Boris]

so the blowsion ones the best? for me atleast?

Best would be to contact Jetmaniac and ask him if he has all the other parts needed for the X-metal trim and how much.

 

[94superjetriverrat]

matt e which one did you go with?

 

[94superjetriverrat]

Best would be to contact Jetmaniac and ask him if he has all the other parts needed for the X-metal trim and how much.

ok i might do that

 

[Matt_E]

matt e which one did you go with?

I picked up a used Wamilton's trim system.

 

[94superjetriverrat]

ohhh okay lol

 

[DK-Freestyle]

X-Metal all the way. We ran the Blowsion trim on our demo BOB, and I personally didn't like it for many reasons (a significant number of riders weren't big fans of it either). We switched to the X-Metal trim on EVERY ski that we built, and haven't had a single issue with any of them. No broken trim cables or bent steering cables. Definitely the best bang for your buck!

 

[94superjetriverrat]

thanks DK

 

[RyanO]

you arent going to flatwater flip with your stock hull square nose.

I think your money is best spent elsewhere on your ski.