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I threw it on the ski to check length. Looks good enough to try before cutting any tubes. I'm not sure how far the tubes need to go in. I opted to go just to the third bolt in each, allowing me full clamp pressure as well as the ability to push both the top and bottom in an additional...

Now onto the tubes. Again, with no experience and no instructions I made it up as I went. Top half slid in this far easily and then stopped. I used some tape to keep a reference on the top part of the tubes I wanted facing up. Some of the carbon had small blems I chose to hide underneath...

Trust no bolt. Zerk fitting was on from the factory but still needed a few turns of the wrench in my hands. When mounting the bar clamps you can mount over the pivot or ⅝ of an inch back. I went with OVP to start. I went with RRP fat bars as well and like the marks to get it centered...

After a big breakfast, full pot-o-joe, and catching up on the X, I was able to make some real good progress SUnday! I started by assembling the handle pole, well taking pictures of it all first that is. Now on to the tools. Time to build steering. This is the only part in this ski that...

@JetManiac thank you for your time and advice. Much appreciated. It looks like I'll do as I was told and grind the one I have to fit. Plus, I have it in hand and can get it done and glued in tonight. I wasn't questioning, it's just hard to believe the hull is made to accept no off the...

..and it didn't fit well? You had to cut and grind? If all need custom cut to fit, I may as well do at Thrust said and hack the one I have...

I started a list two weeks ago one day while at work from memory. Sears has some good labor day sale but I haven't finished it yet. Hope this helps. Im keeping track of tools used while I build my XFR and plan to finish the list and build a ski only bag in a few weeks. I'm tired of lugging...

So my current thoughts on pump shoe. Please share your thoughts of PM me if you have any advice :-) Thrust said I have the right one just cut and grind current one to fit, that's what they do. or Buy a OEM style WB2 plastic one from JM $110. Is strength and fit OK? Holes for intake grate...

Damn, not what I was wanting to hear.

Thanks for sharing, I've read many build thread tried to learn over the past few months. I'll give yours a browse again. I really appreciate it!

I promised myself If I rushed to build this ski I'd make sure I enjoy it along the way and take time to take pictures and share. Personally, I enjoy the ridding community and sharing/learning through a journal as much as wrenching and ridding. Up to date now so off to work today to build a...

Doesn't the hull look likes it ready to accept a factory style shoe with a lip? I'll at lest make a call Monday before I start grinding away either part.

With no pump shoe to mount and it getting late, I tinkered. I decided to weight some parts on my bathroom and kitchen scales. 119lbs Total package from Rickter plus hood latch and prongs 110 lbs - Hull as from Rickter (handlepole mount, hook hooks, 5lbs footholds, 3lbs sponsons) 9lbs -...

Ok, back to work. Wait… huh? Damn! Looks like I was sold the wrong pump shoe for this hull. I plan to get on the horn Monday morning and get the right one ASAP! Pump shoe was step 1! I did notice the thru lines are at angles to match up better, either that or there crooked but I choose...

Time to flip her over and start on the pump shoe. Only after oogling how beautiful she is :-)

Awesome, thanks I will! I plan not to trust any bolt in it. Trust but verify as we say at work :-)

From this I new I would need to move the hull side hood hooks as far forward as I could. I started by moving these forward and as “square” as I could. I then left the hood prongs on loose and latched the hood down. With it latched, I pressed down on the front of the hood and tightened the top...

With a few hours left in the day my plan was to start by fitting the hood and finish with glueing in the pump shoe before going to bed. I taped off the hood area to avoid scratches while wrenching I began. I started by diggin out the parts and hardware. It was frustrating not knowing what...

On my way home Saturday afternoon, I stopped in a Harbor Freight to pick up a 12 ton shop press. It's time to stop beating on mid shafts with a hammer :-) I also decided to treat myself to a few moving blankets and shop kart in hopes of not using the tray and hood as a tool box! Since...

I kept the excitement going by starting to tear through to see the hull. As I uncovered the tray I was thrilled to see it came with the front foothold I ordered but was told “might” get. The tray looks so damn comfy. The quality of turf on this is really amazing! I kicked off my boots and...