Super Jet 1st superjet, which ones a better deal

[Kyle Chandler]

Hey guys, I posted today about a superjet project ski that I was going to buy but didn't. I'm going to buy a ski tomorrow. Need a little help. Which would you pick?

Option 1
1991 with 701 conversion. Says it runs great, can water test.
Mods...
Coffman pipe
Silas impeller
Intake grate
150 psi compression (supposedly)
Electric bilge

Option 2
1991 with 701 conversion. Says it runs great, can water test.
Mods...
Protec stainless A body pipe
Riva scoop grate
Pjs extended ride plate
Unknown compression

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Can't figure out how to edit post, but I'm leaning towards option 1.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

what are their prices? to me the second one looks cleaner so that's the one I would probably take. I think for your first ski a cleaner ski would be more desireable because I would assume its been better cared for and will be more reliable. Just my two cents. Both skis look nice. I dont think you can go wrong either way assuming the prices are fair. Being able to test ride them is awesome.

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Tha so for the response both are 2500 firm

 

[superjetguy]

The first one looks cleaner. I'd check that one out first if I was you.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

I would go ride them both and then decide. I assume you have ridden before?

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Nope never ridden standups before lol. Should be interesting. The first one is 1:30 away and second is 4 hours away.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

take a friend that can ride. Dont try learning on that guys ski. He'll be pissed. Since they are both so similar i would probably just buy the one that's close assuming it runs good.

 

[superjetguy]

I wouldn't think twice about it man get that gold one its such a nice ski, definitely a 701. As for the second ski I wouldn't be so sure it's a 701 unless it's 94 or newer.

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Cool. Thanks for the input. I guess that's the one I'll be getting tomorrow. As far as the test ride goes, I don't know anyone that rides standups. Maybe I'll just have him run it.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

you could just be up front and tell him you've never ridden before. If he still lets you ride then you're good. If you try and pretend like you've ridden before he will know right away you are lying lol. just remember, get some speed before you try and stand. if the jet's not blasting your balls off while you are laying on your stomach you arent going fast enough to stand up.

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Lol ok. I told him it's my first standup, but I'll tell him again tomorrow too. I've been wanting a standup for forever!

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

I've been wanting a standup for forever!

You're in good company here

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Awesome. Yea this forum seems really good.

 

[SXIPro]

Don't be discouraged if it porpoises a lot, most of them do until you get the hang of it. Also, you may hate the pole on it because the SN ones can weigh a ton. You can always upgrade to an aftermarket pole or even throw on a RN pole in the future and it will feel WAY lighter.

 

[Kyle Chandler]

Sounds good. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Scribbleheli]

The gold one looks like the wet jet kraze motor I have. If it has the wetjet intake, that what I was advised towards.

 

[bored&stroked]

I'd go for the 1st choice because its not yellow lol.
Either way $2500 seems a bit high but not out of the question high.

 

[SmittySX]

Am i the only crazy one that thinks both are over priced and #2 doesnt look as "slapped together"? #2 looks like with a little elbow grease could shine up a hell of a lot better than that dull gold/brown hull.

 

[Kyle Chandler]

I picked up # 1. I already plan on repainting it though haha.