All you blaster/sit-down freeride-frestylists...

JGringo

JGringo

When in doubt, Throttle-out.
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
What was your first trick attempt on a sit-down style ski?

I really want to attempt a barrel roll but don't know if I have the know how or the bawls. The ski I am using is an odd set-up compared to what most of you guys are probably used to seeing but, it is a polaris 780 powerhouse in a 750 hull. Its got lever-activated trim, FLOW footholds with 25mm underpadding, 44mm sbn carbs with tau-ceti FA's, a RAD flywheel, wet-wolf pump cone, skat-trak prop, shaved heads, boysen reeds, and some other goodies under the hood... It seems to throw pretty easily side-to-side but I am a little worried about the whole 360 degrees.

Im in Florida right now on North Captiva Island, a long way from where my ski is, but I wanted to see if you guys thought it was a smart or atleast a semi-smart idea to try a barrel roll on this ski. I have a giro helmet from blowsion so no worries on the head... just the body. :chairshot:
 
vitaly

vitaly

Анархия - мать порядка!
Location
NY/NJ
Just go for it.
Theoretically, it's possible to roll any watercraft given a right "rider/ski weight/power/rider skill" ratio . Again, make sure to take a video.
It's been done for years on an X-2 or a Blaster that are technically sit-downs.

I'm pretty sure Chuck Norris can roll an aircraft carrier.
 
JGringo

JGringo

When in doubt, Throttle-out.
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
hahaha... yea no worries, it will for sure be on video... Just hopefully I am on the winning end and not the losing end... And yes, Chuck Norris can roll an air craft carrier... I've seen it on t.v. which makes it true haha
 
F

FL-cracker

X-H2O
Location
old exit 72 Melbourne
Yikes, sounds a little heavy to me. Blasters rotate very easy, but I hate the Gyro affect of the heavy mass.... no slowing it down if you over rotate. Once you learn to hit them almost perfect every time its not so bad I guess. :biggrin:

It is all in how you leave the wave. Watch Jerry's vids on youtube thats the best way to learn out of the water.

Make sure someone is out there with you.
 
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Exile

Exile

Location
South Africa
Hey most guys broll blasters over here, 1st do them with the wave(like jimbo then do them the hard way like a sj! ;>) get some decent air and youl be surprised at how much rotation you get! I learned how 2 broll on a blaster before on a standup....have fun go play!

Ps hang on for the ride dont just throw it away when airing...
 
wydopen

wydopen

onthepipe
Location
Goleta the Goodland
five0addict said:
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wyd i bet you could rip it much harder on the suv
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haha on saturday i boosted a wave on the suv with my g/f on the back...i misjudged it and it jacked up at the last second so i had to hit it sideways and it threw us into this slow motion half spin...we landed almost completely sideways but pulled it off...luckily i didnt throw her off cause she would have lost her 400$ sunglasses...i would have been in big trouble...:eek5:
 
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