B1 vs. B2

[damnthathurt2]

I am sure somewhere there is a thread covering this, but I have had no luck finding it..

So in my quest for a winter project I have been looking at Blasters to play with up on lake Erie. I have seen a few B1 and B2 for sale here and various other places and prices seem to be pretty close,
so What are the major performance differences between them? the good the bad the ugly so to speak!!!

 

[Matt_E]

Whenever I've read/heard people talk about B2s vs B1s, it was negative.
Everything you like in a B1 is gone in the B2. Heavier, bigger, not as nimble.

It does come with a 760 though.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

The engine is the only good part of the B2,basically it sucks azz,the only thing worse is the B3

 

[stuntbikemike]

B2s are small couches

 

[Shonuff]

B1

B2

 

[joesuperjet]

The engine is the only good part of the B2,basically it sucks azz,the only thing worse is the B3

Have you ever riden a B3? My guess is no, if you think it sucks.It's bigger than the original and much more stable. It doesn't jump good but it's a great ride and a killer race ski...

The Blaster 2 is a fun ride but slow ( top speed of maybe 48 stock) It can beat you in the chop too but it's a fun ski with 2 up.


The Blaster 1 is a very fun ski and carves the water like no other. Pretty much a motorcycle on water. Not very stable. Jumps great, and with a few bolt on goddies can be a real thrill to ride. Not a 2 up ski for sure.

JAM

 

[global warmer]

take motor outa b2 ,stuff it in b1,bolt on some goodies=cheap/reliable/quick ski,throw hull away!better still take motor outa b3 stuff in b1,cheap/reliable 10mm stroker/powrevalve...

 

[Ericfox]

Blaster 1 is way better... used to own two of them... LOTS of fun... especially if you're gonna run it on Erie...

 

[Big Kahuna]

If you have never ridden a B2 in the surf then you dont know what your missing. They are great jumpers.

 

[damnthathurt2]

If you have never ridden a B2 in the surf then you dont know what your missing. They are great jumpers.

only ever ridden B1 and they pull some great air, but that is what I am considering the Blaster for is for use up on Lake Erie and it will be something the old lady can ride since she doesnt like stand ups.

 

[djkorn1]

hope to see you up riding in Cleveland with us! You can always take one of our standups for a spin.

 

[damnthathurt2]

hope to see you up riding in Cleveland with us! You can always take one of our standups for a spin.

I am going to build my stand up first so the stand up wont be an issue. the blaster will be the second toy of the two.. I could start the whole debate over which is better do I get another Kawi or do I get a Superjet.
and other than paint,pipe and prop I wont mod the blaster too much...

I am only a few hours from Cleveland so getting up that way wont be any problem, I just need to get my ass back in the states first!!!!

 

[WFO Speedracer]

take motor outa b2 ,stuff it in b1,bolt on some goodies=cheap/reliable/quick ski,make beer cooler out of b2!better still take motor outa b3 stuff in b1,cheap/reliable 10mm stroker/powrevalve...

there I fixed it for you

 

[WaveDemon]

If you have never ridden a B2 in the surf then you dont know what your missing. They are great jumpers.

maybe so but still not as good as the b1.

 

[Big Kahuna]

maybe so but still not as good as the b1.

For you or most I might agree. But if your had read his post this is for his "Old Lady" to ride. A B1 may not be the best for her. They are not the easiest for deep water starts.

 

[Conquistador]

If you have never ridden a B2 in the surf then you dont know what your missing. They are great jumpers.

I think Fathom could tell you about his experiences. We got rid of a B2 in favor of the B1.

 

[Big Kahuna]

I have owned a B2 since 1996. It got parted out this past winter........ (Big Mistake now, wished I had just kept it like it was)

 

[WaveDemon]

For you or most I might agree. But if your had read his post this is for his "Old Lady" to ride. A B1 may not be the best for her. They are not the easiest for deep water starts.

100% agree

 

[Conquistador]

I'm sure the b2 can be a fun ski. But they land so hard and awkward in the surf too much. Fathom got torn up quite a bit on his, but performed much better on a B1.

I'd like to get a GP or SS to tool around on at some point soon, but I'm not sure how much surf I'd like to jump on it.

 

[yamaslut]

If you have never ridden a B2 in the surf then you dont know what your missing. They are great jumpers.

wow!!!! that is the first time I have ever read that or heard it... I rode on for a while and they are horrible jumpers... nose heavy plows