best bang for buck ski

myblackz28

myblackz28

Location
lincoln nebraska
hey guys, just wondering whats going to be my best bang for my buck ski, i will mostly do freestyle on lakes around here, im in nebraska so no chance of ocean size waves. ive found a couple skis im interested in, mainly need to stay under 1500 here are the links
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/boa/1782260905.html
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/boa/1766706564.html
http://wichita.craigslist.org/boa/1779830275.html
the first one would definately be the easiest to get, but im more worried about the best for flips and barrel rolls someday in the future
any input is appreciated, thanks in advanced
 
Mitchell

Mitchell

Location
Orange County
1998 sxi pro. the second link. most people are probably going to say the superjet because they are good for freestyle. But you can set up an sxi to be a mad freestyle machine.
 
snowxr

snowxr

V watch your daughters V
Location
Waterford, MI
The Superjet is a better freestyle platform.
A: it already has a pipe.
B: it's lighter than the SXIpro
C: it's $800, giving you extra funds to mod the ski
D: Rick Roy could win pro freestyle on a SN.
 
DAG

DAG

Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
Location
Charlotte, NC
sj for the best deal because you will end up dumping tons of money into the SXIpro just to get it to feel like a stock SJ
 
myblackz28

myblackz28

Location
lincoln nebraska
well lots of good news, called on the sxi and it sold, so called on the sj, no answer sent text and he called back, going to get it tomorrow morning leaving at 4 in the morning cus he works odd hours. now im left with the dilema on wether i should get the trailor with it? kinda need a double stand up ski trailer for my antique 78 440 that i would like to take for others to ride with me. might be able to get that trailor for 300, is that worth it? 1100 total and not have to rush to find a trailor to get my ski to the lakes? i dont have a truck or anything to haul it in, i drive a camaro that will just have to get a hitch under the circumstances. perty stoked to get another standup

p.s. thanks for everybodies input and opinions
 
snowxr

snowxr

V watch your daughters V
Location
Waterford, MI
I have one of the same model trailers, and it would be very hard to get two skis on it. The frame tapers just ahead of the fenders, so you would have to add a bunch of brackets to raise and widen out the bunks. Skip the trailer, and look for a real 2-place. btw, single place trailers sell for $150-250 around here.
 
myblackz28

myblackz28

Location
lincoln nebraska
well i passed on the trailer. figured no use in buying it if im not planning to keep it long, i might have found a double but looks like it needs alot of work, depends on what they want for it, will see. took the ski out today and it dies at about quarter throttle, figure ist may be bad gas or fuel filter, seems it isnt getting enough fuel. also it pumps water out the water pump thing in the front but one i run it to long it dies out and steam comes out the little black think. bad pump maybe? or any other ideas what the issues are? thanks
 
snowxr

snowxr

V watch your daughters V
Location
Waterford, MI
Are you talking about a bilge pump (hole big enough to put your pinky finger in) or a small diameter pisser that sprays water when the engine is running?
 
snowxr

snowxr

V watch your daughters V
Location
Waterford, MI
Ok, that's part of your cooling system. Post pictures of your engine, so we can see the cooling lines. Also remove each cooling line and check for clogs.

How hot is the pipe and engine when it stops running? Does it sizzle water?
 
myblackz28

myblackz28

Location
lincoln nebraska
yes it does sizzle water.. well it sizzles out of the lil black pisser. i dont think its sizzling in the engine but not sure. im getting a pump to run it on the garden hose so i can diagnose a little better, i will have to use somebodies camera so soon as i get ahold of one i will get some pics up. hopefully within a few hours
 
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