Best ski for my budget?

Roseand

Roseand

The Weaponizer
Site Supporter
Location
Wisconsin
Jeeze. Both those are way way way way overpriced. A stock 701 square should be between 1500-2000$ depending on how clean it is.. For 2000$ it should be close to perfect or come built with a pipe, head, and a good prop.
That 650 is way overpriced too. In Wisconsin I've seen some solid 701 squares and others too for under 2k..

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
 
kawa js550

kawa js550

Billy Racing
Location
Michigan
Roseand said:
Jeeze. Both those are way way way way overpriced. A stock 701 square should be between 1500-2000$ depending on how clean it is.. For 2000$ it should be close to perfect or come built with a pipe, head, and a good prop.
That 650 is way overpriced too. In Wisconsin I've seen some solid 701 squares and others too for under 2k..


Thats what I was thinking, I never remember seeing them that high.
Click to expand...
 
Vumad

Vumad

Super Hero, with a cape!
Location
St. Pete, FL
kawa js550 said:
Wanting to upgrade from my 1990 550sx. I wouldn't be upgrading until next season or possibly later, but I think the most I want to spend is $2000. I am 15 so its going to take me a while but I don't want to get a cheap pile and would rather save up for a clean ski. I ride on lake St Clair in the north channel so I'm leaning towards a superjet for "freestyle" rather then racing. I also ride in the trails alot (flatwater). Is a rn superjet in my budget, not a fan of sn. What about a 750? Not really a freestyle ski but in budget.

Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

I didnt read all the replies, only your original question.

You can not afford a RN on your budget unless you find a good deal on an old stocker. in the long run, youd save a LOT of money by waiting longer for a good condition limited.

Heres what i perceive to be your best options based on your patience. Know that my recommendations are always going to focus on 3 major factors...
Seat time to practice and network
Long term investment
Reliability (supporting factor of previous)

Option 1 (immediate with long term goals in mind) - Blow the entire budget on a very well maintained square with a 62t/61x conversion, girldled head, B-pipe prop and intake. They can be had under budget, but you want mint, reliable and with as many mint condition mods you can get. You dont want a used up beater. You want good parts that will last years. Start saving again, but this time your out meeting people picking which aftermarket hull you are saving for.

Option 2 (longer wait, but better ski sooner) - The AM hull goal is going to be a very long term goal on your budget. A used rickter hull with pole can run 4-6k. Thats a heck of a wait. If you don't like option 1, option 2 is a similar ski but a RN. Nice limited RN can be had for $3500-4500. If its minty, has a boatload of good parts and holds you like, it could likely be all you ever need (note need, you will always want more)

Other options would to be to save for a AM RTR, but the wait isnt worth it unless you are expecting to quadruple your money in the near future.
 
kawa js550

kawa js550

Billy Racing
Location
Michigan
Vumad said:
I didnt read all the replies, only your original question.

You can not afford a RN on your budget unless you find a good deal on an old stocker. in the long run, youd save a LOT of money by waiting longer for a good condition limited.

Heres what i perceive to be your best options based on your patience. Know that my recommendations are always going to focus on 3 major factors...
Seat time to practice and network
Long term investment
Reliability (supporting factor of previous)

Option 1 (immediate with long term goals in mind) - Blow the entire budget on a very well maintained square with a 62t/61x conversion, girldled head, B-pipe prop and intake. They can be had under budget, but you want mint, reliable and with as many mint condition mods you can get. You dont want a used up beater. You want good parts that will last years. Start saving again, but this time your out meeting people picking which aftermarket hull you are saving for.

Option 2 (longer wait, but better ski sooner) - The AM hull goal is going to be a very long term goal on your budget. A used rickter hull with pole can run 4-6k. Thats a heck of a wait. If you don't like option 1, option 2 is a similar ski but a RN. Nice limited RN can be had for $3500-4500. If its minty, has a boatload of good parts and holds you like, it could likely be all you ever need (note need, you will always want more)

Other options would to be to save for a AM RTR, but the wait isnt worth it unless you are expecting to quadruple your money in the near future.
Click to expand...

This one kinda falls under option 1 https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/5509551292.html
 
bored&stroked

bored&stroked

Urban redneck
Location
AZ
First off, superjet is the only answer.
For the price difference between a square nose and round, you can put alot of performance into the square.
I too hated square nose looks. But I hated being on a 650sx more, so I bought the square nose. I've never been happier.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom