Best standup for larger rider???

[XPracer]

Ok, so i've finaly talked one of my best friends of all time, who until now was purely against it, to try riding a stand-up. He's 6' but weighs 268 lbs. What is the best standup for a man of his size? I know my roundnose will pull me up fine and I'm not all that small myself. Just looking fo opinions, thanks. :biggthumpup:

 

[CoreyLKN]

A 3-D?






Just kidding! An SXR might work well or a RN SJ should work too..

 

[michaelart]

sxr?

 

[sjetrider]

superjet, call Dave at impros for propper propping

 

[toofastkx]

I run a sj in the surf (oceanside, ca). I'm 6'3" 285 with a SN propped, piped, milled head 650. Pulls me fine and gets up and goes with no issues.

 

[Snackem]

I ride Matt_E's SJ, and even his square which is stock get me up alright although his RN with a shorter pole is easier. I like my X2 a lot I think that it is easier to get up on the X2 than on a SJ you have a wider stance and since you lay on the seat you have a head start.


I'm 6' and when I rode this summer I was tipping the scales at a little over 280.

 

[Jawbreaker]

Maybe an Octane.
It's a little more stable than a SJ and I think it would be easier for him to ride if it's his first standup. Although, SJ's are easier to find and parts are less expensive over the Octane.

 

[suva]

I'd say anything but Kawasaki 300-550s or fx-1s, they're a lot harder for us big guys to get up on.

 

[Mike Serlin]

If you want a larger sized beginner to not get frustrated and have a lot of fun. The SXR is the ski for him. Any of these skis will get them out of the water without a problem, but the SXR is the very stable, the heaviest and easiest turning ski on the market hands down.

 

[djkorn1]

I'd say an SXR to start with...It has the most power and is the most stable. If he decides to do flatwater Freestyle, then he can switch to a SJ later.

He will have the most fun on an SXR, starting off.

 

[the only couch rider]

sxr , i am 5'10" 280 and i have had good success riding an sxr

 

[WAB]

SXR is easy to learn on. My friend has one for sale here in Savannah. :cool2:

 

[yama_freak615]

superjet, call Dave at impros for propper propping

of course you would say superjet

Maybe an Octane.
It's a little more stable than a SJ and I think it would be easier for him to ride if it's his first standup. Although, SJ's are easier to find and parts are less expensive over the Octane.

do not get an octane

 

[SkiNaked]

Kawisaki 440!!! whoo hoo. Just Kidding.

It would easiest for him to learn on an SXR. It is a great ski for beginers to jump on and go.

 

[Kny21]

Wow... not sure why it hasn't been said but you can pick up a modded Kawi 650sx for < $800. Very decent ski for learning and won't break the bank if he decides a stand up is not for him...

Just something to consider.

 

[toofastkx]

I was riding a bone stock 550 for a couple outings at the river. i'm 6'3" 280. Talk about an unstable dog of a ski. Took a second to get going but was able to ride it all day. A large rider with coordination can ride anything except a 300 or 440.

I have never riden a sxr but would like to someday. My square nose right now is doing OK for me. Flatwater it sucks but in the surf It has all the power I need.

Actually all this talk about surf is giving me the shakes. I might have to head out soon:frown:

 

[Shonuff]

SX-R.

I think the Octane's tray is too narrow for such a big guy.

 

[XPracer]

Thanks for all the input. He's actually been looking to get a SXR so I'll tell him to stick with it. One more standup rider coming soon!!!

 

[FL-cracker]

For his weight.....SXR for sure!

 

[djkorn1]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Steer him over to the X!! :skull2::biggrin::skull2: