Custom/Hybrid bob hull reinforcing

[Thejet]

Yes same place and I sanded everything down good before I did. Mine happened because I have a flat water layup and I took it in the surf...my bad

 

[Nobbyq]

Got another 2 bad cracks from nose stabs and barrel rolls !

 

[tomski]

Got another 2 bad cracks from nose stabs and barrel rolls !

If you have cracks currently do you think the hull will repair itself? Either fix the damage or stop riding it.

 

[Nobbyq]

Cracks are in different places , am i supposed to put it in on my drive and not ride it and just look at in case it cracks ?!

 

[ProSouth]

Ouch, did you give DK A call? Sucks you're in the UK. Kinda hard to deal with these issues. My recommendation, would be to pull the engine, buy a little carbon and reinforce. Your hood lip, the sides, and the nose.

 

[tomski]

Well if riding it causes damage then I guess I would leave it in the drive.

 

[Nobbyq]

Yes I spoke to them they said stress cracks can occur on failed tricks ! I would to some extent agree but after all this is an aftermarket hull designed for tricks so surly it should be able to handle 7 rides in flat and small waves !? Do other hulls crack this quickly or am I just unlucky

 

[ProSouth]

Depends on how your landing man, barrel rolls are probably thd worst to fail at. Do you have a shock pad on the pole? Maybe the plod caused the crack on the hood lip.

 

[Nobbyq]

Yes i got a pad , am concerned reinforcing it wont help

 

[ProSouth]

That's going to be a pain in the dick to reinforce there, BUT, if done correctly, it will help

 

[Nobbyq]

So whats best to use to reinforce ? And how much ? Thanks

 

[Tyrant1919]

You'd cry if you saw my G3. Mine split in the same hood lip area. I have the crack of all cracks on the nose between bottom and top deck. A hole covered with duct tape right where the top bpipe header screw would be closest to the hull. I've broke all 4 motor mounts from a failed barrel roll. I'm not sure how hard you're hitting, but poops gonna break unless you're landing everything. Luckily I live close to the clinic and have been pleased with their after purchase support.

 

[Nobbyq]

Is it a bob thing , are they too thin ? What are they doing for u ?

 

[scootsxr]

well mines cracked after 4 weeks , not very happy !

glass or carbon? in the market and am still undecided of which to get.

 

[Nobbyq]

glass , seriously don't bother , its cracked everywhere , and ski clinic have done nothing ! mine will be ready for the bin by xmas

 

[Dalton]

This sounds ridiculous. The lifespan of a ski should be measured in years not rides.

 

[Nobbyq]

thats what i thought , but its true , i would warn anyone from buying one or u will be as disappointed as me !

 

[scootsxr]

Hmm thats discouraging. Guess ill look out for a backie or rickter. Wish bob would bring there quality up a bit.

 

[j0hnny]

i just bought mine. grante its carbon and has a crap ton of reinforcement but i guess ill stick to my 300sx for learning tricks so i dont destroy it

 

[Nobbyq]

yes pay a little more get something that lasts and from ppl that won't fob u off , they lucky i live in europe is all i can say …pissed is a under statement !!!!