Freestyle D-cut plate??

[jjk8]

I think I understand the concept. My question, I've read in a few places that have led me to believe this mod is for 200lb and under riders. Any truth to this? I'm 250lbs... Thx

 

[Jet Ninja]

just stepped off the scale at 237.4 and i have a d cut plate and i have ridden an almost identical sn to my ski and it did not have a d cut plate and i love the way mine handles

 

[EXPERIMENTAL]

im 200-210. love my d-cut plate, wouldn't have it any other way

 

[jjk8]

im 200-210. love my d-cut plate, wouldn't have it any other way

From what I understand the cut allows the back end to sit lower and provides better overall control? Is there any downside to the d-cut? Most of the riding I do is lake. Occasionally I like to go fast but mostly I focus on trying to learn a few basic tricks and cruising around.

 

[pepperson4]

i think it just brings the nose up for a more agressive riding style, and will help you jump higher off wake, but less top speed control

 

[Tyrant1919]

My understanding... the D cut removes a good portion for a higher nose up, yes. But keeps the outer edges to keep some higher speed stability as well.

 

[btmboards]

Ya D cutting the plate doesnt do anything for high speed stability and you really wont even notice it going fast and straight but when you are crusing slow and turning it allows the rear to drop a little lower when you want it to in order to "dig in" better.

 

[tipafew]

I am 190lbs and I didn't care for it on my superjet hulls.
On my Superfreak I have a big d cut and would like to cut it more. Totally a rider preference.

 

[jjk8]

Yeah my biggest concern was my weight. I read a few places on the net that said 200 or under. Maybe I'll grab a used plate to experiment with.

 

[btmboards]

I have one I am trying to trade or sell right now

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/114688-Want-to-trade-D-cut-ride-plate-for-something-not-D-cut

 

[suva]

I ran one at 260-270lbs, it worked well for me with a -4 pole and short steering.

 

[Tyler Zane]

From what I understand the cut allows the back end to sit lower and provides better overall control? Is there any downside to the d-cut? Most of the riding I do is lake. Occasionally I like to go fast but mostly I focus on trying to learn a few basic tricks and cruising around.

i didnt notice much difference going from a d cut from a flush cut in terms of top end. could plane out and run 50+ still with ease. The d cut seemed to really show in low end, pulling the nose up, and hard turns. ill never run a flush cut again on a superjet.

 

[wydopen]

the difference i feel in a dcut versus a regular plate is with a dcut once u start a slide it is way more controllable...when u are doing a turn on a rail you cant tell the difference...

 

[MileHighJSC]

I have only tried a d-cut on 09 hull. It made the hull feel a little unpredictable. I think the angle and aggressiveness of the d-cut may change the handling.

 

[suva]

the difference i feel in a dcut versus a regular plate is with a dcut once u start a slide it is way more controllable...when u are doing a turn on a rail you cant tell the difference...

^what he said