EME 800 vs. RICKTER fs-1 --> performance and reliability

[zak111]

generally, how much does reinforcement cost?
also, does it make the hull any heavier?

zak

 

[Matt_E]

Any reinforcement will add weight. How much weight depends on the amount of reinforcement, the materials used, and the skill of the installer.
Price of reinforcement is also directly related to these factors.

 

[Jonny V]

I would Call Brian at Thrust, He has built all of the above for both rick and eric, and for many other guys on here. He can let you know what you will gain and loose with each different set-up.

 

[Idok]

xscream = no wrenching!



well, I take that back..I had to tighten my steering cable after 1.5 years this weekend lol...

 

[zak111]

alright...ill give him a call
the general consensus seems to be leaning towards a rickter
any opinions on the fs1 vs fs2?

 

[CarFanatic]

I would also go Xscream for motor if you just want to ride...

 

[Powerhouse]

Hell, if I had 25k to spend on a jetski, I would look into a Lenzi. Looking at videos of free style, the Lenzis also go higher then the rickter.

 

[yamanube]

If I had 25k to spend I would spend 21k on one ski and 4k on another for backup/friends.

 

[Idok]

if money were no object then it'd be a full carbon FS-2, surfproofed with an XS1000/49fullspecs/Bpipe/EPIC

 

[CarFanatic]

if money were no object then it'd be a full carbon FS-2, surfproofed with an XS1000/49fullspecs/Bpipe/EPIC

I hear that!!

 

[MADMAT]

if money were no object then it'd be a full carbon FS-2, surfproofed with an XS1000/49fullspecs/Bpipe/EPIC

Mag pump?

 

[Matt_E]

Mag pump?

Be silly not to.

 

[scottie mac]

If I had 25k to spend I would spend 21k on one ski and 4k on another for backup/friends.

I think this guy is onto something here!

Scottie

 

[Matt_E]

Hell, if I had 25k to spend on a jetski, I would look into a Lenzi. Looking at videos of free style, the Lenzis also go higher then the rickter.

But where would you get the other 15k?

 

[CarFanatic]

or even build a bob with a 1000cc motor for flatwater.. and have money left over! Always upgrade hulls later

 

[Idok]

Mag pump?

with a 1000 a mag pump is not a luxury

 

[Lucaumpits]

Ditto,

If i had 25k I would buy a FS2 white hull and expend the rest with hookers.

That what I would do with 25k

My buddy Lucas rides both surf & flatwater, I would say he's become a hell of a rider in the last 1yr. He's riding a 08 SJ for surf & a Superfreak/XS1000 for flatwater. He rode the Q8 at Daytona & wasn't pleased with it....He enjoys the Rickter & I would guess he'll have one in the next yr.

The Rickter is just the best of both worlds, more stable than a oem SJ, but with the right power is great at flatwater & surf with the same hull. You can't go wrong with the Rickter, imo.... That said I'm Riding a carbon FS1 with XS1000 under the hood.

 

[eastbay]

BOB HULL 3500$
xmetal 865cc
mag pump
stock ebox with tbm flywheel


very reliable an flippable

 

[zak111]

flat water flippable?

 

[masterblaster]

if money were no object then it'd be a full carbon FS-2, surfproofed with an XS1000/49fullspecs/Bpipe/EPIC

wouldnt it be great if we lived where $ is no object,$25k on a standup ski just sounds ta ta to me.you better have a sick house and Autos if you got that ski or get financial advise from someone with a berg,stein or gold name lol