EPIC scupper sunk my ski
- Thread starter motozachl
- Start date
You don't have the best luck with keeping skis afloat.
Also, I hate to point out the obvious - but imho everybody knows that scuppers are boat sinkers. It was your choice to use on that sunk the Q8. :clown:
I'm really glad you got it back so quickly.
Also, I hate to point out the obvious - but imho everybody knows that scuppers are boat sinkers. It was your choice to use on that sunk the Q8. :clown:
I'm really glad you got it back so quickly.
- Location
- sask, canada
How scary was that after already losing one ski? That sucks!
what the point of the scupper ? is it that much better than a stock syphon and bilige pump ? looks like a great way to sink a ski in less than 10 sec. not your fault i was just wondering about the whole scupper thing.
did the am hull builders just not put foam in them to save weight ? asking because I have never owned one.
did the am hull builders just not put foam in them to save weight ? asking because I have never owned one.
Bobert540
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- Location
- Rockford,MI
Just plug it from the inside. Scuppers work well but 99% don't seal well. It's the risk we all take using them
Thats some bad luck there bro. hate to see that. I'm a scupper guy and no bilge, but these stories always scare me. I inspect my scupper every ride. My xmetal scupper wore out and stretched. I have an epic now too but have never had an issue with the new model. Versi plugs are they way to go...IMO.
- Location
- Harveys Lake PA
So let me get this straight, this q8 came from eme with that scupper as posted in the first pic? Or the previous owner installed it? Just wondering.
subhard
TITS OR GTFO
- Location
- anchorage ak
Another scupper fail thread? No way. Get out.
I doubt it's a new EME hull. They come with polyurethane foam.
I have seen one a couple years old that had quite a bit of water in that foam. After seeing the inside tray construction I guess I am not horribly surprised at that
TLDR: hulls soak up water. Scuppers suck.
I have seen one a couple years old that had quite a bit of water in that foam. After seeing the inside tray construction I guess I am not horribly surprised at that
TLDR: hulls soak up water. Scuppers suck.
swapmeet
Brotastic
- Location
- Arlington TX
Steve asked me at least 6 times if I wanted a scupper or a versaplug... Every time I was like 'dude, no...' Lol...
When I bail from a flip attempt and my 10lb billet pole turns the ski over, I want that bish to hold air.
Sorry about your luck but defintely glad you didn't lose it permenantly. Out of curiosity, if you had a "retriever", would it have helped?
When I bail from a flip attempt and my 10lb billet pole turns the ski over, I want that bish to hold air.
Sorry about your luck but defintely glad you didn't lose it permenantly. Out of curiosity, if you had a "retriever", would it have helped?
Same with my Freak a couple of years ago. I was one of the rare customers that got one built without scupper and with extra plumbing to run an OEM siphon. Lol
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I tweaked my Q8 for the same haha
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
Get the 2" versiplug!!!
ProSouth
Seriously, Don't be a dick.
- Location
- kawasakis suck
I would have been crying like a schoolgirl... Holy crap man. Glad it was only 6ft deep
Superjetjim
X-
What crawler said... I run two of these now and they're great, such a neat design
- Location
- Vegas
Versa plug best thing money can buy
And 1 or two good builges solved all my issues
And 1 or two good builges solved all my issues
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
Last weekend I was riding with daniel martin and his scupper came completely off the back of his kdx 1200. He didn't sink but he said it got very heavy all the sudden. With the help of a water bottle and duct tape he was able to finish riding for the day.