Forget blasters, the new Spark has... foot wedges!

[Mr_Bucket]

"The 2017 SPARK TRIXX model comes equipped with numerous innovations including handlebar with adjustable riser, step wedges and extended-range Variable Trim System (VTS), all of which help riders perform tricks like a pro."

I get the adjustable handlebars, but the other two features don't make much sense to me. Do people do tail stands on purpose? And who needs trim on a ski that can't flip?

Their time would've been better spent if they just added some power and cut some weight. Hopefully Yamaha has something better to reveal next week...

 

[OCD Solutions]

If you had never ridden one before, you would probably think that was pretty damn cool.
And that is what the spark is all about. Getting new people into the sport.

I can't wait till the market is flooded with them. I'll pick one up when they get in the $1500-$2000 range.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

how many of these will be capsized with injured newbs..... watching it float upside down?

 

[Mr_Bucket]

And that is what the spark is all about. Getting new people into the sport.

The base model, sure. But the Trixx MSRP is $1,500 higher. ($5,800 vs. $7,300).

I think the Trixx was aimed at the enthusiast crowd and they missed the mark.

 

[Quinc]

Going to get all the ladies at the lake when they see my game changing tail stands!

 

[imabadfish]

i saw one at daytona freeride last year that was pulling true nose stabs. it was pretty crazy. Probably in one of the dayonta vids out there.

 

[Vumad]

Up trim is pretty useful riding down the face of a wave, especially on longer boats.

 

[bored&stroked]

I think its about as cool as a sitdown gets these days. I'm over joyed that at least they have the balls to make something like this when everyone else makes boats pretending to be sitdown jetskis.

 

[x2mafia]

our hommie and promoter for the grayland open Dan rode a demo spark in the sport class this year and broke his nose. Bar pad came through the helmet.

The spark is a gamechanger and always has been. They are super cool for the first time ski. You gotta know how to unlock sport mode and they really come alive.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJLoLHigikA/

 

[Mike W]

I like the direction Sea Doo is going with these. A kid here at work has one so I can't wait to try it out.

 

[SUPERJET-113]

"Game changer" they say... If I wanted a nimble 2 seater(besides Blaster) I would rather have a mint 96 XP for about 6K less... You can do all the same stuff on a 96 XP.

 

[Parkersxr]

They cheesiest video ever .


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[Big Kahuna]

I honestly liked the Spark when it came out. They went back to a smaller playful hull.

 

[Mr_Bucket]

I honestly liked the Spark when it came out. They went back to a smaller playful hull.

Same, and when it took off I was hoping Yamaha would take the opportunity to go back to their roots and release something similar. Instead they released these silly marketing videos where they spent the whole time trash-talking the Spark and completely missing the point [1] [2]. They might as well have been comparing a minivan to a corvette. "Sure the corvette is agile, but does it seat 7 with room for luggage!?"

Yamaha lineup comes out in 6 days... maybe this will be the year. Probably not :/

 

[Lumberjack]

Going to get all the ladies at the lake when they see my game changing tail stands!

dying hahahahaha

 

[Lumberjack]

they should chop about 4 feet off the back of it

 

[Wetbuffalo]

I bought one last summer. It was cool well it was working. They have a plastic wear ring. First day I had it I put 1 hour and 24 minutes on the clock and it chewed up the ring. Took it back the dealership that day. I was riding in the middle of the Niagra river. No where near shore. Luckily I went up river and was able to float back to the house. To me this is the one big flaw with them.

 

[bored&stroked]

"Game changer" they say... If I wanted a nimble 2 seater(besides Blaster) I would rather have a mint 96 XP for about 6K less... You can do all the same stuff on a 96 XP.

By riding sweet sweet standups you've already shown your willing to deal with A: Carbs. F these things. And B: 2 strokes. Not legal in lots of areas.
Lots of people don't share that willingness to deal with complete retardation that is 2 strokes with carbs.

 

[SJsforlife]

Come on come on come on!..............

 

[CARBONX2]

I can see the behaviour the video will contribute to more bans