Getting into stand ups and freeriding

Nathan smith

Nathan smith

Location
Atlanta Ga
So lately I have been saving to get a nice stand up and I am wanting to eventually get to the level of flipping hitting surf etc... I've never owned a stand up but I have ridden one and I come from a motocross and wake background. I'm planning on buying one and I have about a 12k budget. Basically I am asking for a recommendation of what to do to get into the sport. Should I get a superjet or should I just go ahead and buy or build up a freeride ski. I am scared to get a superjet then get bored with it over time.
 
Davidomilligan

Davidomilligan

Location
Elk Grove
Nathan smith said:
So lately I have been saving to get a nice stand up and I am wanting to eventually get to the level of flipping hitting surf etc... I've never owned a stand up but I have ridden one and I come from a motocross and wake background. I'm planning on buying one and I have about a 12k budget. Basically I am asking for a recommendation of what to do to get into the sport. Should I get a superjet or should I just go ahead and buy or build up a freeride ski. I am scared to get a superjet then get bored with it over time.
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Getting a superjet isn't a bad idea. It will work in the surf and when you go to build an aftermarket hull in the future it will all transplant into the new hull. Or if you really don't end up sticking with the sport superjets don't really lose their value


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RippinRob

RippinRob

Location
White lake, Mi
x2 on probably buying a superjet first, especially if you've never owned one or done a lot of riding before. You could either buy a stock one to see if you really want to ride one or not and then start to invest money or buy one with AM parts in it like a b pipe and what not that you could later transfer in an aftermarket hull and learn to back flip and things like that with. On a superjet you wont really be able to do a backflip or other aerials but can learn other tricks, AM you can but they get alot more expensive and may be harder to learn how to ride. But honestly its whatever you want to do
 
BradyK

BradyK

Location
GA
x3 on the superjet. Best to spend a summer getting comfortable riding and learning, doing the beginner tricks and what not to get comfortable. Then possibly invest in an AM glass hull, transfer everything over. Learn to ride that then upgrade as you go with pipe, head etc. that'd save the 12k budget and spread it out over time so it's more of an investment and learning experience. Most of all enjoy he time on the water, it's pretty hard to beat
 
Davidomilligan

Davidomilligan

Location
Elk Grove
Another reason I say superjet is to figure out what style riding you like best. Afm surf hulls and flat water freestyle are alot different. The superjet will let you be able to do a little of each and hit v wakes

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BradyK

BradyK

Location
GA
Nathan smith said:
Is anyone on here from the central ga area I would really like to try some AM skis out and just watch some real freeriding in person
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Go to the Southern Fried Freeride. I'm in North GA and went last year. Some of the most fun I've had, and I didn't even have my ski at the time. Great people, lot of fun and experienced riders. It's Sept. 29th, 30th and Oct. 1st on lake Allatoona
 
Jr.

Jr.

Standing Tall
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Location
Hot-Lanta
Im north of town in Woodstock. Been playing with these silly jetty scooters for 30 years.
Couple of street stunt guys have started riding with us lately.
Ride both Toona and Lanier. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Ski ya, Paul
 
Nathan smith

Nathan smith

Location
Atlanta Ga
Jr. said:
Im north of town in Woodstock. Been playing with these silly jetty scooters for 30 years.
Couple of street stunt guys have started riding with us lately.
Ride both Toona and Lanier. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Ski ya, Paul
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Sounds great man. Do you have any skis that I could test ride just to feel them out and what not. Fuel and beers on me!


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Lumberjack

Lumberjack

Location
Saskatchewan
My first ski was a 750SX i rode for 2 summers, second ski was a lightly modified 07 SJ that ive been riding for 1 summer but its time to move on as I beleive the ski is limited my ability to progress. There's only soo much you can do on an SJ (especially since i live where there is no surf for thousands of miles) and ive gotten to the bored where im bored. Im hoping an AM flatwater ski can keep me more entertained in the flat waters im stuck riding.
 
Davidomilligan

Davidomilligan

Location
Elk Grove
Lumberjack said:
My first ski was a 750SX i rode for 2 summers, second ski was a lightly modified 07 SJ that ive been riding for 1 summer but its time to move on as I beleive the ski is limited my ability to progress. There's only soo much you can do on an SJ (especially since i live where there is no surf for thousands of miles) and ive gotten to the bored where im bored. Im hoping an AM flatwater ski can keep me more entertained in the flat waters im stuck riding.
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Get a phantom !


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Nathan smith

Nathan smith

Location
Atlanta Ga
Lumberjack said:
My first ski was a 750SX i rode for 2 summers, second ski was a lightly modified 07 SJ that ive been riding for 1 summer but its time to move on as I beleive the ski is limited my ability to progress. There's only soo much you can do on an SJ (especially since i live where there is no surf for thousands of miles) and ive gotten to the bored where im bored. Im hoping an AM flatwater ski can keep me more entertained in the flat waters im stuck riding.
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This is why I am really considering getting a used fully am ski and just learning to it.


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Lumberjack

Lumberjack

Location
Saskatchewan
Nathan smith said:
This is why I am really considering getting a used fully am ski and just learning to it.


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I still think the superjet is a good idea for your first season, you'll be wrenching less and riding more. plus go max out that super jet and find out if you REALLY want to take the next step into Jet ski's. It took me a few years until i felt like i was ready, most of these AM skis would still kill me.
 
thesk8nmidget

thesk8nmidget

Location
Eugene or
buy a used RTR aftermarket hull complete ski, you'll save money in the long run vs buying a new superjet and then later upgrading to a aftermarket hull. or buy a used superjet ad make sure you like it then sell it and buy something already built.
 
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