Custom/Hybrid Getting new ski need help deciding. Rickter FR2 or 2014 superjet

[PWCMX]

I'm new to stand ups. I started riding 4 months ago on a SXR. Great ski but after riding my friends superjet I think I need to change. I mostly just freeride ocean and flatwater. I'm either going to get a 2014 Superjet or build a rickter FR2. Possibly buy the superjet ride it for 6 months then put the pieces into a rickter. If I build the rickter any suggestion on engine size. Thanks!

 

[lawmaster891]

For the price of a 2014. You could buy an older superjet or the necessary parts and put it all into an fr2. I would go ahead and go the a/m hull route.

 

[PWCMX]

Even at my skill level. 4 months and only get to ride about once every 10 days you think the fr2 would be the best. If I get fr2 what engine would you recommend. debating between. 760 or dasa 850 or dasa 950

 

[lawmaster891]

I think if you have only ridden 4 months that a 701 or 760 would be more suiting. The fr2 is closer to a stock hull than many of the other a/m hulls such as an xfs/xfr. The a/m hulls are just so much better than a stock hull and you can do far more much easier. I think that you progress much quicker on an a/m hull. I bought an a/m hull and 2 weeks later I could backflip boat wakes with a 701. A friend of mine has an fr2 and his first trip to the coast with it he landed a backflip for his first time on his first attempt. I wouldn't spend the 7k+ on a new 2014 model when for a little more you could have an a/m hull with the same setup if not better setup that the 2014 would have. Have you looked into any other a/m hulls?

 

[PWCMX]

I have read a bunch of different posts trying to figure out which hull would be best for how I ride and thought the FR2 would be the best all around hull for me. Good info thank you for reply. what other hulls would you suggest?

 

[Proformance1]

I have an FR 2 for sale 2013 with Rickter registration, i can sell complete for not much more that a new SJ with a 701

 

[PWCMX]

send me pics and details of ski. Would this go through a company or individual? how old are the donor parts of the ski. I want a new reliable ski.

 

[lawmaster891]

Proformance1's ski would be an excellent route to go if you could get it for not much more than a new superjet. A couple other hulls that would be a good idea for the same price would be the Krash Industries JB-1 or a Superfreak Titan. There are many more options out there. I think Zach Bright still has a JB-1 ready to ship or pickup since I see you live in CA

 

[bungeeguy]

If you are stuck on the Rickter or superset, FR2 all the way, I love mine!

 

[bungeeguy]

Proformance1's ski would be an excellent route to go if you could get it for not much more than a new superjet. A couple other hulls that would be a good idea for the same price would be the Krash Industries JB-1 or a Superfreak Titan. There are many more options out there. I think Zach Bright still has a JB-1 ready to ship or pickup since I see you live in CA

You should seriously consider hitting up Zack and trying out the krash hulls before making a final decision.

 

[jason184]

Have you ridden an aftermarket hull? If you only have 4 months of experience you may not feel very comfortable on one. Most first seasons riders that I have seen get on an aftermarket hull don't care for it but love a superjet. I feel like the best thing to do is buy a used superjet in the 5k range, ride it for a season or two and when the time comes that you feel like you need an aftermarket hull to continue progress get one and swap the parts into it from the superjet.

 

[sneds]

I came from an SXR also. After selling it, I bought a 2004 superjet and an FS-2 hull. Transferred all the guts into the FS-2 and loved it. That being said, with the amount of money I had invested in the whole project, I would have been much smarter to buy one already built. For the same money, I would have ended up with better components and a better ski. Just my 2 cents.

 

[baxt3r]

What they said.

Is there a particular reason you want a 2014 SJ other than reliability? You're going to be wrenching unless you get a ski setup right. Spend a little time and money trying out aftermarket hulls before you get your mind set on just one. You might find something else you really like. I'm a good example in that I am getting a short hull that I never thought I would be able to ride, much less be comfortable on. You might just surprise yourself with what you like or don't like.

 

[baxt3r]

Adding to what lawmaster said about a 701 or 760, parts are easier to come by, or even entire engines for what you might spend on a rebuild of a 900 or something bigger. Also keep in mind all of the supporting parts you would need to get a big engine to perform at its potential. You can squeeze a lot out of a little 701, especially if you're new to riding. I'm still very happy with my puny 701 after 3 1/2 years of riding.

 

[dmpus]

Go aftermarket, don't waste your money on "brand new" top dollar SJ hull with 1996 design. As for wrenching, you will.. no matter what unless you become another keyboard freeride/style rider like many folks on here..
D.

 

[Proformance1]

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/126604...Skat-144-Mag-set-back-Mag-PART-OUT&highlight=
For sale details on my 2013 Rickter FR2 EVO 1. It can also be done with a stock pump if you want to save a few more dollars. shoot me a PM after you get one more post and ill send ya some photos of it currently. Just sold the 1000 DASA that was in it so its ready to go less motor are with a stock 701, stock electronics or MSD enhancer. All parts are currently 2012 and 2013 new OEM and aftermarket. Some parts, CF tank, exh hoses are still in the packages.

 

[mightymighty2stroke]

If you're fairly new I would do a used superjet. They're just too expensive new IMO, def not worth it. I get that you want reliability but as long as you buy a clean, stock one in good shape, you'll spend a lot more time riding than wrenching. The SJ is great to learn on and will teach you a lot...very versatile, powerful, etc. Then in the meantime as you get better on that, visit local rides/meets and try out some different AM skis to see what you like. At that point you can transfer over your SJ's guts to an AM hull, or just sell your SJ (excellent resale) and get something already built.

 

[Proformance1]

Lots of good info being put into this thread. I went from an sxr to a sj to and sj-3 to a rickter and a kdx. Just too expensive to own both. You must learn to run before you can fly seriously though all of these posts are spot on. You just may not know it yet.

 

[g-ski]

My transition from RN Super Jet to a Rickter FS1 was very comfortable. I would recommend the Rickter hull which has what most need, such as footholds, one way drain, hand holds in the hood, handle pole forward for greater control, etc. already done. Pair this with a mildly modified 701 for max riding, min wrenching and ride, ride, ride to develop your skills and HAVE FUN! If you can get the A/M already built by someone respected like Proformance at a price close to a 2014 SJ, I know what I would do. My 2 cents.

 

[Half flip95]

sounds like you found something new and exciting and want to jump right in. cool, but I wouldn't recommend building a custom ski from scratch. The only time the cost of building a ski from scratch is "worth it" is when you build it exactly the way you want it. At this point you don't know what you want... Get a used superjet and ride the piss out of it.