How makes best finger throttles?

[pyro723]

I just put the X-metal on about 3 weeks ago and love it. :biggthumpup:

 

[NathanMoore]

I love the tbm one, the most comfortable throttle iv ever used, and super smooth. I have tried a lot of them, but never the xmetal...

Im currently using a fly one which blows.

 

[BlowStuffUp]

im running the se right now (what was on the ski when i bought it). i bottomed out and went over the bars last weekend dropping in on a wave, the throttle it self didnt bend, but it was pointing straight down and was a closer to the pole pad by like 3/4". so the throttle itself is beefy but i think the mounting part doesnt hold very tight.

 

[SUPERJET-113]

I've tried a lot of finger throttles and I prefer the Pro-tec. I didnt really like the UMI angled one either.
The Pro-tec is all billet with great accuation. It's quality thats well built with just the right length, straightness/curves with tight tolerances.

From the Pro-tec site:

"Pro-Tec Pro~Plus throttle and trim levers are manufactured from the highest quality aircraft grade aluminum available. The perch is hard anodized black and the levers have a bright finish. Each lever features our exclusive Pro~Plus computer designed water channels for positive grip to reduce rider fatigue. Pro-Tec Pro~Plus throttle and trim levers include all stainless steel hardware and should be considered a must for racers and recreational riders alike!"

 

[Gainera2582]

i'm partial to pjs

same here!!!!!!

 

[sjetrider]

I have an angled UMI and I like the position of it, but it does wear my #2 nuckle out. I have had a calice on that nuckle for years now, need to change but they are too expensive for trial and error, so I deal with it. Sounds like an SE may be an option. I hear the TBM is nice and I have seen one. It has actual bearings in it, but the one person I know that coughed up the $100 total has had to buy parts for it yearly.

 

[sjetrider]

I've tried a lot of finger throttles and I prefer the Pro-tec. I didnt really like the UMI angled one either.
The Pro-tec is all billet with great accuation. It's quality thats well built with just the right length, straightness/curves with tight tolerances.

From the Pro-tec site:

"Pro-Tec Pro~Plus throttle and trim levers are manufactured from the highest quality aircraft grade aluminum available. The perch is hard anodized black and the levers have a bright finish. Each lever features our exclusive Pro~Plus computer designed water channels for positive grip to reduce rider fatigue. Pro-Tec Pro~Plus throttle and trim levers include all stainless steel hardware and should be considered a must for racers and recreational riders alike!"

Straight only?

 

[NathanMoore]

I have an angled UMI and I like the position of it, but it does wear my #2 nuckle out. I have had a calice on that nuckle for years now, need to change but they are too expensive for trial and error, so I deal with it. Sounds like an SE may be an option. I hear the TBM is nice and I have seen one. It has actual bearings in it, but the one person I know that coughed up the $100 total has had to buy parts for it yearly.

TBM makes two models...the bearing model, and the bushing model. Iv never used the bearing one, and really dont see a point too. But i had my bushing one since it first came out and it hasnt had a single problem yet.

 

[sjetrider]

I think the wammer one in link below is cast isnt it?

the Xmetal requires the adaptor.... I have one and it doesn't look much different from this one from Wamiltons www.wamiltons.com wonder how close they actually are because this is a helluva lot cheaper.

 

[sjetrider]

I have the hot products throttles on my skis and like em, they havent been abused to monkey jumps but they are nice and smooth.

And cheap too huh?

 

['Crockett]

I've tried a lot of finger throttles and I prefer the Pro-tec. I didnt really like the UMI angled one either.
The Pro-tec is all billet with great accuation. It's quality thats well built with just the right length, straightness/curves with tight tolerances.

From the Pro-tec site:

"Pro-Tec Pro~Plus throttle and trim levers are manufactured from the highest quality aircraft grade aluminum available. The perch is hard anodized black and the levers have a bright finish. Each lever features our exclusive Pro~Plus computer designed water channels for positive grip to reduce rider fatigue. Pro-Tec Pro~Plus throttle and trim levers include all stainless steel hardware and should be considered a must for racers and recreational riders alike!"

I really like the wide feel of the Pro-Tec trigger . . . I modified the bend so it just touches the bars at full throttle. You don't have to reach quite as far for it that way. They are really pretty expensive though . . . .

I threw an angled UMI on my limited SJ that someone gave me to try, thought it was kinda weird at first but then I got used to it. It was still on the ski when It went to it's new home . . . . . I kinda miss the little guy !


Did anybody ever try one of those ones that was a slide type mechanism instead of the typical pivot type trigger ? . . . . Somebody was making those a couple of years back but I never rode with one. Seems more like a sit down thing to me for some reason

 

[Speedfreak]

I have an angled UMI and I like the position of it, but it does wear my #2 nuckle out. I have had a calice on that nuckle for years now

Mine done the same thing untill I read that if you point your throtle down it helps get your elbows up for barrel rolls. I moved mine down a bit and back a little bit and it doesn't touch the other fingers at all now. Perfect fit and very comfortable. It is going on the new ski and the KVLP or what ever it is is heading to the old ski for sale...

 

[Kwit]

I got a bootleg one. Its got KVPI engraved on it. I bought it for 20 bucks shipped...havent used it yet but looks to be made of good metal. I need to got to the bike store to find an adjuster screw for it to install it on my ski. I need something that screws into this hole that fits the throttle cable casing.

 

[Mike Serlin]

Yamaha

Fo shizzey

 

[bad93blaster]

I got a bootleg one. Its got KVPI engraved on it. I bought it for 20 bucks shipped...havent used it yet but looks to be made of good metal. I need to got to the bike store to find an adjuster screw for it to install it on my ski. I need something that screws into this hole that fits the throttle cable casing.

i just took that off my blaster for a angled umi and i think it going back on

 

[crammit442]

I got a bootleg one. Its got KVPI engraved on it. I bought it for 20 bucks shipped...havent used it yet but looks to be made of good metal. I need to got to the bike store to find an adjuster screw for it to install it on my ski. I need something that screws into this hole that fits the throttle cable casing.

That's not bootleg at all.:smile: I believe except for the TBM, it's the best throttle lever out there. I have them on all my boats. Awesome lever!:biggthumpup:

Charles

 

[kingnothing3]

that pro-tec one looks really nice. I like all the things xmetal sells except there trigger throttles. just dont like the look of the tribal engravings.
Ive tried a few different ones including cheap ebay specials and I really like my umi angled one.

would have stuck with stock but mine broke in half.

 

[BlowStuffUp]

fo sheezy? youre sleezy!

 

[Kwit]

thanks crammit. Ive got a little more confidance in my trigger finger now. Those x metal triggers are friggin expencive... 65 bucks?!?!? ... Why not just use a small bmx brake lever? samething. Thats what i would have used if i didnt get such a good deal on mine

 

[Big Kahuna]

the wammer one in that link above looks just like the hot products throttles.