Hydro Turf and wedge project

[Hooligan-245]

Im still very new at this stuff. Prob not the best work, but still learning. Thanks to Shawn we found the foam pieces they use when shipping Yamahas. Very high density foam.










Foam pieces worked perfect for making the kicker on the back and the wedges. They come as small blocks. Just glued as many as you want together for desired size





After they dried I was able to grind them down and shape them.

 

[amitchell]

It will be interesting to see how long the lifters last. I think the turf will want to tear on the underside of the lifters, and fold up where the lettering is. The jet trim mats have a similar feature however they almost span the entire mat.

Good on you for trying something different.

 

[Yami-Rider]

A buddy of mine did something similar to his ski and they lasted about 2 months. Then he installed foothold. Hopefully yours will lasts longer.

 

[alberta guy]

I tried the same thing last year. They only lasted a month. They flex and move a lot more then you think on the lake. It looks like you just glued yours on. Mine had screws into the hull also.

 

[Hooligan-245]

Well since I'm just learning to ride I don't think they will get to much abuse for awhile. Hope they last for awhile. Once 8 get good I will just buy footholds and be done.

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[Words]

Good luck hope it works for you but keep an eye on here for used footholds. I grabbed mine for $40 well worth it.

 

[Hooligan-245]

I will Def keep a eye out for some foot holds.

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[BruceSki]

I have a set I just cut out of a hull it believe they are altered 24-7 holds. 45 bucks shipped.

 

[iangdesign]

I bought a 650sx a couple years ago that had wedges built into the turf...I think it was a bitchin stichin kit from the 90s

 

[Hooligan-245]

Bruce do you have PayPal? I will take them off you think they will work good for me

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[BruceSki]

yes I have paypal. I'll send you some pictures tomorrow am of the holds. Too cold to go out to the garage for pics now.

 

[Hooligan-245]

Sounds good!! Thanks

 

[Big Kahuna]

I bought a 650sx a couple years ago that had wedges built into the turf...I think it was a bitchin stichin kit from the 90s

I had those on my Superjet when I first bought them, really helped.........

 

[iangdesign]

This was the old girl! Total 90's ski!

Paid $250 for that ski and made about $600 parting it out...

Sorry to thread jack...back on track now.

 

[Hooligan-245]

took my first stab at removing the padding and hydro turfing the handle pole pad

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[Yami-Rider]

looks cool!

 

[ProSouth]

good job, get good on it this summer, do holds next winter

 

[Roseand]

good job, get good on it this summer, do holds next winter

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Well said.

 

[Hooligan-245]

Looks like we have some surf today.. Going to head out with Havell and give it a try..

 

[Quinc]

How did they hold up?