Is bigger better?

[Passie]

Hi newby here.

After years of riding on my stock superjet. I want to learn freestyle. I am curious about the setup. I can buy a ski with a 900 cc with a 148 setback pump. Is this sufficient? Or is a 1100 with a bigger pump better?

 

[mthomps]

900cc is huge power. Rip your arms off the bars power. Freestyle skis need a lot of maintenance and routine rebuilds. It's like a different sport compared to superjet freeriding.

 

[kevbo]

More thrust equals more altitude from flat water.

 

[TheBuzzard]

It depends on what 900cc motor it is and how on the ragged edge of max power its creating. Comp 900 motors put out more power than a lot of 1200 motors but usually bigger is better. I don't agree with a lot of guys that say start small and work your way up. I say get the most power you can afford and you'll progress a lot quicker on the big power and save a bunch of money in the end by skipping a bunch of rungs on the ladder. You'll quickly find out if flatwater freestyle is something you love or like me , think it's boring

 

[Passie]

You really need to do research so you know what youd be getting in to. 900cc freestyle is an official class.

They are nothing at all like a superjet. Handling the power alone is its own skillset. The throttle will rip your hands off the bars.

The hulls are light and purpose built. They dont cruise. Land upside down enough and they will break. The tanks are small. About 15 minutes ride time. Most arent set up for pump gas and the engines need regular attention and rebuilds.

Nothing about it is cheap. It is for the passionate few with talent, deep pockets, and the willingness to practice and hone their skills.

It depends on what 900cc motor it is and how on the ragged edge of max power its creating. Comp 900 motors put out more power than a lot of 1200 motors but usually bigger is better. I don't agree with a lot of guys that say start small and work your way up. I say get the most power you can afford and you'll progress a lot quicker on the big power and save a bunch of money in the end by skipping a bunch of rungs on the ladder. You'll quickly find out if flatwater freestyle is something you love or like me , think it's boring

Thank you. This was the answer i was looking for. I have been doing a lot of years of stunt riding. I guess that comes close this. Lots and lots of practice. The engine is a 900 xcreem.the owner says he has done some flips. But didn't sound so convincing.

 

[kevbo]

They want you to start small so they can sell two of everything before you leave the hobby.

 

[johnmarchetta34]

It depends on what 900cc motor it is and how on the ragged edge of max power its creating. Comp 900 motors put out more power than a lot of 1200 motors but usually bigger is better. I don't agree with a lot of guys that say start small and work your way up. I say get the most power you can afford and you'll progress a lot quicker on the big power and save a bunch of money in the end by skipping a bunch of rungs on the ladder. You'll quickly find out if flatwater freestyle is something you love or like me , think it's boring

I agree with this. As someone that was in your shoes a few years ago, I would aim for a 1200. Also tuning is EVERYTHING. It is worth the money to get someone who knows what they are doing rather then guessing and failing for a season thinking you can figure it out like I did.

 

[DylanS]

Crazy part is these days you could have a 1200 for right around the same price as a 900 if you do a little shopping.
A 900 paired to a 148 is a riot but a properly setup 1200 w a 155+ is a whole other animal.