Freestyle Krash 50 Cal Footrocket Kit

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Jyzmbe

Jyzmbe

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Plano, TX
I agree with bk about the xfs ninja or a XScream hull. I love my dvx. Jordan's fv1 is also fun. While more stable than the dvx I still like the dvx better. If you were to go that route have them lay it up a little heavier like I did. Beating the hell out of a competition ski learning takes a toll. I ordered mine a little heavier with extra reinforcements and it come out to 79lbs with hull hood and pole. Think the pole is 9 lbs or so. My pole is 2" shorter than comp length. A small motor would still be a blast. I adjusted the throttle to where full throttle was only 1/4 throttle to teach a buddy of mine to ride when I had the 1105 in it. I was still easily over rotating flips at 1/4 throttle


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air blair

air blair

you are the reason
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thumb, mich again
Freakin awesome for krash to make this sore go away........
flat water: consider phantom-Josh is a good dude and the build quality is very nice. I rode one last week for 1st time and to be honest it felt very comfortable for a flat water ski. Makes a huge wake for the tricks


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SmittySX

SmittySX

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Cleveland, Ohio
chixwithtrix said:
Not really, I'm kind of a DIY person and the cost of someone building always made me shy away from the idea. But these days I might not be so adverse to the idea...
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As fun as it is to build your own ski, you cant put a price on a perfectly built and tuned ski. Just think, if you would have sent this ski to be professionally built and tuned, you would be riding and enjoying that ski right now. Im in no way saying you arent capable of doing that yourself. Im saying its worth the extra money to have a pro making it perfect the first try...
 
chixwithtrix

chixwithtrix

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Houston
So I've been at work mulling this whole fkd up situation I've gotten myself into and this is where I'm at. Yes...another long winded post that basically comes up with no answer.

Back when I was looking at picking up a ski Tigercraft, Krash, Rickter and Xscream we my shortlist. Love how the DVX looks and performs, the Tigercrafts are highly regarded and Rickters have been around for a long time.

I went with the Krash because of the completeness, price and quoted delivery time. I had never put together a stand up before. So I bought the Krash.

Now in hindsight, while I love how the Krash rides and looks, I might as well have started from scratch and learned how to build and work on a ski with a clean slate. I had to backtrack so much with the kit that it took way longer. Who knows, my group of hulls could have been rushed to try and meet the very early deadlines they were promising. But I got through most of the issues until I discovered this hood problem.

Now that the surprise has worn off that Krash offered to take my hull back (props to Krash), and my husband brought me back down to Earth on the Rickter (screw Adulting dammit!), I don't know WTF to do. Rickter RTR ski is basically a no go after talking with the owner and my husband, I didn't realize the flatwater Tigercraft and DVX are for 155 pumps whereas I have a 148. With $7k to work with...it ain't much if I should/have to change up my pump, exhaust, etc. Plus I need a pole since I'd have to send mine back. And while I could get into a used ski, dude I don't think I'm not ready to go down that rabbit hole. Without the Rickter, and all the main hulls I was interested needing/preferring different internals than I have, I'm not sure I want to give up the effort I have into the Krash, say it beat me, and start over. Now that it is summer, race season and my Tegus mating (long story) I don't have the time to build, certainly don't have the cash to start over with one of the skis I want, or have someone build me a ski.

If I keep the Krash though I have to accept I might eventually end up stuck with it if things go more south. I'll never have another opportunity to get out from under this hull, this is rare as it gets. I like how it rides, I like how it looks, I just don't want to work on it anymore. If I swallow my pride and butthurt to fix the hood it would be riding. The question and reason why I want to give it back is the what-if it really fks me next time...or sinks lol.
 
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37

Precipitation Hardened
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Indy
chixwithtrix said:
I don't know WTF to do.
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You're still young and live in a warm climate. You don't need to figure everything out in a week, month or even this year.

Return the hull and try to find as many different hull/engine setups in your area that you can ride. Spend your time trying different skis. If you ride something you like then your problem will answer itself. You can also use the downtime to save cash for your next project, be it DIY or buying something tuned/RTR.

And, on the racing side, get as much tray time on your SJ and prepare for race season. Master the SJ and you can ride anything. It's not an easy ski to race.

Nothing worth doing in life is easy. The journey can be far more rewarding than the destination. ;)
 
chixwithtrix

chixwithtrix

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All good advice.

Part of the change is the kid who was going to buy my SXR is dragging his feet. I will probably end up keeping it.
Not a terrible thing as I am better with the SXR.

Young...yes, but still turning 30 this year lol and I my joints feel much older than that.

I feel like if I sit on the Krash money it will probably partially get used for something else. I try to keep toy money in toys, but sometimes that doesn't fly.

I still need to mull it over more...but it isn't as black and white as I'd thought. Tequila after a shyte day at work probably didn't help the mindset last night. With the Rickter I really wanted out of the equation, the drive to do something quickly has gone away.
 
Jyzmbe

Jyzmbe

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Plano, TX
Did XScream tell you they can't do a dvx setup for a 148 pump?

Call the shop and talk to them. They by far had the best and most realistic timeline and delivery. They are more expensive than some of the others but I think they have the best customer support and service.

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chixwithtrix

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Jyzmbe said:
Did XScream tell you they can't do a dvx setup for a 148 pump?

Call the shop and talk to them. They by far had the best and most realistic timeline and delivery. They are more expensive than some of the others but I think they have the best customer support and service.

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I think I want the DVX the most out of the selections based on other people's expreiences, builds, and riding videos. Just seems like I would be doing the project a disservice putting in a 148 pump. Not that I couldn't sell it to fund a 155, but that adds more complication. I've never ridden a DVX, but I had never ridden a Krash before and really like how it rides. Not a ton of pop though, still a more freeride ski than pure flatwater.

And that is my other issue. I rarely ride a lake these days and have never been to the surf. I got the 50 Cal wanting to chase boats and go to the coast as well as do mild flatwater freestyle. How much have I done that? A whopping zero times. Admittedly I haven't had a chance to ride the Krash until lately so no opportunity to do more than test 'n tune.

In my current situation I have more opportunity to do pure flatwater than freeride. We have the pivate lake (pond? puddle?) that we practice buoys at. No cops or rules, but $25 each time to ride gets expensive.

So if I keep the Krash I don't think I would go to the coast often just because my husband has no interest in freestyle or wave riding. He has never done it either so that could change if he tries it once. I think the Krash would be fantastic in the surf, plus I bought the stainless pump thinking I might get into surf riding.

If I got a DVX or the like it would be basically pure flatwater ski with my smaller 845cc engine. Not a pimpin combo, but ok. Would I be disappointed with little power? Would I regret not even being able to go to the surf easily or chase boats?

So easy to sway back and forth since there are so many directions. Hard when I basically love anything with an engine and can envision doing any and all of these things.
 
bobob729

bobob729

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wichita, ks
My fv pro was 6500 new just saying that gives u a perspective of price and mines a carbon. If u want glass it's cheaper. id say get in touch with tony. And see what u think after talking to him
 
Kaylee.S

Kaylee.S

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Redondo Beach, CA
Don't overlook the Phantom. The build quality is second to none! Even my "cheaper" standard bagged layup ski still has better fit and finish than any other aftermarket ski I've seen. Plus, the new bagged phantoms are only $3,500!! They're a plenty capable flatwater ski and still have the ability to chase down boats and freeride comfortably. If anyone near you has one you can ride and see in person, I think they're worth checking out!
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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Tuscaloosa, AL
A DVX is not a boat chaser or surf ski. Keep that in mind. The V2 and Phantom seam to be a little more dual purpose.

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Jyzmbe

Jyzmbe

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Plano, TX
I chased lots of boats and yachts on my dvx. It's a blast. Been in the surf a few times too but I wouldn't recommend it. Hitting bottom would be dangerous. They have done a few baby screams with a 770 I think and a 140 mag


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x2mafia

x2mafia

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WA
Yami-Rider said:
Surely you have more puddles around there, $25 is crazy, not like they have to pre the water...
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We live 5 minutes from the lake and I would pay 26$ per day to go somewhere and not get f@cked with by the fish and wildlife officer dick head who likes to ruin our days at the boat launch.



Which is mainly why we stick to the surf and stay away from the flat
 
Yami-Rider

Yami-Rider

TigerCraft FV-PRO
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Texoma
Guess we are lucky, no lake patrol problems here, my lake has coast guard, OK hwy patrol and Texas wildlife, but they have better things to do then to mess with us. Don't even have to pay for boat ramp use at my local spot.
 
N3vrSat1sfied

N3vrSat1sfied

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Fort Worth, TX
x2mafia said:
Send you parts to tony @ridetrp and have him build you a tigercraft. When you buy a new hull I think you get offered an discount on an aura handlepole as well. Tony has realistic timelines that aren't a far fetched story. You can work with agx designs or racuwerx and make it turkey your own ski with the graphics. I know know how far @N3vrSat1sfied or @Jyzmbe are from you but they have a nice bot and a fv1 you could try. I think their are people in Texas around you that have tigers you could ride. Even though I promise you will just be bolting parts together. Besides aligning the pump and the motor it's pretty much like building a kawi lol. After like day1 hour 7 you'll look at your husband and say "welp I think we have to go ride it now?"
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Yup, Ill have my DVX at Baytown race next weekend, wasnt planning on bringing the FV1 though. The FV1 hybrid layup is a do it all ski, I would have no problem taking it to the surf and I can flip it flat water with a 753 and Oem 155. Either choice would be good.
 
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