wow. Nice! Looks great! definitely an avenue to explore. ( I think she decided to keep the hull). Good stuff!
Freestyle Krash 50 Cal Footrocket Kit
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wow. Nice! Looks great! definitely an avenue to explore. ( I think she decided to keep the hull). Good stuff!
chixwithtrix
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To update the thread in a direction - I am working with Chris and Nick on a solution to the hood at the moment. I've sent them photos/video and am waiting on a response. If that does not work then other outlets may be explored.
Long post so put your reading glasses on folks, or hit the back button if you don't care.
Alcohol and the Internet can be a bad mix. Mistakes were made, I’ve had a chance to cool off and am making changes. This is a jet ski forum not Dr. Phil so nobody cares or wants to hear about my background problems and I don't care if you think I'm a dumb bitch for making mistakes. As it should be.
After a few poop work days I wanted some garage therapy and boom. Then I discovered the hood. I rode my ski with a smile on my face just days before all this went down. Krash offered the refund and with liquor on the brain it seemed like the best option. Alcohol dumbs you down and everything seems so simple. Over the next few days – without being drunk - I did more research and realized I was being foolish thinking I had the means of just starting over with a different hull. This one is paid for and the problems I've encountered have been fixed in one way or another.
Back @Yami-Rider
Yes, I get the ‘suck it up buttercup’ mentality. Nice work by the way, you've talked to me a lot about your Krash hulls and the fact that you still like them gives me hope. I appreciate the time you've given to help.
Though, I don’t accept the mentality that it is OK to have to have to fix the problem yourself as “part of owning AM hulls", doesn't matter who the manufacturer is. People wouldn't spend $7k-$12k on a ski's engine and then when they had to grind and fix it to run, just lay down and accept it as "part of owning a jet ski engine."
My husband’s AM ProForce hasn’t had a lick of trouble. Pump is in, hood fits like a glove, engine mounts are perfect. No sanding, grinding, fitting and adjusting.
Just fixing it yourself doesn’t solve the big issue in this sport. Fixing manufacturing issues yourself costs time, money and requires know how. Not everyone has access to tools and a shop or money on top of buying it in the first place to have it fixed by someone.
The big picture is there are other people out there with same/similar issues I am having on more than just Krash hulls. I just happen to vehemently document everything and like to spend time on jet ski forums enjoying talking about jet skis. It is because people aren’t bringing up the issues of poor quality control and they are just fixing them or giving up and moving on. The elephant in the room remains.
I ripped out the hood seal after they offered the refund because I was curious; I wanted to know if my suspicions were correct. Sure enough, fiberglass to fiberglass – the hood is bowed up in the center and nowhere near the bottom surface. The front and rear corners are firmly in the trench. No hooks, ratchet straps, etc. could ever get that to flex enough. The hood is fixable, I’ve dealt with worse things in life, but we go back to my previous comments.
Krash hulls ride amazing, Chris and Nick have passion for this sport. Many people love their Krash skis and thank you for speaking up. There are some skis out there that have been seriously thrashed and still keep kickin'. You are real people and I want your company to succeed. Jet skis are a fun luxury and big part of our lives, I just hope any poor quality control is a thing of the past. I like jet skis, the community, the people and I want to believe things will work out.
If they don't work out for me, then I hope I've made an impact that gets change in motion so others can learn from my mistakes. This sport needs more passionate people.
I'm not you, and currently cannot ship the hull back or even fix the hood properly right now. Guess very few people read my long ass posts heh.
To update the thread in a direction - I am working with Chris and Nick on a solution to the hood at the moment. I've sent them photos/video and am waiting on a response. If that does not work then other outlets may be explored.
Long post so put your reading glasses on folks, or hit the back button if you don't care.
Alcohol and the Internet can be a bad mix. Mistakes were made, I’ve had a chance to cool off and am making changes. This is a jet ski forum not Dr. Phil so nobody cares or wants to hear about my background problems and I don't care if you think I'm a dumb bitch for making mistakes. As it should be.
After a few poop work days I wanted some garage therapy and boom. Then I discovered the hood. I rode my ski with a smile on my face just days before all this went down. Krash offered the refund and with liquor on the brain it seemed like the best option. Alcohol dumbs you down and everything seems so simple. Over the next few days – without being drunk - I did more research and realized I was being foolish thinking I had the means of just starting over with a different hull. This one is paid for and the problems I've encountered have been fixed in one way or another.
Back @Yami-Rider
Yes, I get the ‘suck it up buttercup’ mentality. Nice work by the way, you've talked to me a lot about your Krash hulls and the fact that you still like them gives me hope. I appreciate the time you've given to help.
Though, I don’t accept the mentality that it is OK to have to have to fix the problem yourself as “part of owning AM hulls", doesn't matter who the manufacturer is. People wouldn't spend $7k-$12k on a ski's engine and then when they had to grind and fix it to run, just lay down and accept it as "part of owning a jet ski engine."
My husband’s AM ProForce hasn’t had a lick of trouble. Pump is in, hood fits like a glove, engine mounts are perfect. No sanding, grinding, fitting and adjusting.
Just fixing it yourself doesn’t solve the big issue in this sport. Fixing manufacturing issues yourself costs time, money and requires know how. Not everyone has access to tools and a shop or money on top of buying it in the first place to have it fixed by someone.
The big picture is there are other people out there with same/similar issues I am having on more than just Krash hulls. I just happen to vehemently document everything and like to spend time on jet ski forums enjoying talking about jet skis. It is because people aren’t bringing up the issues of poor quality control and they are just fixing them or giving up and moving on. The elephant in the room remains.
I ripped out the hood seal after they offered the refund because I was curious; I wanted to know if my suspicions were correct. Sure enough, fiberglass to fiberglass – the hood is bowed up in the center and nowhere near the bottom surface. The front and rear corners are firmly in the trench. No hooks, ratchet straps, etc. could ever get that to flex enough. The hood is fixable, I’ve dealt with worse things in life, but we go back to my previous comments.
Krash hulls ride amazing, Chris and Nick have passion for this sport. Many people love their Krash skis and thank you for speaking up. There are some skis out there that have been seriously thrashed and still keep kickin'. You are real people and I want your company to succeed. Jet skis are a fun luxury and big part of our lives, I just hope any poor quality control is a thing of the past. I like jet skis, the community, the people and I want to believe things will work out.
If they don't work out for me, then I hope I've made an impact that gets change in motion so others can learn from my mistakes. This sport needs more passionate people.
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I like your Druken post better!
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Just fix the hood and ride some surf. You will forget about all of this after you get out there. No better therapy than surf riding. Also, the offer still stands. You and your hubby bring the ski over to my shop and we'll have the hood sealing perfect in no time. Free of charge. Or better yet, pay in beer. I just want to see you actually get out and ride after this saga of a build.
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@chixwithtrix go over to @Nate_D 's house. Nate is a great guy and will get you fixed up. Go ride some surf. Sounds like you dig pain... I'm sure you'll love it ;-)
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Bammmm
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Nate is an awesome guy, plus he is one of the best composite guys in this sport.
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There were a lot of them hah. If the mods wanted to kill that whole entire poopshow they are welcome to. If not, should give future readers quite a roller coaster ride.
Talked to Nick on the phone earlier. That is saying something as I prefer keeping in to writing since I'm usually terrible at getting my point across on the phone or in person. Seems like a reasonable guy, and we are working towards a new hood if needed.
In the mean time not sure what I'll do with the one I have, but just wanted to update that Krash is doing their part in this situation. No arguments, no problems.
We can get carried away sitting in our comfortable homes where we can get on soapboxes. But one of the reasons I decided to work with Krash rather than return it is, outside of life reasons...I like how my Krash rides a lot, and feel like I'm so close to just being able to enjoy my effort over the last year.
So, hopefully we'll have less angry mob and more upbeat news now. I'm tired of being so serious lately, I already look back on last week and feel dumb I let it get to me so badly. More important things in life and all that...
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Well if Nate's place is in on the way to the ditch, then just drop it off at Nate's. I'll grab it there after he fixes the hood. Then onward to Galveston for some surf riding.
chixwithtrix
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If you follow me on FB or IG you'll see I rode the ski again to test after some changes. Supposed to be getting a new hood from Thailand and updated hood seal. Nick/Chris are waiting on me at the moment for some hood seal length info. I lost my measuring tape, but hoping to find/pick one up after I get off work today.
Cliff notes:
Tried a Worx scoop grate that was hanging out in the garage since I returned the one it came with in the stage 2 kit. I *think* it is a 228. Not super impressed with the loading, but it does hook up better. I wasn't expecting much though.
The tank decides to go for a little walk around the bilge area when I jump. Almost ready to dump this tank in favor of a regular plastic one. Almost...what are people doing with these style tanks as far as building up the bottom? The lumpy floor and off camber side of the tank is giving me hell. Already have hydrotuff on the bottom, anyone make a box of something for the sides?
Footholds are giving me some mad bruises on the front and side wearing wrestling shoes. Fell to the side doing a 180 because I suck and my feet stayed hung in the holds. Seriously sketch. Do you guys keep the holds high and loose, or lower them and 'kick' in? Rear part needs to get trimmed, just not sure how much I want to yet.
Cliff notes:
Tried a Worx scoop grate that was hanging out in the garage since I returned the one it came with in the stage 2 kit. I *think* it is a 228. Not super impressed with the loading, but it does hook up better. I wasn't expecting much though.
The tank decides to go for a little walk around the bilge area when I jump. Almost ready to dump this tank in favor of a regular plastic one. Almost...what are people doing with these style tanks as far as building up the bottom? The lumpy floor and off camber side of the tank is giving me hell. Already have hydrotuff on the bottom, anyone make a box of something for the sides?
Footholds are giving me some mad bruises on the front and side wearing wrestling shoes. Fell to the side doing a 180 because I suck and my feet stayed hung in the holds. Seriously sketch. Do you guys keep the holds high and loose, or lower them and 'kick' in? Rear part needs to get trimmed, just not sure how much I want to yet.
chixwithtrix
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The ditch comment was for my SXR, not the Krash.
I know, confusing as fk.
FWIW that SXR may still meet the ditch, left me last off the line last weekend at the first race after totally dying. My own fault for never doing a race start with it since I bought it a few months ago. Didn't get last though eh.
They ride amazing, never a complaint in that department.
I actually said it many times how much I like the riding style, one of the reasons I don't want to give up on it.
If life was all riding and no building/maintenance I would be 110% Krash. Awesome time out on the water.
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Get some 25mm pad and stuff under the tank.
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Custom parts have custom problems. You'll figure it out.
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If the tanks moving you don't have it sucure enough. Operator error.
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My friend uses Velcro to keep his aluminum tank from sliding around, works great.
chixwithtrix
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Agreed, not mad, just asking for advice. Have to crawl before you can run.
Woah woah, I wasn't blambing anyone lol. Damn the pitchforks are still active.
Just asking for advice sheesh. People don't seem to read long posts so I was keeping it simple.
Totally operator error, hence why I'm asking you guys what the best way to fix it is...
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I already have the tank hydroturfed, I have thick hudroturf pads under the tank for support, and blocks on the sides to stabilize it on the sides. But it still moves so I'm at a loss. Maybe more straps or different/better blocks? Using the one hydroturf sells for risers on the side of the tray. I have noticed the straps have weakened since when I first bought them.
Boom, there is the great advice! I didn't even think of trying that...figured the adhesive would die in such a wet environment. Happen to know if he used contact cement or just the velcro adhesive?
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Ive used Velcro on my jazz tanks. Works good, but you'll definitely need to prep the surface and use someone stronger than the velcro adhesive.
The best thing I have come up with using is the carbon fiber stops that @LimitedSlip7 sends with his tanks. I think he will sell them separately. Those stops in combination with tight straps are all you need.
Holy licoriceing licorice. What a disaster. F'ing indecisive drama queen.
Dude,that was not necessary..............
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