Mainly a lurker but need help. I'm turning 50 next month and I'm going to get a new ski to celebrate. Sold business a year ago and budget is secondary and need help figuring out who are the two or three people out there who can build a ski that meets my every need. Browsed the sites for Rickter and Hurricane... Looking for something that is light, loves to jump, sub, roll, etc. But no competition... Just fun. Who should I be talking to or what should I buy. I definitely want to go beyond a new SJ or 800 SXR but don't want to do my own build.
Need help selecting flat water free ride ski
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chadman154
#Itsonlymoney !!!!!
- Location
- Dirty south
what part of the country are you in?
Ducky
Back in the game!
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Since you aren't too worried about a budget, you should go to as many freerides as you possibly can and test every ski that looks interesting to you. Everyone will have a different opinion based on what ski they own/have owned.
Live in Cincinnati and ride in TN. I'm willing to travel to try out different things if that helps. I don't want to make a 'mistake'
I'd certainly be willing to do that. Is there an east coast event in the next couple of months that's well attended by the builders? I'm also wondering what are the 'must ride' skis.
Ducky
Back in the game!
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
WaveDaze in VA beach is April 11-13th!!!!
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
Contact Keith @615 freeride he's from Tennessee and builds some pretty kickass ski's!
If you want a full freestyle machine, it doesnt get any better than this http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/2014-xscream-dvx-900-just-in-time-for-summer-27-500.146410/
If you dont care about flipping as much and want more of an all-round ski, get Keith to build you a superfreak badass
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Brotastic
- Location
- Arlington TX
Hard to beat a Superfreak if you don't have a budget. Just have to decide how short.
Congrats on being in such a position. You're already the envy of many here.
Congrats on being in such a position. You're already the envy of many here.
chadman154
#Itsonlymoney !!!!!
- Location
- Dirty south
You should have more than enough am hulls in your area to ride. Ride as many as possible and then pull the trigger, you got nothing but time....
- Location
- Vegas
Ride as many hulls as you can, them make a decision
theirs a few people who build skis right and knows how to set them up.
If your a big guy (like I am) be careful on selection a hull cause the short ones are hard to ride . Like emes, hurricanes ,rokr , trendsetters
I personally like super freaks and rickters , and of course the tiger craft aquabot i have one on order
Like I said just ride as many as you can and make a choice
theirs a few people who build skis right and knows how to set them up.
If your a big guy (like I am) be careful on selection a hull cause the short ones are hard to ride . Like emes, hurricanes ,rokr , trendsetters
I personally like super freaks and rickters , and of course the tiger craft aquabot i have one on order
Like I said just ride as many as you can and make a choice
Thanks SM! We are very blessed!Hard to beat a Superfreak if you don't have a budget. Just have to decide how short.
Congrats on being in such a position. You're already the envy of many here.
5'10", 180 Lbs... More like average. How do you figure out the right length? What makes a short one hard to ride?
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
Any rider can learn to ride a short hull, I'm 6-3 230lbs and have had no problem ridding any aftermarket hull out there. The right length for the hull has more to do with you want your hull to do.
I'm sure the 615 guys can get you a chance to try pretty much any hull out there
I'm sure the 615 guys can get you a chance to try pretty much any hull out there
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Brotastic
- Location
- Arlington TX
Balance & Stability. Think of a see-saw, the longer it is, the smoother the balance is, more room to distribute weight. The shorter it is, the transition is more abrupt.
But the upside is you get more response, more tossability. But thats only useful if want a hull that can perform manuevers that benefit from less length in the water.
Given that many of the hulls being made utilize factory SJ or equivalent ride plates, and since we're talking about length.....
There are a handful of hulls being made that come with very long composite ride plates that you can cut down. But these skis IMO lean towards freestlye more than freeride. So it really depends on what you want spend your time doing.
This is my ride plate
This shows how long it was when I received it.
Here are the skis that offer ride plates like this:
Footrocket
Backie Chan
Aquabot
I want to say there are more but my brain is failing me.
Anyhow, the key IMO on these skis is buying a spare ride plate with your hull. You can establish how short you want to go, and you still have a spare. The spare can be used to keep full length for surf, or you can shorten it if you think you went to far on the first one.
Weather you are interested in that or not, the best news is that there are a lot of great hulls being developed and built right now, here in the states and abroad.
It'll be interesting to see what you choose.
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WILKEY
SO FAR CHANGE SUCKS!!!!!!
^^^ what mindless said. P&P performance second to none. Come to wavedaze man you won't regret it
Jp79
Building Brawlers
- Location
- Harveys Lake,Pa
Hit us up at flat water. We will have two skis one with the adjustable plate. Also Chris will be there with his Aquabot I'm sure if you ask he will let you try and a bunch of others. All you have to do is Show up and there will be plenty to try.
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Brotastic
- Location
- Arlington TX
I completely forgot about the Brawler... I haven't had the pleasure of riding one, but from what i've read their hull falls right in that freeride/ freestyle design.
Makes sense... I'm sure flips are intoxicating fun but if it compromises the overall ride, may not be worth the loss in stability. Have to find that sweet spot then.
One part of the site say 4/11-4/13 and about us says 4/26-4/28. I assume it's the former?Yeah come on down to WaveDaze, there should be a bunch of skis there. Come on down for flat water friday and see if you can hop on some skis. Phil Clemmons here in RVA also builds some killer skis.