Need help with a ride plate

[Jacob hates jet skis]

I have a 2004 SJ currently with an ocean pro ride plate and a protech intake grate. I ride freestyle/freeride on flat water and need more turning ability. I am thinking of getting a Worx 205 intake grate but I’m not too sure about a ride plate. What’s the best setup to have? Thanks!

 

[mikidymac]

I have a 2004 SJ currently with an ocean pro ride plate and a protech intake grate. I ride freestyle/freeride on flat water and need more turning ability. I am thinking of getting a Worx 205 intake grate but I’m not too sure about a ride plate. What’s the best setup to have? Thanks!

For freestyle/free ride your best bet is a stock plate and D-cut it.

Let me know if you want to sell your ocean pro once you get something else.

 

[Sanoman]

A few things you can do.Where the steering cable end is bolted on the arm of the turning nozzle,redrill the hole closer in to the nozzle.That will give you a little more turning.You can also buy an a/m turnplate (steering) which will have several holes or slot to move the cable end away from the center the turnplate. This gives more throw.
As far as a ride plate goes,buy an a/m ride plate,cut it off right where the end of the ski is (first),then if you still are not satisfied,then do a D cut.Should be several threads explaining this....

Several venders on here sell ride plates.You may even find a used one

 

[flyHigh]

Why a/m rideplate? Stock work well with D cut or flush and they are cheaper available.

 

[Jacob hates jet skis]

A few things you can do.Where the steering cable end is bolted on the arm of the turning nozzle,redrill the hole closer in to the nozzle.That will give you a little more turning.You can also buy an a/m turnplate (steering) which will have several holes or slot to move the cable end in towards the center of the the turnplate.
As far as a ride plate goes,buy an a/m ride plate,cut it off right where the end of the ski is (first),then if you still are not satisfied,then do a D cut.Should be several threads explaining this....

Several venders on here sell ride plates.You may even find a used one

Your saying to cut the ride plate to the length of not sticking out of the ski?

 

[Big Kahuna]

Edited Sano's comment about the holes on the turn plate, you want to move the ball outwards, this gives more throw.

 

[Jacob hates jet skis]

Would I be fine with D cutting my ocean pro or do I need a stock one?

 

[Dorny119]

Do yourself a favor and grab a stock plate! Much better for freestyle/freeriding! I am able to do flat 180's with a stock plate, but not with my A/M plate.

9/15 hooker prop
stock ride plate
aftermarket turn plate (or do the ste nozzle mod that Sanoman mentioned)
Shorten the pole by 3 inches

 

[jeepcreepcj]

Edited Sano's comment about the holes on the turn plate, you want to move the ball outwards, this gives more throw.

Out / further from center on the steering turn plate, or in / closer to pivot on nozzle both would give more throw. Sano was referring to the steering nozzle I think

 

[mikidymac]

Would I be fine with D cutting my ocean pro or do I need a stock one?

A stock one is cheaper so you can sell an aftermarket one for more if it isn't cut. Might as well cut a cheap stock one than a more expensive aftermarket one but that is your call. Also the aftermarket ones can be deeper and have grooves that change the handling whereas a stock one is flush and smooth that a lot of people like for freeride.

I might have a stock one if you are interested in a swap, just PM me and I'll check the shed.

 

[Wake Rider]

If you haven’t already, mod your steering.

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/getting-the-most-throw-out-of-your-steering.154676/

I ran an ocean pro ride plate and was always able to get it to slide around easily with the above mod.

 

[Big Kahuna]

AM Plates sit a bit deeper causing the nose to push down some. Personally I like the Wamiltons Carbon plate, it does not have to be cut short and works really well.

Out / further from center on the steering turn plate, or in / closer to pivot on nozzle both would give more throw. Sano was referring to the steering nozzle I think

He was saying in towards the center of turn plate. Turnplate out gives more throw (Push/Pull). In on nozzle gives faster response.

 

[jeepcreepcj]

^ Ah Gotcha my bad.

My stock d cut ride plate is cracking, so I bought an ocean pro plate to d cut. It’s a significantly thicker casting and appears stronger, but as mentioned above the deeper / more square rib design of it appears like it will make it more hooked up. A stock one would make more sense to cut, if able to find a cheap one.

 

[Jacob hates jet skis]

^ Ah Gotcha my bad.

My stock d cut ride plate is cracking, so I bought an ocean pro plate to d cut. It’s a significantly thicker casting and appears stronger, but as mentioned above the deeper / more square rib design of it appears like it will make it more hooked up. A stock one would make more sense to cut, if able to find a cheap one.

Has the d cut shown a significant amount of better handling?

 

[Sanoman]

AM Plates sit a bit deeper causing the nose to push down some. Personally I like the Wamiltons Carbon plate, it does not have to be cut short and works really well.

He was saying in towards the center of turn plate. Turnplate out gives more throw (Push/Pull). In on nozzle gives faster response.

I'm gonna quit writing stuff so early in the morning before I'm awake! dam..

 

[jeepcreepcj]

Has the d cut shown a significant amount of better handling?

I like the way it rides, but It was cut when I bought the ski, so I don’t have much to compare it to.

 

[Dorny119]

Jacob, I have ridden stock plate with NO D cut, and WITH D cut... The D cut just the nose lift out of the water for jumping, and maybe made 180's easier... but there is a slight carving disadvantage for normal free riding. I would go with a stock plate, no cut. That gives you good versatility.

 

[Jacob hates jet skis]

Jacob, I have ridden stock plate with NO D cut, and WITH D cut... The D cut just the nose lift out of the water for jumping, and maybe made 180's easier... but there is a slight carving disadvantage for normal free riding. I would go with a stock plate, no cut. That gives you good versatility.

Thank you!!!