new freestyle ski help

[Anthony19861]

i just got my first freestyle ski after years of wanting one, it has a 701 61x. i'm 6' and around 140 lbs and my question is is the motor strong enough to flip me cleanly? it has a b pipe, lightweight fly wheel, aftermarket head, and race gas domes. should i build my motor more or just save for a bigger motor? (ski is around 220lbs and has 155mm nosel and trim)

 

[KMN]

Try flipping off of a boat wake.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Flat Water? Not enough engine. Not saying there are not experienced riders that could not. Some hulls flip easier than others.

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[aero92x]

Start watching you tube videos and ride some with Air Blair or Guys at Lake Orion. They will give ya some hints.

 

[Anthony19861]

Flat Water? Not enough engine. Not saying there are not experienced riders that could not. Some hulls flip easier than others.

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what's your opinion on a good size?

 

[River Rat]

83mm bore
5mm stroke
49s
Enhancer
B pipe
144 mag

Just my opinion . I've seen a 735cc on 46s flip on a fiberglass hull. You look young in your avatar and could probably pull a flip with your set up. You don't know until you try!

 

[Mike W]

And definitely wear a helmet.

 

[Christian_83]

Yes it can flip with your current setup, but maybe not with you. Smaller engine calls for skills.
220 lbs complete ski? Have you weighed that, it seems very light!

 

[River Rat]

For inspiration

 

[bored&stroked]

If your asking then chances are you don't have the skills to make it happen without a boat wake. Bet you'll land on your head alot flatwater.

 

[SpaceCowboy]

i just got my first freestyle ski after years of wanting one, it has a 701 61x. i'm 6' and around 140 lbs and my question is is the motor strong enough to flip me cleanly? it has a b pipe, lightweight fly wheel, aftermarket head, and race gas domes. should i build my motor more or just save for a bigger motor? (ski is around 220lbs and has 155mm nosel and trim)

Buying a big motor will make it much easier. If your setup is properly tuned it will flip a lightweight BAM no problem. Flipping off a wake is way easier for learning. Good luck!

 

[mthomps]

When you first bought a ski you probably had a hard time making it do what you want!

 

[erik mx45]

Start watching you tube videos and ride some with Air Blair or Guys at Lake Orion. They will give ya some hints.

air blair has great tips on face planting!