Hey guys,
A buddy and I were recently having a few beers on the patio while talking about how
motorsports had changed so much that ability was no longer really part of the game. After a while, we started talking watercraft. This occurred naturally since we are planning a Florida/Bahamas trip via pwc. It turned out that neither of us really had been around stand ups much since childhood. Like myself, he had always been interested in this aspect of the sport. Enough so that we have done enough research about this to know what we wanted.
Requirements were short and sweet. Cheap, reliable, with freeride/stunts being at the top of the list. Well, it doesn't take either of us much time to get very motivated.... SN SJ it is, we started looking.
Enter subject-
Mods I have noticed-
R&D ride plate
Worx grate.
We quickly found a 93 for a good price. I am not a fan of the current look at all. We rebuilt the carb and it starts and runs great. We have put several tanks through it so far and it mostly seems fine.
The rest of this is going to be difficult to explain/understand as it is highly subjective and at the fingertips of a beginner......
We had little issue standing up and riding the ski. The first time I got up I was unstable and tense. After maybe 15 min of standing, falling, and remounting, I went back to shore and found myself thinking, "This is far more tiring than I remember!". The next time out I realized how tight and controlling I was. I immediately thought back to riding dirtbikes and what I had learned as a child. The key for me is absolutely to let the ski have its head and be loose a little. These terms may not work for everyone but it was a game changer for me. I was not really getting tired or anywhere near as unstable on the ski. Great right!? Well....now that riding this thing was a go other issues started to arise. I am having a hard time sorting them out as there are several and it's is very difficult tell if it's the ski or myself causing the issue.
Basics. I.e. Possibly mechanical
Ski seems to need a bit of left steer and left weight to go straight.
It seems to porpoise more than it should. I am probably 230 wet and I have to be feet to the bulkhead and leaned forward over the handle pole to stop it, and this is only in very light chop. Anything else and it will hop. I really feel that if the pole were somewhat shorter I could work this out without issue.
The power isn't there. It really doesn't want to pull me out of anything slow, very bad. Compression is good so I don't think it's the engine. I just wish it had a little more braap.
While riding and crashing a lot I feel as though the ski has more and more weight in the rear. After a while this appears to not go away no matter how long I'm on plane.
Possibilities include- no bilge, waterlogged foam, rider is worn out. Lol
Rider issues.
It seems as though I tear up my shins reboarding. I don't notice while riding due to some nerve damage on my shins that wraps around the outside of both legs. Does turf help with this issue or is it a reboarding error?
I have tried each foot in front but honestly just prefer to switch while riding. This does cause some instability while preparing for a turn but seems far better in a turn. I kinda feel like it's similar to motorcycles. Hang off the same way on both sides. Lol.
Desired mods. I tend to modify things.
Washers on the back of the ride plate.
Shorter RN handle pole.
701.
Foot holds.
Rocker kit.
So far it is even more fun than I thought! You actually get wet on these things! I am already looking for a rn. I absolutely will accept any outside input so let me know what you think. I am looking forward to being part of the community.
Thank you,
Jeff
A buddy and I were recently having a few beers on the patio while talking about how
motorsports had changed so much that ability was no longer really part of the game. After a while, we started talking watercraft. This occurred naturally since we are planning a Florida/Bahamas trip via pwc. It turned out that neither of us really had been around stand ups much since childhood. Like myself, he had always been interested in this aspect of the sport. Enough so that we have done enough research about this to know what we wanted.
Requirements were short and sweet. Cheap, reliable, with freeride/stunts being at the top of the list. Well, it doesn't take either of us much time to get very motivated.... SN SJ it is, we started looking.
Enter subject-
Mods I have noticed-
R&D ride plate
Worx grate.
We quickly found a 93 for a good price. I am not a fan of the current look at all. We rebuilt the carb and it starts and runs great. We have put several tanks through it so far and it mostly seems fine.
The rest of this is going to be difficult to explain/understand as it is highly subjective and at the fingertips of a beginner......
We had little issue standing up and riding the ski. The first time I got up I was unstable and tense. After maybe 15 min of standing, falling, and remounting, I went back to shore and found myself thinking, "This is far more tiring than I remember!". The next time out I realized how tight and controlling I was. I immediately thought back to riding dirtbikes and what I had learned as a child. The key for me is absolutely to let the ski have its head and be loose a little. These terms may not work for everyone but it was a game changer for me. I was not really getting tired or anywhere near as unstable on the ski. Great right!? Well....now that riding this thing was a go other issues started to arise. I am having a hard time sorting them out as there are several and it's is very difficult tell if it's the ski or myself causing the issue.
Basics. I.e. Possibly mechanical
Ski seems to need a bit of left steer and left weight to go straight.
It seems to porpoise more than it should. I am probably 230 wet and I have to be feet to the bulkhead and leaned forward over the handle pole to stop it, and this is only in very light chop. Anything else and it will hop. I really feel that if the pole were somewhat shorter I could work this out without issue.
The power isn't there. It really doesn't want to pull me out of anything slow, very bad. Compression is good so I don't think it's the engine. I just wish it had a little more braap.
While riding and crashing a lot I feel as though the ski has more and more weight in the rear. After a while this appears to not go away no matter how long I'm on plane.
Possibilities include- no bilge, waterlogged foam, rider is worn out. Lol
Rider issues.
It seems as though I tear up my shins reboarding. I don't notice while riding due to some nerve damage on my shins that wraps around the outside of both legs. Does turf help with this issue or is it a reboarding error?
I have tried each foot in front but honestly just prefer to switch while riding. This does cause some instability while preparing for a turn but seems far better in a turn. I kinda feel like it's similar to motorcycles. Hang off the same way on both sides. Lol.
Desired mods. I tend to modify things.
Washers on the back of the ride plate.
Shorter RN handle pole.
701.
Foot holds.
Rocker kit.
So far it is even more fun than I thought! You actually get wet on these things! I am already looking for a rn. I absolutely will accept any outside input so let me know what you think. I am looking forward to being part of the community.
Thank you,
Jeff
