Surfriding Opinion on new XFT Hull
- Thread starter maef
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I didn't realize XFT was still making new stuff.
Here's my opinion: If you're going to shell out the big bucks that an aftermarket hull costs, get something that isn't just a fancy Superjet with a different composite layup. (Unless you REALLY like the Superjet).
I'd go with a different, newer hull geometry - rocker, handlepole location, and all the other new innovative stuff. Something that doesn't handle just like another Superjet. Because you could just buy another Superjet.
Here's my opinion: If you're going to shell out the big bucks that an aftermarket hull costs, get something that isn't just a fancy Superjet with a different composite layup. (Unless you REALLY like the Superjet).
I'd go with a different, newer hull geometry - rocker, handlepole location, and all the other new innovative stuff. Something that doesn't handle just like another Superjet. Because you could just buy another Superjet.
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chriselmore_1
high on resin
- Location
- san jose ca
They are quite a bit diff than a sj. Shorter. More front and rear rocker. And a bunch of stuff
Thanks. do you like them?
Look at the bond line and the bottom rear on a SJ (or SXR, or the XFT you posted)
They are straight with no bend in them.
Rocker refers to an upwards sweep in the bond line in the front and bottom of the hull in the rear. (There may be something there on the XFT in the rear. If there is, it's minimal).
Take a look at a Rickter, a BOB, Superfreak for examples of rocker.
Example of front rocker on a Superfreak:
I don't have a pic of the rear rocker right now.
Something else I thought of: Nearly all of the newer hulls have improvements in the rails designed to corner better. The pole sits further forward, the hull is wider, the tray design is much better.
They are straight with no bend in them.
Rocker refers to an upwards sweep in the bond line in the front and bottom of the hull in the rear. (There may be something there on the XFT in the rear. If there is, it's minimal).
Take a look at a Rickter, a BOB, Superfreak for examples of rocker.
Example of front rocker on a Superfreak:
I don't have a pic of the rear rocker right now.
Something else I thought of: Nearly all of the newer hulls have improvements in the rails designed to corner better. The pole sits further forward, the hull is wider, the tray design is much better.
Got it! Thanks!
Look at the bond line and the bottom rear on a SJ (or SXR, or the XFT you posted)
They are straight with no bend in them.
Rocker refers to an upwards sweep in the bond line in the front and bottom of the hull in the rear. (There may be something there on the XFT in the rear. If there is, it's minimal).
Take a look at a Rickter, a BOB, Superfreak for examples of rocker.
Example of front rocker on a Superfreak:
I don't have a pic of the rear rocker right now.
Something else I thought of: Nearly all of the newer hulls have improvements in the rails designed to corner better. The pole sits further forward, the hull is wider, the tray design is much better.
Zeon
WNY Crew
- Location
- Buffalo, NY/ Crystal beach, Ontario
I have yet to ride a Freak but I KNOW FOR A FACT, those XFT hulls are the 
. Light, sturdy and ride effin great.
Matt E, Have you ever seen the dual scupper drainage systems on these hulls? they are bad ass. WAY WAY WAY better then any scupper system I have seen yet.
Also HANDS DOWN, XFT footholds are the most unique awesome holds. I cant ride a ski with out them. If I could get my hands on that XFT hull I would in a heartbeat. Its a shame they do not produce products anymore.
. Light, sturdy and ride effin great.Matt E, Have you ever seen the dual scupper drainage systems on these hulls? they are bad ass. WAY WAY WAY better then any scupper system I have seen yet.
Also HANDS DOWN, XFT footholds are the most unique awesome holds. I cant ride a ski with out them. If I could get my hands on that XFT hull I would in a heartbeat. Its a shame they do not produce products anymore.
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
I say get it because there won't be anymore of them, if you don't like it someone will buy it, everything else will still be available down the road.
One more thing before you ask yes I have ridden an XFT hull quite a few times.
One more thing before you ask yes I have ridden an XFT hull quite a few times.
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I have yet to ride a Freak but I KNOW FOR A FACT, those XFT hulls are the
Matt E, Have you ever seen the dual scupper drainage systems on these hulls? they are bad ass. WAY WAY WAY better then any scupper system I have seen yet.
Also HANDS DOWN, XFT footholds are the most unique awesome holds. I cant ride a ski with out them. If I could get my hands on that XFT hull I would in a heartbeat. Its a shame they do not produce products anymore.
Yes, I've seen the scupper tunnels. I'm not a scupper fan though.
I'm not dissing XFT, btw. The quality is pretty damn good. Just saying that for the money, I'd get a hull with more features that affect handling.
Freakrider
X247
- Location
- Tampa Bay area
I don't like the idea of putting out big $,$$$ on a hull that I have not ridden based on opinions or hull reputation...
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I will ride a similar ski (XFT hull) before closing the deal. Please consider one piece of info: I'm in Brazil and it is not that easy to import hulls from the US. XFT is here...
I could by Lenzi's one, but I don't like the way they look and I guess they are not that great on surf (where I ride).
Thanks!
Freakrider
X247
- Location
- Tampa Bay area
Well then you don't have many options unless you wait and have the funds to visit the Daytona 2012 freeride or some other closer event and test some hulls like some guys do and then order one to be shipped to you.
- Location
- New York Crew
Imo xft is awesome hull but you just mentioned surf. Surf and light weight xft s esp that model do not go together well. Again just my opinion. But if the price is right try it
raytherace
Canadian Brapp Dealer
- Location
- St-Ray Beach, QC
What is the price of these hull?? I found nothing about that on the web site.