Custom/Hybrid Optimum length to shorten a X2.

[Vumad]

This is for the average rider who would ride flatwater, surf or just a casual ride. A good freeride hull. I know some people go as much as -12. This is not for flatwater backflip hulls. This is for surf riders and people who need their skis multifunctional.

I know a lot of people have shortened X2's 1 inch at a time until they shortened too much, then added back or used a different hull at that optimum length.

This is only for people who have ridden shortened skis, and preferably different lengths. If you've only ridden a stock ski, this vote is not for you.

Be sure to post your answer with relevent specs (height/weight, steering location, ride plate length, etc etc.)

 

[Dutchie]

Thanx for making this post! I am looking for the correct size to shorten my x2. There are so many different awnsers, maybe after some poll i wil cut mine up that lenght!

Fill in that pole people!

 

[kevbo]

It can be shortened a lot with the stock steering location. I have found it far better to move the steering aft by at least 6" first. This makes it jump higher with smoother landings and less spray in your face. Turning also improves. You want to be standing at the rear edge as long as you are under 200lbs.

 

[Vumad]

It can be shortened a lot with the stock steering location. I have found it far better to move the steering aft by at least 6" first. This makes it jump higher with smoother landings and less spray in your face. Turning also improves. You want to be standing at the rear edge as long as you are under 200lbs.

Good point. I have a stock length hull with stock steering, custom nose and Tom21 tubbies. I turn sub it in hard corners (170lbs) while my buddy says it rails hard and the nose never dives (220lbs). It's not rider skill, because I can destroy him on my stock Superjet, even though my X2 is cranking out way more power than the SJ. I have more time on the X2 than he does. I can definately see how moving the steering back would be a benefit. He only rides better than me in the hardest corners, and I really think his extra weight (50 extra lbs) keeps the back down, or rather, the nose up and dry.

 

[Dutchie]

One problem, If i don't fill in the pole i cant see what the results are

What if you dont want to put the steering collum back.. I thank that is ugly.

Gr,

 

[Vumad]

One problem, If i don't fill in the pole i cant see what the results are

What if you dont want to put the steering collum back.. I thank that is ugly.

Gr,

Click next to vote where it says view poll results. You don't need to vote to see them. This question is a lot mor active on PWCtoday.com

 

[madscientist]

mine is stock steering location with a stem conversion from WFOspeedracer. that has a 2" setback and a little swing to it like a pole ski does. 3inch neg on the rear also.. solid and stabil. tom 21 tubbies as well. building a xtreme x2 soon started last year but medic school still runs my life

 

[Crab]

-84"

 

[Vumad]

mine is stock steering location with a stem conversion from WFOspeedracer. that has a 2" setback and a little swing to it like a pole ski does. 3inch neg on the rear also.. solid and stabil. tom 21 tubbies as well. building a xtreme x2 soon started last year but medic school still runs my life

If you need help with medic you know how to reach me. Know that if you want to be a fire fighter that every.day is a job interviewed

 

[madscientist]

I am starting intern on 4 weeks, then graduate in dec w/ EMS-AAS. i am doing well in school and skills.

the x2 hits the water for the first time this yr today

 

[Dutchie]

I just choped my x2 !

Did 5 cm / about 2 inch.

It looks badass, i kept the stock rubbers on it so it looks like its suppose to be like this. Ill make a topic soon.

Tomorrow is the test !

Gr,