Custom/Hybrid ping pong ball thread!
- Thread starter MADMAT
- Start date
LOVE it!
Light and strong!! Until it gets water in it over time. I drained a lot more than I expected when we got back to the ramps. But when we first went out I was like oh yea! Boat wake rolls are easier/faster for sure!
Between all the pool noodle and pool noodle surf board (big custom cut piece hugging the waterbox with straps going through it like a stock mat) I have in the engine compartment and the 1000 or so beer pong balls inside..... it felt like it will have zero problem floating as good as a stock ski.
Now I have a pair of 16mm aluminum versiplugs coming to scupper the water out of the tray and I am done.
So now worst case senario I lose all power/bilge and it ALL fills with water in the surf and floats as good as stock or better IMO.
I wasn't sure about the new front foothold but I found a combo I LOVE right away! I only carved flat water with it so far though....
And I love the small enclosures! Waaay less thought in to staying in IMO.
Man its good to have the garage back to "normal"...
On a seperate note....I swear Korns and my ski can not be told apart if you are blindfolded! (Trinity SXR800 -vs.-WDK SXR (Envy) yamaha motor/pump)
Light and strong!! Until it gets water in it over time. I drained a lot more than I expected when we got back to the ramps. But when we first went out I was like oh yea! Boat wake rolls are easier/faster for sure!
Between all the pool noodle and pool noodle surf board (big custom cut piece hugging the waterbox with straps going through it like a stock mat) I have in the engine compartment and the 1000 or so beer pong balls inside..... it felt like it will have zero problem floating as good as a stock ski.
Now I have a pair of 16mm aluminum versiplugs coming to scupper the water out of the tray and I am done.
So now worst case senario I lose all power/bilge and it ALL fills with water in the surf and floats as good as stock or better IMO.I wasn't sure about the new front foothold but I found a combo I LOVE right away! I only carved flat water with it so far though....
And I love the small enclosures! Waaay less thought in to staying in IMO.
Man its good to have the garage back to "normal"...
On a seperate note....I swear Korns and my ski can not be told apart if you are blindfolded! (Trinity SXR800 -vs.-WDK SXR (Envy) yamaha motor/pump)
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- Location
- sunbury ,ohio
Very nice Matt !
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
....perfect excuse for new hull
This is my goal...I am not allowed in Cali with my truck...and this has good highways going in and places to sleep and park!
Someday man...https://www.google.com/maps/place/W...18cffa59a5a92!8m2!3d43.6770596!4d-124.1748619
Someday man...https://www.google.com/maps/place/W...18cffa59a5a92!8m2!3d43.6770596!4d-124.1748619
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Big Kahuna
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Why no Cali?
jeremy chambon
Need more power
- Location
- rockford MI
Matt you know I would be down
DAG
Yes, my balls tickled from that landing
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
have you sunk your ski with the balls in it yet?
Mostly.... but not completely filled the engine compartment. It was half full and my gunnies were filled and it showed zero signs of even thinking about going under.
I have ZERO ZERO doubts it will float.
You couldn't sink the amount of ping pong balls in this ski with this ski....no way.
jeremy chambon
Need more power
- Location
- rockford MI
Dang man cutting that thing up
OK all weak spots ( I ran out of materials last time!) reinforced and then everything sanded and shaped to perfection. The tray still looks like arse but I don't care. The turf came out good I think!
The front foothold feels great!
The ping pong balls all looked brand new and were packed tight! I was only able to squeeze 3 more in after all she has been through!
The front foothold feels great!
The ping pong balls all looked brand new and were packed tight! I was only able to squeeze 3 more in after all she has been through!
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