Rickter Edge Vs Superfreak Badass -4.3
- Thread starter Big Kahuna
- Start date
KTM434
Jamie FN Hickey
- Location
- Palm Coast FL
Haha... SOLD!!
masterblaster
X-H2
actually riding does tend to get that way with motors. what happened to the xs900 scott? that thing was awesome for a surf boat,going back to 701 has to be a buzkill after that setup?
KTM434
Jamie FN Hickey
- Location
- Palm Coast FL
^^ easy! There's nothing buzz kill about a good ol' 701.
masterblaster
X-H2
ok ok,throw a big pipe,timing,compression,porting,155 pump at it and I might get a tiny buzz...lol
Captain PegLeg
GJP
- Location
- Villa Rica, Ga
That's like taking a hooker from the corner... putting a set of fake boobs on her, getting rid of the trashy tattoos, putting her in some nice clothes and heels. Better off starting with a dime piece in a t shirt and gym shorts.
- Location
- Saskatoon,SK
I totally get what you are saying! I rode Taylors new Edge with just a Bpipe, Dasa head, Enhancer and light flywheel with a Yami 155 and I was stunned!
Nuklear6
I Dream 10' Surf!
Heard a few people loved that ski @badvinny . Was it a oem yamaha 155 pump with proper impeller or a 155 mag?
@JRock637 and @jason184 how would you compare the edge's ability at high speed runs and +25-30mph turning to even the pre 08 sj? Not sure any aftermarket hull can compare to the +08 hull at high speed.......
- Location
- Saskatoon,SK
OEM 155 pump in that edge. I could ride that ski wide open flat or chop, super stable and would cut hard, short rideplate too. I asked why no Carbon pipe and they said it just didn't work on the 701, no porting, stock carbs, Bpipe FTW!
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
It turns at speed similar to a 08+ sj. If you throw your shoulder into it it will rail a turn at any speed. In a straight line it's way more stable than a sj. Cuts through the chop surprisingly well for a shortened rockered ski. Nothing cuts through the chop like a 08+ sj but the edge comes damn close for a aftermarket hull
- Location
- Saskatoon,SK
Hookup was great, don't know the pitch, sorry!
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
Chuck come down an try ours out. Or we might be able to come up there an ride in the upcoming weeks.
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Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Cannot figure out how peeps with freaks are riding them in semi choppy surf. Rode Hugo Sunday and got the living crap beat out of me. The Freak is just too damn light for those kind of conditions. Either got to figure out a way to make my Freak handle better and possible add some weight to it. Or go another direction. Just read ever post again in this thread. after owning my Freak for almost 2 years now. I have learned it does not ride like SJ's that I am use to. You are not going to carve a turn or turn hard. It is going to slide. 2 months ago I was going to sell it. Even had a possible buyer. Jr rode it and got off and said "your stupid to sell this" Turns out, the guy did not bring his cash and I had fun that afternoon riding. That said, I have ridden Hugo 2x now since then. First time was smooth and nice waves. 2nd Time is was choppy. I got bounced all around. This has been regrouping that decision. No matter what, Keeping my Driveline!!!!! DASA 820 is dialed and so is the pump and pipe.
Totally get where your coming from this time! I was the same place two years ago. The freak is great 90% of the time, but on big days, its not there! Weight would help, however, there is now better all around hulls.
Watching the Edges in the surf this past weekend is a very serious contender. Riding Jim Hills new ski was a big wow! Would have loved to ride it out in the waves.
Finally makng the decision to ditch the SF was tough. Up until that point, I didnt find anything I liked better.
Going to the T1 was a smart choice for me. For you? Take your motor and driveline, and get an Edge!
Watching the Edges in the surf this past weekend is a very serious contender. Riding Jim Hills new ski was a big wow! Would have loved to ride it out in the waves.
Finally makng the decision to ditch the SF was tough. Up until that point, I didnt find anything I liked better.
Going to the T1 was a smart choice for me. For you? Take your motor and driveline, and get an Edge!
- Location
- South Florida
Quit riding crappy chop and ride big clean surf and you are good.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Shut up.
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
Can see where you are coming from. Those Tem built freaks are TOO light. Tougher than rocks, just not heavy enough. Even my circus which was built for flatwater freestyle was too light. There is no such thing as a good setup wake. They are all small. Unless people have experienced it, they wont realize or agree with it. Being so light they make you work more in any type of water. You feel every single ripple in the surf/chop. On the other hand, the edge rides like a long, heavy hull to me. I would love an edge as a back up boat (to replace my superjet) but could never make it my daily. As much as i prefer the ride of a freak over an edge, i think youd be happier on an edge for your riding style.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Closed one Chapter and Opened another. I should have gone with my gut 2 years ago!!!!!!!!!!! No Regrets!!!!!!!! Freak is fun, Just not as fun for me! Gonna live life on the Edge.............
Proformance1
Liquid Insanity
- Location
- New York Crew
Congrats on the new Edge. Got my dirty finger prints all over it at worlds.