rickter evo fs2 versus reinforced superjet durability

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jdesuperjet

Location
Beaverton, Oregon
Any one know for sure if the rickter evo fs2 is more durable than a roundnose reinforced superjet?
would be riding in the surf by the way..barrel rolls, back flips, re entries..not much higher than 15 foot ariel..
not a pro so would be doing some hard/bad landings..
can get a great deal on a evo fs2 RTR ski but I'm wanting to make sure it is worth the money savings and not end up with damaged hull issues which would cost me more in the long run than buying a new fr2.
 
Christian_83

Christian_83

Xscream
Location
Denmark
The bottom of a stock superjet hull is something called SMC if i remember correct (spray folded compound?) And top deck is handlaid chopped mat fiber glas.
The newer Rickter' hulls 15-> are all made with infusion for what i know.
So the short answer is, yes the Rickter hulls are made better and stronger than a OEM superjet - does it mean you cannot break it, no everything can be fooked up.
 
Jet_jase

Jet_jase

Location
England
Hands down the Rickter is tons stronger than a Superjet. You'll only end up upgrading to a purpose built surf hull anyway so if you have the cash and chance to buy a RTR Rickter i'd go for it.
I have been riding my FR2 evo for over 2 years and it's taken some serious abuse. FS-2 is only 4kg lighter than FR-2 so there really isn't anything worth worrying about in the difference.
 
Christian_83

Christian_83

Xscream
Location
Denmark
Well to be fair its ALOT easier for a newbie freestyler or freerider to smash or crack a hull, than a skilled rider that lands every big air correct.
Its mostly the wrong landed stuff that breaks the stuff.
 
x2mafia

x2mafia

Maximum effort
Location
WA
All aftermarket glass hulls are approximately "pi" times stronger and thicker than any oem hull
 
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