Big Kahuna
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
buddy of mine is builidng an XFS up now. If he ever finishes.
RICKTER talk
- Thread starter Idok
- Start date
Well, cats outta the bag I guess by now. Pulled the trigger on a carbon xfs an should have it in my possession in hopefully a month. It's already here in the states. Also just got my pfp today, do I need to install inserts for the pfp? Anything I should know about these hulls? Comes with a full billet rrp pole setup, pump shoe, an rideplate. Putting my 140 mag an Jetworks 5mil stroker in it. Thanx for any advice.
- Location
- Australia (Sydney)
Sweet set up.
Get ready for some real fun great fun ski regret selling mine in a way.
Get ready for some real fun great fun ski regret selling mine in a way.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
I think you will appreciate the fact that everything just bolts in. Only issue my buddy has had was grinding the pump shoe (But it was not OEM so not really an issue with the hull) and finding bolts for the motor mount rail. Bolts are not included. These the bolts that hold down the mounts to the rail.
Im just curious why you've had 3 different skis in less than a year what was wrong with the bob hull you had
Big Kahuna
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Some People Can.
Since this time last year Tricky has had a ROK - Sold it, EME Q8 - Sold It, Superfreak Badass - Still has, Rickter XFS - Sold It, Rickter XFR - Sold it, XScream KDX - Believe it is sold and another on order. Some people do it because they can. Oh, I bet as soon as Tem has the kinks worked out Tricky will have the new Circus Freak.
shawn_NJ
Chasing waves.
- Location
- Daytona Beach
I am probably going to order the medium length plate and see if it makes a difference for the surf. Although its plenty warm enough to be riding I am still probably 3-4 weeks out before mine is ready for its first rip of the year.
- Location
- Oceanside, CA
have you guys tried shimming the back of the ride plate?
shawn_NJ
Chasing waves.
- Location
- Daytona Beach
Ya I have 2 washers between the hull and rideplate on each of the rear RP bolts. I am afraid to add much more and have the rideplate rip off...lol
skinnyman
YOU CANT RENT MY SKI
- Location
- Dallas/ToyBox
I added a few inserts for the PFP in my xfs I blocked mine and installed it then put the inserts in the exact spot that works best.
As far as going thru skis I have been thru a few in last 18 months who cares it my cash i will spend how i want.
As far as going thru skis I have been thru a few in last 18 months who cares it my cash i will spend how i want.
I am wondering if the medium will be enough. I know the wait on the long plate is forever because it has to come from the factory and since I have no patience I am thinking about the medium also. Just alot of cash to throw down without getting input from someone who has actually tried it, for some reason I feel like I need the long one.
- Location
- NYC/Long Island
I think I read somewhere SN plates work.. I could be just making it up IDK but maybe you can try one of those before ordering two seperate rrp plates?
Btw, you screwed me out of thousands of dollars. I been looking at Rickters since seeing yours at jones inlet.. Thanks lol
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
The XFS has 1/2"
- Location
- CT
Ya real 1/2 lines here. This isn't a bob
I just measured my SN and no go. Ride you RN like I did for 10 years and then think about a aftermarket hull when you have the money to spare. RN's are tons of fun and look at bruce he rides a tank and puts me to shame the hull doesn't make you a better rider just one with less cash in the wallet. lol