SJ Vs Octane.

[FullTHROTLE92]

Ugh.. I dont think you get it bro...

Someone please explain to this guy about all the aftermarket parts that come on a Octane "stock"....

I understand what you mean if the sj had mods on it like what comes with octane it would handle better which is probably true but I was just saying it's stock in the sense that I haven't invested thousands of dollars into it. But I would definatly like to ride a sj with mods and tubies and footholds I still love my octane


And to the guy who bought his octane cause that's what eric Malone was riding that's the same reason I bought mine haha and I don't regret :Banane09:

 

[Pro-pulsion]

It's really doesn't matter what you ride. If you like it the way it is - you there , where you need to be !!!
I started on Kawi ,had 750 SX and 96 Superjet at the same time, but always prefer to ride Kawi. Now I got 06 SXR and love it. Wish it's little bit lighter. The way I ride - it's enougf for me in any way. And woudn't trade it for anything else ( exept Trinity SXR hull and ,maybe, Matrix,but I didn't tryed it )

I really like this reply too, I'm behind ya on that as well dude. If you are happy with the ski you bought...then it was the right decision. I think you know what we mean by comparing equally modded skis, so we can put that issue to rest. We're just saying that to make an accurate decision, drop the B-Pipe into the SJ, and all the other aftermarket goodies that come stock on the Octane, then giver. steve-uk, if given the chance to try a SJ and compare it to my 650SX, and the SJ felt anything like my old 300 just with lost more power lol...then I would be all over it...but right now the funding isn't really there so I'm going to have to pass :dunno: Back to you FullTHROTLE92, I'm sure I would be just as excited to by an Octane if it gave me the same rush...and more interested if it was a good price like yours. Even though the aftermarket isn't flooded with Octane parts, when it comes pre-equipped with most of what you need and you can pick it up pretty cheap....who cares, buy it and ride! :bigok:

 

[nokfir]

i went from 650 to 750 to 01 sj. never ridden an octane, but i love the superjet. the sj is a day and night difference compared to the old kawi's. i can actually ride in the surf now with the sj, the 750 was a nightmare. sxr's are pretty awsome too, there big and fast and also carve really nice. bottom line i definetly dont regret the superjet buy...and its mostly stock.

 

[jetpilot08]

It was toss up between an sxr or a superjet. I think if I was a bigger heavier rider then the sxr would be a better fit...but I'm not and I fell pretty comfortable on my superjet.

When I rode it for the fist time it felt like a barge compared to my 550 but now that I'm use to it it seems just the right size for me. I'd still love to try an sxr just to see what it is like.

 

[vitalikol]

I think if I was a bigger heavier rider then the sxr would be a better fit...

This another thing why I love my SXR - I am 6'2'' and 210 lb - it hold me better.

I am just a bigger heavier rider !!!

 

[SUPERJET-113]

I bought my first 650SX in 1990. Since then I have owned and ridden for many years: 3 650SX, 1 750SX, 1 750SXI ,2 Squarenose SJ, 1 RN Superjet, and just bought a FX-1 about a month ago.

The kawi's hull are crap and fall apart except for the SX-R which is not SMC.

I'm 6'1 and 220 lbs. and the SX-R feels like a big long tank and I have no fun when I ride my friends. I would never own one for freestyle/freeride unless it was a shortened trinity carbon(but i'll never be able to afford one).
If I was going to be a racer again, then I might have a regular one.

For me the best I have found for freestyle/freeride ski is the RN Superjet. It comes down to ride what you can afford and try othere peeps ski's when you can.

 

[DezKnotz]

i started out 650sx and when i got my hands on a sj i never went back to the kawasaki couch with a hand pole:laugh2:. lol

 

[lonloud]

650sx to 750sx to Rn Sj for me. Had tons of mods to the 750( high compresssion, bored, pipe, timing, impeller, Big carb ,etc, etc.. ) and all i have is a b-pipe, impeller, intake on the Sj, It would eat my 750 Alive.. Also i have rode a octane, felt simular to a sxr to me, very very stable almost turned flat didnt want to spin. Felt like a course/race ski to me.

 

[Melmack]

An octane is like a sj on steroids. Its faster, more responsive, turns much flatter and everyone mentions the pipe but they forget about the 12 vein pump. Huge diference there. The biggest problem with the octane is it's weight. Octanes are heavy. IMO A finely tuned SJ with the same pump and mods as a stock Octane would destroy the 'stock' octane for freeride. There is a reason most competiors use SJ's. There's a good reason for the hull not changing for 18+ years also. Of coarse, untill they killed it last year. I was a 650sx guy, then had a few kawi 550's. Had a killer RN for 5 years. Now I have two FX-1's and a nice SN. I always go back to the SN over all my skis. Too bad nobody makes a lightened SN.

 

[Wolf Child]

tilll you have really ridden an octane...not just a stock one, but one that has unleashed alot of it's potential as well, you Octane haters need to just STFU!

take your SJs and go play somewhere. Most of you have no f-ing idea what you are talking about when it come to the Octane. it's just what you heard some where.

I'd be willing to bet most of you haters have nevver even seen an Octane up close, let alone ridden one.

 

[Melmack]

LMAO!!! Ur right, I loved the one I rode and it was all "Stock." They are a sweet ride. My only beef is the weight. They arnt sxr weight but noticibly hevier than a SJ. I just get a little weary of a 300+ ski on top of me. I like petetes. :saevil: More fun to throw around and have your way with.

 

[red_ak_ranger]

tilll you have really ridden an octane...not just a stock one, but one that has unleashed alot of it's potential as well, you Octane haters need to just STFU!

take your SJs and go play somewhere. Most of you have no f-ing idea what you are talking about when it come to the Octane. it's just what you heard some where.

I'd be willing to bet most of you haters have nevver even seen an Octane up close, let alone ridden one.

"Douchiest" post of the day. And I have an SJ and have never seen an octane. But I tried to get an octane I saw for sale in Portland, it was gone before I could. Would've been awesome!

 

[Wolf Child]

"Douchiest" post of the day. And I have an SJ and have never seen an octane. But I tried to get an octane I saw for sale in Portland, it was gone before I could. Would've been awesome!

call it what you want. But I stand behind what I said.

Most of the Octane haters have never even seen one in person. 90% of the people on this site have SJ on the brain.

I have ridden all kinds of skis (SN/RN SJ, SXR, REV, FX1, SX/SXi/SXi Pro, Ect.) in various forms(poer and mods) and have yet to ride one that I would trade my Octane for.

it's true it is heavier than an SJ. but it's still lighter than an SXR. It also has a MUCH stronger hand laid hull. alot of that extra weight is from the stainless mag pump.

I've had polaris's since '98 and can honestly say I have had ZERO isues with them that wasnt of my own making. My 785 Pro was the only ski of any kind that ALWAYS ran.

 

[djkorn1]

These discussions should just end at this point.

Everybody's ski is soooooooo different, it is almost impossible to even call a ski a sj, octane or sxr anymore....not to mention the aftermarket hulls, hoods, motors......etc. I can ride 20 different superjets and none of them are even CLOSE to being the same.

Test some skis, see what you like and ride the hell out of it....

 

[Wolf Child]

These discussions should just end at this point.

Everybody's ski is soooooooo different, it is almost impossible to even call a ski a sj, octane or sxr anymore....not to mention the aftermarket hulls, hoods, motors......etc. I can ride 20 different superjets and none of them are even CLOSE to being the same.

Test some skis, see what you like and ride the hell out of it....

yup!

I like mine. but I dont hate on what others ride. :headbang:

 

[yamanube]

I really want to ride one, I think I would like one with a 66e....maybe my next ski?

 

[Idok]

These discussions should just end at this point.

Everybody's ski is soooooooo different, it is almost impossible to even call a ski a sj, octane or sxr anymore....not to mention the aftermarket hulls, hoods, motors......etc. I can ride 20 different superjets and none of them are even CLOSE to being the same.

Test some skis, see what you like and ride the hell out of it....

Dj is right.......every SJ I have ever ridden has had different handling, different power delivery and different hookup..

some have felt similar, some have felt worlds apart...some you love, some you hate






Octanes definatly need some work to make them a good freeride boat but when done right the stock motor will rip your freaking arms off

they do turn very flat, but have an awesome tray with lots of room to move your feet

with tubbies and a -6-8" overall steering they have a stance in the water that puts you COMFOTABLY into attack position...no strain on back or legs

 

[SUPERJET-113]

tilll you have really ridden an octane...not just a stock one, but one that has unleashed alot of it's potential as well, you Octane haters need to just STFU!

take your SJs and go play somewhere. Most of you have no f-ing idea what you are talking about when it come to the Octane. it's just what you heard some where.

I'd be willing to bet most of you haters have nevver even seen an Octane up close, let alone ridden one.

Geesus... Is there a full moon out? Better check your palms for hair growing wolf child... lol :ugh2:

Who's dissin on the OCtane? Merely comparing them with and without the aftermarket parts.

I've rode one of Eric Malones freestyle Octanes before. It was one of the ones he used on the big 16' Rampt video and tour.
The Iceman had to practice on it at Body beach while he was waiting for Eric to show up with his EME.
We swapped ski's for awhile and I didnt mind riding and it and I could get used to it real quick. It had a big bore SS engine in it. The bottom end wasn't real great, but the mid and top were good. More than likely due to the SS porting.