Standup hull options in 2021

[Mobile Chernobyl]

In an attempt to try and figure out what hulls are out there currently (and what you might be able to still find used), I put together this chart of some of the hulls more frequently talked about here.

My goal is to find a hull that falls mostly in the center of this chart for a new hull. I tried to create a way to classify the hulls based on their intended use - criticism is welcome so I can fine tune it! Never found anything like this online so figured I'd make one to start with and maybe help others out in my same quest to find 'the right hull for them'.

 

[mthomps]

Awesome! That's as rad a diagram as it gets.

 

[fastgtfairlane]

I'd say the predator and sv pro are excellent for the surf but not at all for flatwater or bouy racing. They are both more surf only skis. The badass from what I've read is a good all around ski. Some of these skis will be better at one than the other based on what combo they're running. Ex- you're most likely not flat water flipping a edge with less than 900cc's

Also according to your chart, team twangled makes all the skis haha.

 

[SteveC]

If you’re willing to make a change… perhaps preceed each name with a unique glyph, like a dot • so it’s easy to see where to start reading.

Otherwise, nice work.

 

[yamanube]

Cool diagram! I think the Matrix, Edge and Pred should all be over to the right more and the BOB to the left.

 

[MTRHEAD]

Nice. spell check got ya! “Buoy”

 

[97superjet]

I feel like the superfreak badass should be right in between flatwater and surf

 

[Mobile Chernobyl]

Also according to your chart, team twangled makes all the skis haha.

I'm trying to keep the manufacturer's names as recent as possible - it seems that Twangled bought the molds of a few of the more popular skis of the late 2010's and now manufactures them - so if you want to buy a recent or new A/M standup ski hull in 2021 - this chart would give you an idea of who to call based on your preference.

The chart on the first post has been updated to reflect most of the comments - keep 'em coming - this is just a living document so edits are easy!

 

[kevbo]

Awesome! That's as rad a diagram as it gets.

Actually its a venn diagram. I would rather see the hull names with bottom dimensions attached.

 

[Mobile Chernobyl]

I would rather see the hull names with bottom dimensions attached.

Here's the diagram I made if you want to customize it! - https://we.tl/t-jFUP3IB3CF
I used https://pixlr.com/e/ to create the image. Basically a free slimmed down web-based version of photoshop.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Havoc is nowhere near the middle off all 3. Flat Water Hull with. It is really small.

 

[Half flip95]

the only ski that should be in the white is the pre -08

 

[Mobile Chernobyl]

the only ski that should be in the white is the pre -08

Where would you suggest all the other ones currently in there go? Suggestions are welcome!

 

[RonnieFL]

Would certainly move the Trinity Vector up at least ahead of the new SJ... It's still a very competitive hull.

 

[Half flip95]

Where would you suggest all the other ones currently in there go? Suggestions are welcome!

down in the pink. I suppose the wamiltons superjet could also stay in the white.

 

[kevbo]

No 80s Kawasakis???

 

[Mobile Chernobyl]

No 80s Kawasakis???

This is intended for aftermarket hulls currently available. Since the superjet and sxr 800 are hulls that helped drive AM hull development they're in there primarily as reference points.

 

[kevbo]

Okay.... The greatest variance between A/M hulls is their length from the center of gravity to the rear edge. Width of the bottom is closer, its easy to measure and should also be noted. Driveshaft length???? The way they turn is difficult to measure and will always be subjective. Riders are different sizes and they often ride different ways so hull and pole length are important. As it is, everything is 100% subjective.

 

[Austin_landers]

Thinking footrocket pro should be in left side pink and footrocket in right side pink .

 

[Mobile Chernobyl]

It's easy to measure and should also be noted. Driveshaft length????

Feel free to start working on gathering all those data points and we can add them to the chart!

Seems at this point that the chart is close to being generally accepted. I'll continue to update as people who have experience with the hulls provide feedback - speculative feedback won't really help anyone in the future if they look at this.