- Location
- Jackson MI
Superfreak length?
- Thread starter Superunatural
- Start date
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
get a circus and never look back.
I think for your usage the -4.3 is about right. Shorter hull will make some tricks even easier but at some loss of high speed stability.
I am sorry but that is nonsense! Long before the circus even existed, the badass was the flatwater ski to have. Lucas and other flatwater guys were killing it on -4.3 badass, doing all the flatwater tricks including multiple flips, underflip, etc. Josh was new rider to flatwater and flipping his -4.3 on flat without any problem.
Here is Lucas on my -1.5 badass with only JM/Blue BB, bpipe, and stock electrics.
This was his first short ride on it.
http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?thre...build-for-2012-daytona-freeride.105023/page-6
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Big Kahuna
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
I think everybody keeps forgetting that this guy is going to be riding in rough water and chasing boats at 3/4 throttle. a -10 hull is not going to do this well. Can you run it 3/4 throttle. sure, but it is going to wear you out doing so. The -4.3 would be about as short as I would go.
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
I think everybody keeps forgetting that this guy is going to be riding in rough water and chasing boats at 3/4 throttle. a -10 hull is not going to do this well. Can you run it 3/4 throttle. sure, but it is going to wear you out doing so. The -4.3 would be about as short as I would go.
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
Kahuna nailed it. We are never concerned if you can fw flip it. It's not our thing. But hard choice I think I'd go 4;3 with short plate Dave.
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KTM434
Jamie FN Hickey
- Location
- Palm Coast FL
-4.3 for all around rec riding especially at sustained high speeds
- Location
- the jetski grave yard
this guy being able to perform like lucas is also nonsense............ and lets compare apples to apples. your personal boat ported and tuned to perfection and whats going to be thrown in his boat. can you ride your freak like lucas can?
- Location
- Maryland
This guy meaning me?
- Location
- clark lake, MI
My vote is for -4.3, expecially since you already flip and roll a sn. Definitely easier to maintain speed, less tiring, less porpousing than a shorter hull. It's surprising there isn't more of a noticeable difference on mine at -8.5 to -4.3 !
- Location
- the jetski grave yard
nothing personal but i dont see you performing like lucas with the powerplant you are putting in there. if to buy anything around -5, WHEN you attempt to sell it, its going to be less desirable for buyer and thats just the way the market is going these days. you will like a -5 but later down the road, you'll probably wish you got a shorter hull. listen to what ever you want, but remember what i said, later. if you plan on chasing boats for the rest of your days, -5 will be enough.
I dont want to derail this thread, superunatural isnt a flatwater guy and what his setup and skills are have nothing to do with your previous comment.
TheBuzzard said: "any freak other than the circus and forget flat water tricks"
You said that the badass isnt any good for flatwater, I just disagreed. I posted that vid to show lucas flipping an almost stock length ski with 760/bpipe for reference. A shorter badass with a decent flatwater setup is easily flippable by an average guy. And no I can't ride flatwater like lucas at all on any ski or setup!
- Location
- clark lake, MI
Disagree, no one is ever gonna have trouble selling a used carbon freak, seems to be the best all around hull, expecially for anyone near the great lakes!
Buckwild12
I'm moved by DASA power!
- Location
- Chester, Maryland
when it comes to tuning a boat to perfection, Dave is pretty damn good at that sort of thing. What he has absolutely rips for what it is. But yes and no disrespect Dave, Lucas has some skills that neither of us possess............. yet.
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- Location
- Maryland
Before it goes too far I want to thank the people that took the time to read my post and give input related to it.
It's kinda funny actually before I hit send to post my thread I asked some people in a group text "how many posts before I regret posting this". Everyone said 1 and they were correct.
It's kinda funny actually before I hit send to post my thread I asked some people in a group text "how many posts before I regret posting this". Everyone said 1 and they were correct.
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
Well except all the flatwater talk...we are graced by the largest boats with most traffic ever. Why would you ever choose to hit your own 4 inch wake when home boy in his 7 million dollar Viking is dragging you a big hit till your out of gas lol.
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Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
Read the replys. Then ignore the ones that do not fit what you are asking. take into consideration the ones that do. Make your best judgement.
CD155MX
Squirrel!!!
- Location
- Alta Loma, CA
I don't think its gone too far. Don't regret posting. I've read all the input people have given and I appreciate hearing peoples opinions on the different lengths.
I agree. It is a good discussion about hull lengths and uses.
- Location
- Maryland
I said before it goes to far. I'm on here literally everyday and see how things can end up, just wanted to take the time to thank the people that took the time to reply.