Custom/Hybrid Superfreak Surf Ski

[jetx]

Crappy pic but hope u can tell how it's ground down

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Thanks for the input. I will check it out. Anyone else have any thoughts?

 

[RMBC Freeride]

Something doesn't add up there... Are you using a RN steering cable? OR - What is the cable holder at the pole (adjustable x-metal, right) I've never seen their cable holder, is there an adjustment there? If it is not held in the correct position, there wont be enough throw in one direction.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

2006 round nose cable


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[Kohldanielzimmer]

To me it is isn't a question of adequate throw...seems like something else. What do you think based off of these pics?


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[speedysprocket]

Can you do the quick steer modification to that stock nozzle...?

 

[RMBC Freeride]

OK, I see how they do it now. How about this, is the pivot ball (attached to the bars in this case) centered on the pivot point of the steering plate when at center? Could you cheat it back a bit to get more right throw and still maintain a decent center? That is an adjustment only available with x-metal steering. Just a thought.

 

[Fro Diesel]

Take that xmetal steering system and throw it in the garbage. Problem solved. Stock, umi, rrp, atp, Wdk, but prefer cold fusion. The thin metal on the adjustable steering setup will eventually fail or blow out in the fashion where you will keep seeing more raw aluminum.

Buy a new steering system or properly adjust the one you have.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

I changed back to an oem reduction nozzle ( bored to 85 mm) and put on a non modified steering nozzle. I'm liking the way the throw looks. I didn't get a chance to ride it to confirm if it was a fix.

Regarding the steering system....will cold fusion work without modifying the xmetal pole? I would honestly prefer something with bushings or these roller bearings that are gonna rust up.

 

[Fro Diesel]

A couple people have made a spacer or bushing to get cold fusion to work on xmetal pole. Iirc you need to drill out the hole on the pole to get it in there.

I can't remember who did it. I will search some threads for you. I got rid of my xmetal pole on my freak and went back to stock pole -4 with a spring and cold fusion plate.

There are threads out there with more options for your xmetal pole. Maybe search cold fusion xmetal pole. Can't remember if Nevada jay (nvjay####) did a write up. Or pm jetmaniac. He can steer you in the right direction.

Or contact Carl at cold fusion. Dangerboy on this forum. He may be able to help.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Who would want to go jet skiing on a day like this? Well me of course! So I can dial in my new freak and JM motor.
Amazingly, there is water in my local river. This is the warmest the water has ever been this early in the year due to a lack of snowmelt.


I ditched the protec reduction nozzle for a bored stock nozzle (85 mm). As suggested, I also got rid of the x-metal steering for my UMI set up. Turning/steering is spot on now! As we have all done, I did make two changes at once so I can't say for sure what cured the lame left turns. Now every input given is translated beautifully to the water. These hulls are so responsive and turning is crisp. The ski turns somewhat flat but can be laid over quite a ways until the pump unloads. power turns 180/360 are really effortless. The hull does not ride nose high at all. I'm using a modified Jet Dynamics deep scoop. I had to take off quite a bit of material to get the intake grate to have a clean flow with the hull/ pump shoe. The ski really has great hook up in chop (there was some wind today) and also has the right amount of "looseness" so that it is playful.


As I have yet to install a limiting rope, I didn't really get to huck the ski around as much as I had wanted. However, this thing is light (comparably). One huge difference is the amount of time this thing takes to glide to a stop once the engine is killed. Compared to an OEM hull it just keeps on gliding. Front footholds are really, really nice for anyone considering them. It allows me to ride in surf stance more comfortably with a slightly shorter tray. The @JetManiac engine really came alive after the initial break in tank. I switched to 40:1, threw in a new pair of plugs, and played with the adjustment screws a tad. The motor is just plain great. Pretty linear power (i think part of that is due to my 10/16 impeller). I also installed bolt in drain plugs. Thankfully, after an hour long ride, not a drip of water came out of the sealed area in the hull. That was a big relief.

Overall, I really love this ski and I am looking forward to this season and the surf.

 

[JetManiac]

Awesome, glad you finally got to use your motor!

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

Ski is set, broken in, and ready for Pismo surf next weekend!

 

[iangdesign]

I like the wrap on your ski! And the...yeah

 

[RMBC Freeride]

@Kohldanielzimmer - can I drop by for a test ride? I'm in Fresno now, for a meeting. Too bad I won't be here long enough to hit pismo on the weekend!

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[Kohldanielzimmer]

How long are you going to be around? You're going to have to get up into the mountains to ride.