SURF VS. FLATWATER SKI??

[bigalsnow]

What are the main differences between a surf and flatwater ski? I've been away from the sport for a few years, and things have definitely changed. Now I'm looking to re-enter the game and possibly a A/M hull. I spent many years riding basic modded SJs, jumping boat waves, open ocean, lakes, but minimal big surf. I'm now pushing 50 years old, 6'3", 250lbs, in good shape and want to do the same type of riding but with a little more power and potentially less weight. Any help in understanding the differences and what I might want if buying a A/M hull is appreciated.

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[jonolove]

Flatwater hulls will be shorter and lighter pretty much the difference between the two

 

[bored&stroked]

Surf is also called freeride, meaning you can still go on rides with them and enjoy it. Flatwater is for tricks only pretty much.

 

[MarkWalker]

I am your age/height/weight. Look at the Rickter Edge or Rickter FR2 EVO. Great all around skis. They hold their value fairly well. Like anything, try to ride one before you buy one.

 

[bigalsnow]

Thanks for the clarification gentlemen.

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[surfjunkie]

surf ski you still have money in your pocket

flatwater , you live in a cardboard box

 

[erik mx45]

try looking into krash 50cal

 

[bigalsnow]

try looking into krash 50cal

I've been eyeballing the Krash surf version. Not sure how proven the engine/electronics/carb package are. I'm pretty familiar with the SJ platform and leary about jumping into new territory.

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[JRock637]

There's a lot of differences in the 2. Mainly length, thickness of lay up, depth of chines and room in the trays. A comfy hull to ride all day is a surf or " freeride " hull. IMO a fw ski truly needs to be all out and done correct with a 900-1200cc motor to have a proper setup.

I have been on a Rickter edge since they came out, I love mine I ride it some days for over 10hrs! I only ride surf and chase big boats with it. Can do it all in them conditions with just a 701 in it.


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[CrazyJoesRacing]

You can do both with my skis

 

[bigalsnow]

There's a lot of differences in the 2. Mainly length, thickness of lay up, depth of chines and room in the trays. A comfy hull to ride all day is a surf or " freeride " hull. IMO a fw ski truly needs to be all out and done correct with a 900-1200cc motor to have a proper setup.

I have been on a Rickter edge since they came out, I love mine I ride it some days for over 10hrs! I only ride surf and chase big boats with it. Can do it all in them conditions with just a 701 in it.


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Great post, thanks. Does your state title show the manufacturer as "Rickter"? Wondering how to avoid a potential clone (fake).

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[JRock637]

Great post, thanks. Does your state title show the manufacturer as "Rickter"? Wondering how to avoid a potential clone (fake).

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The clones are not out in that much of a bulk you'll be able to tell, rickter has HIN numbers on them. There's no title or paper work, I don't even register my ski. Just ride dirty. They don't care in MD that much, worst case is a fine or warning.

 

[eastbay]

i just got back into sport after 8 years and picked up a Phantom hull with a 760 and it rides good for how small it is. actually still carves decent and doesnt ride nose high. im 250lbs also

 

[River Rat]

surf ski you still have money in your pocket

flatwater , you live in a cardboard box

Hahahahah WRONGGG

 

[mthomps]

I ride a superjet. Ive rode a solid handful of am hulls. AM hulls are designed to help you get inverted and are challenging as hell. Its like a different sport.

On my superjet i have to be careful not to lean forward too much that my nose clips sand and i eat poop. Then i ride local am hulls and i have to retrain myself to remember to lean forward as hard as i can so the ski can simply plane out.

That said my fav am hull would be a Vision hull. Id like to have one someday but i prefere to not live in a cardboard box

 

[MadFish]

I appreciate the discussion (I had the same questions). I'm pretty much in the same boat. Stepped away from the sport for 20 years and I feel like I don't know anything now!

 

[air blair]

I appreciate the discussion (I had the same questions). I'm pretty much in the same boat. Stepped away from the sport for 20 years and I feel like I don't know anything now!

20 years. Damn Has it changed in just the last 5. There is some straight crap hulls out there as well as some real sick riding ones. Try before you buy I recommend strongly.
155 pump and tunnel is the way of the future. Keep that in mind.


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