Other THE BigManStandUp

[BigManStandUp]

That's sick! Lol. I would love to build something like that. Ain't got nowhere near that kind of money tho.. Hell I just want to see if I can ride one of those tiny lil hulls. Looks like it would be a fun challenge.

 

[Silver Surf]

Lol, thanks for the acceptance. If it makes any difference to anyone, this was not purchased to be a learner, it was 300 bucks with a title, and it just needed a battery and some fresh gas. Some of you have already read the story behind this 3D and how I got it, I'll post the link to that thread if anyone else would like know. I'll also get some other pics and vids up ASAP.

Let me know when you get bored with it, I'll buy it from you for $400. I've been trying to get my neighbor to ride standups for a while he just doesn't get it. This might be his last hope.

 

[Sanoman]

Very cool

really

 

[glennbbautomachine]

really

Yeah better your out there doing something you like to do. Or you could be home sitting on your couch doing nothing but taking up space like 50% of the peeps in this country.

 

[tor*p*do]

for 3 bills, I would rock a 3D too!
well, as a loaner ski for friends and kids at least

 

[mthomps]

This is a good story man. I like the fact that you are riding whatever you got.

Eventually find yourself a stock superjet and ravage that water.

 

[sjetrider]

Dude your doing all the right mods. nice looking boat and peeps need to check his backround, he works for seado and scored this ride. I think its gonna be awesome. Find some Dekane straps and rock that mfr, will be a blast in surf.
Can you say BIGBODYSUPERMAN

 

[BigManStandUp]

Thanks guys! Ya, I can't wait to get this thing in the surf, but I still have a few things to do to it. Straps are a must, but still trying to figure out where I want them. Right now, I have to stand all the way on the outside of the deck when I'm turning at speed. I hope that's different after an intake grate, ride plate, and sponsons. Also thinking about another prop and doing something with the pump, would like to trade some of that 60mph for a bit more bottom.

 

[Tommygunz]

I went from a Yamaha gp 1300r which was my first jetski ever to a 951 3D....... It was fun to do stupid stuff on and learn the basics of skiing. I'm about 240 -250 during the season and have no problems on the mini hulls

Welcome to the X and rage that beast! Never got mine out in the surf but I can only image how much fun it would have been....

 

[Vumad]

Ryan had the one with the 787. It sucked to ride in stand up or fixsteer mode, the MX seat was too slippery to really race with, it was a maintenance hassle and costly to own due to things breaking. However, I must admit, the Fixsteer shock was a very nice and quality part, and the go-kart seat gave me flashbacks to child hood and was an absolute blast on a course.

300lbs is by no means too heavy for another ski. The SXR would ride amazing for you, and a superjet with a pipe, head and significantly shorter pole would be great for you with some practice.

 

[227]

The whole purpose for riding is having fun. And if your 3D suits you and puts a smile on your face than forget about what anyone else says about it. One of the very first things I realized about this sport is to set up your ski to your own liking. Living here in Oceanside CA I either currently ride with, or have had the opportunity to ride with the very best riders in the world. I have also pretty much ridden every one of their skis and this is what I learned.

1. What works for them doesn't necessarily work for me, as I pretty much disliked almost everyone else's ski/set up that I've tried, and I'm not just talking Aftermarket hulls, I ride a Superjet and I don't care for the way others have set up their Superjets.
2. They feel the same way about my ski, to them my ski is a pig Haha!
3. Personal set up preference is everything, it means the difference between feeling comfortable on the ski to the point you can really throw it around and ride it to its full potential verses riding around in an unstable circle waiting for the second you get back on your own ski.
4. Be realistic with your riding goals. I'm 50 years old, and even though I think I'm 20 when I ride, I'm really way past my prime. Yes I can Barrel roll and Back flip because I live near the ocean and have been riding forever but I am nowhere near the skill level of the top pros. I realized a while ago that buying an expensive Aftermarket hull is not going to change that, and my Superjet can handle anything my 50 yr old body can throw at it. I guess what I'm saying is there is no need to upgrade the ski you ride until you know it is holding you back.

That being said if you still want to get a stand up, taking into account your size, I personally think an SXR would be the ticket. It would feel small to you so you can throw it around easily and you can easily change the handling characteristics buy simply switching out your ride plate to different lengths, a "D" cut for surf and "Long" for flat water carving. You can also do an 1100 conversion for less than $2000 and you'd have all the reliable HP you can handle.