Which superjet to look into
- Thread starter Cody
- Start date
94/95 are the SN 701 w/ the 61x engine some ppl prefer. 96-2007 didnt chance much body or engine wise. Maybe some carb changes and color changes but those years all the the same I am 99% sure. cheaper alternative would be a pre 94 ski w/ a 650 engine which isnt bad and has the potential for a 701 upgrade easily.
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
I like the way the 08+ SJ's ride. They hook up WAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY better. Everyone says the 96-07's are better for freestyle but I honestly don't see why.
cmlangdale
username ^ stuff I say >
- Location
- Nebraska
Whatever you can find a good deal on
- Location
- outer banks
i came off a kawi also went to a 2014 sj and i will tell u it blows the kawi out of water for fr/fs riding just love the ski!
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
for overall riding, the 2008+ is going to handle better. For Freestyle, the pre 2008 will be better. The hull does not hook up as much, The pole is different and has better throw than the 08+.
I sold my SXR years ago. Still have my 2000 Freestyle SJ. There are times I would like to pick up a 08+ Superjet and set it up as a nice limited to just rip turns on. Not as smooth as an SXR, but playful and lighter.
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
but the pole on the 08's is shorter and with a ten min quick turn mod wouldn't it be just as good for freestyle? Im genuinely curious. Does the wider back end help with tricks?
Big Kahuna
Administrator
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
The quick turn mod helps. I dont think it gets it to the same level. The 2007 has a Quick Steer option built in also. Many will put an XMetal or RRP pole on the 08+ to and AM Turn plate to get the same steering ratio's. I think each has their places. Its not wider, Its stock. Cannot remember if the 08+ is narrower or the same. The front is wider due to the built in Tubby's. Gives it the teardrop shaped hull. That why it handles like an SXR on Steriods!!!!!
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
The way you explained the steering makes sense. I can see how the 08's would always lack in that area comparatively. The back of the 08's are a bit narrower, or at least that's what I thought. I could be wrong. My wife says I always am lol.
BruceSki
Formerly Motoman25
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- Long Island
The steering cable on the 08 has less throw. You can mod it all you want but it will never have the same throw as a 96-07 cable. The spot where the cable pivots from at the top is different.
Vumad
Super Hero, with a cape!
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- St. Pete, FL
08+ racing
96-07 freeride
94-95 budget
93- (650 motor) super strick budget
Anything can be used ffor anything. Its mostly about how much money you wsnt to spend niw vs later.
96-07 freeride
94-95 budget
93- (650 motor) super strick budget
Anything can be used ffor anything. Its mostly about how much money you wsnt to spend niw vs later.
- Location
- Chicago
The sns, 96-07, and 08+ all ride completely different. I am a kawi guy and really like 750s. The 08+ feels in some ways more of an evolution of the 750 hull than any other ski. You have to lean and carve to turn it. The sn feels big and stable. The rn lighter and turns flat really well and also is very stable.
Coming from kawis I found the 08+ to be amazing. I've been on a good number of well set up kawis and the 08+ reminds me most of my brothers pro with tubbies. Very friendly ski that turns aggressively and can out corner just about anything. I find myself taking corner speeds 2-3 times greater than more modded skis in our group, and my 09 is bone stock.
The 96-07 feels like a midpoint between the sn and 08+. It feels light and nimble in a similar way but its strictly from steering. Steering is tighter and there is more travel. It also feels way more stable. The 96 I was just on was similar to my brothers stock 95 sn. Probably the most stable stand up I have been on. My 09 is more like a 550 hull, its that unstable. It doesn't take much effort to lay it on its side, but its way easier to pop back up out of a hard carve than any kawi ski except the sxr.
Coming from kawis I found the 08+ to be amazing. I've been on a good number of well set up kawis and the 08+ reminds me most of my brothers pro with tubbies. Very friendly ski that turns aggressively and can out corner just about anything. I find myself taking corner speeds 2-3 times greater than more modded skis in our group, and my 09 is bone stock.
The 96-07 feels like a midpoint between the sn and 08+. It feels light and nimble in a similar way but its strictly from steering. Steering is tighter and there is more travel. It also feels way more stable. The 96 I was just on was similar to my brothers stock 95 sn. Probably the most stable stand up I have been on. My 09 is more like a 550 hull, its that unstable. It doesn't take much effort to lay it on its side, but its way easier to pop back up out of a hard carve than any kawi ski except the sxr.
90-07 all use the same bottom deck, only real difference is weight and pole position.
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BruceSki
Formerly Motoman25
- Location
- Long Island
The nose of the ski is different on the bottom deck of the square vs. round. They do handle differently. As slight as it may be.
I actually prefer the square over the round. Just sucks they are weak and require a lot of reinforcement to be rideable without cracking in half.
I actually prefer the square over the round. Just sucks they are weak and require a lot of reinforcement to be rideable without cracking in half.
JT_Freeride
John Tetenes @Jtetenes
- Location
- Long Island
I agree with Bruce I feel like the SN if more forgiving and can rail turns better then a 96. The nose really grabs the water. Your ski and Timmys are the best riding SJs I have ever been on.
