Worth converting SN decks?

[BombThreat]

Ive followed and read a number of conversions... From what I read it seems like people like the conversion, but I want to get more opinions and probally better to do so out of those threads so its a more balanced opinion. So what are your thoughts on swapping the top deck on a SN? Worth it?:Thinkingof_:

 

[marz831]

They seem pretty pricey for the amount of weight you actually save. I guess the strength is important too, but again...pricey. I can't see myself doing it. I would consider a complete aftermarket hull before a conversion, just seems like you get a little more bang for your buck.

 

[D Slicker]

I am doing it right now and love doing it. That said would I do one again HELL NO. I would just go with a RN hull or an aftermarket.

 

[BombThreat]

Surprising D Slicker. XFT was my #1 consideration for the conversion being mainly the weight savings. People are saying the topdeck is only 13lbs... is that true?

Also whats the point in moving to a RN other then it looking more modern?

 

[snowxr]

I'm doing the conversion now, too. I am getting a hand built ski for a great price. ( at least that's how I see it ) Besides, the RN has SO many more parts options. Ever try to find an aftermarker SN hood? Forget about it. With a RN I can choose from nearly a dozen hoods, 6 handlepoles, 6 pole mounts, etc.
I have a carbon hull already, and love how light it is, but I want something more stable, and tough enough to handle anything I throw at it.

Kurt

 

[freestylegeek]

There is something priceless about doing the conversion once yourself. The satisfaction of creating a machine yourself is great! I would do another top deck conversion again, but I would probably not do a shortened hull - due to the fact that it is sooooo much work. I LOVE riding a shortened hull, but man they are tough to build!. If you've done some custom work before I highly recommend it. Plus it's a WHOLE lot cheaper than a complete hull.

 

[sflsurfrider]

theres more to a conversion than weight savings and widely available aftermarket parts. with the ski cut in half, your options are endless as far as exhaust, scuppers, tubes, defoaming etc.

AND you get to put the halves together better than yamaha ever would.

 

[butti]

There is something priceless about doing the conversion once yourself. The satisfaction of creating a machine yourself is great! I would do another top deck conversion again, but I would probably not do a shortened hull. If you've done some custom work before I highly recommend it. Plus it's a WHOLE lot cheaper than a complete hull.

how come?

 

[D Slicker]

Surprising D Slicker. XFT was my #1 consideration for the conversion being mainly the weight savings. People are saying the topdeck is only 13lbs... is that true?

Also whats the point in moving to a RN other then it looking more modern?

Yes it does come in around 13lbs. Dont get me wrong about doing another Im just tiered of working with epoxy right now. :lmao:

 

[freestylegeek]

how come?

Because of all the extra work. The way I did it I had a TON of glass work to do. The tail took me 8 seperate glassing sessions alone. Then the steering relocation took another 3 sessions. If I didn't have to do all that extra work, a top deck conversion would be waaaaaaay easier.

Don't get me wrong, I'll never ride a stock length hull again! But, I'll never build my own shortend one again either.

 

[freestylegeek]

...how much does one of these SN conversions cost? it's quite pricey, ...

If we use the WCF $900 price, and a $100 donor hull, that puts the build at $1000 (+ materials [another $100]). So, for $1100 you can have an 88lb hull that is WAY stronger than any OEM round nose hull. Sounds cost effective to me.

I believe a $4000 wammer hull weighs in at 92lbs.

 

[Goose]

its def alot of work. but you know what you have when your done doin them.i thaught the same as freestylegeek about doin it again i said i wouldnt.now im building my own top and bottom.

 

[D Slicker]

supply wise including fabric(carbon/biax) i'm into for about 600.

 

[tom21]

that is just what I was thinking, if you are gonna do it do it all the way, top and bottom. I keep that fx-1 build in my mind whenever I think about going crazy, reshape what I want , what I need, rideplate the whole nine. its definitely got some advantages, but it takes a special kind of person to see it thru. not for the faint of heart.

 

[Goose]

for real. if you have a regular 9-5 and any kind of life outside the office, it's dam near impossible.... or just a very, very, very lengthy/time-consuming project.

i hear you 8-6 work come home just got a house trying to get that finished up and just keep wondering will i ever have time.