Surfriding X-Metal trim *cant pull*

[JT_Freeride]

Hey guys,
I installed x-metal trim (the stainless ring) on my ski with a brand new cable and under power I cannot pull the trim the instant you hit the throttle you can not hold it. Cable is straight no bends. Is there a reason it cannot be pulled?

 

[Freakrider]

Are you pulling the trim before hitting the throttle ? If not you're doing it wrong (" that's what she said" ).

 

[JT_Freeride]

Are you pulling the trim before hitting the throttle ? If not your doing it wrong (" that's what she said" ).

lol yes even when letting off the throttle and pulling the trim but once i hit it again theres no holding it. Don't tell me thrust trim is the only way to go

 

[zimmy]

You need one of these....

 

[eastcoastjumper]

You think a 2 inch lever is gonna have enough mechanical leverage to move the pivot when your jet thrust is pushing trough it?

 

[Byeai]

U have something wrong unless if u have that much thrust u don't need trim lol

 

[speedysprocket]

Take the spring off too...? Let off throttle, grab trim and hold, grab throttle again. What steering nozzle do you have? The longer (uncut Protec "style") was considerably harder for me to pull until I cut it down.

 

[JT_Freeride]

Take the spring off too...? Let off throttle, grab trim and hold, grab throttle again. What steering nozzle do you have? The longer (uncut Protec "style") was considerably harder for me to pull until I cut it down.

Raider nozzle. We tested the Thrust and x-metal by putting a little bit of weight on them both and the thrust is like butter but the xmetal becomes impossible.

 

[Byeai]

Taje pics of the setup lever and nozzle area

 

[eastcoastjumper]

Just get rid of your trim. Problem solved!!

 

[JT_Freeride]

I'm not home this is the only pic I have.

 

[zimmy]

Need to flip that steering connector to top side of the nozzle arm, rather than the bottom, this way the pivot will be at the same point as the bolt that the nozzle pivots on, although I don't think thats your issue.

It is strange that it becomes that difficult, I ran one for a few years with good results, speedy has one too and has a good motor making good power without any issue. when I had mine, once you grab it, and hit the gas, it held at the lever without an issue. Trying to pull it while under power is another story...

 

[speedysprocket]

Agree with zimmy on both accounts. Steering on the bottom of the nozzle arm, and extended on top of that, is one of my biggest pet peeves!

 

[JT_Freeride]

Agree with zimmy on both accounts. Steering on the bottom of the nozzle arm, and extended on top of that, is one of my biggest pet peeves!

I cant help it the pump sticks out so far and the cable already started to bend from being on top, I will change and see if there is a difference.

 

[speedysprocket]

Most people usually do that to clear the water fittings on the pump. Can't see where your fitting is. To get an ideal setup, might have to grind a little on that boss to get some better clearance...

 

[Freakrider]

I can't hold onto nice trim very long either, unless I'm constantly spending money on her...

 

[JT_Freeride]

Most people usually do that to clear the water fittings on the pump. Can't see where your fitting is. To get an ideal setup, might have to grind a little on that boss to get some better clearance...

Correct the fitting is in the way of the cable

 

[zimmy]

Correct the fitting is in the way of the cable

Pull the pump and flip the stator section 180 degrees, should solve your issue, might have to pull the dowel pins.

 

[onlyFX-1]

Without better pics it's hard to see if it's a assembly problem.
I don't have a problem holding my Xmetal trim and I'm pretty sure my ski makes some good power

 

[JT_Freeride]

Without better pics it's hard to see if it's a assembly problem.
I don't have a problem holding my Xmetal trim and I'm pretty sure my ski makes some good power

That's what im trying to get at if pros use this setup with big engines then something must be wrong on my side. Ill upload pics later today when i get home