If you were to build a show ski

[madoyster]

I want to build a show ski. This project will be a long time in the works because quite honestly I don't have the time right now, but I think that it would be great to document all the steps in detail. Part of my motivation was the superb post by slut, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't influenced by the JR Magoo ski built by Paul L; I really don't have the intention of spending nearly as much on mine though.

Hey guys, I really value all your input; can you please tell me what you would do to make this an outstanding and special project.

[madoyster]

Still looking for feedback

[MADMAT]

I would like to see a clear hood that could handle free style and show off all that bling under the hood.

[Jr.]

Mark, All the ideas you could every imagine will be at the Riot Ride in May. If you thought last year was special....... Just wait!!

[Whtbread]

I would like to see a clear hood that could handle free style and show off all that bling under the hood.
That would be sweet!

[Hogggman]

What about using an x2. You wouldnt see too many.

[IceRocket1286]

there used to be clear hoods for 440/550s back in the day.


werd!

[madoyster]

I would like to see a clear hood that could handle free style and show off all that bling under the hood.

Yeh! that would be Sweeeet.:headbang: Me likes, great ideas Ya'll.
:sneaky: Paul the Oysterspys will be out in force at the Riot Ride taking notes.:sneaky:

[romack991]

Yeh! that would be Sweeeet.:headbang: Me likes, great ideas Ya'll.
:sneaky: Paul the Oysterspys will be out in force at the Riot Ride taking notes.:sneaky:


I had thought of cutting a hole out and bolting in a piece of lexan on it. Kind of like a window of a sub or something, but whatever shape you want it. Lexan is very good for impacts. Just dont know if it will get scratched up over time.

lol, that and i dont have anything worth looking through a hood to see:Banane01:

[LBE]

A show ski?? Sounds like a waste of a good ski to me. I like: build, wreck, repeat.

I love hot rods and show car stuff though. If you want to make something reall y custom, change the lines, and/or reshape the lines that identify it as what it is. I love old school rods with new school styling.

[jetskier79]

If you want show ski....just check out my blaster. You could lick the engine compartment.

:haha: :haha:
Buahahhaaha!!! I couldn't even type it with a straight face. I almost spewed coffee out my nose.

[madoyster]

I like that LBE, change the lines there's food for thought!

[waxhead]

how about starting with a lightweight de hull

[orange flattop freestyler]

its all in the details dude,

Colour coding, pissers, bilge fittings, bow eyes, silicone pipe work, cleanleness, hide all the wiring, stainless cap head screws on everything. carbon detail.

Heres some inspiration,


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/engine9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/carbs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/4774fbbc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/pump.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/DSCF0004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/DSCF0044.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/engine3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/engine2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/polenbars.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/DSCF0042.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/DSCF0041.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/frayz55/ski/DSCF0039.jpg

[madoyster]

Nice My fellow Brit. You should stick that thing on the boat and come and ride it over here, that thing is good enough for the Riot Build off.
You probably couldn't stand the heat, the water gets so warm it's like riding in a hot bath . Not hot just very warm.( I never thought I would ever complain about the lake being too warm)

[orange flattop freestyler]

LOL whats the riot build off as i havent seen it?

Would love to move to the states, just lacking the balls to pick up my stuff and do it.

[Mike Serlin]

LBE modified those wacky lines on his fx1 and smoothed it out quite a bit, most people are surprised when they think they see a 550 towing a superjet in.

[IceRocket1286]

hey flat top you failed us, your UMI throttle isnt orange! wheres the consistency in colors on THAT ONE! lol

[orange flattop freestyler]

Actually funny you mention that, seeing as id already spent £65/ $120 on the ally one i couldnt be arsed to buy another one.

It would look better if it was orange or black... Hmmm, maybe ill have to get another one now :rolleyes: :biggrin:

[IceRocket1286]

Actually funny you mention that, seeing as id already spent £65/ $120 on the ally one i couldnt be arsed to buy another one.

It would look better if it was orange or black... Hmmm, maybe ill have to get another one now :rolleyes: :biggrin:


take it off and ship it to blowsion! of course, whenever your riding season is over, or b4 it starts

[orange flattop freestyler]

Dammit, i might go take it off now :)

[skysurfer2010]

flattop- that is one insanely beautiful looking ski man!!!!!!! :scared: :scared: :scared:

[Shonuff]

Does anyone have pictures of former show skis?

[orange flattop freestyler]

Cheers surfer, comments appreciated :biggrin:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Does anyone have pictures of former show skis?

I believe Riot Radio still has pics of last years build off. This year is going to be INSANE. :biggrin:

[Waste Land]

Sorry to me a "show ski" is pretty worthless.....I cant see putthing that much $$$ into a ski.......and not ridding it.

[skysurfer2010]

some poeple have the $$ man...

i think it's a cool idea. i wouldn't mind seeing an sj done up in that new x-metal stuff. that would look killer.

[madoyster]

Sorry to me a "show ski" is pretty worthless.....I cant see putthing that much $$$ into a ski.......and not ridding it.

:bs2: Why would you not ride it!!
Paul L rides his buildoff ski on a regular basis and to my knowledge that is a $40000 ski.

[madoyster]

:Banane01: Well I am off to a good start My carbon fiber hull is being delivered in a couple of weeks. BIG Thanks TO Pete and Paul.:Banane01:

[orange flattop freestyler]

Good luck buddy,

dont forget the details :)

[willycrumb]

What is a show ski?....one that doesnt run but is pretty to look at like many custom choppers.

[madoyster]

Show ski is a loose term, personally if I can't ride it when I'm done it ain't worth a chit.
This is what I would class a show or Buildoff ski
http://usera.imagecave.com/madoyster/Magoosprepped760ccAbleBillet5mmStroker2.jpg

[Freestyleriverrat]

I like the smooth, clean, uncluttered look of a ski. The simpler it is the less can go wrong with it. If I were to do a show ski it would be nice neat and easy to work on. Maybe hide lines to make it look like the motor is not connected to anything, just sitting in the hull. That would be cool.

[The Penguin]

its all in the details dude,

Colour coding, pissers, bilge fittings, bow eyes, silicone pipe work, cleanleness, hide all the wiring, stainless cap head screws on everything. carbon detail.

Heres some inspiration
pissssh

what's with those white and black wireties? Don't you know you can buy them in different colors? :biggrin:

[Nascency Chris]

Nice My fellow Brit. You should stick that thing on the boat and come and ride it over here, that thing is good enough for the Riot Build off.
You probably couldn't stand the heat, the water gets so warm it's like riding in a hot bath . Not hot just very warm.( I never thought I would ever complain about the lake being too warm)

quit peein in the water and you won't have that problem...:biggrin:

[orange flattop freestyler]

pissssh

what's with those white and black wireties? Don't you know you can buy them in different colors? :biggrin:

Lol your right but hard to get over here in the UK, maybe you guys can send me some orange ones :biggrin:

[Mile9c1]

My carbon fiber hull is being delivered in a couple of weeks

What is it?

[madoyster]

Wammer

[Maine Coast]

if i built a show ski i think id want an exotic powerplant in it, something NO ONE else has, there would ahve to be a TON of custom work, but if it was a show ski, then thats what its made for. i think that thread about the artic cat F1000 twin would be cool, or any high-displacment 2-stroke that no one else has ever put in a stand-up. i think that would push the customized level into the untouchable zone

[yamaslut]

I would love to see a show ski all done up... Clear hood would be off the hook... Chrome pump, and all chrome steering setup... I know where you want to go w/ this Oyster... Carbon skis w/ BLing factor... Laser etched logos and graphics in the pole.... there are millions of cool stuff to do

Hey waste.... there's nothing wrong w/ a show ski bro... it's eye candy, not functional...

[djkorn1]

DAMN...I am finding out that it is big big $. I am doing what I can to mine with what I got.. I can tell you one thing... every part has something done to it!