friend is buying a blaster

[onesojourner]

I need to know what to tell him to look out for.

[Fathom]

Cracked transom, in addition to the things you would look for on any other ski.

[onesojourner]

sorry what's the transom?

[sflsurfrider]

the transom is the boats ass.

[Fathom]

Checking the transom is very important. Look at the corners of the pump area where they meet with the aft vertical area of the transom. Also, check the rear lip for cracks as well. The hood cracking and seat tabs wearing out are common problem areas as well. The rest of the ski generally hold up pretty well.