FX-1 hood...Refined

[Flash-FX]

For the last couple of years, I've been thinking about a simpler hood/retention system for my FX. Having sunk my boat a couple times because of the cheezy factory latch, it's past time. The paint was still drying when I tested it at Daytona, and all worked out as planned. It took a little getting used to(the strap) but it's real strong. The cam-over latch pulls from a center point, and equally displaces the load to the front and back attach points.
The weakest part of the system is rated at 500+ lbs useful working load (usually ratings are 50% of the breaking point). I think it's a LOT stronger than factory.

The hood w/retention system=7lbs (using the factory air inlet tubes). I left the factory latch locations in place just in case things didn't work out...right.

[D Slicker]

That is a great set up. Nice job.

[infamy]

i like! did you modify this hood or is it aftermarket?

[Flash-FX]

All new, from scratch.:scratchchin::scratchchin::scratchchin::sc ratchchin::scratchchin::scratchchin:

[infamy]

i want one!

[sjaholic]

flash i have to say that is one sweet ski. graphics are awesome!

[oxnard111]

sic.

[Flash-FX]

Thanks guys, I had to do something quick before Daytona's ride. It is my scabbed together test boat.

Exotic Graphics was the easy way out for the color. You know a '94 vintage ski is considered to be "old school" now.

I have some new things I'd like to test real soon. :skull2::shhh::skull2:.

[Superjet3]

looks great!

[krickon]

I am out in San Diego CA, and one of our issues is the fire extinguishers, we get checked all the time, or at least I do. Is it required to have a fire extinguisher out where you live?

[joe b]

I am out in San Diego CA, and one of our issues is the fire extinguishers, we get checked all the time, or at least I do. Is it required to have a fire extinguisher out where you live?


yup.... Flash keeps his strapped to the top of his battery(I think) I don't have one and have'nt got a ticket for it yet:shrug:

[infamy]

I am out in San Diego CA, and one of our issues is the fire extinguishers, we get checked all the time, or at least I do. Is it required to have a fire extinguisher out where you live?

i live in ca. also and have only been checked once and i ride many different places. they he told me i needed to have a whistle on my lifevest so i proceeded to show them that my mouth came with a whistle:cool: . so now i bring a fire ext. with me but i dont actually keep it on my ski. i use that compartment for more important stuff, like a tow rope or a 40oz.

[tshank123]

I am out in San Diego CA, and one of our issues is the fire extinguishers, we get checked all the time, or at least I do. Is it required to have a fire extinguisher out where you live?


Man....I thought I had something unique when I de-pinked my FX-1. Your avatar is exactly what mine looks like.

[Idok]

I dont know how I missed this thread!

I will absolutly be doing something similar with my F1 hull