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I heard a rumor that it was postponed so that I could ride it in Daytona...

Well I finally finished the ski and want to take time to thank a few people.

Thanks to Blue for helping with the purchase and delivery.

I also want to thank Toby for the custom Chin Pad and the...

Looking good! How do you mount your footholds?

Thanks, I may be partial but I have to agree. That fugly stock pole is a trophy on my garage wall now!

Thanks! Mine has been a challenge and much more work than I anticipated but it's finally coming together. I know what you mean but at least over the winter you can take your time and wont be in a...

Thanks to OptimaRacing for the Pole/steering setup and Toby for the chinpad. I'm starting to think this ski might actually see the water this summer!

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Made a little more progress this weekend.

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That's not blame, just priorities! Your project is much bigger than mine though. I'm still waiting on spy pics.
I'm over the hull repair/re-foam/paint/repaint after screwing up the clear coat...

lol. tell me about it! I did have some major setbacks and a baby since i started this project :-)

Thanks Mike! It's hard to see the blue pearl in the pics. I did a much better job the 2nd time around. ha ha!

Finally some progress.


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Awesome! I know Mike has been waiting for the right opportunity for a freestyle build and it looks like it has arrived. Can't wait to check it out. How about some specs for those of us who are not...

Nice build. Good job on the rails. I will be so glad when mines ready to be sprayed!

Rub it in why don't ya! Not everyone can keep up with Maniac Mike B!

I keep taking 3 steps forward and 2 steps back on this project. I de-foamed and was preparing to re-foam when I notice a...

Hydroturf used to sell a kit for the rails that came with filler pieces since the hull is not nicely rounded underneath the stock rails. The kit will allow the sides to come up and just wrap over...

@ BigKahuna - I was not surprised that it was waterlogged but the pump insert was definitely an unpleasant surprise. still not sure the best way to fix that issue.

Hey Ralph, I would be but I...

Well I finally had a chance to work on the SJ some more an ran into a little problem. The last bolt that I tried to remove from the pump was already loose. After trying to turn a couple of...

I finally finished removing the vinyl. What a PITA :slap: Stripping old paint would have taken half as long. The glue shouldn't take too long to remove and then it's on to sanding and repairing...

Good deal. Thanks again Gil!

Thanks Gil! You are correct, but the base on the xmetal isn't very thick since it's stainless. So overall the WDK is about 1/2" shorter. There must be more than one version of the xmetal also...

The pics below show what I was trying to describe with the pole bracket being taller than I expected. Looking at pics of other skis the top of the bracket should either be just below or flush with...

I have never seen one of these. Definitely looks better than the stock base and should be much stronger. Does cold fusion anodize it red or did you have that done yourself?

Thanks! Have you found one yet?

Will RRP Pole work with the XMetal Bracket?

@ nightrider05 - Same here, when I first started all the freestyle builds were SJs. I just hope the new guys who are just getting into the sport realize that you don't need a 15k+ ski to have fun!!!...