To D cut or not to D cut???

[mademan9]

To D cut or not to D cut that is the question?

I have these ride plates on my square that I was considering D cutting. And wondering if you guys think this is a good idea. The one on the left is a jet dynamic, and the other says rapid on it. The rapid has a hole in it. The JD i think is for racing . I only flatwater freestyle, so what do you guys think.

 

[tightithrash]

i would cut the rapid over the Jet Dynamics imo. their kinda worth some money.

 

[mademan9]

The rapid may be a little hard to cut because of the ridges and that little hole.

 

[WaveDemon]

can't you buy a stock rideplate for around $10?

 

[mademan9]

I could do that for really cheap. Maybe a little more than 10 bucks , but would that be better than that jet dynamic plate

 

[Waternut]

I agree, cut the rapid rideplate. The hole shouldn't matter at all. Cut it flush with the hull first and then D cut it. The hole won't even be an issue except when you cut it flush with the back of hull. You'll love the D cut once you do it.

 

[mademan9]

sounds like a good idea. But what about the other plate. Get a stocker and cut it. Sale the jet dynamic. Im always up for selling parts!

 

[tightithrash]

yep. sell the JD. buy a stocker and cut it. see if you like it. ride the stocker until you break it. then cut the rapid if you like the d.

 

[mademan9]

I have two skis so Ill sell jd cut rapid and get stocker to cut. thanks guys

 

[infamy]

yep. Sell the jd. Buy a stocker and cut it. See if you like it. Ride the stocker until you break it. Then cut the rapid if you like the d.

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[swapmeet]

Let us know what you think.
I still have the stocker for my FX1, including a poorly repaired crack. I'm thinking of yanking the Shredmaster and trying out a D-cut stocker for a day.

 

[mademan9]

I just cut the rapid a few minutes ago. I will try this weekend. Did it with a grinder and a jigsaw

 

[NVJAY775]

Results? I like my d cut stocker for flat, but I'm still newbish and only have a handful of tricks.

 

[mademan9]

I forgot to post results. I love it!!! I put the d cut on one ski and a week later I have one on both skis now!! It feels like the ski is so much lighter. The nose does ride a little high but not to bad. 2 thumbs up for d cut ride plates!!