Broke Hoodlatch = Sunk Ski

[JonnyB]

for future reference ingesting water does not require a complete tear down of your motor...just get it running and ride it around for 20 min or so and your good..

Yeah I know but it was starting to get dark and I wouldn't have enough time to ride it long enough before the sun went down so this was the only way. Trust me I would of rather rode it for 30 mins then do a total tear down like I ended up having to.

 

[wydopen]

Yeah I know but it was starting to get dark and I wouldn't have enough time to ride it long enough before the sun went down so this was the only way. Trust me I would of rather rode it for 30 mins then do a total tear down like I ended up having to.

understandable...better safe than sorry

 

[JonnyB]

understandable...better safe than sorry

Yepp the crank was new OEM that I got a killer deal on and installed in May so no way was I going to risk it!

 

[WaveDemon]

looks like you ride fresh water too. I guessyou were being really safe.

 

[JonnyB]

looks like you ride fresh water too. I guessyou were being really safe.

haha oh yeah I guess you could say that

 

[djkorn1]

I run Rachet straps too. No problems yet.

 

[SUPERTUNE]

Been there done that... years ago! So use this + straps when learning BR's!
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=10
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=11

 

[Rickster]

Been there done that... years ago! So use this + straps when learning BR's!
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=10
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=11

Chuckie, are you Guys going to have these for sale at Daytona?

 

[Vumad]

Has anyone ever made straps out of seatbelt material? That would not break.

 

[Prem1x]

Jonny, you're hell on that ski! Where did the strap break, at the mounting point? Now I know why you were wanting me to come riding with you, so I could tow you in

 

[daylite67]

Here's my solution. I don't use hood latches any more.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/18365/post-271745#post271745

 

[Crab]

Here's my solution. I don't use hood latches any more.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/18365/post-271745#post271745

I vouch, that setup is sweet.

 

[wydopen]

ive been wanting to use a strap off a 550 somehow..

 

[JonnyB]

Jonny, you're hell on that ski! Where did the strap break, at the mounting point? Now I know why you were wanting me to come riding with you, so I could tow you in

Haha you seen me ride and now I fiixed the cavitation issue so I fly! The buckle latch plastic broke both mounting points are still attached.

 

[JonnyB]

Been there done that... years ago! So use this + straps when learning BR's!
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=10
http://www.xmetalworks.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=11

Dang it forgot about those ugh now I don't know what I want

 

[wydopen]

when mine broke they broke at the buckles

 

[JonnyB]

here are the straps same thing on both of them

 

[Ericfox]

damn... I got those same straps from blowsion... do they suck? I haven't installed them yet....

Maybe I will change to one of the seatbelt/ratchet type straps mentioned above... I want to learn flatwater barrel rolls this year... I expect MANY attempts before completion.... blowsion sure advertises those straps as bulletproof...

The snap-on straps looked great until I saw them broken in your pics!!!!

 

[Matt_E]

I Have been running the Blowsion straps for two years without trouble. And I do lots of 3/4 landings.

That said, they are now busted.

 

[Ericfox]

yep... now they will bust... unless you knocked on wood when you where typing...