Recent content by FXNate

Nicely written article, Chix. I've been riding stand up skis for well over 30 years.. I have been in the tray of pretty much every production hull ever made and many aftermarket skis as well.. The only Kawasaki skis I really would consider owning again would be an SXR-800 or an old JS for...

I run this pipe on my Air Blair Dart with a ported 760 64X engine.. Makes great power and sounds awesome as well.. Install the manifold prior to dropping the engine into the hull. I recommend contacting Pro-Tec and purchasing all new mounting hardware and bolts, including all the rubber...

Unlike any ski I have ever ridden. My two Air Blair's are the "Dart" model. He builds a few different configurations. His most recent ski is the DFX aka: "Fixxie" fixed steer Dart. They are built for surf riding primarily. However, both of my skis are the perfect all-around recreational ski...

Dave, Got the O rings from McMaster and they fit perfectly. I used a bead of Yamabond around the perimeter as well. Engine went together well and I plan to have it tucked back into the hull soon. Cleaning up the engine and engine bay a bit to make her pretty first.

Can't thank you enough! I will do the exact same on my engine. Nate

Dave, I am using a head like this. Can you respond with a link to the O rings you purchased?? Also, did you use any RTV around the water jackets? Thanks! Nate

My girl prepping for her first comp on her Dart!

Here is a video of me doing a "Bronco Dive" nose stab on a JS 550/750 conversion ski.. Really pretty easy. Just let the nose drop, raise the back of the ski with you heals as you toss the ski to the side. Sorry about the barking dog on the pontoon..

Been riding and building skis most my life... Never really put much thought regarding numbers or data provided by testing. The true test of an upgrade by any rider will be realized when you pilot the ski.. That is where the true effect is measured. Don't think many would care much what the...

I can't provide you torque or actual HP numbers. However, top speed increase is the least of the benefits gained by a FP Limited pipe on an SJ. Throttle response, acceleration and the low end hit are the improvements I feel are best enhanced by the pipe. This is the single most effective bolt on...

701 SuperJet Limited "Our stock SuperJet went 44.6 mph at 6,200 rpm. After installing only a Factory Pipe with the recommended jetting, the same boat went 48.3 mph at 6,700 rpm. A gain of 500 rpm and 3.7 mph by changing only the pipe! The Factory Pipe 701 SuperJet comes complete with our...

Nice! Engine set up? Pump?

How do you like it? Post a photo or two.

Cody, get an Air Blair Dart if you find one available. I think Jeff had a couple of freshly built Fixxies available. Once in a while you may be able to find a pole Dart for sale. I have two Air Blair Dart's and they are awesome skis . Plus, Jeff is as cool as one gets. And he hand makes them...

And then there were two! Enjoy this hull so much, had to have another.... Should get a chance to ride an Air Blair Fixxie this summer.. Perhaps a third AB hull is in my future.