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I got lucky. My wife gave skis an honest try a couple years ago. She never rode anything ski or bike wise, never snowboarded, skateboarded, etc. Her first ski was one of JonnyX2's old skis. She has moved to a 550, rides my FX-1 extremely well, and will have a RN next season. She is definitely...

Was cloudy and cold at the end of the week. Was also cold the last couple of days with a busy schedule, hopefully I can test it this week sometime.

I love dolphins. Growing up surfing there was countless times they played in the waves with us. Some would even let you hold on to them and pull you around. They just love having somebody to play with is my take on it. Great vid by the way.

Tal-strip, available at autoparts stores. Before and after pics. The after was polished. Tal-strip took almost all the factory coating off. Just had to hit the weld areas with a wire brush to finish removing. Stanton, that's a good price there.

Sp pump is all mounted and seems aligned properly with shaft in. Tomorrow I'll tap the pump, grind out the ride plate to clear, and I can start putting it together to give it a test run. My trim knob is kind of ghetto, but it's just there for test purposes. I plan on cleaning it up after I get...

I did get the pump all aligned and mounted last night. Was going to finish working on the inserts today, but my back acted up this morning so it will have to wait until tomorrow. Need to finish the inserts, tap the pump, some finishing sanding in the pump shoe, and a little more work on the...

Okay, front seal did need moved back. That's done. I'm considering picking up a second seal for the front tomorrow since there is space to add one. I also had built up the rear mounting area and then took too much material off when I was leveling it. So I need to add some material there, but...

Yeah, I left it so I could move it in more once I had the shaft here. I'll probably need to set it back more now looking at it with the shaft in. Need to flip my ski right now and look at some things. I also need to do some more adjusting to the pump mounting surface. Looks like I'll be shooting...

Got my bearings and seals pressed in yesterday, a few beers and it's all good. Then today a present came in the mail...now all I need is to figure out the removal of the stock coupler from the mid shaft, put in on the new shaft, and finish the fitting and glass work. I did a quick test fit and...

Thanks JD. Exactly what I was looking for. Where the pump is sitting right now the bolt on the protec grate is off. It will need to elongated like you mentioned, but that's going to be last after I get everything aligned.

Okay, so I got the glassing all done in the pump mounting area. Really close to getting the mounting spots perfect, will need a little more work (sanding), but my shaft won't be here until Thur/Fri. Picked up the bearing and seals today as well. Just need that shaft to finish the alignment and...

No pics because mine are currently in the mess called my garage. Need to get my wife's old car sold so I organize the mess and work easier on the skis. Moved in 6 months ago and haven't been able to properly set anything up yet.

I got a chance today to exchange some messages with Steve. He helped a lot, answered the few questions I had and threw in some tips as well. Today I glassed the factory insert holes most of the way. Tomorrow I'll finish those and get some glassing done on the pump mounting area. Should be...

I know they had some at finals, might have been the last for a short time as mentioned above.

Yeah that's Mead. Government Wash, and I see my wife following next to them on the FX-1.

I think I bugged him enough and annoyed him a little. Was getting a little excited to finally start this and was originally trying to get it done by the time I can ride again. Basically want to test the mod out and then put the ski down again for some other stuff I have planned, but want the...

I didn't see anything in Steve's build about having to have a new ring groove cut. I thought it was "plug and play" with the bearings the right size. Anybody know the answer. Thanks for the offer on the shaft, already found a good clean freshwater one with the coupler removed. Will be ordered...

hahaha so true. What most people say above holds true, learning curve with each individual paint, if you know somebody familiar with a brand try and find colors you like in that brand.

Thanks much, I discovered SteveUK's build last night and already figured out the bearing and seal dimensions. Should be able to get them at local bearing supply co on Monday ;saving me time and money. Just not sure if it was 1 or 2 bearings (I think 20x52x15[bearing] 20x52x7 [seals], have it...

man an EME and Rickter, both hulls I drool over... Nice!