The rideplate cut and shortened pole really where a nice adjustment in how the ski handles. I am a tall guy so long pole tend to put me pretty far back in the tray and I hate having the steering near my knees. The shorter pole allowed me to move up more in the tray, getting my weight more...
Had an interesting development today. An impromptu group ride at the spot popped up so I put the pole back together after removing 2" and rebuilding the steering. I also did a quick cut on the rideplate to remove 1.5" or so. The ski really responded well to these changes and closer to the way I...
I will include the caveat to my ride review with the acknowledgment that these two drivelines are wildly different, I think it plays a large part in the difference of the way they both ride. I consider the 865 to be a little too much power, or at least not quite smooth enough for my type of surf...
Not sure who might care about this but I figured I would document my findings.
I have been riding my Rickter FR2 for about 3 years now and have been pretty confident that I have found the best freeride hull for my particular riding style and needs.
Recently a Trinity Matrix Pro in -2" length...
I haven't been following along with whatever Thrust is doing but it appears that they are still in business but not selling bilge outlets anymore? Looking to get a couple black ones if anyone has them kicking around.
I took it into some big(er) surf this weekend and am starting to form a proper opinion about it. Quick notes are, it doesn't seem quite as good (for my riding style) as the FR2, more hooked up and "turney" than loose and "pivotey". The 865 seems a bit excessive in the surf, I am working on being...
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