jumping is different on new ski.....?

[yukonridin23]

hey everyone, i just got a new ski, its a 2001 rn sj. its a super sick ski, and its a one off custom ski, reinforced, lightened, trys are cut down for barrell rolls, and the hole ski is shortened for easier back flips. anyways, i've only had it out a couple times, but its a whole new crazy ride compared to my semi mod sj i had a couple weeks ago. i could launch that ski super high and far, and i was very comfortable on it. but on my new ski, if i go to jump an wakes, i thinks its a combination of the shortened hull and the lighter tray(back half of the ski) than my other, but the ski goes completely verticle. i dont like how this ski does this, today i took a really hard fall on my back, although it wasnt too bad because i didnt get that high, but its was still pretty ty. does anyone else have a problem with their ski going to nose high, its when it gets more than verticle and i have to bail off is when its trouble some. are there any tricks to keeping the nose down? i have footholds, but everytime i try to pull up its either too late or ruins my jump and i dont get very high? any solutions?im thinking maybe more speed would help? i know the best way to find out is practice practice, practice, but if theres a couple pointers i could try out before i get out there tommarow it'd be very appreciative. thanks alot everyone!!:notworthy:

 

[stanton]

sounds like its the combination of the short hull and all your weight being in the back. im guessing you will be able to learn how to get forward more, or just pull back harder and start going for flips. why you have that hull if your going to jump straight??
what does "trys are cut down for barrel rolls" mean?

 

[yukonridin23]

my bad, i shoulda looked before i posted. i bought the ski thinking that the shortened hull wouldnt affect it that much, im still semi-new to riding and im still working on my skills, i dont think im quite ready for a backflip yet, although i seem to land upside down more often than not, haha. anyways, i meant the gunnels of the tray are cut down, so you can lean over them with out your knee keeping you limited to your lean, ill post pics later but its a hella fun ski, just going to take a while to get use to i think.

 

[kraqus]

Pictures?

 

[aramis]

what kind of ride plate does it have? If it's a shortened and/or D-cut one, that could be hurting you as well. Going back to the stock length one or an extended one will help to force the nose to stay down a bit...at least on a stock length ski.

 

[stanton]

backflips are easy, just go for it.
ive never heard of shortening the gunwhales for rolls. doesnt make much sense.
yes pics!

 

[karimi]

have the same problem actually, and the problem was there when the jetski was stock and still after installin mods. I guess you just need to dig your feet in the footholds and pick it up as much as you can. Unless someone else knows better?

 

[orangefinger]

what kind of engine are you running, is it way overpowered for your abilities ??

 

[yukonridin23]

the engine is a bit more powerful, but its not too powerful, i actually love it, nothing crazy just right. its got the factory pipe limited, with the factory waterbox and out the front exhaust, lighter 3 gal gas tank, and a bunch of other things. heres some pics. it has extended ride plate, i think speeds playing a big factor so im going to try to speed it up a bit, im about to head out so well see.

 

[Idok]

the gunwhales are cut down for cans and sidekicks...its easier to clear a shortened gunwhale getting your feet back in the tray

 

[yukonridin23]

alright, sorry about misleading you guys, but its still is above my skill level anyways so thnx for the info. i got a bit better on it today, a little bit more speed and less of a "preload" helped out alot, thanks for the help guys, i can already tell its just going to be one of those things im going to have to practiec, practice, pratice until i get it on lock on thi ski.

 

[LBE]

I rode a shortened hull in France. I was onlt -2 but it felt like -10! The shorter hull definately takes some getting used to. The one I rode, has a super short pole. Then the pole was down, the bars were over the hood! Shorten the pole a little more and get some weight foreward.