Lifter Placement

[bit]

I bought some Hydro-Turf lifters to put on my SJ until the time comes to get footholds. Do you guys have a suggestion on where to place them? Should I place the heel of my foot at the back of the gunwhale and place them just above my foot?

 

[sxrcohen5]

ide say just take a coupel days off from riding and then install some footholds and you wont regret it

 

[superjet0587]

ide say just take a coupel days off from riding and then install some footholds and you wont regret it

ya what he said the lifters suck been there done that they dont stick and your gonna need to screw them in any way

 

[#ZERO]

Install a front footstrap and do the surfer stance.

 

[standupjetski_com]

I just did this mod to the ski my gf rides. I put them both towards the rear.
They rock!
Quick, easy, and cheap.

 

[wydopen]

Install a front footstrap and do the surfer stance.

x2...two straps is the way to go

 

[bit]

I have already bought the lifters, and the turf I have is brand new. I definitely want foot holds but that will have to wait. Anyone have any advise one where to place them?

 

[flyinb501]

I just ordered some lifters myself. I think I'm gonna wait until winter to do the footholds and a new turf setup. I think the lifters will be a huge improvement over what I have now (nothing), especially for a beginner like myself.

Which ones did you buy? I bought the 24" ones so I'm not to worried about placement of front to back. I'm just going to make sure I place them at the right height in order to "wedge" my feet in there. I hear they hold very well with contact cement.

 

[standupjetski_com]

I hear they hold very well with contact cement.

That's what I used. I figure the turf gave them even more support. I used the 2" kicktail and cut it in half. It molds easily with 40 grit sandpaper or a die grinder.
The first time out I did a sub on flat-water and it entered near 90* My Kawi 650 is more fun to ride than my SJ on FW

 

[standupjetski_com]

I'm just going to make sure I place them at the right height in order to "wedge" my feet in there.

I stood in my tray with the tray built up with a pad and b-stock. I wore my jetski shoes and held the lifters lightly against my shoes and drew a line on the hull where the lifter should be installed.

 

[bit]

I bought the 24" lifters, but I was only going to use about 6" at the back. I am going to use some more for hand holds on the hood, and save the rest.