- Location
- Pensacola FL
I purchased this a few weeks back and unfortunately our wonderful Postal Service here in the states lost it right out of customs. It finally found my door step today. I will post up some installation pics later, but for now here are my first impressions after unwrapping.
Let me start by saying that my expectations for this product was high after having a few and being around other 701 Industries products. I originally pictured in my mind that the Surf Rocker would be hollow molded much like the factory sponsons on say a Waiveraider, so when I picked the package up I was really shocked at the weight of the package. Not overly heavy by any means, but certainly heavier than a hollow molded part that I was expecting. Upon unwrapping, the weight made much more sense as the product is solid and strong, Now the weight is not enough that I feel it will overly weigh down or add too much weight to the bow of the ski, but enough to make for a solid product that will last. The mold is fantastic and well thought out as it actually has recesses molded in for the bolts that run through the bond rail to hold the front bumper on the ski. The spots for the screws are molded in as well and will make it easy to mark and drill the holes for screws to the bow. Overall, I am very pleased with my first hands on with the product and can certainly see the benefits that will outweigh the added weight and I can not wait to get it on the ski and in the water to test a little, if we ever get some surf around here. The one downside that I have is the off white color, however to be honest I knew when I ordered that the color was not going to match and thus not really a negative to the product. At the time I felt that it was my best option for the direction I was going. Just know that the white is not going to match perfect, but I feel that most will more than likely opt for one of the colored options or the black.
Also if you plan on installing one of these make sure that you have any parts that you pan to add or replace from in that area such as Bow Eye, and/or a Tow loop. Especially if you use your bow eye, as the bottom of the bow eye is no longer accessible. I will be installing a Hot Products Tow Loop to use in my case as well as Cold Fusion Bow eye.
As I said, I will post more pictures later as well as give another review after some riding, but I can't wait to see how it does in most riding conditions.
Let me start by saying that my expectations for this product was high after having a few and being around other 701 Industries products. I originally pictured in my mind that the Surf Rocker would be hollow molded much like the factory sponsons on say a Waiveraider, so when I picked the package up I was really shocked at the weight of the package. Not overly heavy by any means, but certainly heavier than a hollow molded part that I was expecting. Upon unwrapping, the weight made much more sense as the product is solid and strong, Now the weight is not enough that I feel it will overly weigh down or add too much weight to the bow of the ski, but enough to make for a solid product that will last. The mold is fantastic and well thought out as it actually has recesses molded in for the bolts that run through the bond rail to hold the front bumper on the ski. The spots for the screws are molded in as well and will make it easy to mark and drill the holes for screws to the bow. Overall, I am very pleased with my first hands on with the product and can certainly see the benefits that will outweigh the added weight and I can not wait to get it on the ski and in the water to test a little, if we ever get some surf around here. The one downside that I have is the off white color, however to be honest I knew when I ordered that the color was not going to match and thus not really a negative to the product. At the time I felt that it was my best option for the direction I was going. Just know that the white is not going to match perfect, but I feel that most will more than likely opt for one of the colored options or the black.
Also if you plan on installing one of these make sure that you have any parts that you pan to add or replace from in that area such as Bow Eye, and/or a Tow loop. Especially if you use your bow eye, as the bottom of the bow eye is no longer accessible. I will be installing a Hot Products Tow Loop to use in my case as well as Cold Fusion Bow eye.
As I said, I will post more pictures later as well as give another review after some riding, but I can't wait to see how it does in most riding conditions.
