RRP FLow Guard on a Surf Ski

[GRiN]

Why or why not?

I have an RRP 155 trim with flow-guard installed that I will be using on my Rickter Edge build. Is there any disadvantage to running the flow-guard on a surf ski?

Thanks!

 

[fastgtfairlane]

Most people don't use trim in the surf so id say not to run it. Plus you run the risk of damaging it in the surf if you like to rip around in shallow water. Also, using trim in the surf to flip will kill some height while assisting in over rotation and landing flat, which is hard on the engine mounts and your back.

 

[GRiN]

Most people don't use trim in the surf so id say not to run it. Plus you run the risk of damaging it in the surf if you like to rip around in shallow water. Also, using trim in the surf to flip will kill some height while assisting in over rotation and landing flat, which is hard on the engine mounts and your back.

What type of nozzle do you recommend? Oem/bored/extended etc. I'm sure it depends on the setup and riding style etc. but it seems like everyone on the west coast has a trim system on their surfboats (maybe thats more for boat wakes when not riding surf?)

 

[fastgtfairlane]

Oem nozzles for surf. Because they're cheaper to replace when they break. For surf/boat chase ski 62t nozzles. Obviously depending on budget. A lot of guys ive seen run 61x nozzles on their surf only ski. That said my superfreak which is a boat chase surf ski does have trim on it. However I never use it and end up replacing trim cables every other year as a result. For flatwater, a good trim setup makes a huge difference..

Id run what you have if you already have it though. Im not very familiar with whats available for the 155 pumps simply cause I don't run one..

 

[Alectravis]

For 155 pumps you are limited on nozzles.

You either have to run trim and keep a cable or just solid mount it to run the 62t style nozzles.

Or you can run a 3d printed 155 nozzle, that way you also won't have as much blowby from the trim ring.