stl need help
- Thread starter Avery934
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- So. IL
Man there are about a million hours of reading on this site. There are some tricked out X-2's on the site also. I know by what I seen 2 years ago that you will be flat water barrel rolling that monster by the end of summer. I can't wait to ride with your crazy a$$
you think I need to do a 750 or 800 swap or just ride it as is with some bolt ons and you think it can be backfliped :question:
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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If you want to back flip that thing on flat water you will need a lot of power like a pipe group K mods trim system impeller etc. etc. You will also not be able to get the correct body position on the x2 to make it easer. For the back flip you need to squat then lean back and throw your head back I don’t know if you can get all of this hanging onto bars that are so fare forward. IMO
If you want to spend that kind of cash I would have to suggest getting an already build round or square SJ and keep the x2 as an extra ski.
Mark44
If you want to spend that kind of cash I would have to suggest getting an already build round or square SJ and keep the x2 as an extra ski.
Mark44
not worried bout backflips on flat water just want them in the surf and wakes at the Lake and river.
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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River you will also need a lot of power due to the type of wake we see, a stock 800 doesn’t have the balls but in surf I think you can get them easily with the correct body position because the waves have a lip to help you out. This would be better answered by pancake Pete or Yamaslut (Nick)
shawn_NJ
Chasing waves.
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- Daytona Beach
Dont put too much into a 650 x2. If you just want a fun rec boat they are okay..... but if you really want to have a blast on one, start with a 750 platform. It will save you in the long run. I wish I started with a 750 instead of dumping $$$$ into my 650's only to get a 750 a few months later.
i've had the ski for 15 years not looking for fun anymore lookin to get to do flips and get alot more lower end to get the ski out of the water. If I drop a stock 750 or 800 will it make a big diff?
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yamaslut
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you can backflip a stocker (sj) w/ foothold on a wake... of course you will need to have good form, but a very mild 750 motor in your x-2 will get you around easily even w/ bad form...
should I put straps on for my feet?
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yamaslut
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definately get straps
very short ride plate
and have your trim in the up position
approach the wave and squat down and lean back while giving it all she has.. make sure to look for the landing
I had a x-2 a long time a go and before I ever tried a flip I flipped it on accident (of course I bailed cause I wasn't trying to do that, but it shows how nose light they are...) they just want to flip...
very short ride plate
and have your trim in the up position
approach the wave and squat down and lean back while giving it all she has.. make sure to look for the landing
I had a x-2 a long time a go and before I ever tried a flip I flipped it on accident (of course I bailed cause I wasn't trying to do that, but it shows how nose light they are...) they just want to flip...
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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- 100% one place
AJ you are going to need straps on that x2. Toooo late
Mark44
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i've had it upside down but it's been years ago.. thanks for the help. Soon as i get it set up I will be get footage of tring the flip and some other tricks already in my bag.
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yamaslut
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glad to hear... keep rippin it!!!!!
check out the backflip tutorial in the trick section
Can you help me put them on?
and what should I buy I will order today so I can ride next weekend..
shawn_NJ
Chasing waves.
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- Daytona Beach
Be real careful when putting straps on an x2. If you dont seal it perfect they fill the hull up with water and soak the foam. Ski gains 50lbs and crack the hull in the winter. (Trust me on this one) I am going to put a set of these on mine, but I want to try a surface mount.
I ran these straps and they worked AWESOME!!
http://www.isthmussailboards.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DK4300-410
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