Suggestions on next ski.

[monoshock]

I started stand-up riding this year in mid April. Have had a blast and learned a lot in a short time. I can do a few trick, like jumping wakes, jumping floating logs, a tail stand with turn (not sure what it’s called) etc. I’m riding a 86 JS550, mostly stock except a scoop grate, extended ride plate finger throttle, straight bars, the motor is stock. So what should I look for next as an upgrade? Or should I spend a few $$ on the old ski and keep at it for now? I can do all my on mods, repairs, so a fixer-upper would be fine. What should I start looking for?
Thinking under $1000.

I'm 49, about 200lbs, ride lakes.

Suggestions.
:smile:
Thanks in advance.

 

[demolition_x]

if your modifyin your boat : hockey puck lifters. maybe a head new prop?

it all depends what your looking to do.


looking for a different ski?

an sj or a kawi 650 would be the next step. id go with the sj if you could find one. wait it out till winter and buy one then when the prices come down.

 

[monoshock]

I guess that's what I need, a winter project. I can do the paint and all.

 

[kawasakit2me]

uh, yeah..... superjet.

Don't spend anymore money on the 550.

 

[sflsurfrider]

IMO, a kawi 650sx is a step back from a 550.

definately an SJ.

 

[monoshock]

What year Superjet should I look for? In that price range.

 

[demolition_x]

early ones.

even look for a fx1. they are a modern 550.

also you could just look for a hull and put it together with what you want.

 

[sflsurfrider]

under $1000 pretty much leaves you with '90 - '93. they have the 650cc engine. its possible to find a '94 or '95 for under $1000, but not very probable. those have the 701 engine. all of those years ('90 - '95) are known as square noses. the '96 to present are round noses. typically, a bare round nose hull goes for about $1000.

 

[monoshock]

I think a 701 sounds like me more, I could up the money for a better/newer one. Wish I knew someone close that would let me try one out.

 

[kawasakit2me]

Moondance is in TN.... No clue where in TN, but she'd probably help you out.

 

[demolition_x]

http://www.x-h2o.com/vbgooglemapme.php

check it out.

 

[sflsurfrider]

even a 650 SJ would be a vast improvement on the 550. you could score a cheap 650SJ and slap a set of 701 cylinders on it later.

unlike the early kawis, yamis stuff is pretty much all interchangable between the 650, 701 and 760

 

[monoshock]

even a 650 SJ would be a vast improvement on the 550. you could score a cheap 650SJ and slap a set of 701 cylinders on it later.

unlike the early kawis, yamis stuff is pretty much all interchangable between the 650, 701 and 760

That's great info, I knew I came to the right place. Thanks

hhmm 760, that's what in the wife's sitdown.:naughty:

 

[sflsurfrider]

That's great info, I knew I came to the right place. Thanks

hhmm 760, that's what in the wife's sitdown.:naughty:

:haha:

 

[monoshock]

http://www.x-h2o.com/vbgooglemapme.php

check it out.

Dang, that's neat, but everybody's about 2 hours drive from me.

 

[sflsurfrider]

you dont need to try one out. YOU WANT ONE! okay?

i mean, how could we ALL be wrong????

 

[monoshock]

you dont need to try one out. YOU WANT ONE! okay?

i mean, how could we ALL be wrong????

True, I've alway had good luck with Y hammer dirtbikes. My first d/b was a Yamaha 90. Kind of stays with you.

 

[sflsurfrider]

SHHHHH!!!! dont say the D word around here!

 

[monoshock]

okay, I thought that was just a problem if there was a 3 in front of it.

 

[sflsurfrider]

touche'