SXR and SUPERJET freeride???

[stxracer86]

hows it going guys? well im in the market for another standup, ive had several superjets in the past, and i have come across a nice deal on a sxr. I plan to only be doing surf riding! My question is how are the sxr's for freeriding compared to the superjets? ive noticed blowsion and a few others are starting to do alot of freeriding with sxrs. any input would help, as i have neve ridden an sxr thanks

 

[ANT]

the sxr is real heavy compared to the sj. you can do the same stuff on a sxr that you can do on a superjet your just not going to have fun because you'll be working a lot harder. the sj is a lot easier to mod and parts are easier to come by. the people who are freeriding on the sxr's from blowsion and those places are most likely on aftermarket hulls that weigh as much a oem sj hull.

 

[FL-cracker]

the sxr is real heavy compared to the sj. you can do the same stuff on a sxr that you can do on a superjet your just not going to have fun because you'll be working a lot harder. the sj is a lot easier to mod and parts are easier to come by. the people who are freeriding on the sxr's from blowsion and those places are most likely on aftermarket hulls that weigh as much a oem sj hull.

X2 If your on a budget say under 8k..... a Superjet is the only way to go...

I rode a Mod SXR in the surf ( no weight reduction mods) and it sucked! Straight up.... way to much ski to throw around for me.

 

[stxracer86]

thanks guys, isnt the weight difference like 50lbs? thats makes that big of a difference in surfriding? or is it because the overall ski is just bigger?

 

[FL-cracker]

thanks guys, isnt the weight difference like 50lbs? thats makes that big of a difference in surfriding? or is it because the overall ski is just bigger?

I think its 60lbs heavier..... It realy makes a huge difference!

But if you did go SXR

Trinity Composites offers a bad arse 8lb surf hood, and combined with some of the weight reductions such as TDR waterbox, a 5lb battery, a stock RN SJ handle pole and running a half tank of fuel.... I think it would realy make the boat much more fun! That would get rid of one major problem with the stock SXR wich is that the nose wants to dive going over the backside of a wave.

With those mods I have listed it would combine to save about 35lb, then strip any unnecessary stainless brackets, the heavy railcaps, and all the sidemolding..... and do a Trinity one piece Nose piece, and rideplate, and you would probably save another 10+lbs.

If you did all of those things, you would have one bad arse SXR for sure.

But here is the cost your looking at.

All Carbon Trinity hood 8lbs $1000
All Carbon Trinity Rideplate 2.2lbs $280? I think
All carbon Trinity Nose piece 10oz $250? I think
TDR Waterbox $200 or $250 I think
5lb battery $30
Nice used Rd nose pole $150

So your looking at 2k to lightin it up real nice with some awsome Composite work!

I think a B-pipe also saves weight, and of course a billet CHARGING flywheel... those and a Girdled head Is realy all you need for a SXR surf boat..

 

[Scorn800]

The sxr is a very fun surf boat. It's just different from a sj. The sxr is more stable giving a more flowing ride. You need to work the tray more on sxr and stay back to keep nose up. Sxr's with the right mods can rip in the surf.

 

[djkorn1]

I love mine in the surf... wayy more stable but still lots of fun and I am a pretty small guy: 165lbs.

I don't want a superjet at all and I have rode dozens of them. Most of the guys that have ridden SXR's have ridden stock ones. They need very few engine mods to rip.

Basically just a pipe,head and flywheel and your good to go. Don't even need a rideplate,intake grate or impeller.

The sxr is a very fun surf boat. It's just different from a sj. The sxr is more stable giving a more flowing ride. You need to work the tray more on sxr and stay back to keep nose up. Sxr's with the right mods can rip in the surf.

 

[Matt_E]

I have ridden a stock SXR in the surf and did not care for it at all.
It wasn't a power issue - just weight, handling, weight, and handling.

I hated it.

 

[djkorn1]

I am sure you would HATE a stock Superjet in the surf too. Terrible handling (stock steering) and it would feel like a dog (no hookup)

Putting superjet steering on a SXR and a -2 SJ pole helps the handling out ALOT! More power makes it feel a lot lighter! :147:

 

[Matt_E]

Sorry, I've ridden stock Superjets in the surf (even a 650) and would still take those over the SXR.

Not dogging on SXRs....I just didn't care for the handling at all.

 

[stxracer86]

i guess ill just have to try it out and see, it seems like a personal preference, i appreciate everyones input.

 

[kx454]

i dont agree that a superjet is cheaper to build, the sxr all you ned is a pipe, flywheel, head. and they rip. a superjet on the other hand you need all those plus, impeller, intake grate, rideplate and they still wont be as fast as the sxr....

there alot of cheap ways to lighten the sxr too, dont listen to the superjet boys, they have one thing on their mind and have no opinion about anything else... its real bias here

 

[Matt_E]

the sxr all you ned is a pipe, flywheel, head. and they rip. a superjet on the other hand you need all those plus, impeller, intake grate, rideplate and they still wont be as fast as the sxr....

Don't need anything but a stock plate, but you do need a grate, I agree.
I have a feeling that if you care about fast, an Ultra 250 might better suit your style. :fingersx:

dont listen to the superjet boys, they have one thing on their mind and have no opinion about anything else... its real bias here

Really? I can only speak for myself, but I have ridden both and clearly prefer one over the other (just personal opinion, of course)

How is that bias?

 

[Matt_E]

the sxr all you ned is a pipe, flywheel, head. and they rip. a superjet on the other hand you need all those plus, impeller, intake grate, rideplate and they still wont be as fast as the sxr....

Don't need anything but a stock plate, but you do need a grate, I agree.
And with all those mods, it's still cheaper than the SXR.
I have a feeling that if you care about fast, an Ultra 250 might better suit your style. :fingersx:

dont listen to the superjet boys, they have one thing on their mind and have no opinion about anything else... its real bias here

Really? I can only speak for myself, but I have ridden both and clearly prefer one over the other (just personal opinion, of course)

How is that bias?

All that said, I'd rather ride SXR than nothing I suppose.

 

[Kaveman]

Why not have both with the new SJ. I don't recall $ being an issue. Get the new one, All of the old mods will carry over.

 

[Gainera2582]

Anything is good in the surf , but the super jet outclasses them all for the fun factor.

 

[subnsxr]

I've dropped 60 lbs (wet) on my SXR and shifted some weight to the rear. My SJ friends say they now have a new respect for KAWI. Awesome handling, nice wide tray just takes a bit of work. I have a feeling alot of guys hate the SXR because they can't afford to build them but those who can afford it love it!!!

 

[Matt_E]

I have a feeling alot of guys hate the SXR because they can't afford to build them but those who can afford it love it!!!

That doesn't make any sense at all. People hate the SXR because they don't have money to build one???

No, I'd say they (I) don't like the SXR because it doesn't handle the way I like and it's too heavy.
Sure, I could throw a bunch of money at it to change, but why? My SJ has all that already.

Again, JMHO.

 

[BATMAN]

Even German guys hate the SXR !!!

To ride a SXR is nearlly the same like a SeaDoo RXT

Makes no fun.

 

[stanton]

its real bias here

wake up dude, you are the only biased one!
ive ridden both enough to know that the sj is much more fun to ride. if i weighed over 200lbs my veiw may be different. the next step after an sxr is a 3d! :Banane09: