Which is better and why? FX1/RN/SN

[b.lee]

Looking to pick up a new stand up, time to upgrade from my JS550.
I'm about 240lbs and need something good for my size.
I like to freeride and just play around.

Looking for the best machine to start with?

FX1?
Squarenose Superjet?
Roundnose Superjet?

 

[Shadow7874]

If you like the feel of your 550 and just want more power
then look for an fx. I upgraded to my fx from a 550 and love it. But I'm also 125 Lbs... For your size a sj may be better and will e easier to ride. Both rn and
sn will be fine just make sure to have a 701 or bigger!

 

[b.lee]

Any stuff to watch out for on the FX1? OR SN? OR RN?

I just don't want to buy a ski and then find out it is "known for this problem" or "commonly does this".

 

[MNTURBO]

How much can you spend?

if you have to keep it around $1000 - go for a square
otherwise consider a RN, or a FX-1 with a pump upgrade

its all preference -
I prefer the FX-1 over the RN because it is lighter and more flickable, but mine has a SJ pump, and gas tank
the RN costs more and weighs more; but is sexier, and already has a proper sized gas tank, and pump

 

[b.lee]

what exactly do you mean by the "proper sized gas tank, and pump"?

The gas tank and pump are bigger on the RN?

 

[MNTURBO]

the FX-1 holds 1 less gallon and has a 122mm pump instead of the 144mm pump on any superjet

most don't care about having the smaller gas tank, but the small pump hurts low end performance.

 

[Patrick Star]

According to some people on craigslist the SquareNose handles better underwater and it's hood isn't shaped like a camel hump, making it the obvious choice for freestyle, and since they don't make them anymore, the value will just go up over time, hahaha.

I'm building a super square (it's super to me, i had a 650). Then when I find a fresh RoundNose hull in South Texas (very unlikely), I will swap over most stuff. Besides, my project allows me to get experiance de/refoaming on my square.

 

[5810]

:wave:Sn forever

 

[dirtnut99]

Just find a round nose.... Period.. no point in screwing around.... I ride a kawi, but my next move will be a RN SJ... I will keep the Kawi, but the RN is a great ski... plenty of umpf and pizzazzzzz.....

 

[b.lee]

the FX-1 holds 1 less gallon and has a 122mm pump instead of the 144mm pump on any superjet

most don't care about having the smaller gas tank, but the small pump hurts low end performance.

I need low end performance.
Sounds like the fx1 is out of the question unless someone has installed an aftermarket pump.

 

[kraqus]

At 240 lbs I would suggest the RN.
Better handling ski with more power for you.

Benny

 

[WILKEY]

RN for life!!!!!!!!!!


there are to many reasons to list. u will destroy a sn pole mounting area in no time. they flex horribly and with your man muscles i don't think it would take you long