Super Jet Yamaha Superjet TBM Super Pump Cone?

[Skinz]

https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=522

are these really helpfull do they do alot? for the price point?

 

[kevbo]

https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=522

are these really helpfull do they do alot? for the price point?

They are just another cool accessory, it goes nice with a chrome gas cap.

 

[JetManiac]

https://www.wamiltons.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=522

are these really helpfull do they do alot? for the price point?

In the past, I think they were a good value middle ground between oem pump and mag pump, but now there is the new solas pump for not much more than apump cone that is so much better:
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/103667-Solas-SS-Mag-Nonsetback-144mm-pump-REVIEW

 

[BruceSki]

What Jetmaniac said.

The TBM does something, but the cost difference to the solas mag is negligible, and that works better.

It will increase hookup in the surf.

 

[IS0LD0UT]

I went from a TBM with a Hooker Prop to a Skat Mag and the same prop. I noticed a small performance improvement in my flatwater riding. It did make a big difference in whitewater though, so like others said I am sure the hookup is better in the surf.

For my new build I thought about going Solas, however since the TBM was on the shelf I am going with that. Also that is my wife's ski. If her or some friends take in some rocks I don't have to worry about the veins since I have a few replacement pump stators on the shelf also.

I would go with Solas or look for someone selling a TBM and upgrading to a mag. You may be able to score one cheap.

 

[Tyler Zane]

I went from a TBM with a Hooker Prop to a Skat Mag and the same prop. I noticed a small performance improvement in my flatwater riding.

there is more to it than just swapping in a mag or solas.

 

[Matt_E]

Why would you buy a pump that expensive and not try to tune it? :dunno:
Impeller pitch, setback, cone size, and reduction nozzle size all play into pump tuning.

 

[IS0LD0UT]

Why would you buy a pump that expensive and not try to tune it? :dunno:
Impeller pitch, setback, cone size, and reduction nozzle size all play into pump tuning.

I am still tuning it. I have gone with XMetals recommendations of using the same prop and nozzle as I was running with the TBM and their motor. I did play with the setback a bit last year. I am trying some more new nozzle and cone combinations out this year as I feel it not completely dialed in.

 

[Matt_E]

Keep at it, you won't be disappointed. I had huge gains everywhere when I switched from stock to mag.

 

[zeski25]

Solas weighs more than a fat chick. I say TBM for flat water and Solas for surf. Just my .02

 

[Bobert540]

Solas weighs more than a fat chick. I say TBM for flat water and Solas for surf. Just my .02

5 more pounds of low COG weight is not going to kill a flatwater ski. Even the "budget" solas pump will give more hookup and value then a pump cone all around.