jet ski question

wytcap · Since 10 Mar 2005 203 Posts NW oregon Stoked

[Brand vs Brand? I thought that was not allowed here Laughing

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I was thinking the same thing I guess brand vs brand is only a kite thing?

But I would opt for the Honda! Hondas rule! Wink

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Nak · Sun May 03, 09 10:03 am

splaterwin · Since 17 Nov 2005 165 Posts Vancouver Stoked

Nak · Sun May 03, 09 11:01 am

Thanks for the photos! Checked out my ski, that mount wouldn't work... Sad

hip in white salmon · Since 11 Jul 2007 149 Posts Stoked

Thanks for all the replies! Very Happy

My kids are 11 and 13 and they are starting to get interested in kiting. I have taken them out with the trainer kite but I am not ready for them to take on the hazards of kite lines and accidental boosts.

Here's a few more questions if anyone has time or opinions:

I am finding several 1999-2000 Yamaha 3 seaters (GP 1200's) on Craig's list in the $3000 to $4000 range. Probably a two stroke? Do you know if they start needing work after that long usually?

At my beginner-inter kiting level ( I can just ride upwind and am practicing heelside tranistions and jumping) will practicing behind a ski help my riding or is kiting a more efficient way to improve?

Bettyboarder · Mon May 04, 09 6:05 am

hip in white salmon · Since 11 Jul 2007 149 Posts Stoked

Did you say you bought a 1990? with only 40 hours on it? That's great!!

How much do you need to spend on it on reg maintenance and insurance?

What about suckin exhaust? I notice when I am kiting and there is one out nearby with us on the water- I can smell exhaust. Maybe I have a strong sense of smell?

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Its a 98... emoticon overwrote it Wink

Our ski isn't too smelly, don't really notice it at all actually. It seems to burn pretty dang clean for a two stroke.

splaterwin · Since 17 Nov 2005 165 Posts Vancouver Stoked

Phil and I did mop up for CGKA Blowout last year and I agree their Ski burns pretty clean. My last waverunner was older 1996 Polaris and it smoked pretty bad. Before dumping the beast I spent more time fixing then riding. That ski soured me on 2 strokes, but newer ones are design better.

Bettyboarder · Tue May 05, 09 6:28 am

Our insurance on it is like $25 a month on it.

I dont smell the exhust at all on my design. It really depends on the design of the exhust.

Maintance a year I usually spend about $100 getting it winterized and about $100 dewinterizing. Oil usually $50 a year.

If you take good care of it than it will last a long time without major maintance.

hip in white salmon · Since 11 Jul 2007 149 Posts Stoked

Thanks so much for all the advice from everybody!!! Very helpful!

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue May 05, 09 8:38 am

I guess I'll throw my tree hugging, liberal, socialist, environazi 2 cents in here. If you can afford it and find the right model, try to find a decent four stroke. They are quieter, generally last longer, and they biggest difference is they don't inject raw fuel into the river.

I'm not dissing on 2 stroke owners..hey a ski is a ski and when you need one, its nice to see one show up. I'm just saying that if your in the market, you might want to take a look at them.

hip in white salmon · Since 11 Jul 2007 149 Posts Stoked

Yea ...that would be ideal. Anyone have a good 4 stroke they are looking to sell? Looks like 2002 they came up with the first 4 strokes.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

good link if you end up with a yamaha.

reminds me that I need to change the oil and gap the plugs.
wake skating behind a ski is easier than with a kite.
flagger law is so bogus. Mad

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue May 05, 09 9:45 am

http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/spo/1154901835.html

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1872 Posts XTreme Poster

5100 bucks? something's up. that's too cheap

Bettyboarder · Tue May 05, 09 10:42 am

I am sure that will be flagged as a scam anytime.