POV: You buy an SXR 160/1500 with no experience.

[@billythephoenix]

I could hear your frustration in the beginning and your excitement at the end as well as your being out of breath. As any sport that requires balance there is a learning curve and once you pass that hurdle from there on out it's just challenging yourself and pushing your limits as what you can do next.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Yeah I was having a ton of fun but I was also unsure about throttle since I was also breaking the engine in per the manual so that makes it a bit harder. Also even with my lack of experience I could feel the chine walk far better riders than me experience. I got the pro water craft sponsons and they felt great. I also realized I ride best in a goofy stance with the outside of my left foot in line with the tray. I'll get better and start shifting my feet more eventually.

[@peaceprayer595]

Just bought my first ski at 60 years old. Didn't think I was going to be able to do it. Challenging as heck. But I did finally stood up after about a half hour. Couldn't believe what a "bleepin" workout it was.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

FIRST SKI AT 60?! THATS AWESOME! Dude, I hope to be out here in my 60s and beyond! You're badass! My grandpa was out waterskiing well into his 90s and he was a role model for me!

[@peaceprayer595]

@@badm0t0rf1ng3r Thank you so much. I'm trying. I'll follow your granpa I hope. :)

[@V29546]

When I first started a seasoned rider told me first few times don't even worry about trying to stand. Just ride on your knee's. After a while try standing. Throttle keeps you from falling but everyone's first instinct is to let off the gas. 2 years later I have fully modified SXR and I love it.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

What modifications did you end up with?

[@davidplathe]

Love the paint scheme on those newer ones. Remember to keep center of gravity low. Often you have to turn in direction you are falling to correct.. but think of it as two turns.. one to get Jetski back underneath your feet and another to get back straight.. of course throttle being key to any turning.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Thank you for the pointers! I liked the SXR very much and nearly picked one up in 2022 (the bronze accents were really good looking) but when I saw the red and grey color scheme I went out of my way to get a 2024.

[@cmbmusicproductions1870]

I bought an sxr in 22 and have been learning. Its hard to learn when you ride on and off. It takes time, but pace yourself. I usually go out for an hour to an hour and a half at a time. As you know…you get tired….especially if you have to swim to the ski a few times. I ride pretty good now…Im just working on tight turns.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

The 22 was so good looking. The bronze accents were so dope. I had a deposit on the 22 but moved before the dealer received one... now that I think about it they never ended up getting 22 SXR. As you said, pacing and breaks is all about it. It is super enjoyable though and like weight lifting or other taxing activities sometimes you have to back off! But yeah I really enjoy it. I've been trying to ride weekly. Hard to do with my job!

[@cmbmusicproductions1870]

@@badm0t0rf1ng3r i actually bought a 2018 ski in 22. The guy I bought it from had bought it NEW from a dealer in 21. After getting my local dealer to finally get what they needed to see the hours…the ski had 3 hrs on it in august of 22 when i bought it. Ive got about 25 hrs on it now. It’s a lot of fun and a good workout to ride!

[@darthamidala]

I’m sure you figured it out by now but all I could keep thinking was, “more cowbell!!” 😂 in other words, when in doubt grab throttle my bro! 👍👍

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

GIVE HER THE BEANS!

[@raptor0422]

Totally reminds me of my first try. I think there was still ice on the lake in April! Took a while to figure out but once you do it's pretty easy.

[@philiplytle]

getting after it! keep at it bro! the beginning is super frustrating! momentum is your friend. just like a bicycle, the faster you are moving the easier it is to balance. and when trying to turn, lower your center of gravity and use your momentum to carry you through the corner. start with gradual turns and build from there. if you feel yourself falling over/ losing your balance, pull your chest to the bars and give it lots of throttle. that works 9/10. practice practice practice. nothing beats tray time. if you know of a local spot where people ride go watch what they are doing. how and when are they setting up for turns. whats there body position. then when you feel comfortable, get out there and ride with them. hopefully they are helpful. enjoy bro!

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

When I was out in California there was a spot a lot of the racers practiced at, and its part of the reason I ended up getting this. Not a huge buoy course community here, a bit of a surf rider thing, but obviously this ski aint for that. I'm enjoying it a lot, thanks for the comment!

[@acehanke8916]

I just turned 46 and bought my SX-R 160 2 weeks ago. Im alittle nervous as this is my first jet ski lol!

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

I am so stoked for you. I am in my early 30s and this is my first standup, rode a few growing up but never owned one. I spent about 3 hours out on my first ride. I was having loads of fun but boy its a workout!

[@acehanke8916]

Thank you! I grew up in Alaska and never got to scratch that itch until now. I bought my wife the Spark trixx so she could drag me to the ski when I fall lol.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@@acehanke8916 The Trixx is such a good ski too! I have a family friend who has one and I love cranking the trim all the way up and "wheelie" it around stationary boats!

[@acehanke8916]

I'll have her try that. Looking forward to watching you and maybe learning a couple things from your videos.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@@acehanke8916 hey man thank you it means a lot. I'm gonna be recording pretty much every time I go out there and any changes I make to the ski.

[@hoodedcobra1531]

Faster you go the easier it is

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Yep! I'm learning that every time I go out. Go a bit faster, fall off, get better... repeat!

[@rc4736]

Стартуйте с газом, так проще будет, еще очень важный момент: кататься в поясе, потому, как гидроцикл имеет свойство чуть подпрыгивать и удар от прыжка будет передаваться в ноги а далее позвоночник. А так Вы молодец, вспоминаю как сам учился на первом стоячем гидроцикле)))

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Thank you for the tips. I hope the translator works well, but i was riding using a full wet suit because it was pretty cold and I could feel it help stiffen my back like a belt when lifting.

[@rc4736]

​@@badm0t0rf1ng3r да, всё правильно делаете))) гидрокостюм чуть должен сжимать))) У вас довольно большое озеро (если не ошибаюсь) лучше всего кататься с кем-то или под наблюдением, потому,как даже новый гидроцикл может заглохнуть по разным причинам и тогда будет тяжело выбраться... Советую в отсек для хранения положить свисток и небольшого размера веревку. Для того, чтобы обуксировать в непредвиденных ситуациях))

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@@rc4736 All good calls, I have a whistle on my life jacket and on my bigger ski when I go off shore I have a radio other emergency equipment. I prefer to ride with a friend but its not always an option like this day. Problem with a ski like this no dry compartment like a seadoo for phone. Thankfully most of the area I was riding was about 5 feet deep so I could walk/swim if i had to.

[@rc4736]

​ здорово))) по видео кажется, что это очень большое и глубокое озеро)))

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@@rc4736 The area close by is fairly shallow, theres even markers for larger watercraft that its not navigable. Its part of a river system but it widens where I am at. Good place to ride!

[@R1Kyle]

I just bought my first stand up this summer, a 2017 SXR 1500. It sure has been a steep learning curve so far. Get rid of the factory sponsons and it will be a better machine. My machine has an WCOT intake and a TBM plate and pro water craft sponsons and it is way better then stock. But then again I have limited knowledge but is sure felt better for me so far. I want to try a different set of sponsons and a Jet Dynamics ride plate just because it is longer and I am a big dude. Edit: LoL at the 7 minute mark when you started falling off immediately and not getting on I laughed and said he is tired. I was there myself a few times. You do so well at the start then start screwing up. One has to engage the brain and think about what you are doing for muscle memory!

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

I honestly was asking myself "did I make a mistake?". you're absolutely right the learning curve is steep, but super fun! I also got rid of the factory sponsons after the first ride. I went with Pro Watercraft sponsons as well and I really like them. I'm very happy with how it rides otherwise. I have a pole spring and a 4 degree bar on the shelf for future modifications. I did a long ride over Memorial Day weekend and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks for commenting. I definitely was dying after my first ride.

[@R1Kyle]

@@badm0t0rf1ng3r Yeah it can be disheartening. I felt defeated a few times but I keep going. As our weather has been so bad I have not had enough time riding so far. I will keep going as I think the rewards will be worth it. As i am 6'4 and about 300 lbs I think I am already at a deficit. This is my get back in shape mobile. My local lake is about 59 degrees right now so I am hoping it will warm up soon.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@R1Kyle if you could find a wetsuit for your build that could extent your riding season quite a bit. I was in florida and the water was still quite cold despite the weather being in the low 70s

[@R1Kyle]

@@badm0t0rf1ng3r I have one I wear. But I really do not mind the cold water as in Canada we just have to get used to it or stay home.

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@R1Kyle oh heck yeah bud you riding on lake muskoka?

[@KiiLLinTiME]

You'll be a pro in no time lol

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Dustin Motzouris better watch out!

[@kayschildbach6282]

Yes funny exactly what I wanna do ^^

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

@kayschildbach6282 get out there! It's so much fun!

[@JeffersonChapman-p3e]

0081 Myron Squares

[@RxWolfYT]

So you pretty much just need to pull the throttle all the way down and stand up that’s literally all you have to do lol

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Yeah well learning the bell curve of throttle at first was pretty hairy, plus during break in the instructions tell me to only use so much throttle. It was fun. More the throttle the better.

[@KiiLLinTiME]

😂

[@trxntroll843]

Wave Race 64

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

I think everyone started there! I loved that game!

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