LaPazMike

If so how about some links to discussion and videos. What is generally considered a safe water depth to run them on plane without damaging either the bottom or the pump from sucking junk off the bottom? Draft of ski up on plane?

mmille_mr2

i have a little experiance. But lots of guys i know do up here on the spokane river in wa.

as for depth and draft...what ski do you ride?

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LaPazMike

Just looking to read and view some information if someone had links or pictures. Getting an education by asking questions. No ski at present.

mmille_mr2

oh ok...

For reference i have ran my SX-R in pretty shallow water at WOT (not on purpose)...maybe ~1.5 feet. Scared the crap out of me when i saw it. The guys who ride the ocean ride even shallower when boarding their skis to minimize the dragging distance.

if you are moving at a good rate of speed and not accelerating these things can go pretty shallow.

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LaPazMike

This is the type of whitewater riding I was referring to. Some rivers can provide the challenging site. Parts of the Rogue in Oregon could increase the puker factor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1zzdgZtZDE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYbtUX4RhQI

Some time ago I watch an Olympic kayak team training, I believe in Calif somewhere on a similar manmade course. Any idea of its location and current use?

greg750sxi

yea, standup riders with balls ride rapids, why you askin ballsy questions in the couch section, oh and if you do get a ski, buy a standup.

NWDayton

Swift water rescue teams practice often in the outfalls from dams. Minimum depth for all boats is stated at 2 feet. My ´09 Yam FXHO has been ridden on plane in water 1 foot deep with no problem. I have ridden skis in water 6 inches. As for whitewater, it all depends how crazy you want to get. The main problem with ´white´water is all the air in the water. That causes massive cavitation and loss of all thrust. Which, in turn, means all loss of control until the pump gains purchase on the water again. There is an old video of pros navigating the New River Gorge on skis and runabouts. If a jet boat can handle the waters you are looking at, so can a pwc.

The Cap´n

Matt_E

Magnum pump

Yes, white water riding can be done and is very fun.
I've done it on a Superjet.

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Texan78

Those videos are on man made rapids. Would be cool to see an X-Games Event from that...

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