2008 Yamaha VX Cruiser or Deluxe?

pyroskater00 · Posted: May 27, 2009 11:47 am Post subject: 2008 Yamaha VX Cruiser or Deluxe?

Anyone ridden behind these? If so what do you think? Any preference if you have any experience with both. Looking for a good SKi, and sea doo has proved to be not very reliable.

Any suggestions?

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

I have a 110 deluxe. I love it! I got the deluxe over the cruiser, one, b\c it is a little less expensive and also b\c I like the seat on the deluxe better. The seat on the cruiser is a little odd when multiple people are on the ski. The Yamahas are known to be very reliable as well. Mine keeps speed well and the lip is nice.

mr.foonis · Posted: May 27, 2009 11:55 am Post subject:

you definitely want a yamaha for towing, as far as between the deluxe and the cruiser, the only real difference is the seats, the cruiser has more of a back rest sort of thing.

i have the vx deluxe and i LOVE it, great for towing

TommyC · Posted: May 27, 2009 11:58 am Post subject:

Great ski!! I just sold mine and it had about 500 hours on it...no problems

mojo · Posted: May 27, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject:

sea doo actually advertises that their skis only last 10 years. so def. go yamaha or honda.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

Thawk has one
the vx cruzer

it rawks
the i/o id meaty and it pulls super solid and steady

wattsbutter · Posted: May 27, 2009 12:51 pm Post subject:

i have a 92 gti seadoo and it runs great 17 years old and runs strong also have an 03 gti i love them

pyroskater00 · Posted: May 27, 2009 12:53 pm Post subject:

Nice! Thanks for all the feedback. Anyone else?

Culp · Posted: May 27, 2009 3:00 pm Post subject:

pyroskater00, I was looking at that VX deluxe and the FX today. Is there any reason to spend the extra 3k for the FX? I know it has a bigger motor and a few extras, but 3k is a lot of money for an extra 5 mph.

mojo · Posted: May 27, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

what is the torque difference? bc you don't need more top end. if one has more torque you'll get up easier, but i've never seen a ski that can't get someone up with ease.

pyroskater00 · Posted: May 27, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:

Culp, it would appear to me that you are correct about the HP and all the extras. I would rather go with the cheaper.

Have you seen the Torque control/gas saver setting that limits top speed?

Moneyyyyyyyyyyyy.

Culp · Posted: May 27, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

pyroskater00, That's kind of what i'm thinking with the $$$$ savings. I'm pretty sure that when the doctor gives me the OK to get back on the water i will go pick one up.

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

Culp, VX is the way to go. Plenty of power. It is a little overkill with skating when you have that much power...

mr.foonis · Posted: May 27, 2009 3:25 pm Post subject:

vx is the way to go TRUST ME Very Happy

pyroskater00 · Posted: May 27, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject:

BB, that 350 pound friend learning dock starts would disagree with you Smash

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

Well I think your 350lb friend should stick to being the free, easily movable fat sac on the boat Smash

pyroskater00 · Posted: May 27, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:

BB, i'll tell him you said that. I don't have any that heavy, but you know, who wants to limit the sport to skinny, small shirt wearing teens and 20 somethings? Birthday

kyle41 · Posted: May 27, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject:

i have a vx110 deluxe and absolutely love it. As far as torque goes id say its got plenty, me and my friends ride triples behind it at times and it pulls all of us up from a deep water start.

yookyle · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 1002 City: Reno

honda is pretty legit check it out

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

the one complaint i have about the vx is that the mirrors are too low

thawk and i got done taking a set the other day and we were pulling up to his dock and when we were setting the boards on the dock the ski rocked and the mirror hooked under the dock and broke clean off

i have him a new mirror sitting here on my desk

but other than that its a really solid ski

i guess you really cant go wrong with buying any new ski , they all are going to work except the stand ups