New waverunner

kyle41 · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 2:29 am Post subject: New waverunner

Since my kawasaki crapped out on me last year ive managed to wakeskate once or twice a month. Ive had enough of that though and im looking into getting a new affordable ski. Im looking at the vx110 deluxe because it seems to have enough power for wakeskating and what not and the dependability is always there with a yamaha. I was just wondering what everyones thoughts were on this model. If you know anything about it i would greatly appreciate youre feedback.

chriscut · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 2000

kyle41, the seadoo gti seems like a good affordable ride as well.

Rob · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 4:26 am Post subject:

The Yamaha VX110 Deluxe is great for wakeskating. I have a 2006 model and the overall quality is very good. In my opinion one of the best out there. (and cheaper than the Sea Doo Wake)

brianl289 · Frontside 180 Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 310 City: houston

im riding behind a 98 seadoo, and its still holding up liek new. they make great ski's, and if you can find a good used one expect it to last for a long time.

nick · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 10:27 am Post subject:

You can't go wrong with Yamaha.

nopulseimpulse · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 10:35 am Post subject:

Their a great ski! If they can hold up after daily abuse from renters for two years, it should hold up for a wakeskater for sure. Can't go wrong with a yamaha ski on the water.

Jeff_Knox · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 712 City: J-ville

i dunno man... my yamaha as im sure you know is still crapped up... its a 06 and needs a new engine

nopulseimpulse · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject:

Damn Leprechaun you must of gotten a lemon? Was the Fuel Injection messing up at first?

Iamjesse · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject:

I have a 05 wake ed. and i have all sorts of problems with it... not really problems just some complaints...

My board racks have both fallen off or broke, the pylon makes it really wobly and jerky if the rider pulls to hard and it can be hard to drive and hold speed.

My parents have 2 yammahas at there lake house and i love riding behind them, there solid in the water easy to drive and have a nice lip for i/o shizzle.

go with a yammaha

Iamjesse · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject:

And when your not riding or its choppy... there fun to tear shizzle up on : - )

kyle41 · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject:

so has anyone ridden behind this ski or pulled someone with it. Im just wondering how good this ski is with the wakeskating aspect.

nopulseimpulse · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

kyle41 · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject:

nopulseimpulse, ok i was just wondering about that specific model not yamahas in general.

slothboy420 · Frontside 180 Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 274 City: atco

been riding my boyz sea doo wake for 2 years and it seems like the best ride out there for sk8ng litlle pricy but rides like a tank i think them canadiens figured out the bomb ride

nopulseimpulse · Posted: Dec 05, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject:

kyle41, Sorry bout that...Ya i've been pulled around by a few VX 110s and it wasn't a problem at all. The Sea Doo's are pretty sick tho.

Jeff_Knox · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 712 City: J-ville

nopulseimpulse, no sir... worked like a champ till the end of summer... then we took it in for a starting issue and the shop said we got water in the block... (this was after 6 weeks of them leaving it outside to rust) and then yamaha isnt covering it under the warranty and we havnt even had it for a year... law suit pending Mad

i<3wksk8 · Frontside 180 Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 262

about how much would a used ski engine cost

randal · Faceplant Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 7

is 110 hp about right for wakeskating? I'm 200 lbs, and between pulling me, and a spotter, that seems like a lot to ask of a 110hp engine.

On a similar note. If you guys had the option between a seadoo wake, or a speedster what would you take? they're not that far off in price, and you can seat an extra person in the boat. Not to mention the boat you can use into the fall and stay warmer.

Clearly a used inboard would be the best, but thats more in gas, and its not new (less maintenance issues...)

senorbueno · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 1593

randal, my Sea Doo Gtx from 1995 with 88 hp pulls me (about 175) + plus a driver and a third(another 330 lbs or so) just fine... The thing eats oil, but for being 12 years old, not a bad ride. Whenever you cut really hard, the ski starts to plane off to the side a little bit, and sometimes it can be a little tough keeping a steady speed like that, but after a bit of practice driving it's not bad at all.

Is more horse power nice, yes. Is it going to hurt you w/out the super charged 4 stroke, not a bit. Get what you can afford comfortably, but 110 hp should be fine.

VonBoggin · Backside 180 Joined: 21 Nov 2005 Posts: 1666 City: Austin

ive never had one problem mechanically with my 03 Vans Triple Crown Seadoo, not one problem besides normal work on it. I love it so much