[droby1242]

Have any of you guys done any water skimming?? If so what setup did you use. im thinking the xx is heavy but i might try it on some smaller ponds. just wondering.

 

[Nash04]

Go under "video" and you'll see a few of some great water skimming.

 

[droby1242]

Yeah i was just wondering if someone has tried it on a 700XX and what their set up was.

 

[09RappySE]

I have seen the vids I think scuzz posted of this.....I can't seem to figure out why anyone would want to risk sinking thier bike to do this...thats what boats are for...but to each his/her own.

 

[droby1242]

yeah the vids are of raptors and predators. i just wanted to know if it could be done on a 700xx. I watch those guys do it at wiggins ms and the more i watch the more i want to try it.

 

[09RappySE]

If a raptor can do it, I am sure the XX is more than capable of doing it, and it does look cool, but I will never try it with my bike.

 

[scuzz]

I haven't done it yet because I have angled paddles, but IMO here is what you have to do from seeing it done 100's of times.

Try a short run first. (do the run A LOT so you get used to it)

STRAIGHT PADDLES.

2-3 pounds in the front tires.

ALL your wieght on the back wheels.

Haul ass.

 

[dagirl71]

do they make life vests big enough to save your quad???

Think you need to add "big ones" to your list there scuzz!

 

[scuzz]

Yeah, the back tires. Your quad will float, although it will be upside down.

Figure that the rest of your ride will be ruined or non-existant and that you will be changing your oil another good 6-7 times before you get all the water out.

 

[droby1242]

so haulers are a must then. cool scuzz. i watch them do it almost every weekend. last time i was out danny wanted me to try it but i am a little leary about the weight of the XX.

 

[scuzz]

so haulers are a must then. cool scuzz. i watch them do it almost every weekend. last time i was out danny wanted me to try it but i am a little leary about the weight of the XX.

They guy with the KTM 525XC - his name is Nat, he also has a KFX700 that he skims with Vampires. He's really good at it like Danny.

 

[Nash04]

You could install an air bag under the frame so when it started to sink, you would just pull the lever and the air bag would inflate, the only problem with that is if the air pressure is not regulated properly, you/bike might just learn how to fly, lol!!

 

[scuzz]

...or outriggers.

hahahah

 

[Baxter]

Send me some paddles, I wanna try this !

 

[dagirl71]

I am afraid the pond you need to skip is to large to come visit us here! haha

 

[Baxter]

There's always Nitrious !:xx:

 

[droby1242]

There's always Nitrious !:xx:

LMAO now thats a rider!!!!!

 

[Simplyorange]

i also learned that you slip the clutch so it doesnt bog in such a high gear, i think it will skim, i have accelerated fast enough on 2-4" of water and got my bike on the water, one time at wiggins i was riding wheelies in a little creek part and my bike got all the way on top of the water on 2 wheels and drifted sideways almost killing me LOL...i was on slanted paddles so i think its very possible on the xx.

 

[scuzz]

my bike got all the way on top of the water on 2 wheels and drifted sideways almost killing me LOL...i was on slanted paddles so i think its very possible on the xx.

That was what I thought would happen as well. Straight paddles seem to be where it's at for this. IMO you could do it was ours on angle paddles, but I think it would be a lot harder.

 

[droby1242]

i also learned that you slip the clutch so it doesnt bog in such a high gear, i think it will skim, i have accelerated fast enough on 2-4" of water and got my bike on the water, one time at wiggins i was riding wheelies in a little creek part and my bike got all the way on top of the water on 2 wheels and drifted sideways almost killing me LOL...i was on slanted paddles so i think its very possible on the xx.

how often do you hit up wiggins. it seems like i go there every weekend i am home now.


i guess i need to put haulers on order. the thing that sucks is i just got brand new sand stars. i guess having a set of each isnt so bad.:nuts: