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Stability issues with 2021 EX Limited

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LickittySplit

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Is anyone experiencing any stability issues with the steering?
 
Can you be more specific as to your issue?

You might have better feedback on Greenhulk or another wave runner focused forum.

Also, might want to inquire with Jeff @Cobra Jet Steering LLC as he might offer a solution.
 
what make and model
 
I find the EX stable with one rider. When you add a second its not as stable. 3 up and its very unstable
 
Neutron said:
I find the EX stable with one rider. When you add a second its not as stable. 3 up and its very unstable
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When I have a passenger I fight the steering. Is this normal? I barely have 3hrs on it. It’s not enjoyable riding when I have to fight the steering.
 
Unfortunately the EX line is an entry level ski, its very light, narrow, and short compared to their VX line. This makes it more like old school early 90s skis. I own a EX Deluxe and a FZS svho, and they are in 2 different worlds when it comes to stablility.
I cant even believe they consider the EX a 3 seater. Because is your passenger is heavy or real tall you are in for a stressful ride
 
Can you explain what you mean by fight the steering? Not sure what you mean there
 
I have 2 2021 cruisers hated the chine walk between 20 and 25 mph I did some mods to reduce that as for steering well I add my steering to all my p w c's and they are unbelievable I go 60 MPH directly at the mangroves and a few feet from the trees I turn and go the other way I drive it standing on the seat also I can turn on a dime at w o t Honestly I never drove it stock so I can not comment on that as I have no experience Me testing out the extreme handling capabilities of the new 2021 FX HO skies | testing the stability and handling of my new skies after I modified them | By Cobra jet steering | Facebook jeff walkowiak testing out the steering and stability of his modifications on his new 2021 FX HO skies | carving hard | By Cobra jet steering | Facebook testing the extreme handling capabilities of my new 2021 fx ho skies and driving while standing on the seat including turning the handle bars from the top of the seat | Jeff kicking the butt of his new skies including standing on the seat and turning the handlebars to steer it from on top of the seat to show it's... | By Cobra jet steering | Facebook 2021 Yamaha fx ho skies after being modified | me testing the skis for stability and handling | By Cobra jet steering | Facebook these were made when I was testing my steering on the skies when they were new. My Girl friend tried to do them with her phone while sitting on a ski but I moved pretty fast so half the time all you see is water flying up in the air but pay close attention when you can seer the ski turn really sharp when any stock ski would just spin out.
 
Neutron said:
Unfortunately the EX line is an entry level ski, its very light, narrow, and short compared to their VX line. This makes it more like old school early 90s skis. I own a EX Deluxe and a FZS svho, and they are in 2 different worlds when it comes to stablility.
I cant even believe they consider the EX a 3 seater. Because is your passenger is heavy or real tall you are in for a stressful ride
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You are exactly right, STRESSFUL!! It’s not even fun. I am sick that I bought the thing. I have had a jet ski brand and a Polaris. Never had an issue. Is there a forum I can visit just for Wave Runners?
 
LickittySplit said:
You are exactly right, STRESSFUL!! It’s not even fun. I am sick that I bought the thing. I have had a jet ski brand and a Polaris. Never had an issue. Is there a forum I can visit just for Wave Runners?
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Is there anything that can be done for me to have better handling of the ski?
 
If it is a 2 seater the ski can flip very easily if the passenger is not instructed to sit in the center and not lean at all If they lean at slow speed you flip and that leads to needing to know how to get yourself and the passenger back on the ski in deep water I have always said when it comes to a p w c subtract 1 person from the capacity to avoid tipping over. I have had a pair of passengers lean when I was idling around to see a dolphin and we went over very quickly there was nothing I could do, and that was on a 3 seater so if your ski is a 2 seater you either need to teach the passenger how important it is to avoid leaning or do not take passengers at all. I also teach them to lock their feet in the foot wells so they do not get pushed to the side in high speed turns to keep control in high speed turns in the pictures I was giving a high speed ride in very shallow water to a foreign exchange student but I only took one at a time.1661038654703.png 1661038753723.png1661038788247.png
 
Cobra Jet Steering LLC said:
If it is a 2 seater the ski can flip very easily if the passenger is not instructed to sit in the center and not lean at all If they lean at slow speed you flip and that leads to needing to know how to get yourself and the passenger back on the ski in deep water I have always said when it comes to a p w c subtract 1 person from the capacity to avoid tipping over. I have had a pair of passengers lean when I was idling around to see a dolphin and we went over very quickly there was nothing I could do, and that was on a 3 seater so if your ski is a 2 seater you either need to teach the passenger how important it is to avoid leaning or do not take passengers at all. I also teach them to lock their feet in the foot wells so they do not get pushed to the side in high speed turns to keep control in high speed turns in the pictures I was giving a high speed ride in very shallow water to a foreign exchange student but I only took one at a time.View attachment 186137 View attachment 186138View attachment 186139
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Mine is a three up. It sucks! Do you know if Yamaha has a forum I can message?
 

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LickittySplit said:
You are exactly right, STRESSFUL!! It’s not even fun. I am sick that I bought the thing. I have had a jet ski brand and a Polaris. Never had an issue. Is there a forum I can visit just for Wave Runners?
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Greenhulk is a jet ski board, but some members can be rude to say the least
 
LickittySplit said:
Is there anything that can be done for me to have better handling of the ski?
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Kick the passenger off. Lol
Its like a motorcycle, a passenger that isnt aware about how to react on a bike shouldn't be on it. You cant just turn all over and move around when the driver isn't ready for the movement, but there is surely a learning curve to handling a ski that is unstable. You learn to be ready to counter the motion
 
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