1996 spi ???

[Jeepjunk94]

Hello all, I am new here and a total green horn on PWC's. I got my first one about a week ago. It is winter here in WV so wait till spring to learn how to ride one. I know nothing at all about these PWC's so plan on seeing a lot of me asking questions even after I search the forum bear with me please, ok 1996 SPI it's a 2 seater very nice cond it looks new ok. Are they any good?
Any tips you folks can give me greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[seadoosnipe]

First ski....

For your first ski, if it's in great shape, it'll be a nice ski for a while. I say for a while because it's got the 587cc engine and you'll quickly get used to it and want to go a bit faster.

But, it's a nice reliable engine and fast enough for you to have fun!.......that's where it counts.

Use it for 3 seasons, then you'll probably want to get a larger motor/PWC....:cheers:

 

[Jeepjunk94]

I get what your saying

Hey seadoosnipe thanks for the info, sounds like I should have done a little research about these things before I jumped into one. It is in great shape, thats why I got it. The guy had a boat I was looking at and I changed my mind about it when I saw the ski and impulse got me. So this thing is a beginners / kids ski then. Is there any thing I should know about maintaining it? Or common problems? Hey thanks again!

 

[seadoosnipe]

kids' ski?.......

Nah, I don't think I'd say it's a kids ski. For your first, you'll have a blast. But with the natural thrill seeking of human nature, it won't be long you'll be sayin, "I want to go faster and jump higher". That's what I meant.

So, have fun with it. You'll be thrilled at first. But, with the smaller 587, you'll want more power after a year or two.:cheers:

 

[Jeepjunk94]

Hey, yeah sorry there not trying to put words in your mouth that was all me and how I see things. I cant say much about the ski yet still winter time, but I am sure your right about it and if I have a blast for even one summer that will be great! When spring hits I can try it in the Kanawaha River. Going to be a long winter with a new toy waiting to try.

 

[seadoosnipe]

Wet suit!!

I don't know.....living in "West By God" Virginia it's cold. But, with a new toy, I'd be itching so bad to give it a try, I'd be puttin on a wet suit.........:ack:

 

[seadoo GTS 1993]

I have a 95 spi and its a pretty good machine. I would be hittin the water with my wet suit but the lakes are frozen:ack: