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learning about VTS
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To add on Lou's advice.
If you think of the VTS much like that if an outdrive it is the same theory. The deeper the prop is in the water the better the ability to handle a load. Specifically, if the nozzle is in the full down position and you floor the throttle you will get the most performance from the nozzle. So if you were racing or had to pull something the nozzle should be full down when you first start. Once the ski gets some speed and starts to get up on top of the water you want to decrease the nozzle angle as this will decrease the downward pressure of the bow, thus less resistance on the over-all hull to the water pressure you are riding in. If you have a strong engine and raise the nozzle all the way you will begin to bounce a lot as in this nozzle up position the ski has the least amount of hull in the water. It is often the fastest you can go as well.
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If you think of the VTS much like that if an outdrive it is the same theory. The deeper the prop is in the water the better the ability to handle a load. Specifically, if the nozzle is in the full down position and you floor the throttle you will get the most performance from the nozzle. So if you were racing or had to pull something the nozzle should be full down when you first start. Once the ski gets some speed and starts to get up on top of the water you want to decrease the nozzle angle as this will decrease the downward pressure of the bow, thus less resistance on the over-all hull to the water pressure you are riding in. If you have a strong engine and raise the nozzle all the way you will begin to bounce a lot as in this nozzle up position the ski has the least amount of hull in the water. It is often the fastest you can go as well.
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That was a very helpful answer. Specially for a novice user like me. My friends tell me that i have a powerful ski and should maximize and learn how to use it properly. Thanks to Lou and Coastiejoe. Just some clarifications on your advices, so is it better to put vts settings on down if water gets rough to smoothen the ride. Coz i noticed that when i ride through a wave head on and throttle up (as per advice of my friend not to throttle down specially when im almost above the wave), it tends to fly and fall hard on its stern. Another friend adviced me to ride the wave entering on an angle instead of head on but im afraid it might topple the ski on its side. Pls advice. Thanks again.
In one sense, all the info you got is good.
Yes, if the bow is buried (VTS down) the ski will not bounce as much, but,,, it may cause it to hit the next wave somewhat hard. So there is a happy medium. Play with it a bit to find where it does not slam to hard but also so the bow isn't so high that you porpose...
Taking waves on an angle can make the ride better but comes with learning. In most cases if moving forward a ski really can't "topple" over. Lets say you are going up a wave and it angles (leans) you to your left. As you exit that section of the wave you will come into contact of the other side of the wave bringing you back to the right. It will pretty much self correct itself. That is not to say it won't come with some scary moments while you learn your ski. I can honestly tell you I have NEVER "toppled" my ski when just driving about. In fact, I have NEVER rolled a ski. I have been thrown off when doing high speed turns and jumping waves, but even then the ski did not roll.
Oh, and yes, you have a fast ski. I own the same ski and LOVE it...
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