R&D Hydro Force Steering Nozzle

[spaceman]

They claim it will give +1 mph, are these claims valid ?

http://www.rd-performance.com/newPro...ha/gp1300r.asp

GPR Hydro Force Steering Nozzle - Now Available

R&D's new Hydro Force Steering Nozzle for the GPR is a direct replacement nozzle. The new lengthened design delivers a full 1 MPH speed gain over stock. The adjustable pivot point position improves the turning radius allowing you to carve tighter turns with a more positive feel. Improved performance through speed, acceleration and handling.

Pt. # 162-12000

[RX951]

Again, I guess every ski is different.

I personally use one and I did a back to back on "my ski" and I seen a gain with the extended nozzle. I put the stocker back on and lost it. Put it back on and gained the speed back.

I also prefer the aftermarket nozzle because of the strength vs. the plastic stock nozzle. I've seen one that has broken B4. Ask John Abbott.

I also prefer the way it turns with it on.

I don't trust plastic at the speeds we are running and the amount of thrust that is exiting that nozzle.

[philip_gpr]

They claim it will give +1 mph, are these claims valid ?

my experience is no

that said, I use a protec nozzle or the R&D auto-drop simply becase as already mentioned the plastic ones break (especially when jumping if you hit bottom)

[chip]

they are rough on steering cables,greater load

later cd

[KirkF350]

they are rough on steering cables,greater load

later cd

I've never had steering cable issues with running my for the last 5 years.
As for speed differences, i have never did back to back testing. I do love the way it helps the boat turn.

[Hydrotherapy]

i did a back to back on them when i first joined the froum and had no gain at all,even cut the length down to match stock and still nothing..

[Duke]

I have been considering purchasing this for safety reasons and for the fact I think there is enough material to machine them for the Skat interchangable rings.

[RX951]

I've never had steering cable issues with running my for the last 5 years.
As for speed differences, i have never did back to back testing. I do love the way it helps the boat turn.

Mines has been on for 5+ years also. No problems either. And stronger than stock plastic !

I have been considering purchasing this for safety reasons and for the fact I think there is enough material to machine them for the Skat interchangable rings.

Duke, thats an awesome Idea !!! Keep us posted if you do bruh

[RDH]

i really wanna buy one of these.

does it have a large effect on the trim?

[OsideBill]

I have a brand new one $100 + shipping if anybody wants it. It has been painted Black with a red band came off the Spitfire see photos on Joes thread. I swapped him for a Pro-Tec +12mm I had.