Anyone have experience with suspension? Worth it?

[PeterC4]

Wondering if anyone has some experience with the IS suspension models? Is it effective? If so in what kind of water? What's it like in 2 foot swells? We use ours on a fairly big inland lake in Ontario. Neither have suspension but it doesn't seem to be a factor. In rough water, speed is generally limited to 25 mph in any event.

 

[mattydipps]

Wondering if anyone has some experience with the IS suspension models? Is it effective? If so in what kind of water? What's it like in 2 foot swells? We use ours on a fairly big inland lake in Ontario. Neither have suspension but it doesn't seem to be a factor. In rough water, speed is generally limited to 25 mph in any event.

there have been quite a few reports of suspension models sinking.. apparently seadoo has fixed the issue but i dont like suspension models and i probably wont ever own one lol..

another issue with suspension models are they are a b&$%# to work on i think just to do an oil change you have to take the whole deck apart..

on a performance note. ive spoken to 2 guys with IS skis and both swear by them and absolutly love them in 2-3 foot swells.

 

[Coastiejoe]

You will get mixed reviews.

There was an era that did sink due to a poor design. As mentioned this was addressed and resolved from what I have read.

I watched a video just yesterday of one on somewhat calm water and it was pretty neat to watch. Lower hull to much of the movement away from the rider.

They are a bit top heavy as compared to the non-suspension models..

 

[Dennis]

Take this from my personal experience: THEY ARE A NIGHTMARE TO WORK ON !!!!!!!

I have worked on 2 of them and if I ever see another one it will be too soon!!!

 

[PeterC4]

Interesting. I did read the incidents of them sinking. I wonder what they would be like in terms of handling? And does the suspension make that much difference at WOT? My issue is that I use my SeaDoos for about 2 months and then...they go to storage. I'd be concerned about the long-term longevity of a suspension model squeeking, among other things. Riding a jetski takes a little practice and I can ride quickly in rougher water if I relax and let the ski move with the waves, but I certainly can't do it for long periods at say 30 mph in very choppy water. Anyway, I can find enough calm water in our big lake.