BJ Ang from Networx Jetsports in Philippines participated at the Asian Beach Games in Thailand on a Pro Stock Yamaha FZR SVHO specifically tuned for the particular race from R&D by Bill Chapin. You know, I am very impressed with Bill (Chapin from R&D) overall with his efforts in the ski. Mostly on his specific work on the reflash ECU where he tuned it just right to match from Havasu to Thailand weather. He told me just use it and yes he was right. The thing though was that I believe that it needed further work on the impeller pitch. The tune of the ECU was amazing as the bat was just 1.5mph slower than the last day we tested it in Havasu for avgas and Thailand weather. If given the right impeller pitch it would run the same as Havasu. As I have said, the running rpm in Havasu was 8900 something and in Phuket my running rpm was 8640. The next thing that really impressed me was the sponsons and the hook up of the ski while running behind another rider. The twin prop was really feeling better on the white wash and while on catching someone and following him. The sponsons impressed so much as I have already said. When rough water and even jumping in turns, the ski would still hook up and turn tight if you wanted too. The feel of the sponsons is unique and I love it so much. You have control over the craft all the time. Overall, I am still happy and impressed with the ski Bill Chapin made for me and the all R&D parts I used on it.
