jet-ski

[Rider-trx_250ex]

gonna get a jet ski sometime and i wanna know what should i look for in one and is there any kind recomended?

[Giz400ex]

Originally posted by Rider-trx_250ex
gonna get a jet ski sometime and i wanna know what should i look for in one and is there any kind recomended? Well, I have a Polaris, Yamy and Seadoo. The Polaris is a 95 SL650, solid machine but beats the crap outta ya:( The Yamy is a 05 FX140, this has got to be the most comfortable ski I've ridden, owned ect..... Its got power and comforts there!!! The Seadoo is a 04 RXP, and this thing rips! Power up the ying-yang but its not as comfortable as the FX. The FX is like a boat but its really nice! You have to figure what your looking for, from a jet-ski! I suggest going to your local dealers and take a peek at them. What does matter though is the brand names of the dealers, you don't want a machine that the nearest place to get parts is a hour away. Around me there's Seadoo, Kawi, and Yamy! The nearest Honda jetski dealer is like 45mins away from me so! Just something to keep in mind! Good luck

honda 4 stroke :cool:

[trick250r]

we've got a sea-doo couch... it'll get up and go, but the honda's are worth the extra money IMO. except for the part about not flipping, thats the best part :devil:

[Giz400ex]

Originally posted by trick250r
we've got a sea-doo couch... it'll get up and go, but the honda's are worth the extra money IMO. except for the part about not flipping, thats the best part :devil: Why are they worth the extra money???

[GPracer2500]

Skip the couches and go for a stand-up. I promise you this is the right choice for anyone who rides a performance quad and leans toward the "extreme" side of motorsports. And I stress lean--my no means to you have to be into doing MX freestyle for a stand-up to be the right choice.

Here's where I'm coming from:

I bought a 1995 Kawasaki 750SXi a couple of years ago. First time I took it out it was a real biatch to ride. I wasn't real familiar with being out on the lake and felt like an idiot as people watched my fall over and over. I was finally able to actually stand-up after eating lake for about 45min. Soon after I was so tired I called it a day.

I thought I had made a poor choice and began thinking I should have gotten a sit-down. None of my friends bought any water toys like I thought they were so it sat in my garage for two years after that first "ride".

So I decided to sell it. But before I did I wanted to make sure it was still running ok. A friend was going camping at the lake and I went along with my ski. After a full day on the water I started to feel more confident and got the hang of it. The second day of that weekend I really started to enjoy myself on the ski.

Since then I've become a stand-up addict. I actually like riding it as much (or even MORE) than quads and dirt bikes. It is SOOOOO much fun. Every time I go out I learn some new trick and push a little farther. The sky is the limit on these things! You'll master a sit-down in a hurry where riding a stand-up is a never-ending challange of immense gratification. My ski makes me feel like a hero.

Plus, chicks dig stand-ups (this is the "cleanest" chick + stand-up pic I could find!).

http://www.a15162488.alturo-server.de/jetboat/g11.jpg

They'll also keep you in phenominal shape. My first summer of regular riding I lost 20 lbs in 2 months without even trying. If your real young that won't mean much but someday you'll understand the significance of that.

Also, they won't suck down gas at phenominal rates like the sit-downs (even the newer four strokes hurt the wallet pretty bad). Initial costs are a lot lower too. A good, powerful, cabable (used) stand-up can be had for $2000 or less. I bought mine (pictured at the bottom) for $1800.

Riding a stand-up takes commitment in the beginning. But like everything else in life, the tougher the challange the bigger the payoff.

Would you rather do this limit yourself to this:
4 meg video, sit-down (http://media.putfile.com/WaveRaider-1100-Stock)

Or be able to progress to this!!!:
4.5 meg video, stand-up freestyle (http://www.pwctoday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31258&d=1147989722)
17 meg video, stand-up (http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/uploads/2006%20riot/riotteaser.wmv)
8 meg, stand-up double barrel roll (http://www.pancakepete.com/petedoublesmall.wmv)

And you should see what the pro's can do on a stand-up. Sic ****t that is hard to believe!!

11.5 meg, Pro rider Malone at Havasu world finals (http://www.superjett.com/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=6)<--------Maybe the best
8 meg, stand-up ramp jumps (http://www.elprofessor.com/videos/djfprod/henri_janv2005.mov)

Hope the links all work.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5923/p1010003crop6za.jpg

[honda350r]

Originally posted by GPracer2500
Skip the couches and go for a stand-up. I promise you this is the right choice for anyone who rides a performance quad and leans toward the "extreme" side of motorsports. And I stress lean--my no means to you have to be into doing MX freestyle for a stand-up to be the right choice.

Here's where I'm coming from:

I bought a 1995 Kawasaki 750SXi a couple of years ago. First time I took it out it was a real biatch to ride. I wasn't real familiar with being out on the lake and felt like an idiot as people watched my fall over and over. I was finally able to actually stand-up after eating lake for about 45min. Soon after I was so tired I called it a day.

I thought I had made a poor choice and began thinking I should have gotten a sit-down. None of my friends bought any water toys like I thought they were so it sat in my garage for two years after that first "ride".

So I decided to sell it. But before I did I wanted to make sure it was still running ok. A friend was going camping at the lake and I went along with my ski. After a full day on the water I started to feel more confident and got the hang of it. The second day of that weekend I really started to enjoy myself on the ski.

Since then I've become a stand-up addict. I actually like riding it as much (or even MORE) than quads and dirt bikes. It is SOOOOO much fun. Every time I go out I learn some new trick and push a little farther. The sky is the limit on these things! You'll master a sit-down in a hurry where riding a stand-up is a never-ending challange of immense gratification. My ski makes me feel like a hero.

Plus, chicks dig stand-ups (this is the "cleanest" chick + stand-up pic I could find!).

http://www.a15162488.alturo-server.de/jetboat/g11.jpg

They'll also keep you in phenominal shape. My first summer of regular riding I lost 20 lbs in 2 months without even trying. If your real young that won't mean much but someday you'll understand the significance of that.

Also, they won't suck down gas at phenominal rates like the sit-downs (even the newer four strokes hurt the wallet pretty bad). Initial costs are a lot lower too. A good, powerful, cabable (used) stand-up can be had for $2000 or less. I bought mine (pictured at the bottom) for $1800.

Riding a stand-up takes commitment in the beginning. But like everything else in life, the tougher the challange the bigger the payoff.

Would you rather do this limit yourself to this:
4 meg video, sit-down (http://media.putfile.com/WaveRaider-1100-Stock)

Or be able to progress to this!!!:
4.5 meg video, stand-up freestyle (http://www.pwctoday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31258&d=1147989722)
17 meg video, stand-up (http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/uploads/2006%20riot/riotteaser.wmv)
8 meg, stand-up double barrel roll (http://www.pancakepete.com/petedoublesmall.wmv)

And you should see what the pro's can do on a stand-up. Sic ****t that is hard to believe!!

11.5 meg, Pro rider Malone at Havasu world finals (http://www.superjett.com/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=6)<--------Maybe the best
8 meg, stand-up ramp jumps (http://www.elprofessor.com/videos/djfprod/henri_janv2005.mov)

Hope the links all work.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5923/p1010003crop6za.jpg

Agreed!! Couches =gay

[honduh440]

thinks for that post dude. i was in debate on which to start out on now im to a conclusion.

i want to spend about 2 grand or less if i could what is a good one to look for. maybe something that can keep up for a "cruise" with friends that are on the sit downs but at the same time be agressive for tricks and freestyle

[GPracer2500]

Originally posted by honduh440
thinks for that post dude. i was in debate on which to start out on now im to a conclusion.

i want to spend about 2 grand or less if i could what is a good one to look for. maybe something that can keep up for a "cruise" with friends that are on the sit downs but at the same time be agressive for tricks and freestyle

Well, your choices are either a Kawaski JetSki (which is a registered trademark owned by Kawasaki, BTW) or a Yamaha Superjet. I'd look for a 650 or 750 Kawi or most any Superjet. The newer the better. I kinda want to get an old 550 Kawi just as a back-up ski. They ride a lot different than the newer machines and are really small (phyically) but are a lot of fun to tool around on.

Stand-ups and sitdowns aren't always especially compatable. Sitdowns tend to just blast across the lake at WOT while standups aren't the best for that (although the newer Kawi 800s are a little bigger hull-wise and cruise a little easier). With a standup the lake conditions make a big difference in how easy/fun it is to just cruise around and sight-see. When the lake is real choppy it takes a lot more energy than I often want to spend for just getting from point A to point B. This is really amplified while your still learning how to ride. I'm not saying you can't ride with friends on sitdowns (I do) but stand-ups aren't really made for cruising. As long as your expectations take that into account, you'll be fine.

Check out PWC Today (http://www.pwctoday.com/forums.php). It's probably the best pwc forum out there.