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After three hot and demanding motos Gyorgy Kasza clinched the European title in Pro Runabout GP in a superb race weekend which was held in Nyskie Lake, Poland. Kasza’s main threat was no other than Phil Pope on his revamped Jet-Porda Racing Yamaha.

After designing and manufacturing K1, Kommander Ind. is moving fast on its new project which is a special hull for Yamaha. Yamaha three-cylinder engine will fit in to it. According to Dustin the pre-2000 GPR engine would produce more power than the Kawasaki one. The new hull features a redesigned deck with a different insert for the pole bracket. Note also the modified hood that is lifted higher on the rear end and features a flat top design similar to the Rickter and S4 hood. Photo courtesy: Dustin Motzouris

Valentin Dardillat took part in the fourth round of the French Jet Ski Champioship last weekend in Vernon. His main objective during this race was to prepare for the forthcoming Jetcross World Cup, held from July 24 to 26 in Doncaster. Despite a forced return to a two stroke jet, it took him little time to adjust and Valentin put in an excellent performance by getting two second places and a victory. Valentin showed up with his three-cylinder two stroke for this race “I was back with the jet I was using last year with the two stroke engine, different chassis, and a different way of handling. The switch was decided at the last minute and I had to rediscovered everything quickly! In three races I took the ' holeshot' against Jeremy Poret but twice he managed to pass me back. However, I won the last race. I felt it was better to try it. I have not changed sponsor; Drop Zone remains my partner. But the challenge of adapting to my four stroke jet had become too time consuming and it was beginning to have an impact on my results and my season. We made a unanimous decision to work on the Belassi jet instead, which is an excellent base to get a sufficiently competitive jet this season and to target the top spot in 2016. During the weekend I had no real plans either way but I was pleased to be able to fight against Jeremy Poret, who is currently the best French jet rider in the world. I do not want to start speculating about my future, but it's important to be confident and it makes a difference to my performance. I still have ten days to prepare for the next challenge - the race in Doncaster. I think that despite the short time available I can have all I need to fight at the forefront. We will say that I am leaving after riding with a lot of speed this weekend, but I have still not been at 100%. Doncaster is a World Championship event where I can gauge my performance against the best in the world. I confess that the first part of my season has left me hungry for more! I really want to do battle with this jet that I am more familiar with. We'll see the outcome, but one thing is sure - I have the bit between my teeth.”

This is the new K1 SX-R lightweight hood that is available from Kommander Industries. According to Dustin Motzouris is has 4 air ducts and the weight varies to strength required by customer. It costs $695 and it available from Kommander Ind upon request. Dustin also mentioned that the air ducts are unique in shape and dimensions and were not shown on photo on purpose.

Chris Hagest of ProwatercraftRacing informed us all about his new rear sponsons set: “New rear sponsons offer more grip, rolls into the turn better, better grip behind riders, less lift when the ski is leaned over.”

Another Kommander K1 race craft has been completed by Kommander Ind. crew and is ready for shipping to Canada. Owner Delair in Canada is looking forward for his new ride. Kommander K1 hulls and complete race boats become more popular lately. I wonder why.

There are lots of rumors regarding what Yamaha will present for 2016. It was published in the past that for many years the company is working on a four-stroke stand-up ski. However, it is very cautious regarding the warranty issues since water bounds to get in that small engine compartment. So the company wants to make sure that the warranty will be safe for the customers unlike what Hydrospace did in the past... Yamaha has developed a three cylinder four-stroke engine that plans to show it in a new Entry Level Runabout. Also, there is a lot of talking about fitting this new engine on a new Blaster hull (actually Bullett Racing is working on a four-stroke Blaster project too...). Will Yamaha use the same three-cylinder four-stroke engine for its new stand-up? The two Japanese pwc manufacturers are coming very close to present their new stand-up. Will they both do it this year? Time will show.