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This is a Kawasaki JS400, a 1974 model made originally in Japan. These are very rare units and usually are hard to find nowadays. However, there was one spotted at WatCon and owner John Zingler plans to rebuild it completely and treasure it. Photo courtesy: WatCon

Akropolis Jet Raid is on its way to start next Monday, 8th of June in Athens, Greece. Thirty plus riders from Europe and North America have placed their entry forms for 5th consecutive year. Riders will cover a total distance of 1315km in 5 days. It is a very demanding race and the winner will receive a unique trophy as always. The Hellenic Jet Sports Boating Association with the cooperation of Jet Raid Greece are already setting up the whole event and the Paddock Area. Pole of attraction is no other than Jean-Bruno Pastorello who has won the title 4 years in a row. Will he continue his success? National Champion of Greece, Akis Malouchos has been twice on the podium. Will he make Pastorello’s life difficult on the crystal clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea? The event starts on Monday with the Technical Inspection of the race skis and the rider’s equipment.

David Redinger is a young rider who has been racing stand ups for many years. We is well trained and he is in top 5 among the best riders in the USA. He has raced many aftermarket hulls from standard SX-R, to a lightweight version of it, a Trinity Vector (as tested by Jetskiworld.gr in the past) and a Bullett one. Lately he got equiped with a brand new Kommander K1. So we asked David to tell us all about his new race ski. “I am really enjoying the K1 Hull. It's not like anything else I've ridden. For me it is everything you'd want out of an OEM, Trinity, or Bullet Hull. The ski is incredibly stable and easy to hop on and go fast. You don't have to worry about any weird tendencies that it might have. It's doesn't do anything weird. When going in a straight line, no matter how choppy, the ski makes it feel like it's smooth water. It drives so well and is hooked up! The ski turns flatter than a Kawi, almost like a hydro, but you are still able to lean it over if needed. I'd compare the handling of this ski to back when we switched from the SXI pro to the SXR's, it's that much better. Having the confidence to know that the ski isn't going to do anything weird and trying not to react to things that you are used to happening, but really aren't, is the biggest this to get use to on this hull. Dustin and Tyron did an amazing job building this hull, and I'm excited to see what Kommander has in store for the future!”

Phil Pope scored three wins in three motos at the first round of P1 AquaX Championship series in U.K. Phil Pope metioned “Perfect start to the season for the PPR P1 edition Yamaha 3 starts 3 wins. The new PPR P1 Edition took 3 wins out of 3 at the opening round against a full line up of Kawasaki machines. The ski worked perfect in the open rough conditions the drive and speed brill, we took the first race with half a lap lead from second placeΤhanks to all my sponsors, Yamaha, Jet Porda, RNR, Hydro turf, Aysha Rensink, My Protein, IPD. Bring on round 2.” Read all about his unique set up on his Yamaha FX SVHO in the exclusive story published in the Features section.

The hull comes with the hood and the following: -Pump shoe (155 Jet Dynamics) -Intakegrate (Works/Custom)-Flowguard-Midshafthousing + machined midshaft to fit Revolver-Setback custom driveshaft special length for Revolver-Turf and Footholds -Stainless Handlepole Bracket-Matching Shockpad on hood-Bow trailer hook-2 - 1/2in Pissers, I bilge fitting-Stainless hood ratchet and straps-Custom Aluminum Battery Tray (elevated above drain hole, fits Ballistic 16 cell HD). Contact John Zingler at WatCon for further details and shipping arrangements. The race craft as it looks costs $4200usd. It is a super deal.

Saturday June 6th in Blythe, The Gary Hart Memorial Day Ride and talk story's about our friend Gary Hart. (We all have many) amongst other fun things planned for the day. However, we all have lots of respect to Gary. So make sure you will be there.

Reiterer wins GP of Italy in “Reiterer” fashion 23-25.05.2015, Castro Italien After a successful start into the season with a victory in Croatia at the first European Championship, Reiterer traveled with his Team to South of Italy to compete at the UIM Aquabike World Championship. Between the best riders of the World, Reiterer took home the overall victory at the second round of the UIM World Cup. The racers were fighting on the Italian seafront for the Grand Prix of Italy and more important points for the overall Championship. The young student qualified second, which made up a great starting position for his first moto. On the next day however the wind changed and 2 meter unpredictable ocean waves hit the rough shore of Castro. Due to technical and tactical reasons Reiterer decided to race with his less powerful backup ski. This meant less horsepower and the start from last position in the field. As it seems Reiterer wasn’t influenced by both of these disadvantages as he made his way through the pack in “Reiterer” fashion. Even his competitors had to admit his talent and performance while he got through the field and finished second behind Mickael Poret (FRA). “I love these conditions. It really shows the aspects of our sport. There is no horsepower or handling setup that might help. It’s just your physical condition and your mental aspects to get through such a race”, explains the IJSBA World Champion. The second moto was characterized by as smooth as a mirror flat water. Reiterer knew the risks of his 80hp weaker boat but another change of boat was not on his mind. He set the goal to go out there and do the best he can. As he made the pass a la “Reiterer” for the lead in the last laps after a hard charge during the whole race, the crowd was tunned. “Listening to the Austrian Hymne at the GP of Italy fulfilled a dream”, says the most successful Austrian motorsports athlete with a smile on his face. Kevin Reiterer, a young watersport athlete from a country with no sea around overwhelmed the world class athletes of his sport once again. The next race of the World Championship will take place in China in the first week of October. Meanwhile, Kevin is racing several Championships in Europe. How far the young sportman will take his career remains uncertain, however one thing is for sure, Kevin already left a mark in the sport he loves and when you enter a room and you hear his name a slight astonishment wanders around… Results GP of Italy: 1.Kevin Reiterer (AUT), 2. Mickael Poret (FRA), 3. Alex Barret (FRA)