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NEWS (ENG)

hen Kawasaki launched SX-R 800 back in 2003 celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Jet Ski scene since it was the first manufacturer to produce the magnificent stand up that made the world spin around and get in to a new water sport. 2011 will mark, most probably, the end of the stand up era (equipped with 2-stroke engines) and possibly the thrilled Jet Ski that Kawasaki had produced 37 ago. This anniversary Logo Kawasaki introduced to the last 2-stroke Stand Up model that came from the production line.

This is what happens when a small ATV crashes on a parked Jet Ski. This was a unique show in the Paddock during the final weekend. Unique in terms of construction.

Freeride rider Ross Champion and tuner Steve Webster of Kommander Ind. were both involved into a project of an electric powered Jet Ski. During the World Finals we met Ross Champion and he assured us that the particular project was very interesting though the current technology is very difficult to support such an idea. He was focused mainly to the technology of the batteries as well as the electric motors. On the hand the overall approach was very good since it enables the engine to operate in a sealed engine compartment which is very important for the Ski riders as well as for those who go Freeride or Freestyle. The team, Champion and Webster have seized this project for the time being since they could not find economic support.

A visit to Jettrim right after the World Finals gave us the opportunity to take a look to this unique, one of a kind Kawasaki JS 440 owner’s manual. It belongs to Gary Hart of Jettrim who actually is the owner of this particular Ski.Gary along with vintage freestyler Ty McFarland put together the magnificent Vintage Ski Museum that was set up in Performance Alley at the World Finals.

Rick Roy products informed us recently that the Thailand based factory will soon move to new premises. The company has already updated its line up for 2011 and also Rick Roy is already working on a new project, the assembly of a new Green two-stroke engine for his Ski’s. In the near future we will see more interesting features on his products.

There is a lot of talking on the web about the release of the new Kawasaki and some dealers they trying to attract people’s attention by saying that they will have it soon available on their store. Funny thing… Speaking will our source from Kawasaki KMA we found out the Ultra 300X project has not been finalized yet and the R&D team of Kawasaki still has to do a lot of testing. We have also been informed that Kawasaki plans to release apart form the US edition a special edition for the European (foreign) market, which most probably will not be derestricted to 66mph like the US edition. According to the Kawasaki KMC spokesman if all testing goes fine the R&D team of Kawasaki will switch on the green line to production in January.

Jettrim is most probably one of the few companies that pioneered the sport and its still in existence. Recently Jettrim released some new designs for the Ski mats, since other companies keep copying its designs. The new mats feature ripples in various shapes that enhance rider’s grip under the hard riding conditions. We also had the opportunity to see many other designs that the company has decided not to put them in to production at the moment. The quality and craftsmanship of these mats is superb and they are available in many colors for those who want a custom look on their ski.