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NEWS (ENG)

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.

One day after the World Finals we had the opportunity to test ride R&D’s new prototype FZR that features a carbon –new generation- Lee Manvell hull and a medium tuned Yamaha FZR Supercharged engine. Topping 90+mph was a surprised for us on a boat that runs on AvGas and low ignition timing. It is obvious that when you use Race Gas, different timing and a bit of fine tuning the whole set up will add another 5mph of top speed. Soon the whole story will be featured under the Race Tests section.

Recently crowned IJSBA Pro Ski Open world champion, Frenchman Jean Baptiste Botti decided to go for practice on Rick Roy’s new X-FS Freestyle craft. He enjoyed himself by playing around and testing RRP’s new creation at Body Beach.

This year it was the 29th anniversary of the World Finals personal watercraft races. Though, we noticed that there were no Nation Flags up on the two Grand Stands. Is this the right way that IJSBA shows its appreciation to all these riders and teams that spend a fortune to come over and race in the US? IJSBA made a great job this year at the World Finals considering that the global economic crisis does not make it easier to organise such an event. Though, the missing flags was something that a lot of people noticed, locals and foreingers.

Lots of rider from all over the world enjoyed once again the magnificent sport of personal watercraft racing just because one man invented this particular craft, Clayton Jacobson. This is one of his very first prototypes that he made before Kawasaki released in the market the first Jet Ski in the early seventies.

Do you want a special lightweight hull for your Yamaha (or Kawasaki or Sea Doo)? Then, you have to call Lee Manvell, the hull man. The illustrated hull is a special order one and features a 15F bottom with a Yamaha top, both made of carbon fiber with a total weight of 125 pounds… Need to say more?

Three days after its world wide presentation we take a first close look at the new Ultra 300X. Among the things you notice is the synthetic intake manifold, the new pump intake, the new air filter, the new injectors, and the new smaller Supercharger.