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HSR-Benelli’s recent announcement regarding its progress and issues due to the global economic crisis: “HSR-Benelli as a small upcoming company is on the one hand a bit outstanding .In an early stage of market development comparable small figures has been forecast. However, the last weeks confirmed that the market situation is also influencing our business. As long as we want to develop a stable business our reduced economic scale forces us to take some quick strategic decisions. These decisions do cover major subjects of marketing mix. Regarding products we decided to concentrate on PWC’s that had a larger demand by our customers. We therefore abstain from models with smaller production volumes. The following products are kept on the 2009 range: S4 /S4 pro, Series-S Pro Edition & Race Edition, Series-R Naked Edition & Pro Edition. We do really regret to postpone the introduction of the Series-R V6 models again but the actual business does not make it affordable to introduce this wide range in 2009. We are aware that this is disappointing and we are even more sorry knowing about the great performance of our pre-production units. This also led us to make some changes on our internal structure. Therefore, we would like to inform you about the new people in charge of main tasks at HSR-Benelli.”

Trinity Compsites MATRIX Pro hull construction process comes from the company’s extensive knowledge in aerospace technology. It starts with three layers of an epoxy primer providing a light and fracture resistant surface. Next they precisely laminate this hull. A combination of carbon fiber and kevlar fabrics are placed in molds engineered exactly to specifications. Composite fabrics are infused with aerospace grade high temperature epoxy resin. This resin provides a higher tensile strength than any other available today. The final step in lamination is to vacuum bag the components. This provides laminate consolidation resulting in a lighter and stronger product. Once the components are fully cured they are removed from the mold and inspected. Satisfied with the quality, the components are then glued together with the best methacrylate structural adhesive and secured with quality hardware. Using this controlled process the company is able to ensure that every MATRIX hull is of the same caliber as the next. Hull comes complete including: footholds installed, pump shoe, dual cooling, trim tube, one scupper valve and hood with OEM seal. Standard hull configuration includes mounting hardware required for SUPERJET stock water box, tank and electrical box bracket. Available from Trinity Compsites at $7.999.99.

Through Jetwave we present the new billet aluminum pole system that was specifically designed for the new Yamaha FZ series. The well known Japanese company will release soon the adjustable steering system in the market. It is easy to install, simply by switching (replacing) the OEM handle post. It also gives you the opportunity to convert from standard bar (22.2mm) to fat bar (28.6mm) diameter. It is available from Jetwave at 28.000yen +1500yen for the fat bar conversion collar.

While Sea Doo had released the GTi SE for the Entry Level class as well as for the rental business the Japanese company Marine Mechanic offers a different option. The company has presented a new top deck styling unit a steering system that enhances riders’ ergonomics and turn the slow motion GTi SE to a race weapon. Additionally, the company offers tuning spec for the engine and the hull.

The particular SE manual trim simply replaces the Yamaha OEM parts and makes life easier for the rider. In other words it uses the same steering nozzle parts though it is activated by the SE lever through one cable without having the Yamaha mechanism connected. Therefore, quick launches are made easier. A useful tool for the weekend warriors.

Eric Malone built a special EME hull for Ross (Super Heavy duty for Surf Riding and back flipping in the surf) and Steve Webster will be putting either a big bore Kawasaki engine or a Yamaha engine. Webster along with Dady started on this project but they will not be able to work on it again for a few weeks until they get through the first 4 rounds of our National (US) Tour. As soon as Webster and Dady finish the project we will post it on the Features section.

Ross's new ski is a 2009 Yamaha Superjet that was painted by John Dady at Blowsion. It will have a Steve Webster 760 freeride motor package in it. Webster and Dady are building it for a freeride competition and Ross is going in France next weekend. We will have all the details and photos once the project will be completed.