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NEWS (ENG)

TBM Racing has launched a new ride plate that actually features an adjustable tab at the far end of it. The particular design enhances the maneuverability and the craft’s handling without sacrificing the top speed. It’s a must tool for the weekend warriors as well as the Offshore enthusiasts. The tab is actuated through a lever (soon TBM will release their own trim lever) which adjustable at the rear end, where the cable actually mounts on the ride plate. The reverse bucket can still be used without interfering with the mechanism of the trim tab.

The pictured Yamaha Super Jet (Limited Spec) belongs to Rachel Mac Clugage and is placed in Macc Racing’s booth at the Performance Alley. It has a Monster Energy paint job assorted with camo graphics. More info about its spec list and price you may get from Rachel or Chris at the booth.

Chief Commander Steve Webster co-owner of Jet Ski Unlimited is no longer at the Phoenix based company. The well known and reputable engine builder and tuner decided to turn a new page in his life and create his own business under a new name, Kommander Industries. Webster plans to focus on designing and producing special aftermarket products as well as on supporting various riders from all over the world. Additionally, he plans to promote the sport of person watercraft racing. His new business will be based in Phoenix and soon he will soon release the address and the details of the new premises.

Lee Manvel is the man behind all of those modified hulls that shown up in Lake Havasu City during the World Finals. He had glass them all. The recipe involves a Kawasaki STX-15F bottom with a Sea Doo, Yamaha or Ultra top. You name it and he will do it. That is why most of these hulls use R&D ride plate and trim tabs. According to Lee Manvel the 15F hull has a great potential and it is very stable at high speeds (85+mph).

APDesigns recently released a new series of mats and pads for Ski’s and Runabouts with the Kawasaki and Monster logos as well as the original APDesigns graphics. The quality is superb and finish immaculate. Additionally, a new set of pad has been designed for the new Yamaha Super Jet. Make sure you will pass from the company’s booth at the World Finals.

TechOneRacing is based in Lake Havasu City and its owners Christophe and Karine Girello are closely connected to www.jetskiworld.gr Yesterday (6/10/08), they clinched a deal with Vasilis Moraitis (of www.jetskiworld.gr)and they offered him a brand new Quakysense wet suit to use for photo shoots. Christophe has been cooperating with Vasilis since he was working for Rius Racing. Right after the World Finals they will do some race craft tests are well a full presentation of TechOneRacing.

The Japanese company has specially designed a wet suit for Nicolas Rius. Nicolas was wearing this new wet suit in Body beach when he was testing his GP race crafts. Rius has been using a matching set of graphics on his Yamaha Super Jet. Most probably the same type of graphics will be featured on his Runabout.