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  • Dugmor
    The Traffic Cowboy
    • Jan 2002
    • 7687

    #1

    Which JETSKI should I buy ?

    I have come to the point in my life where I need to buy a Jetski. To be honest I really have no clue about them. I do not know what brand or what size. I guess I would be using it for island hopping and for pulling a wake boarder.

    What brand ?

    What size ?
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  • BV
    wtf
    • Sep 2001
    • 10914

    #2
    make sure it's a stand up!

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    • Dagwolf
      President of Canada
      • Sep 2003
      • 23141

      #3
      Originally posted by BV
      make sure it's a stand up!
      Why? Those look really hard to handle. I like the ones that look like a motorcycle. Not that I've ever used one.
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      • JFK
        FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
        • Jan 2002
        • 67369

        #4
        Originally posted by Dugmor
        I have come to the point in my life where I need to buy a Jetski. To be honest I really have no clue about them. I do not know what brand or what size. I guess I would be using it for island hopping and for pulling a wake boarder.

        What brand ?

        What size ?
        where are you hopping Islands?

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        • The Ghost
          IslandDollars.com
          • Oct 2004
          • 12188

          #5
          Originally posted by Dugmor
          I have come to the point in my life where I need to buy a Jetski. To be honest I really have no clue about them. I do not know what brand or what size. I guess I would be using it for island hopping and for pulling a wake boarder.

          What brand ?

          What size ?
          I would suggest a boat over a ski, especially if you want to tow stuff or island hop. But you know your needs better than anyone else. If you wanna pull something, get at least a 1300. A 1500 will let you take 3 people or tow a board. I've always been happy with Kawasaki as far as power and reliablility.

          Check out the STX -15F. 1498cc and holds 16 gallons. It's about 10k. I'd rent a couple to which one you'd want. Let us know what ya get.
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          • The Ghost
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            • Oct 2004
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            #6
            Originally posted by BV
            make sure it's a stand up!
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            • Dugmor
              The Traffic Cowboy
              • Jan 2002
              • 7687

              #7
              Originally posted by BV
              make sure it's a stand up!
              Really ?

              Would that be uncomfortable for long rides ?
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              • UniqueMovies
                Confirmed User
                • Feb 2003
                • 1691

                #8
                You mean to say PWC "Personal Water Craft" not jetski. A jetski is a standup made by Kawasaki.

                I reccomend the Seadoo RXP. Is hands down the fastest PWC you can buy.

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                • Dugmor
                  The Traffic Cowboy
                  • Jan 2002
                  • 7687

                  #9
                  Originally posted by JFK
                  where are you hopping Islands?
                  You never know .....
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                  • MrJackMeHoff
                    Confirmed User
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 4569

                    #10
                    I have the Aquatrax R12X from Honda. It has turbo 4 cylinder. 165 HP.. I like it, had it up to 79 MPH

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                    • JFK
                      FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
                      • Jan 2002
                      • 67369

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Dugmor
                      You never know .....
                      going for a "three hour Tour" ?

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                      • The Ghost
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                        • Oct 2004
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Dugmor
                        Really ?

                        Would that be uncomfortable for long rides ?
                        ..... and short ones!!!
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                        • Dugmor
                          The Traffic Cowboy
                          • Jan 2002
                          • 7687

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Ghost Pro Sales
                          I would suggest a boat over a ski, especially if you want to tow stuff or island hop. But you know your needs better than anyone else. If you wanna pull something, get at least a 1300. A 1500 will let you take 3 people or tow a board. I've always been happy with Kawasaki as far as power and reliablility.

                          Check out the STX -15F. 1498cc and holds 16 gallons. It's about 10k. I'd rent a couple to which one you'd want. Let us know what ya get.

                          Ok so I guess a 1500 would be the least I should look for to tow a wake boarder. I would be interested in buying rather than renting....... unless you have a long lease.
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                          • Dugmor
                            The Traffic Cowboy
                            • Jan 2002
                            • 7687

                            #14
                            Originally posted by UniqueMovies
                            You mean to say PWC "Personal Water Craft" not jetski. A jetski is a standup made by Kawasaki.

                            I reccomend the Seadoo RXP. Is hands down the fastest PWC you can buy.
                            Yes ...........you are correct I need info on a "Personal Water Craft"

                            I do not necessarily need a Kawasaki.
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                            • BV
                              wtf
                              • Sep 2001
                              • 10914

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Dagwolf
                              Why? Those look really hard to handle. I like the ones that look like a motorcycle. Not that I've ever used one.
                              much more fun after you get by the learning curve

                              the sit downs are boring

                              nothing like jumping waves at the beach on your ski, i've been thinking of getting back into it to get in shape again

                              it's a workout head to toe

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                              • MrJackMeHoff
                                Confirmed User
                                • Mar 2004
                                • 4569

                                #16


                                Dont listen to these fools this is the best one.

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                                • UniqueMovies
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Feb 2003
                                  • 1691

                                  #17
                                  If you want to tow a wakreboarder.. legaly you need a 3seater PWC. Seadoo RXT would be your best bet. 1500cc supercharged! 215hp.



                                  By law you also need a spotter on the PWC at all times.
                                  Last edited by UniqueMovies; 08-31-2005, 01:14 AM.

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                                  • BV
                                    wtf
                                    • Sep 2001
                                    • 10914

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by UniqueMovies
                                    You mean to say PWC "Personal Water Craft" not jetski. A jetski is a standup made by Kawasaki.

                                    I reccomend the Seadoo RXP. Is hands down the fastest PWC you can buy.

                                    Your theory is flawed because a Kawasaki standup ski is also classified as a PWC.

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                                    • UniqueMovies
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Feb 2003
                                      • 1691

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by BV
                                      Your theory is flawed because a Kawasaki standup ski is also classified as a PWC.
                                      Your right. So lets call them standups and sitdowns then. lol

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                                      • The Ghost
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                                        • Oct 2004
                                        • 12188

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Dugmor
                                        Ok so I guess a 1500 would be the least I should look for to tow a wake boarder. I would be interested in buying rather than renting....... unless you have a long lease.
                                        I was suggesting you rent one or better yet, borrow a friends to see if it is something you would really want. A jetski in the open ocean could be a little scary. It may convince you to get a boat instead
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                                        • MrJackMeHoff
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Mar 2004
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                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by UniqueMovies
                                          If you want to tow a wakreboarder.. legaly you need a 3seater PWC. Seadoo RXT would be your best bet. 1500cc supercharged! 215hp.

                                          http://www.seadoo.com/NR/rdonlyres/7F8A8167-270E-4641-875D-0487D63332BB/0/Bkg_01_Large.jpg[/IMG]

                                          By law you also need a spotter on the PWC at all times.

                                          true yeah youd want a big one to tow with i missed that, may as well get a boat tho

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                                          • Dagwolf
                                            President of Canada
                                            • Sep 2003
                                            • 23141

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by BV
                                            Your theory is flawed because a Kawasaki standup ski is also classified as a PWC.
                                            Actually the original question was flawed: which JETSKI should he buy? Standup or sitdown? What brand?
                                            Sleep well, and dream of large women.

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                                            • UniqueMovies
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Feb 2003
                                              • 1691

                                              #23
                                              Kinda like saying. "witch Javex should I buy?"

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                                              • BV
                                                wtf
                                                • Sep 2001
                                                • 10914

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by UniqueMovies
                                                Your right. So lets call them standups and sitdowns then. lol
                                                Well if you were an oldskewl pilot you wouldn't laugh. I had my first ski when I was 21 and I'm 39 now.

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                                                • BV
                                                  wtf
                                                  • Sep 2001
                                                  • 10914

                                                  #25
                                                  The word Jetski was being used way way before there were ever any sitdowns skis. The closest thing to a sitdown was a Kawasaki XP (i think that's the name). It was like half/half.

                                                  then after that the waverunners came out and allowed anybody to ride. Hence why they are boring compared to a stand up.
                                                  Last edited by BV; 08-31-2005, 01:28 AM.

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                                                  • UniqueMovies
                                                    Confirmed User
                                                    • Feb 2003
                                                    • 1691

                                                    #26
                                                    BV did you ever try one of those water motorcycles? lmfao

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                                                    • BV
                                                      wtf
                                                      • Sep 2001
                                                      • 10914

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by UniqueMovies
                                                      BV did you ever try one of those water motorcycles? lmfao
                                                      no but i rode a few "wetbikes" more PWC slang

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                                                      • Dugmor
                                                        The Traffic Cowboy
                                                        • Jan 2002
                                                        • 7687

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by BV
                                                        much more fun after you get by the learning curve

                                                        the sit downs are boring

                                                        nothing like jumping waves at the beach on your ski, i've been thinking of getting back into it to get in shape again

                                                        it's a workout head to toe

                                                        The problem is we do not have a lot of waves
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                                                        • BV
                                                          wtf
                                                          • Sep 2001
                                                          • 10914

                                                          #29
                                                          In 1974, Kawasaki introduced the Jetski, a revolutionary jet-propelled, single-person watercraft capable of speeds up to 40 mph. Based on the concept of a motorized waterski, the original Jetski required the rider to stand and use considerable strength and balance for control. It was not until 1986, when Yamaha introduced the Waverunner, a more manageable sit-down version, that "personal watercraft" gained widespread appeal. Within ten years, it blossomed into a $300 million a year industry with annual sales over 200,000 in the United States alone, and led to the creation of two competitive Jetski racing circuits. But in the late 1990s, increased complaints about safety, fuel emissions, and noise resulted in a public backlash. Several states enforced mandatory driver's education and minimum age restrictions, and some areas, including Lake Tahoe, the San Juan Islands, and the majority of the National Parks, banned the craft outright. Industry experts agreed that the continued popularity of personal watercraft would depend on improved driver education and cleaner, quieter engines.

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                                                          • UniqueMovies
                                                            Confirmed User
                                                            • Feb 2003
                                                            • 1691

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by BV
                                                            no but i rode a few "wetbikes" more PWC slang
                                                            Yeah those are the ones I was thinking about.



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                                                            • BV
                                                              wtf
                                                              • Sep 2001
                                                              • 10914

                                                              #31
                                                              http://www.kawasaki.ca/museum_pwc.html

                                                              search the page for sit down and stand up

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                                                              • UniqueMovies
                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                • Feb 2003
                                                                • 1691

                                                                #32
                                                                http://www.pwctoday.com is one of the biggest PWC forums that will answer any questions you have with a simple search.

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                                                                • mahoney
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                                                                  • Nov 2003
                                                                  • 5318

                                                                  #33
                                                                  yoooooo dugmor...what up baby ?
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                                                                  • BV
                                                                    wtf
                                                                    • Sep 2001
                                                                    • 10914

                                                                    #34
                                                                    This was the last stand up I had before I grew out of it. I wrecked it into a dock fucking around. The dock won.



                                                                    Also new for ?95 was the 750 SXi, a stand-up JET SKI watercraft with a powerful twin-cylinder engine, a 3-bladed stainless steel impeller and a long-life aluminium water muffler. This upgraded version of the 750SX was the first stand-up model with dual carburettors.

                                                                    750 SXi (JS750-B)

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