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Engine

Debunking Myths & Better Understanding Sea-Doo’s Carbon Ring Seal

Kevin Shaw

March 15, 2019

The haters. Oh boy, the haters. If the internet has taught us one thing, it’s that people sure love to dump on stuff. For anyone who spends any time online, they’ll find that the trash ...

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Engine

Video: Get A Lifetime Engine Warranty With Cycle Springs Powersports

Brice Leckrone

March 5, 2019

It seems these days that many of the car dealerships offer some sort of lifetime engine or powertrain warranty, guaranteeing you a worry-free ownership experience for as long as you own the vehicle. In fact, ...

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Handling

The Technology Behind Top Loader Intake Grates

Brice Leckrone

February 27, 2019

So you want to gain more performance out of your personal watercraft but don’t want to break the bank. Well one of the easiest ways to do so is going to be to install a ...

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Engine

Video: Understanding Crankcase Pressure, Blow-By and Oil Catch Cans

Kevin Shaw

February 14, 2019

Let’s talk about something super exciting: regulating crankcase atmosphere. To the layman, this isn’t really sexy stuff and will likely cause most of you to tune out right about…now. But for those still reading, I’m ...

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Engine

Videos: Greenhulk’s Breakdown Of The New DashFlash by DashPac

Jerry Gaddis

January 24, 2019

[The original article was published by Jerry Gaddis at www.greenhulk.net on 1/2/2019 and can be read here. -Ed] DashPac has done it again with this innovative product! It was created and designed by forum members ...

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How-To

Stand Up Skills: How to Bunny Hop

Ashley Haude

November 21, 2018

The Bunny Hop is a fan favorite! Fortunately, the bunny hop is a simple skill to learn and the base for future, more complicated tricks. Breaking it Down Try to find a smooth spot to ...

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How-To

Video: PWC Muscle Installs a P3 Labs Sea-Doo RXT/GTX 230 ...

Kevin Shaw

October 11, 2018

One of the key benefits from a 4-stroke over a 2-stroke is the muted sound. In fact, a major reason why specific riding locations have remained open to jet skiers has been due to OE ...

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Hull

Hull Design: What Makes a Ski Good in Rough Water?

Kevin Shaw

September 20, 2018

“Yeah, that’s all great, but how is it in the rough stuff?” came the reply. I had spent nearly an hour walking one of The Watercraft Journal’s readers through the highs and lows, the newfangled ...

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How-To

Stand Up Skills: 180 Degree Slide

Ashley Haude

September 17, 2018

Hero mode engaged! The 180 Degree slide is both delicate and brutal, requiring precise timing and bodyweight motion, with the application of throttle many motorheads love. Breaking it Down Sliding a stand up, like most ...

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How-To

Gallery: Catch the Action with the Best Camera Placement

Ashley Haude

September 11, 2018

Share with the World I’m honestly surprised how many people don’t use cameras while riding their jet ski. Cameras are a perfect training tool to see where you can improve your form and riding position ...

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