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Real Review: Slippery Wetsuit’s Child Hydro Yellow/Black Vest

Kevin Shaw

August 20, 2019

Anyone who’s paid attention to most of our videos or long distance rides has noted that we often bring the kids along for the fun – and of course you should! Why let your children ...

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Real Review: Slippery Wetsuits’ Circuit Charcoal Glove

Kevin Shaw

July 4, 2019

Breathability is a key feature when reviewing gloves for us at The Watercraft Journal. All the grip in the world can’t compensate for something that feels like a suffocating surgeon’s latex glove. Air circulation allows ...

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Long Term Review: Slippery Wetsuits’ Switch Molded Vest

Kevin Shaw

June 27, 2019

Frankly, it’s hard to believe that it was 11 years ago when Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” film hit theaters. The sequel to the director’s gritty Batman reboot “Batman Begins,” “TDK” featured a far more ...

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Real Review: Slippery Wetsuits’ Array Side-Entry Neo Vest

Kevin Shaw

June 5, 2019

We’ve noted that side-entry life vests aren’t necessarily our most preferred form of personal flotation device. Oftentimes, the range of motion is limiting, they’re cut too high making it feel like your midriff is exposed, ...

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Real Review: Jet Pilot Matrix Pro Jacket & John Wetsuit

Ashley Haude

May 23, 2019

If you’ve been in the jet ski community for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard good things about Jet Pilot wetsuits and gear! An upstanding name in the watersport community – Jet Pilot not ...

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Real Review: Just 1 J12 Dominator Carbon Helmet

Ashley Haude

May 14, 2019

In the physically demanding sport of jet ski racing and riding a quality helmet is a must. Not only does the water become “harder” at 70 mph, other racers are charging around you with 400-800 ...

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Real Review: WindRider Pro Foul Weather Jacket

Kevin Shaw

April 3, 2019

Neoprene tour coats work very similarly to wetsuits; they absorb water and use that heavy layer to encapsulate the body heat to keep you warm. This works well, particularly with well-made tour coats, but the ...

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Real Review: Waterscooter Norway Tests BRP Sea-Doo’s Drysuit

Christian Hammernes

March 13, 2019

The fact that Sea-Doo has not had a dry suit is not all that strange. The proportion of watercraft drivers who ride only when it’s sunny out versus all-year-long must be considered; and that investing ...

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Real Review: Slippery Tour Coat (Black/Lime)

Kevin Shaw

January 9, 2019

The key to being superior than your competition isn’t always having the flashiest, most cutting-edge features; but rather, doing the simple things really, really well. For many in the riding gear trade, stitching together a ...

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Real Review: Slippery Wetsuits’ Liquid Race Boot

Kevin Shaw

November 26, 2018

When the skies are clear and the weather warm, it’s easy to slip on a pair of flipflops and head off to the launch ramp. Footwear is often the topic least on your mind ...

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