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Real Review: Sea-Doo’s Floating Sunglasses

OK, this review is gonna be a little mean. No, not in that way, but I mean, mean to you, the reader. Why? Because...

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

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...

Real Review: Slippery Wetsuits’ Circuit Charcoal Glove

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...

Long Term Review: Slippery Wetsuits’ Switch Molded Vest

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...

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

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...

Real Review: Jet Pilot Matrix Pro Jacket & John Wetsuit

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!...

Real Review: Just 1 J12 Dominator Carbon Helmet

In the physically demanding sport of jet ski racing and riding a quality helmet is a must. Not only does the water become "harder"...

Real Review: WindRider Pro Foul Weather Jacket

Neoprene tour coats work very similarly to wetsuits; they absorb water and use that heavy layer to encapsulate the body heat to keep you...

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

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...

Real Review: Slippery Tour Coat (Black/Lime)

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...

The Incredible Hulk: Behind The Man Behind The Industry’s Most Successful Forum

My friendship with Jerry Gaddis all started with a friendly email warning me that I had really screwed up. In the final months before...

The Return of The King: Introducing The 2017 Kawasaki SX-R JetSki

Before going forward, let's take a minute and look back at how we got here, shall we? Just two years shy of the Kawasaki JetSki's...

Video: Kawasaki Teases All-New 4-Stroke 2017 SX-R Standup

OK, ladies and gentlemen. Here is the biggest news to hit the personal watercraft industry since, well...ever. Kawasaki, the company who first introduced the...

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

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...

Gallery: Introducing The 2016 Yamaha WaveRunner Lineup

The 2016 model year marks three consecutive years where the Yamaha Motor Corporation has dramatically raised the bar. In 2014, Yamaha's Super High Output...

Gallery: Introducing The 2017 Yamaha WaveRunner Lineup (Video)

Over time we've come to understand the certain ways that each manufacturer has in developing and introducing new product. While some play things a...