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2018 World Finals Participants To Be Featured In Rippenkroeger’s Movie

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Kevin Shaw
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Just a couple of months ago, The Watercraft Journal let you know that one of the most famous athletes in jet racing, Larry Rippenkroeger is filming what he hopes to be a mainstream-released action comedy centered in the world of…well, jet ski racing. The racer-turned-Hollywood stuntman has made a career out of being in front of the camera, and now is taking a swing at being the man behind the lens in his film “Hot Water.”

News came out recently that Ripper and crew were going to be in attendance at this year’s 2018 Blowsion IJSBA World Finals, and that participants in this year’s Finals were going to be featured in the movie itself! The IJSBA was quoted, “IJSBA is very pleased to release the first of many exciting press releases regarding opportunities for the PWC Racing Community to be a part of the Hot Water Movie – the first feature film about our sport being produced by racing pioneer, hall of famer, and Bruce Willis stunt double, Larry Rippenkroeger.

“Principal shooting will be taking place during the Blowsion World Finals, this year, and event footage will be used in the film. This press release specifically identifies Ski class competitors for specific scenes. If you aren’t a Ski rider, don’t worry, there will be other opportunities coming. If you are a Ski competitor, please see the press release below if you available the weekend of check in.”

For those interested, here’s the original press release:
7/13/18 – Larry Rippenkroeger and the IJSBA are excited to announce that Larry’s feature film, Hot Water, will be in full production during the IJSBA world finals. Cameras will be rolling in the grandstands, on the water, in the pits and everyone has a chance to be in the movie.

In addition, there are a number of specific opportunities for riders and spectators to be a part of this history making event. The IJSBA has arranged for Larry and his crew to begin filming at the world finals race site the week prior to the championship event. The preliminary schedule calls for action shots on the water starting Tuesday, September 25th through Friday, September 28th.

If you are a ski class racer, especially with a GP ski and are interested in riding in simulated racing sequences during that week, plan on coming out, joining the fun and getting on camera.

On Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th Larry will be shooting multiple pit area scenes in City Park in Lake Havasu. This is a great opportunity to bring your pop up tents, all types of race skis, atv’s and riders and get yourselves and your sponsors in the movie. A number of riders will also be needed to work as extras alongside the lead actors.

There is also a party scene which will be shot at Kokomo that everyone is invited to join in as well. The date is TBD.

Free food and refreshments will be provided for all race sequence riders and pit area scene participants.

If you are interested in getting on the list to participate in any of these scenes please contact Larry at [email protected].

Include your contact information, which days or scenes you would like to participate in and any other related information that might be helpful i.e. photo or selfie.

Real Review: XPS S3 Master Tech Hand Cleaner

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Anthony Radetic
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[Special thanks go out to Sea-Doo X-Team rider Anthony Radetic for today’s special guest edition of “Real Review.” -Ed]

Clean hands are important but clean shouldn’t mean an aggressive cleaner that strips and dries hands. As a Pro Sea-Doo X-team rider, I maintain my equipment to ensure it’s in peak running condition; working with oil and grease, gluing things together with different adhesives, fabricating carbon fiber parts, painting and helping my kids with their school projects.

I’m definitely not afraid to get my hands dirty. I also have limited mobility (wheelchair bound) which means my hands are how I move around in my environment. XPS Master Tech Hand Cleaner S3 with natural pumice was designed by the experts at the XPS lab to get ride of tough dirt by combining a powerful cleaner and a skin moisturizer to remove dirt, grease and grime without drying out and cracking your hands.

Keeping my hands clean and healthy is important to me. In the past, I have tried several big-name hand cleaners. Their aggressive grit cleaned but left my hands dry and chapped. Grease and grime would then stain my dry skin making it impossible to keep my hands clean.

XPS S3 hand cleaner does an outstanding job of cleaning without stripping my hand’s natural moisture, since it has that great skin moisturizer; and given how much I rely on my hands for mobility, it’s a proven winner for me. Try it for yourself, it’s phenomenal. XPS S3 Master Tech Hand Cleaner part number is 779274 (and 779275 for the pump). You can get it at any BRP Sea-Doo or Can-Am dealer

Seven Deadly Questions: TXH2O Racing’s Shaun Compton

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Ashley Haude
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The Watercraft Journal: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into racing jet skis; what was your first jet ski experience like?
Shaun Compton: I started at 12 years old with my dad. We used to fish tournaments and I guess that’s where my competitive drive started. Three years ago my son suggested we get a jet ski so I found and bought a XDL ’97 and bought it. That ski was where it all started for us as a family.

WCJ: What made you decide you wanted to take the sport to the next level and become TXH2O racing’s event promoter?
SC: In late 2017 I found out that the previous owners of the TXH2O Racing series decided not to continue the program. I felt that that it was important to continue – I mean we followed the Pro Watercross tour for 2 years and figured we’d keep it local instead of chase the tour.

WCJ: Pro Watercross – how has it been working with this sanctioning body?
SC: Pro Watercross has been a true friend as we took over TXH2O Racing; from flying in for the first even, to answering any questions, to reducing the costs of running events. They are very much behind TXH2O Racing!

WCJ: Who came up with the joker buoy idea? Any comments on your course design and logistics?
SC: I can give credit to Claude Clayton for the joker buoy. We spoke about it the first of the year, we were at Genes Polaris in Baytown and it made perfect sense. It is very similar to a penalty buoy, but the fact that all riders must negotiate it adds a strategic decision to make sometime during the race. It has been well received by the racers for sure. Course design comes from what I think people would like, high speed, technical, and a challenge. Since all sites are different I try to mix it up. Logistics are a bit of trouble, having so much equipment to move from site to site it makes longer distant venues very challenging.

WCJ: What is the best part of being a promoter for this region? What makes you spend so much of your time helping others?
SC: The best part of promoting is to see it come together on Saturday morning. Every race is a personal challenge to out do the previous race in some way. We spend the time on events that we do because it’s racing. I’ve been blessed to have time to devote to this. I don’t like ½ efforts so that is why we have such a long list of events we have to do in order to get noticed. My hope one day is to have a region that is as big as the national tour.

WCJ: In becoming a race promoter, what has been the most difficult process transitioning from racer to promoter?
SC: To hang up the helmet has been a bit tough, but it has been worth the trade. Working on the kid’s skis and helping others has been a great exchange for racing. Don’t worry – still plan to race whenever possible.

WCJ: Tell us about your Pro Payout event in Orange Texas later this season.
SC: Orange is the first payout race that I’ve seen, short of a tour stop so I’m happy we could get this done for in our first year. Five hundred for first, $250 for second, and $150 for third payout goes to Pro GP class with a five rider minimum.

WCJ: How do you plan to continue to advance the racing and jet ski community in this region?
SC: I can only build the sport by making it fun, if people don’t show it is hard to build. So in the future I plan to work on ways to cut costs and reduce entry fees so more can enjoy the sport. But it is racing and there are costs that can’t be reduced. Next year I am planning one fun event “The Great Texas Duck Hunt.” Details to follow.

WCJ: Tell us about perks for Junior racers racing with TXH2O racing.
SC: The key focus for me is the juniors – highlighting their success and working to gain kid-friendly sponsors. They are the future so it is very important to make sure they have access and enjoy the sport. That is why I pushed so hard to give the kids the option of sport and spark class. Again, Pro Watercross stepped up and made this happen.

WCJ: What advice would you give to anyone looking to get involved in racing jet skis?
SC: My advice to new racers is come on out, it is fun, people are great, and I’ll guarantee you’ll love it!

WCJ: You have a very family oriented approach to hosting events; as a racer parent, how would you suggest parents get their children involved?
SC: To get involved is simply find something that your kids like and peruse it. Push away from the desk, load up, and hit the water. Kids that have a purpose are less apt to stray, they will build life-long goals, and will learn to rise to the challenges life throws at them.

WCJ: How can people get involved and volunteer with TXH2O Racing?
SC: Volunteers are always welcome, contact me by phone, Facebook, or email! All information can be found on www.txh2oracing.com.

WCJ: What future plans do you have for TXH2O Racing and the southern US region?
SC: Future plans are to reduce costs, condense equipment transport costs, and make it more fun. Plus as I eluded to a cheap for-fun event not to be missed – “The Great Texas Duck Hunt.”

WCJ: Any other thoughts you might like to add?
SC: I would like to thank each racer, family member sponsor, and volunteer for making the first year a bright and fun one. I will keep challenging riders, trying new venues, and keeping it as fresh as possible.

Case of The Mondays: Now You Can Install an Electric Turbocharger in Your PWC…Kinda

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Kevin Shaw
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Top level technology has its way of getting around to us everyday-types and the hybrid electric turbos used in F1 racing are no exception. Particularly this, the Magneti Marelli hybrid electric turbocharger system. So what exactly is an electric turbo? It’s basically a traditional turbo backed by an electric motor strapped on. This motor allows the turbo to “harvest excess energy” from exhaust gas when boost isn’t needed, and spool up the turbo earlier when boost is needed and there’s not enough exhaust energy.

Like traditional mechanical turbos, a wastegate is needed to scrub excess boost and exhaust gases, as it is the electric motor maintaining the velocity of the turbine when boost is low or too high. This is how the electric turbocharger excels over mechanical turbos, as it helps control potentially damaging boost spikes. Now, don’t be fooled, they are quite a bit heavier, more expensive and more complicated than regular turbos, which is why they’re nowhere near as popular…yet.

In all, the electric turbo offers zero lag, and operates on any traditional 12-volt battery power before launching (zero or low boost) and between gears (scrubbed boost). Best of all, while under full boost, the electric turbocharger actually charges the battery like a high current alternator!

Gallery: 2018 Hydro-Turf JetJam Racing Rds 7 & 8, Wheatland, CA

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Nicole Mrosek Pettit
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The 2018 Hydro-Turf JetJam Racing Rounds 7 & 8 at Camp Far West in Wheatland, Ca. on June 30th – July 1st. What a great way to start off the holiday week of 4th of July. When you think of iconic ride spots, you think of places like Body Beach, Mission Bay, and the home of this weekend’s race, Camp Car West. In the Northern California area there are few ride spots that are as great as this. JetJam broke a record of attendance and were very pleased with the way things turned out. So many people rolled in on Wednesday and Thursday and assisted the staff in getting the course set early. It just goes to show how much everyone appreciates this race series.

Saturday morning came upon us quick, the temperatures and winds were on the rise along with all the excitement of racing. With the JetJam racing crew knocking it out of the park once again, they drew in a great amount of racers from the surrounding areas, let alone the racers they drew in from far and wide, to go to battle at this well-known, NorCal hot spot. The Red Shirts laid out a phenomenal course for the competitors, with its tight turns, long sweepers, and dog fight worthy split. The action went wire to wire every race. Shortly after the start of the race, unfortunately, one of our favorite Nevada riders, Mitch Jonas, had a crash on the log jump and suffered a broken leg. He was one tuff guy as he pushed through all the pain. Prayers for a speedy recovery!!! The rescue staff did an amazing job in handling the situation. JetJam really does have one of the best water safety crews around.

The rest of the day brought some awesome racing. The X2 class having 13 racers on the line and the Ski GP2 Limited class with 11. The 550 class followed shortly behind with 9 racers. There were great battles in these 3 classes both days, which resulted in payouts for the overall of the weekend. Congratulations to the winners: X2 – first place Hayden Item, second place James Gagnon and third place Doug Wolff. Ski GP2 Limited – first place Brock Austin, second place Curtis Pittman and third place Matt Rollings. Vintage 550 – first place Bryson Olsen, second place Michael Prodanivich and third place Travis Kinney. Along with all of this great racing we were also able to watch an awesome battle of the Sea Chickens on Saturday.

Walking down the shoreline, and though every pit, you could see the excitement on everyone’s faces as they all had a chance to stoke rivalries, renew friendships and make new friendships. All of which brought the community ever closer together. And with them being so tight knit, even though the excitement of the day was over, the fun was still being had in the pits. With the rider appreciation potluck being underway, the stories and laughter filled the air as the night closed in. It was also great to have the red shirt crew join in on the post race festivities. Without them doing everything they do, this race series would not be as amazing as it is.

I want to give huge shout out to Jason “Pshyco” Ward for coming out to CFW to announce this race. As many of you know, Jason was involved in a horrible work accident and is still recovering from it. He did an awesome job on the mic and he will be announcing again at the next race at Mossdale Lake.

Thank you to all the red shirt crew staff. Without you all, this race would not have been possible. Kary Austin, Bill Austin, Brock Austin, Evan Kilkus, Bryce Guyman, Nicole Pettit, Amanda Gutierrez, Ayva Pettit, Lizzy Harden, John Bonkowski, Robert Stellhorn, Duane Bascom, Doug Wolff, Mel Harden, Craig Johnson (Paramedic) and Justin James. And Last but not least, Jackie Harden and Amanda Stellhorn for running the JetJam Café and making sure the staff and riders were fed.

JetJam Sponsor List: : HydroTurf, Bud Light, Hidden Trails Motosports, River Rat Motorsports, Bodyline Swim Shop, Skat Trak, Pro Watercraft Racing, Water Craft Direct, Nprotune, Jet Renu, M&M Marine, TC Freeride, 3-2-1 Kawasaki, Blowsion, JetLift, Ryno Power, The Watercraft Journal, Team Oakley, Pro Rider Magazine, Shark Energy Drink, Devas Bling, Riva Racing, Gallaghers, Throttle Junkie News, Coach T’s BBQ, Every Kid Counts Charity, O’neill S&E, Sun Solutions, Titan Performance, Bomber Eyewear, WCWCC and Westside Media

All photos provided by Kenny Wong, and originals can be purchased HERE.

A Little Bit Softer Now: 2018 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO WaveRunner (Video)

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Kevin Shaw
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“It’s $600 less?” I balked. Staring at the open windows on my computer screen, the evidence was looking me straight in the face. According to my observation, the 2018 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO is more equipped than the sporty VXR, yet is priced $600 less, at a budget friendly $11,299. “That just seems…weird.” Interestingly, the VX Cruiser HO is slotted as the highest tier of the VX platform offerings, while the VXR is sold as the lowest rung of the company’s performance group, despite so little separating the two. For me, it was trying to delineate differences between a pair of near-identical siblings.

Both runabouts were propelled by identical powertrains, namely Yamaha’s bulletproof 1,812cc 4-cylinder High Output four-stroke marine engine. [By the way, why do we continue designating anything as a “four-stroke?” It’s not like anything is a two-stroke these days (besides the holdover SuperJet). -Ed] Both shared the same 18.5-gallon fuel cell, 155mm jet pump and nozzle too. Equally, the pair rode on the same VX hull and deck, both made using Yamaha’s NanoXcel bonding material. They even had identical weights: 767-pounds. Heck, even the storage displacements were the same (24.6-gallons).

The similarities didn’t end there: both came with a folding, padded swimstep and two-tone Hydro-Turf traction mats. Of course, the machines also came with Yamaha’s RiDE dual-throttle brake and reverse system too. Most compelling was the fact that the VXR and VX Cruiser HO shared the same hull design as the stellar GP1800 performance craft that continues to dominate in both closed course and offshore racing. So then, what accounted for the difference in cost between the two? Cosmetically, the VX Cruiser HO comes in either Azure Blue Metallic or Grey Carbon Metallic, slightly more staid in its graphics and paint offerings, which makes sense given the intended audience. The racier colors and graphics are more suited towards the VXR and GP1800 crowd anyways.

The VX Crusier HO does not share the same “Cylon from Battlestar Galactica” looking hood as the VXR and GP, but that of the other VX line. Of course, the major item is the inclusion of Yamaha’s bolstered Cruiser seat, giving the craft a comfortable, stadium-style sitting arrangement. The two-piece, tiered Cruiser seat is supposed to fit three, but is more suited for two full-sized adults. Although the VXR is smartly equipped with Yamaha’s fast-reacting electric trim control, there’s very little else. The VX Cruiser HO replaces the trim control with Yamaha’s Cruise Assist and “No Wake” mode controls on the handlebars.

The dashboard is serviceable but definitely not flashy. The mono-colored LCD screen gets the job done, providing large visible readouts of speed, fuel and rpm. And like all VX-based Yamahas, the steering neck is fixed. No tilt or telescoping options here. Ergonomics are slight. The seat is wide, making sitting with legs and feet forward in the wells optimal for most riders over 6-feet in height. The steering neck is tall and angled enough to ride without slouching over. And despite its lightweight, the Yamaha fit-and-finish is superb, without any noisy chatter or rattling from loose hinges or panels.

On the water, the VX Cruiser HO is just as sharp and snappy as the VXR, thanks to its shared use of Yamaha’s 180-horsepower 1.8L 4-cylinder and the lightweight NanoXcel hull and deck material – giving it all of the fun, playful performance of a Yamaha VXR with a few more bells and whistles. And because of Yamaha’s well-tuned 1.8-liter HO engine, it can run on either 87 or 93 octane. This, in turn, offers you basically a VXR with a comfier seat and cruise control for longer, more leisurely rides around the lake. Best of all, it tracks true without any bow steering or hunting, regardless of the surface conditions.

The Yamaha’s superior fuel economy and the generous fuel cell means you’ll be riding all day before needing to stop off at the fuel dock. In fact, this was the case during our days testing the VX Cruiser HO. No matter how long and hard we laid into the throttle, we struggled to put a dent into the fuel gauge. The craft itself is stable and mildly mannered – no tipsy, precarious reboarding here, especially with the wide, flat rear platform. All in all, the 2018 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO is a great all-around cruiser that gives dad all the excitement he could want, while retaining fuel economy, and plenty of oomph to tow a raft or wake boarder.

Canadian Watercross Nationals Comes to West Beach, Belle River, ON

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Ocean Priselac
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Belle River, Ontario is the first event of the season for the Canadian Nationals. The two round CanAmWatercross Tour event will be held July 14-15. This particular race is in its ninth consecutive year running in conjunction with the SunSplash and is a venue that is favored by the racers. Not only does the race draw many of the best riders from Canada and the United States, it also brings in a huge crowd of spectators.

Families, fans, and riders love this event! Everyone loves an action-packed weekend of racing! Yamaha Motor of Canada will have be on site showing off t adult sized and youth specific WaveRunners. The machines will be on display for everyone to see and enquire about. Take a look at them while you’re enjoying all the festivities and exciting watercross racing.

Veteran racer, Mick Maj hopes to defend his title in the 1000 class and Mark Carmaghan wants to keep the top spot in the Vintage X2 class. We’ll soon know if these guys can again come out victorious.

The Canadian Watercross Nationals event is sponsored by Unique Tool & Gauge, React Tool & Mold, Keystone Groundworks, Belle River BIA, Tourism Windsor Essex, and Hydro Turf. This event couldn’t take place without its generous sponsors and CanAM Water Cross appreciates the support and the racers are stoked about getting the 2018 season underway!

Join The RIVA Invasion Super Cruise to Key Largo (And More) This July 28th

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Kevin Shaw
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Have you ever wanted to ride your ski through the Florida Keys? Sure you have. Well, now is your chance to do it in the company of (possibly) hundreds of other personal watercraft enthusiasts in a safe and well organized fashion.

With destination maps, plenty of fuel stops, breaks in-between, and lots of opportunities to swim, snorkel and snap a million selfies, the first-annual RIVA Invasion ride Presented by FL Ski Riders and Florida PWC Riders, is sure to impress.

The Watercraft Journal spoke with event co-organizer Adam Williams who detailed:

This will be an experience of a lifetime! Join us on July 28th as we invade Key Largo, Alligator Reef and Islamorada Sandbar! We will be launching between 10am – 10:30am

Launch locations:
1) John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, 102601 Overseas Hwy
2) Caribbean Club Boat Ramp, 104080 Overseas Hwy

This ride will take us through the Keys and out to visit the beautiful and popular “Alligator Reef” for some exploring and snorkeling. Bring goggles – this area is amazing. We will be at Alligator Reef for roughly 1 hour. We will then launch and head over to Islamorada Sandbar to relax, eat and enjoy the area. Bring your anchors. This will be the time to fuel up (fuel maps will be available soon). We will make our way back to the launch locations around 5:30pm.

Listen for the airhorns to identify launch times at each stop. Once you hear the airhorns you will have 10 minutes to get your skis loaded and ready for launching. Please follow the lead skis and do not pass them. It’s very important that we ride together as many riders will be joining us from out of town and will not be familiar with the area.

Route maps with fuel stops will be available soon! Facebook Event Link

Real Review: JetPilot 3/2 Men’s Cause & Women’s Minx One Piece Wetsuit

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Ashley Haude
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With a vast array of wetsuit thicknesses, colors, and styles, JetPilot has been in the business of supplying quality suits to racers and recreational riders alike for three decades. I live in the great land of Texas where in winter it may snow once in a decade. However, cold is not the only reason (albeit a good, valid one) to don a wetsuit. JetPilot’s 3/2 thickness wetsuits can help provide year-round protection during crashes, the dreaded knee and shin bash on stand ups, and stave off inner leg seat rash from those long days in the saddle.

I prefer the single piece wetsuits for simplicity so my go-to suits are the 3/2 Cause and 3/2 Women’s Minx. The easiest way to understand wetsuit thickness is to know the first number refers to the core neoprene thickness in millimeters, the second refers to the arm and leg extremity thickness. Wetsuits with 3mm cores and 2mm extremity measurements should be in everyone’s closet because they can provide warmth from the 60 degrees Fahrenheit, yet are able to be worn in the summer.

Construction
Over the years I’ve sampled offerings from a number of the big name brand wetsuit manufactures. Let’s face it, all of them will get the job done…well some knock-off brands might not, but those are not on a quality level worth mentioning. When selecting a wetsuit – comfort and fit is paramount. Too loose and your body cannot heat the thin film of water between your skin and the neoprene, thus rendering the suit useless for warmth. Too tight and circulation, breathing and overall movement is restricted potentially causing extremities to fall asleep and fatigue. Where JetPilot suits excel above the rest is their pliability and softness. Hands down the best form fitting, yet stretchy wetsuit with a great skin feel I’ve ever worn.

Women’s Minx
Generally a bit curvier than men, Women’s Minx has wider hip and narrower shoulder measurements to avoid the dreaded lower back air pocket and general discomfort for ladyfolk. That means no upper butt poof, no cold water getting caught in the lower back either. I am 5’8”, 140lbs and 7/8 size fits great, no tight spots or hindered movement. The back entry Minx also sports an inner liner that form fits to the small of your back.

Men’s Cause
Women are a decidedly smaller portion of the world of jet skis, but have no fear guys, I’ve got your suit covered! The Men’s Cause comes in three color choices to match your kit, all rear zip one piece suits. The medium’s fitment for my spec is superb, the aforementioned softness and pliability coming in to play with no tight spots or restricted movement.

Nitty Gritty
Both the Minx and the Cause feature rear entry zippers with a lanyard to easily zip and unzip while wearing the suit. Once zipped, the neck neoprene comfortably seals around your neck with adjustable Velcro. This design allows for a water-tight fit for various neck sizes. If you are a stand up rider you will appreciate the abrasion resistant kneepad material for tray grip. They are integrated to the suit at the knee bend, but use thin material that does not cause bunching or bend resistance. Both suits feature a nifty key lanyard/pocket at the base of the neck.

In the Water
Warmth
Warmth is highly subjective, and I am a self-admitted bred and born Texan who doesn’t like cold. I rode all winter in both suits, even when water temperatures dropped into the 60s. If you do manage to fall in the drink you’ll definitely notice what is NOT covered in the lovely, soft, pliable neoprene. Once you catch your breath and get back on the ski you’ll be happy to know the suits do a good job at blocking wind chill when you get moving again. If you are cold sensitive I’d suggest checking out a Tour Coat to go over your wetsuit top, effectively blocking the wind to keep you even toastier.

Safety
As a stand up rider who has experienced knee injury from the pole slamming down on my bare knee, I prefer to ride with a wetsuit for reasons beyond simply being warm. Avoid the stitches and suit up! Not only can the wetsuit help protect your skin from bumps, falls, life jacket chafe, and saddle/tray rash – in the event of a crash the wetsuit can provide a barrier for unwanted water entry. Plus neoprene provides a supplemental, full body buoyancy so you can stretch out after that high-speed off!

Conclusion
As far as wetsuits go, JetPilot has a great lineup to fit all sorts of rider preferences. Man or woman, the Minx and Cause 3/2 one-piece wetsuits will give you comfortable, mild winter protection as well as perform during those warm summer rides. Check out JetPilot.com for more information and ordering.

TXH2O’s Rumble on the River

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Ashley Haude
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Be a part of history! Jet ski racing returns to the Sabine river on July 14-15, 2018 for the first time in decades.

TXH2O Racing and the city of Orange, Texas have partnered up to bring racers and spectators an event to remember. Pro class payouts and a BBQ dinner, everything is better in Texas!

The banks of the Sabine River near Simmons Boar Ramp are commonly lined with thousands of spectators for hydro-drags so the location is no stranger to high horsepower, water spraying action.

Opting for a rolling start, the Pro Watercross sanctioned event will feature the most intense portion of the track in front of spectators – the split.

Watching up close action and competition while munching on authentic Texas BBQ, yeah, I know we’ll see you there!

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