When it’s time to hit the water for some fun, the last thing you want is something slowing you down at the dock.
I’ve tried to use those cylinder-style boat fenders you can grab at your local outdoor box store, but I was really disappointed with their performance. They were heavy, hard to store on a PWC, and I was always worried they’d roll out of the way and let my ski hit the dock when the water got choppy.
The Ronin fenders are super lightweight, designed to fit Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Sea-Doo personal watercraft, come with a simple hook strap for easy attachment, and are available in black, grey, orange, and aquamarine colors. That is why the Mission Outdoor Ronin PWC fenders and PWC tethers should be a must-have in your storage compartment.
Mission Outdoor began their watersport journey in 2015, and continues to offer boating and outdoor gear that enhances your fun and enjoyment on the water. I had the pleasure of testing out a pair of the aquamarine Ronin fenders on my Yamaha FX Cruiser and was delighted by how easy and quick they were to use. After taking them out of the box, I tested out their installation in the driveway before hitting the water.
The install was so easy I had to laugh at my over-preparedness, but at least I could make the excuse that the extra practice was to gather more photo and video footage.
To install the fenders, you just hook the molded base of the fender under your bond rail and stretch the strap around the nearest attachment point, pull for some light tension, hook the strap into the provided loop points, and that’s it! No need for complicated knots or ropes.
The Ronin fender has everything you need, including a drain hole at the bottom to stop water from collecting. If you are docking up for a while, be sure to pair the Ronin fenders with their PWC tethers. The 6.5 foot tethers work just like the handy fender strap to quickly and securely tether your PWC to the dock without the hassle of a wad of rope taking up space in your storage. They even feature a bungee section for some added shock absorption on those windy and wavy days.
With a bit of on land practice and some beauty shots, it was time to hit our marina for some water testing.
Our marina’s dock has seen better days, and we usually steer clear of getting anywhere close to it. I’ve perfected leaping on and off runabouts over the years since we never get that close. We had nothing to fear with the Ronin fenders! Stephen swung around the big FX several times right up to the dock. The fenders stayed snugly attached and protected the deck from coming anywhere near the exposed wood and metal our lovely dock had to offer.
I stepped right on to the back and we were on our way. The fenders were removed in seconds. We simply unhooked the looped strap from the front and rear attachment points and pressed down slightly to remove the fender from under the bond rail. Into the front storage they went, and we were off for a carefree cruise!
The Ronin fender install is so easy, we even stopped for a little photoshoot in the national forest. Check out this quick fender unboxing, install, and on the water test video to see them in action.
The bottom line is if you want lightweight, functional, easy to use and store protection for your PWC – grab a set of Mission Outdoor Ronin fenders
and PWC tethers!
