Putting six young guys and a vintage piece of watercraft history out in the middle of some big waves with nothing but a camera may not sound like the best idea… and, well, to be fair, we’re not sure it is—but it’s certainly interesting to watch! It’s especially intriguing because they’re trying their hand at one of the jet ski’s earliest predecessors: a 1980s vintage watercraft called the Wet Bike.
While such an old PWC—especially a model that quickly went out of fashion due to design flaws—may seem impossible to get working, the guys at the “Sickos” YouTube channel managed to get their hands on a nearly mint condition Wet Bike from Facebook Marketplace, and their video, while chaotic, is a cool way to see one in action.
Among the interesting design features is the impeller, which sticks way out of the back of the seat, while the nose of the Wet Bike lifts high out of the water. Seeing it cut through the waves is almost reminiscent of a clunkier hydrofoil. However compelling the design and function may be, the video’s title—“We Tried A JET POWERED Bike In BIG Waves”—shows the creators were aiming for something even more dramatic.
We can’t condone the safety precautions taken in the video—with maneuvers like tossing the PWC from the dock into the water, or riding dangerously close to the rock jetty in eight-foot waves certainly posing a significant risk of injury—and there are some questionable wrecks and nose-dives throughout. Still, getting the opportunity to see the Wet Bike’s riding style, propulsion, and maneuverability makes this video an interesting watch for sure.
Be sure to check it out over on the “Sickos” channel!
