Jet Ski

The Jet-Ski is a nautical machine of leisure propelled by a Turbine, itself actuated by a combustion engine .

The term Jet-Ski , invented by Kawasaki, aimed at indicating what one calls today Jet with arm ( stand-up, ski ).

Today, " jet-ski" became a generic term which indicates the jets " as well; with selle" that the jets " with bras".

From the point of view of the French regulation, the Jet-Ski is a nautical Véhicule with engine , usable of day only.

Jet Ski (Jet with arm)

The jet with arm is different from the jet with saddle by the fact that it is stripped of all bases. Its pilot must be held upright, the feet in a named specific platform bucket. Its handlebar is assembled on a hinged jib which accompanies it in its vertical movements. The jet with arm is also called stand-up.

Several marks of marine motor bike currently propose the jet with arm:

  • Kawasaki model 800 sx-r

  • Yamaha model SuperJet
  • Hydrospace Racing model S4 entertaining Produced Ho
  • Bomber model seadoo

Various practices of the jet with arm

  • Free-wrinkle
Practical of the jet with arm or saddle in the waves with an aim of carrying out figures at the time of the jumps.
  • Freestyle
Practical of the jet with arm on plain water in which the pilot creates itself his waves by carrying out return tickets and makes use of its wake to take off and carry out figures similar to those of the free-wrinkle. This practice requires a great power with low mode
  • Speed
Speed race carried out in a circuit of buoys which is comparable with a race of motor bikes gp.

Jet with saddle - also called Scooter of the seas (Europe), Motomarine (Canada)

The jet with saddle, with a gauge quite higher than the jet with arm, is provided with a base, from where its denomination of jet with saddle. This type of Motomarine is also called Run .

Many models are available in the following manufacturers:

  • Kawasaki with very different models like X2-R and Ultra250 for example
  • Yamaha model VX
  • Honda model Produced Aquatrax R-12X
  • entertaining Bomber model distinct Seadoo like the 3D or the RXP…

Existing federations

  • IJSBA (International Jet Sports Boating Association): IJSBA

  • IFWA (International federation of Jetski Freeride): IFWA
  • UIM (Speedboat International union): UIM
  • UFOLEP (French Union of Laic Works in Physical education): UFOLEP

External bonds

  • http://www.jet-net.org: Site on information on the world of the jetski
  • http://www.ejsba.net/: European Jet Ski Championship
  • http://www.aquariders.net: site of information on the jetski
  • http://www.rickroy.com: multiple world champion of Freestyle, the father of the freeride.
  • http://www.ericmalone.com: the champion more titrated in Freestyle
  • http://www.florencelevot.com: Florence Vot, one of the largest champions of this sport.

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