stand up jet ski

brk-lnt · 07-07-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by winterh

I have seen a few of these around the lake and they look like fun. I have a couple of the sit down models but am thinking about trying something new. Any one have experience with these? I understand that Yamaha is the only company still making them.
Hard to find one I can test drive. If there is one out there PM me if you are interested in renting it for a day.

IMO they are the only way to ride, unless you just like cruising around and going in circles on a sit-down

Yes, more challenging, more of a workout, but more fun. If you get one, let me know, I'll teach you some freestyle tricks if you're interested.

Knomad · 07-08-2014, 10:47 AM

If you get one of these that fits the definition of a "ski craft":

"A motorized vessel less than 13ft long that is capable of exceeding 20 MPH and has the capacity to carry no more than an operator and one other person"

Be aware that these are vessels have a number of restrictions (see pages 48 and 49 of the "Boaters Guide of New Hampshire").

jetskier · 07-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Hi all,

Yamaha still makes the Superjet and they are saying that it is for closed course use only:

http://www.yamahawaverunners.com/superjet

Kawasaki no longer makes stand ups. They stopped making the 750SX-R in 2011:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/805/10...irst-Ride.aspx

This was Kawasaki's last attempt at popularizing stand ups and it has a more forgiving hull design. It does require premix which is a bit of a pain.

For someone learning to ride, a good option is the Kawasaki 650SX. They made these from 1986 to 1993 and you can still find them around. It has enough power to be a decent ride and it was designed for the recreational rider. Craig's List tends to be a good source (example):

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/4557740828.html

I would strongly recommend opting for one that was not used in salt water and carefully check condition. The 650SX did not come with a handle pole spring, so if you go that route, I would strongly suggest installing one to minimize arm fatigue.

Good luck.

Jetskier

07-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Information Hi all, Yamaha still makes the Superjet and they are saying that it is for closed course use only: http://www.yamahawaverunners.com/superjet Kawasaki no longer makes stand ups. They stopped making the 750SX-R in 2011: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/805/10...irst-Ride.aspx This was Kawasaki's last attempt at popularizing stand ups and it has a more forgiving hull design. It does require premix which is a bit of a pain. For someone learning to ride, a good option is the Kawasaki 650SX. They made these from 1986 to 1993 and you can still find them around. It has enough power to be a decent ride and it was designed for the recreational rider. Craig's List tends to be a good source (example): http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/4557740828.html I would strongly recommend opting for one that was not used in salt water and carefully check condition. The 650SX did not come with a handle pole spring, so if you go that route, I would strongly suggest installing one to minimize arm fatigue. Good luck. Jetskier

07-08-2014, 10:47 AM	#2
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	If you get one of these that fits the definition of a "ski craft": "A motorized vessel less than 13ft long that is capable of exceeding 20 MPH and has the capacity to carry no more than an operator and one other person" Be aware that these are vessels have a number of restrictions (see pages 48 and 49 of the "Boaters Guide of New Hampshire").