New Jetski Tips/Advice/Accessory Info Wanted

TiltonBB · 11-03-2019, 07:34 AM

At higher speeds, with most sunglasses, the wind will get through at the bridge of your nose and make your eyes water. It depends upon the fit of your glasses.

Your feet can stay dry depending upon the lake conditions. I took my Yamaha to the ramp to put it on the trailer a couple of weeks ago and it was flat calm. I left my shoes on and they stayed dry. When it is rough on the lake keeping your feet dry is more difficult.

thinkxingu · 11-03-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

At higher speeds, with most sunglasses, the wind will get through at the bridge of your nose and make your eyes water. It depends upon the fit of your glasses.

Your feet can stay dry depending upon the lake conditions. I took my Yamaha to the ramp to put it on the trailer a couple of weeks ago and it was flat calm. I left my shoes on and they stayed dry. When it is rough on the lake keeping your feet dry is more difficult.

What do you typically wear for footwear?

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fatlazyless · 11-03-2019, 08:43 AM

For cold water and cold weather, and keeping your feet warm, the $229 dry suit from www.mythicdrysuits.com in Maine encloses the feet so you wear a quality pair of Speedo water shoes over the dry suit feet that fit good and stay on.

If you get dumped while doing donuts or something, having a dry suit, water shoes that stay on, a quality pfd, and using the shut-off lanyard is a good thing.

These dry suits are one piece, whole body, with openings for the head and two hands, while enclosing the feet like pajama footsies.

Also, helps a lot to wear non-cotton long underwear under the dry suit for staying warm, jet-skiing, in November, December, and April, with air temps below 40.

Biggd · 11-03-2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

What do you typically wear for footwear?

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I wear flip flops.

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ApS · 11-06-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I wear flip flops.

...and other customary apparel?

Island Girl · 11-10-2019, 09:13 PM

A Bizer chart. We have a real small laminated one rolled up and fits in glovebox. Life jacket should be shorter than those used for skiing since you are sitting and with pockets for your boating certificate, credit card or money and any other things you might need. A clip on device to attach your jetski key to your jacket so if you fall off the machine shops. We wear regular clothes and sandals. I only get wet if I want to in 90 degree weather. I also don’t get air when I drive. I wear a winter jacket, hat and gloves in the early spring when the breeze off the water is cold. I used to have motorcycle glasses, but now just regular sunglasses. I also have a waterproof case for said boating license and jetski registration that I keep in the jacket pocket.

Biggd · 11-11-2019, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

...and other customary apparel?

No just flip flops.

11-03-2019, 08:43 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,796 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	For cold water and cold weather, and keeping your feet warm, the $229 dry suit from www.mythicdrysuits.com in Maine encloses the feet so you wear a quality pair of Speedo water shoes over the dry suit feet that fit good and stay on. If you get dumped while doing donuts or something, having a dry suit, water shoes that stay on, a quality pfd, and using the shut-off lanyard is a good thing. These dry suits are one piece, whole body, with openings for the head and two hands, while enclosing the feet like pajama footsies. Also, helps a lot to wear non-cotton long underwear under the dry suit for staying warm, jet-skiing, in November, December, and April, with air temps below 40. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-10-2019, 09:13 PM	#6
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Jetski Accessories A Bizer chart. We have a real small laminated one rolled up and fits in glovebox. Life jacket should be shorter than those used for skiing since you are sitting and with pockets for your boating certificate, credit card or money and any other things you might need. A clip on device to attach your jetski key to your jacket so if you fall off the machine shops. We wear regular clothes and sandals. I only get wet if I want to in 90 degree weather. I also don’t get air when I drive. I wear a winter jacket, hat and gloves in the early spring when the breeze off the water is cold. I used to have motorcycle glasses, but now just regular sunglasses. I also have a waterproof case for said boating license and jetski registration that I keep in the jacket pocket. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

11-03-2019, 07:34 AM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 708 Thanked 2,208 Times in 940 Posts	At higher speeds, with most sunglasses, the wind will get through at the bridge of your nose and make your eyes water. It depends upon the fit of your glasses. Your feet can stay dry depending upon the lake conditions. I took my Yamaha to the ramp to put it on the trailer a couple of weeks ago and it was flat calm. I left my shoes on and they stayed dry. When it is rough on the lake keeping your feet dry is more difficult.

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