My New toy for the summer * Jetski *

Willis · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:16

Not sure if i can post it in here but it has a 700cc 2 stroke water cooled Yamaha engine so I might get away with it

Pick it up on Wednesday my Yamaha Waverunner 700, and cant wait

Does about 55mph. Lots of cool places to ski where I live in torquay and devon. Its my first jet ski so went for a older one to try out.

Anyone else got a jetski

paradigm · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:16

Could the colour combination be any more gay?

Looks straight out of the 80's lol. Bet it'll be a laugh though

Marky · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:17

Not too keen on the colours but it looks comfortable and speedy

benjo · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:17

Reminds me of Vice City... or that kind of theme

Willis · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:18

paradigm said:
Could the colour combination be any more gay?

Looks straight out of the 80's lol. Bet it'll be a laugh though

Yep its got the 80's retro colors going on, but who cares

Its a 1997 model.

Solari · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:18

I had a go of someone's jetski a few years ago while in full normal clothing, thinking it couldn't be that hard. Cue me plunging into the sea

InvaderGIR · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:19

benjo said:
Reminds me of Vice City... or that kind of theme

80's then.

It is very 80's coloured, but does also look like it should be some fun.

InvG

NickXX · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:19

benjo said:
Reminds me of Vice City... or that kind of theme

LOL - I was going to say the exact same thing

Looks like it'll be a hoot though

Tomsk · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:47

Solari said:
I had a go of someone's jetski a few years ago while in full normal clothing, thinking it couldn't be that hard. Cue me plunging into the sea

I hired one for an hour in LA several years ago. Lots of getting thrown off into the sea with a huge grin on my face

Is that another jetski in background under the red cover?

Willis · 12 Apr 2008 at 11:55

Tomsk said:
I hired one for an hour in LA several years ago. Lots of getting thrown off into the sea with a huge grin on my face

Is that another jetski in background under the red cover?

Thats the guy i bought it off other jetski think its a 1200cc :eek:

GreenMint · 12 Apr 2008 at 13:25

Looks great fun! I had the pleasure of watching my gf and her sister roll a jetski in summer '06

remember, lean AGAINST the roll, not with it! :rolleyes:

Also, invest in:

Kitchster_uk · 12 Apr 2008 at 14:07

Was messing around on one in the Maldives and LOVED it - 75mph on water feels very very fast. Hitting the wake of the sea planes was rather painful though.

IceAx · 12 Apr 2008 at 14:15

Kitchster_uk said:
Was messing around on one in the Maldives and LOVED it - 75mph on water feels very very fast. Hitting the wake of the sea planes was rather painful though.

Slightly off topic, but the sea plane into the Maldives has to be one of the most amazing sights.

i really enjoyed that flight

Andy

Beansprout · 12 Apr 2008 at 14:17

Looks awesome

I'd love a jetski for weekends messing around on the sea...how much do second hand ones go for?

Burned_Alive · 12 Apr 2008 at 14:36

55mph seems a little optimistic, but sure you'll have fun regardless. We just got rid of our jetski and replace it with a jetboat, they're cracking down more and more on jetskis in wales, really wouldnt be suprised if they tried to ban them outright at some point. Have fun, but be safe!

Ev0 · 12 Apr 2008 at 14:54

I'll look out the window to see if I can see the gay coloured ski skipping across the bay

MrSix · 12 Apr 2008 at 15:25

When I was young I used to race jet Ski's in a mini league they had at the Leicester Jet Ski Center. Imagine me, aged 5 in a wetsuit so big I looked like a Shar Pei dog hooning around on a 2 seater SeaDoo Bombardier

I loved it, was great fun.
Once I got older we got a three seater Bombardier that would pull 65-70mph, that was cracking fun

*EDIT*

I'd love one of these...

http://www.brp.com/en-GB/Products/SeaDoo/Watercraft/Showroom/RXT-X.htm

- 255 hp Supercharged Intercooled Rotax® 4-TEC® engine
- 372kg

*SECOND EDIT*
Sack that, just seen this bad boy:

http://www.brp.com/en-GB/Products/SeaDoo/Watercraft/Showroom/ProductSpecs.htm?productID=RXP-X

0-50 2.9 seconds

Zip · 12 Apr 2008 at 15:42

My older Brother has a Sea Doo.

Its awsome fun.
Im Glad you got a seated Jet ski and not a poofy Stand up one

One day ill own one of these :cool:

RXP-X

0-50 mph in 2.9 seconds.
Forget about your job in ever less.
New for 2008, the RXP-X is an electrifying 2-seater that’s elevating the musclecraft category to a place once unimaginable. We started with the hair-raising combination of race-bred handling and a beefed up
255 hp Supercharged Intercooled Rotax engine, delivering the quickest acceleration ever offered on a PWC . We then furthered the thrill with loads of race-inspired features like a newly designed handlebar, finger throttle, and seat, leaving you with a watercraft experience that’ll leave your heart pounding for days. Take a closer look at the features that have thrill seekers drooling.

OH YES!!!!

SoliD · 12 Apr 2008 at 16:48

Very nice, couple of my friends have got jet skis, pretty damn exhilarting sitting on the back of one doing 80mph in not so calm water. That was a 2006 1300 supercharged sea doo. Something I think I shall be investing in in a few years time.

tom_nieto · 12 Apr 2008 at 17:04

A jet ski really appeals for ease of towing to the sea. They're alse fantastic fun and can tow a waterskiier or ringos. Definitely want one. Are there any special regulations to be aware of?