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Spotlight
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2011 Quakysense World Finals
Racing at its best!!!
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Interview Kevin Green
Above all odds
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Hot Water with The Ripper!!
Feature Jetski Film
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Happening at Havasu
By Aaron Sanchez
The 2010 Quakeysense IJSBA World Finals went off in a big
way this October at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Every year it
seems to grow closer to a true “World” event with an ever
increasing international contingent, each with their own
style and speed secrets. This year champions were crowned
from all over the globe including France, USA, Sweden,
Canada, Japan, Russia and many other far off regions. The
racing was fierce, the track was insane and the weather was
perfect for what could only be called one of the best world
finals in years.
Out of the gates, this year’s crop of youngsters were on
display for the whole world to see, and they put on a show
that brought the bleachers to their feet. A truly international
field, the kid shredders rode their eighty pound butts off all
the way through the checkered flags. Friends and family
cheered and race team owners got a glimpse of the future.
That future looks bright for Estonia’s Markus Lutsokert
now that he has a world championship under his belt in the
Junior Ski 13–15 Limited class. This is the stepping stone
class for all future novice, expert and pro racers and Markus
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will go out on top, ready for the challenge. Also looking
really strong and taking second place just behind Lutsokert
was Team Fazza’s Almur Bin Huraiz from Dubai on his
slick black Hydrospace machine. Those two, along with
third place rider Toshi “the Samurai” Ohara from Japan,
went nuts on the racecourse while fans went nuts in the
crowd. Rounding the top five and battling it out to the very
end were fourth place Luke ‘the Iceman” Day of Australia
and USA’s Alec Hollandell in fifth. Look out world, these
kids are coming!
As always, Expert Ski Limited was one of the most
competetive races of the week and this year’s champion
had to fight off some long time heavy hitters for the crown.
Hometown hero Brandon McMillan rode the rails off his
Queen Racing / Walt’s Motorsports Hydro and showed the
boys and girls how its done. His sparkle orange ski looked
like the great pumpkin as he checked out early and never
looked back. If he would have, he would have seen a fierce
four way battle raging behind him between Belgium’s
Quinten Bossche, American Jake Zier, female phenom
Anya Colley and Dubai’s Omar Alrashid. With similar
powerplants the action was tight and the laps went fast.
As the water settled it was Bossche in second, Zier third,
Alrashid taking fourth and Anya limping in her smoking
ride for fifth.
The fastest expert level riders settle their scores in the Open
classes. Make no mistake these racers will be the next
pros and they are dead serious in their efforts to secure a
world title on their way out of the amateur ranks. Pantus
Andersson of Sweden piloted his Park Dog sponsored ski to
the winner’s circle in Amateur Ski Open and served notice
that he was the man to beat in 2010. Second place rider
Tiago Geitens was also on the gas aboard his Blowsion
prepped Hydrospace as was Indiana native Jake Zier taking
third on his DZ Racing thumper. United Kingdom’s doll
Anya Colley and Hungarian hot shot Gabor Satbo filled out
the gang with top four and five finishes respectively.
By far the most talked about and controversial class of
the week had to be Sport Spec. A class that was intended
to be cheap and fun, is all that and then some! Shadetree
mechanics and pro engine builders alike worked their magic
on slightly modified and similar handling craft and lined up
for six laps of mayhem. After the fireworks settled in the
post race technical inspection area it was Riverside, CA’s
Tyler Hill making mom and dad proud with a fat number
one plate. Tyler worked very hard aboard his Sea Doo for
his win against Texas’ Joseph Roberts who was all over
him on a Sims Racing prepped HX. With Joseph claiming
second place the race for third was epic as fellow Texan
Curtis Reinburg went back and forth with two Yamaha
mounted riders Casey Mauldin and Craig Woodberry.
Things got dicey, but Reinburg was able to eek ahead of
Mauldin’s immaculate Image Pro Designs Blaster for third
as Woodberry brought it home in fifth.
As the weekend rolled in there was a definate change
in the atmosphere, both in the stands and in the pits. It
was time to break out the big guns and satisfy the need
for speed. Like an answer to the call, first up came Ski
GP. Outrageously loud and insanely fast, these monster
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machines have no limits; it’s run what you brung, and let’s
see what you’ve got. Past champion Mike Klippenstien
made the trek all the way from Fort McMurray, Canada
to lay the smack down on his red and black # 1 star boat.
The Klipper was on fire, and had to be to fend off the hard
charging Austrian Kevin Reiterer aboard his signature black
Hydro. By the final laps the crowd was on its feet as both
riders took different splits only to merge with nailbiting
elbow to elbow drag races. Klipper looked relieved as he
took the checkered in front of a determined K-Ret in what
was easily one of the best races of the Finals. Although
they were in an entirely different race of their own,
Kurahashi Yuki, Ronny “smurf” Mangerud and Jake Barker
still had their hands full battling it out for third, fourth and
fifth in that order.
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here’s nothing better than a catfight in wetsuits and
helmets on the water, and the ladies of Women’s Pro
Ski Limited delivered the goods in spades once again.
The queen bee, Emi Kanamori backed up her 2008
championship with another big win at Havasu in convincing
fashion. While many thought her Factory Kawasaki
prepped SXR could not outrun the Hydrospaces on such
a large, wide open track, she romped away with two big
holeshots to victory aboard the # 600 machine. With Emi’s
smooth style, tiny stature and unstoppable stamina, the real
race was for second place and beyond. Scratching her way
to a second place finish was another Japanese SXR mounted
rider Enami Ishikama who had a hard charging Aussie on
her tail. Kylie Elmers rode her heart out and made her bid
for the spot, but Enami shut the door to finish just ahead of
Elmers who earned a hard third. Kommander Industries’
Lisa Barsbey finished fourth while Quakeysense equipped
Anya Colley came in fifth.
909, did not race in the finals. After winning his heat race,
the champ made an ill advised decision to race in the LCQ
and requalify a different craft - and that’s when disaster
struck. Craig’s Factory Monster Kawasaki machine broke!
That left the door wide open for a host of heavy hitters
with big horsepower to claim the throne. Aptly, it was
“King D” Dustin Farthing who trounced the competition
aboard his Mountain Motorsports/ Kawasaki sponsored
beast and claimed the crown. Farthing checked out and
was long gone by the halfway point which left another
Dustin, Charrier to battle it out for the runner up spot on his
Riva prepped Yamaha triple. Nabbing a sweet third place
was the United Kingdom’s James Bushell on a Sea Doo
followed closely by the pair of Yamaha’s of John Hecox
and Trey Frame. It was a long race that truly pushed man
and machine to the limits of speed and endurance while
showcasing the various manufacturers latest toys.
Pro Ski is and has always been the class to watch at Finals
for the sheer entertainment value provided by world
class athletes on the coolest, fastest machines ever to
have a handlepole. As we enter a new decade of racing
some things change and some things remain the same.
Representing change is the new crop of young international
riders that have been making their mark on the Europian
and Japanese tours like Reiterer, Kurahashi, Botti, Bossche
and many other seriously fast riders. Reppin’ the old
school were the usual suspects like MacCluggage, Flores,
Rius, Lawrence and a gang of Havasu regulars, all with
their sights on the World Title. As the two card went up
so did the fans to get a better view of the action. Two...
One.. Sideways...Snap! In a spray of jetwash and a buzz
of exhaust, the race was on and the elbows were out. Chris
MacCluggage looked beyond strong aboard his all black
Macc Racing / Bullet prepped SXR based ride and many
thought the championship was his for the taking until a
huge dismount left him swimming for his ski as the title
Few things on this Earth are quite like a World
Championship Pro Runabout Open race. Nowadays, a
Runabout is a three seater, fuel injected, spooled up missile
and the start alone is worth the price of admission. Twenty
sit down craft hopped up on steroids and about to blow
up, piloted by insaniacs who have no problem going into
turn one blinded by the spray at 70 plus MPH makes for
some great racing. With the throaty roar of the four stoke
engines and the crackling, popping sounds of the turbos
its not only a sight to see but an aural assault similar to an
NHRA Drag race event. The drama always seems to follow
this class around like a dark cloud, and this year was no
different. Arguably one of the favorites and then current
reining World Champion Craig Warner, the pride of the
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slipped away. With Macc off the pace, it was all about Jean
Baptiste Botti from France on the Tech One / Quakeysense
sponsored Hydrospace who had to hold off a late race
charge from 2009 World Champ Kevin Reiterer. K-Ret was
on the hunt, but Botti had plenty of speed of his own and
had it covered. As the checkered flags flew, it was Botti
with the gold, Reiterer taking the silver, and MacCluggage
recovering for a heartbreaking bronze. With so many fast
riders in this class its hard to stop with just the top three and
not mention some of the shining stars of the sport. Fourth
and fifth place went out to Japan’s Kurahashi Yuki and
USA’s Rob Flores respectively while a mob of riders fought
it out for the remaining finish positions. In the battle of the
pack were notables Mike Klippenstien in 6th, Rick Sherker
taking 7th, and Norway’s superfast Yamaha rider Ronny
Mangerud working his way up to 8th. Filling out the top ten
and giving their sponsors something to cheer about were
9th place Bill Haig and Kommander’s wonderkid David
Redinger in the 10th position.
Once a year in October the world’s best amateur and pro
freestylers battle it out on the water in what has become
not only a show of flashy tricks and backflips, but a kind
of presentation time for the newest and hottest watercraft
parts, paint and accessories. With the new B.O.B. (Backflip
on a Budget) ski, the super cool Rickter ride and all the RRP
stuff all being tossed around on the lake its a jet ski junkie’s
dream. In Amateur Freestyle Alexander Kuramsmin came
all the way from Kazan, Russia and layed the smack down
against the rest of the world on his way to first place. Alex
was in the zone as he busted out all the tricks with precision
and style. Hailing from England and taking second place
was Jack Moule while Vaclav Zacek broke out of the
CZzech Republic to claim third. In the Pro Freestyle wars
it was youngster Lee Stone from Chesterfield, UK on the
new 1200 CC EME Q8 SKY and HydroTurf sponsored
ride pulling off the big win. Lee was all business throwing
out multiple backflips, barrel rolls, supermans and every
other variation in his own flashy and friendly style. Japan’s
Fumikazu Watanabe looked way cool in his brand new
Quakeysense gear and flung his Superjet around in a stellar
routine that earned him a second place finish while Rok
Florjancic of Slovania wowed the crowd for third. Also
looking razor sharp and rounding out the top four was
Hiroshi Watanabe representing Hot Products. By the
reaction of the fans and the number of entries this year,
Freestyle is still a major part of the World Finals and the jet
ski scene.
With all the awards handed out and the last of the post
race parties in the books, we can look forward to the 2011
IJSBA World Finals next fall. If its anything like this year’s
Superbowl of watercraft racing then it will be well worth
the wait. Congratulations to Scott Frazier and the IJSBA
for once again putting on a truly world class event, and
much respect to title Sponsor Quakeysense for making it
happen. Co-sponsors that deserve a hats off are HydroTurf, Monster Energy Drink, Kawasaki, Skat Trak, Yamaha,
Sea Doo, McGraw Insurance, VP Fuels and many, many
others.
Its a long, cold winter but when the sun comes out, the skis
will hit the water and for many of us, the countdown to
World Finals will begin again. The countdown to friends,
family and good times may seem long, but its well worth
the wait. See you in Havasu 2011.
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THE LEGEND
KEVIN GREEN
ABOVE ALL ODDS
WETRACER:
How has the physical impairment affected or challenged you in
the sport of watercraft racing?
KEVIN:
Physical Impairment wasn’t really a challange for me, it was me
racing a stand-up ski sitting down. They’re was alot of talk in
the pits and on the beaches. I heard sayings like “look he’s not
standing up” that was unvtil they seen the I had lost both my legs.
WETRACER:
What was your motivation to ride stand-up skis?
KEVIN:
My motivation to riding stand-up started when I raced 3 wheelers
in the mid 80’s. 3 wheelers were outlawed in the late 80’s then in
the mid 90’s a friend asked if i would like to go to the lake and
ride his ski? hmmm sounds like a good idea to me. first time I
got on the ski, it felt like me sitting on my 3 wheeler. He showed
me where the on/off and throttle was and it was on then, I WAS
HOOKED !!
WETRACER:
Who was your biggest motivator in the industry that got you
involved with watercraft?
KEVIN:
I would have to say my biggest motivator in the industry had to
be all the racers themselves. I love being around everybody in
watercraft racing. Everybody helps everybody. If a racer has a
problem, theres a racer with a solution. I’ve seen them go as far as
loaning they’re own race boat,$20,000 - $60,000 skis.
WETRACER:
In all of your seasons of racing what was your biggest
accomplishments?
days in the hospital and an extensive surgery to install a titanium
cage, but that would not hold me down. 7 months later I was back
on the coarse again at the start on the National Tour in Parker, AZ.
KEVIN:
Through all my years of racing my biggest accomplishments
would have to be getting to know all my friends and family of
watercraft racing. Next would have to be the ramp. I first seen the
ramp and it reminded me of 3 wheeler racing in the 80’s jumping a
double or triple. Of course there was controvsey over them letting
me go over the ramp with the shape I was in. But eventually they
let me and, I think everybody was in awe when they seen how fast
I hit the ramp and how far I went.
WETRACER:
Who has been your biggest supporter in the watercraft industry?
WETRACER:
What has been the worst injury that you have received while
riding watercraft?
KEVIN:
My worst injury? Out of breaking my leg while I was in Ft.
Myars, FL and had to drive all the way back with nothing for pain,
then I broke 3 ribs at Cyprus Gardens. But I’d have to say, while
competing for my 2nd World Title in 2002 on the ramp jump at
the World Finals in Lake Havasu City, AZ, I sailed 92.5 ft through
the air before coming to a rough landing where I exploded my L2
vertebre in my back. I was flown to Vegas where I went through 8
KEVIN:
My biggest supporter in the watercraft industry would have to be
the racers themselves. When I need help they are always there to
help.
WETRACER: What do you do to make a living in this current
ecnomy and keep racing a part of your lifestyle?
KEVIN:
I have my own business “Green’s WaterCraft” repairing jet skis
and when thats slow I’m helping my dad repair appliances at
“Green’s Appliance”
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WETRACER:
Where do you see yourself in the industry in the upcoming years?
KEVIN:
If things don’t get better in the economy I can’t see myself racing
too many more years but I hope to. The sponsors just aren’t out
there anymore in our sport like I’d like to see them. I just hope to
one day to be put into the Jet Ski Hall of Fame now and pass on
my story to inspire young kids and adults too that you can’t give
up on your dreams, anythings possible if you set your mind to it.
At midnight on Sunday, November 28th Jettribe’s Team USA came
together at the Bangkok International Airport for one more race of the
2010 season, and this race was bigger than anything the racers had seen
before! We all piled in a large van that took us to a hotel about an hour
away from the airport where we spent the first few nights of our trip. After
getting a few hours of sleep the team gathered for breakfast on Monday
morning and then headed over to the warehouse of Sam Chaisirivichiean,
our Jettribe distributor in Thailand. We couldn’t have been more grateful
to have Sam’s warehouse at our disposal. While some of our group
worked on the boats to make sure that everything was running perfectly,
the rest of us worked on sorting through the Jettribe
merchandise so that it would be ready to be sold at the
races that were just a few days away. Sam was even
gracious enough to let us use his own private lake so that
we could do some test riding with the runabouts!
While in Bangkok, when we weren’t in Sam’s warehouse
working on boats and organizing merchandise, we were
out doing site seeing at the Grand Temple Palace and
eating authentic Thai food, which we couldn’t get enough
of! But after a few days in Bangkok it was time to head to
the city of Phitsanulok where the race site was located.
On Wednesday we ran into our first major headache of the
trip. We were scheduled to make the 5 hour trip to
Phitsanulok, but unfortunately the taxi van that was
supposed to take our group (11 of us total) had no trunk
space so we had to be separated from our luggage for
about a day until we could pick it up at the race site when
it finally arrived. During our 5 hour trip we had to make a
stop to fuel up the van and this was also the first time that
we had ever had to use a public bathroom; the girls
weren’t very happy about the holes in the ground that
were known as toilets. We also experienced Thailand’s
version of KFC on our next stop of the trip; surprisingly it
was very different from America’s KFC. After arriving in
Phitsanulok we made our way over to the race site to scope things out and we liked what we saw: our
own pit area, huge grand stands, and Thailand’s own version of
Vendor Alley! What more could we have asked for?!
Thursday was a day of practicing for the racers so that the riders
could get acclimated to the race course and unfortunately we
experienced our second headache of the trip when one of the
runabout’s motors blew; good thing one of Sam’s sisters was able to
bring one from the warehouse so that Louis could begin working on
the motor later that night. After a few hours of practice we headed
back to our hotel to get cleaned up for the opening ceremony. The
ceremony was absolutely amazing and we were so impressed with
how much work the promoters put into making it an memorable
experience for all of the race teams. Our team was even able to meet
some of the dignitaries that were at the ceremony.
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world! Derek, Christine, and Chelsea raced hard and put up a
fight against the other international riders in their racing
classes. Saturday and Sunday they, as well as Jeremy,
continued to put up a fight during their remaining races. By the
end of the race days our team was exhausted but they were
glowing with excitement at the fact that they were racing in a
foreign country with some of the best racers in the world!
Although our team doesn’t always win their races, there
couldn’t have been a better team to represent the United States
of America in such a positive light.
On Sunday night after the races were over we had to pack
up our equipment and get back to the hotel as fast as we
could because the roads were going to be closed down for
the arrival of the princess. When we finally got back to the
hotel we barely had enough time to even change into a
clean pair of clothes before we had to rush over to the
neighboring building where the closing awards ceremony
was to be held. Like the opening ceremony, they really
hauled out the red carpet for this occasion…literally! After
guards waved their security wands over each of us we were
ushered into the beautiful room where we excitedly waited
for the princess to arrive to present the King’s Cup awards
to the racers who had won the Pro classes. Before the awards ceremony started Tony pulled a few
strings and when the princess was done presenting the
King’s Cup awards our team was quickly escorted
outside where we waited alongside the red carpet near
the princess’s car. While we waited for the princess to
come out of the building there were photographers and
camera crews with their cameras trained on us! When
the princess came out we were able to personally
present her with one of our team’s pit shirts and we
were even able to talk to her for a minute before she
left. We were the only team that was able to personally
meet the princess and it was such a high honor for us to
be presented with the opportunity!
Despite the fact that we ran into a few problems throughout the week (flat tires, blown motors, and
broken steering cables) the trip was still amazing. We also made a ton of new friends and we were so
impressed by how friendly and helpful everyone was. Thailand is definitely the “Land of Smiles”! We
can’t wait for next year’s race and we’ll be back bigger and better than ever before!
The next stop we made was a trip to Vietnam for a week to show the team our overseas warehouse!
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WETRACER:
How and when did you first get interested in Jetski’s?
LARRY:
1975 I was working as a motorcycle mechanic at a
Kawasaki dealership when Doug Silverstein and the Jet Ski
test team came through town. A year later I bought one of
the first ones we got into the dealership.
WETRACER:
What was your first ski?
LARRY:
1976 JS400. I think I paid $1,100 for it.
WETRACER:
When was your first race?
LARRY:
It was a club event in northern California sometime in the
late 70’s. This was when you could race on your knees. I
got a good start and worked my way backwards toward the
rear of the pack. Even though I got smoked, I was hooked.
WETRACER:
What is your most memorable race?
LARRY:
My first major win. It was the 1981 Hawaiian Invitational
Championship held in the big surf on the north shore of
Oahu. It was wild. As much as it was a race, it was also a
battle to survive. Big waves wiped us all out at one time or
another. I came from behind and took the lead on the last
lap to win it.
WETRACER:
How many World Titles have you won? Racing and
Freestyle?
LARRY:
2 in Racing & 2 in Freestyle.
WETRACER:
Do you miss racing?
LARRY:
Yeah, those are some of my best memories. I lived my
dream, traveling around the world making a living racing.
WETRACER:
Tell us a bit about your career with being a stunt man. How
you got into doing that?
LARRY:
In 1994 I was contacted by R.A. Rondell, the stunt
coordinator for the movie Waterworld. We shot the
movie off the big island of Hawaii and I was there for 7
months getting paid in ride Jet Skis and learn how to do
other stunts. It was another dream come true for me, as
I had always wanted to break into the business. While
there I became friends with many of the top stuntmen in
Hollywood and that helped me continue advancing as a
stuntman once Waterworld ended and I moved to LA.
WETRACER:
What movies were you in?
LARRY:
Over 60 so far. I’ve been fortunate enough to work in some
of the biggest movies made. Titanic, Matrix Reloaded, Fast
& Furious, Ironman1&2, etc., and of course a number of
Bruce Willis movies. Check me out on www.imdb.com for
a full list of everything I’ve been in.
WETRACER:
How did you get to be Bruce Willis stunt double?
LARRY:
Bruce was looking for a new stunt double on the movie
“The Whole Ten Yards”. I was brought in for an audition
along with a lot of other guys that could possibly double
him. After returning for a number of callbacks, Bruce
finally picked me and I started with him on that show.
WETRACER:
You were critically injured in the making of Live Free or
Die Hard. Tell us about what happened.
LARRY:
After a month of big stunts we were back in L.A. shooting
a fairly tame scene in which I was scrambling down a fire
escape. I have no memory of the accident but what I’m
told is that I somehow slipped off the fire escape and fell
roughly 27 feet to my head. It was a long, tough, couple
years of recovery but I’m thankful to be back at it.
WETRACER:
So I talked with you at World Finals about this Jetski
Racing feature film you are making. What can you tell us
about it? Who is starring, what is the story line? When will
it be in the theaters?
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LARRY:
It’s called Hot Water and it’s really exciting! I’ve been
wanting to make a movie about the world of Jet Ski
racing forever. The basic storyline follows a cocky young
hotshot jet skier that gets a dream shot on the pro tour. It’s
an action/comedy and we’re going to shoot it during the
summer of 2011.
WETRACER:
Where do you see the future of jetskiing?
LARRY:
I’m not sure, but I know my movie will help build some
momentum.
WETRACER:
What are your plans for the future?
LARRY:
With the completion of Hot Water I plan on continuing my
transition into producing and directing. I have several other
scripts in the works as well as a sequel to Hot Water if it
does as well as I’m confident it will.
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Foot bindings CSF carbon reinforced [2.5 kg]
Foot bindings- Upper links CSF carbon reinforced [2.5 kg]
Tray plate composite reinforced carbon [5 kg]
Ride plate composite reinforced carbon [2.5 kg]
Composite Intake base plate reinforced carbon [2.5 kg]
Hood Composite reinforced carbon [7.5 kg]
B.O.B.
The BOB Hull (Backflip On a Budget) was ‘ThFIRST aftermarket hull PROVEN to do flat water
backflips with a Limited 701cc Motor.’ The BOB hull is also one of the very few aftermarket hulls
available that can fit a stock Yamaha waterbox and gas tank. Although the BOB hull is 12 inches
shorter than a Yamaha Super Jet, it is also 3 inches wider, giving it the stability it needs, while
still being short enough to throw around easily. The BOB hull is one of the most inexpensive after
market hulls available on the market, with over 30 units all around the world in less than a year.
It has been proven in competition, with BOB hull riders taking 2nd and 4th overall in Amateur
Freeride at the Blowsion Surf Slam, 4th, 6th and 7th place in Amateur Freestyle at the World
Finals and 7th place in Pro Freestyle at the World Finals.
MSRP:
Wet Layup hull - $3,500
Carbon Fiber - $5,000
-Turf Installed - $200
- Hood Ratchet System - $48
- Optional Gel Coat Finished - $50 & Up
- Custom Paint - Call
- Complete Builds Available - Call
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http://www.thebobhull.com/index.html
Derrick Kemnitz
DK1Designs - Owner
http://www.dk1designs.com/
r ket Hull
EME
1105, 1000 and 900 CC also available!
1200 CC EME Q8 SKY.
Lee Stone won the 2010 quakysense Pro Freestyle World Championship on the new 1200
CC EME Q8 SKY!
NEW ENGINE: 1200 CC
NEW HULL: EME Q8 SKY hull created by Malone and Stone. Existing Q8 owners can
convert to the EME SKY. Weight=68-78 pounds. Hull set up for each customer by Eric
Malone.
Choose your weapon:
1. EME’s all NEW 1200cc designed by Eric Malone
2. 800 CC, “900 CC, 1000 CC, 1105 CC Eric Malone Polaris based engines. All of Eric’s
Polaris based engines have won recent WORLD TITLES.
3. EME Q8 hulls excepts Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Polaris based engines.
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hull and engines also sold separately.
hull purchases include FREE one on one with Eric Malone’s training tips, and set up
recommendations.
Q8 customers pick there hull color and decal kit colors and design.... included in
purchase.
You can also buy as the whole 1200 CC EME Q8 SKY package. Engine and hull also
sold separately!
EME Q8 hull $6,000.00
EME Q8 sky hull $6,500.00
Please Contact Us if interested in the purchase of EME ‘Q8’.
www.ericmalone.com
Eric Malone Enterprises LLC
16432 Dunnings Highway, Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 207-9709
Highroller Hull
Flatwater Hull weight: 57lbs Surf Hull 70lbs
Size: Length 6’3 Width 27”
Color: Black/ white/ custom
Proven capable of flatwater backflips with 701, pipe and
prop.
Complete hull: $3200
Buildup kit: $1800
Contact
[email protected]
Highroller Customs: Dan Stein
Engine: Yamaha, Polaris, Kawasaki, Seadoo.
Driveline: Yamaha Superjet Driveline
Comes with hull, hood, rideplate
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Kong Hull details:
Unleashed at the 2010 World Finals the Kong hull is the hull of choice
for professional freestylers. Kong delivers unmatched stability, performance, strength and durability.
Hull Weight: 65 lbs. Carbon Hood: 8 lbs.
Kong Hull Features:
• Lightweight ultra-strong carbon fiber construction
• Custom carbon fiber hood and nose piece included
• XScream rocker designed to improve tracking
• Carbon fiber footholds installed
• Reduced length from stock SuperJet
• Completely redesigned custom hull increases water flow and pump
performance
• Tray moved forward for optimum weight distribution
• Additional clearance in pump mounting area for easy access to
cooling and steering components (Also allows for larger diameter)
• Use Magnum pump or OEM Yamaha pump
• Designed for use with OEM Yamaha driveline and mounting hardware Epoxy primer included during construction is ready to paint
Kong Hull Options:
• Available for flat water or surf riding
• Custom order Kong hulls can be set up to your specifications
• Paint, vinyl wrap and replica ski graphic packages available
KRASh
The hull is 2m in length but I can give u the rest of the overall dimensions
in the morning. There are 2 composites for our surf hull that are both resin
infused using vinyl ester resins the glass composite consisting of double
bias and biaxial glass and weighing 42kg and a carbon Kevlar core composite weighing in at 30 kg which comes with weighted sponsons to take
the weight back up to 40 kg for your big surf days the light weight set of
sponsons for small surf and some flat water, all of the hulls are weighed
fully assembled with footwells fitted hood on and the sponsons fitted. Other
features are a 3 inch wider tray than a super jet nozzle set 2 inches further out
the back 2 ½ inch larger engine bay. Water outlets both come out the exhaust
side of the engine bay firewall, the pole is set 4 inches further forward than a
stock SJ and the engine is set in the centre of your footwells and pole bracket
to give you a more balanced ride and enabling you to do 360 flat spins. More
rocker in the nose of the ski to prevent nose diving while surf riding, more
introduction in the intake area as well as being wider and taking a custom
intake grate to give you the best hook up in the surf as well as custom front
sponsons for ultimate handling when surf riding that tapers in to the tail and
extended rails at the back for larger surface area to ride away from tricks.
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MATRIX
MATRIX Pro (Carbon/Kevlar Epoxy Resin Hull) $8499.99
weight: 80 lbs
Our MATRIX Pro hull construction process comes from our extensive knowledge in aerospace technology. We start with an epoxy primer providing a light and fracture resistant surface. Next we precisely laminate our hull. A combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar fabrics
are placed in molds engineered exactly to specifications. Composite fabrics are infused with
aerospace grade high temperature epoxy resin. This resin provides a higher tensile strength
than any other available today. The final step in lamination is to vacuum bag our components.
This provides laminate consolidation resulting in a lighter and stronger product. Once the
components are fully cured they are removed from the mold and inspected. The components
are then glued together with the best methacrylate structural adhesive and secured with quality
hardware. Using this controlled process we are able to ensure that every MATRIX hull is of
the same caliber as the next.
SUPERFREAK
2010 BADASS
Length: 79”-84.5” [bottom deck from fire wall back]
• Custom lengths available
• stock to - 5.5
Width: 28.4”
Weight:
• Carbon ski 45-62lbs (55lbs recommended for flat water)
• Glass ski 75-88lbs
• Carbon Pole 6.5-7lbs
Base Priced :
• Hull in Glass - $5,800
• Hull in Carbon - $7,000
Contact:
Tem or Nancy Berkstresser
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 727-237-5890 or 727-492-3009
WDK ROK
The ROK hull is 80”L x 29”W x 21”H and is available in two versions. The first is fiberglass
lay up, which consists of a hand laid combination of CSM, biaxial stitched fabric, and woven
cloth. High quality vinylester resin is used, with tooling gel coat for the surface finish. The
weight of the fiberglass hull is 85 pounds. The second is a carbon fiber lay up, which consists
of only the highest quality IM7 carbon fabric, along with both vinylester and epoxy resin options, in a VARTM process. This results in very high strength and low weight, 55 pound hull.
All the thread inserts are stainless steel. The hulls are foamed with high quality expanding
polyurethane 2 pound density foam that is used by the US Coast Guard on the cutter boats, and
will not absorb water, even over a long period of direct exposure. Every hull comes complete
with all hardware. Fiberglass pricing is $3995.00, and carbon fiber $5495.
Waterdawg Kustomz
33986 SW Texas Street
Albany OR 97321
541 917 1001
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Wamiltons Platinum Edition, is the perfect recreational ski, with 100H.P. and the most
important goodies for freestyle/Freeride already installed.
A Brand New 2009 Yamaha Superjet, modified for freestyle/freeride lovers.
Very reliable and inexpensive, includes everything you will need to ride.
Includes:
• 13/16 Modified Skat-Trak Impeller
• WX-1 Intake Grate
• Wamiltons Composite Ride Plate
• Wamiltons Stubbie Cone
• Wammer MOD. Factory “B” Pipe w/ Carbon Chamber
• Carbon Fiber Reeds
• MSD Enhancer
• ADA Billet Head
• Modified Mikuni 38.00mm Carbs
• Carbs Adaptor
• Wamiltons Flame Arrestor Air Filter
• Wamiltons Throttle Lever
• Wamiltons Steering System With Shortened Turn Plate
• Wamiltons Straight Handlebar
• ODI Grips
• Bilge Pump
• Rotary Switch
• Wamiltons Gas Cap
• Bilge Fitting
• ByPass Fitting
• Bow Eye
• Wamiltons Hood Latch
• Wamiltons Scupper Valve
• Rickter Footholds
• Wamiltons Freestyle MatKit
• Wamiltons 2 HandleHolds Hood
• Wamiltons Nose Piece
• Wamiltons Lower Handlepole Bracket
• Custom Sticker Design ( Wamiltons Edition )
• RRP Handlepole
• RRP - Bracket
• Wamiltons RRP Carbon Chin Pad
• Wamiltons Trim System
Wamiltons.com
3825 Investment Ln. Suite #1 West Palm Beach, FL 33404
U.S.A.
Phone: 561-881-2164
General Information: [email protected]
watercraft factory
Lightweight Backflip Hull
Designed and constructed with an emphasis on added strength and reduced weight the new Watercraft
Factory lightweight backflip hull offers superior strength and sleek curves.
Featuring:
· All Aluminum Fittings
· Dual Scupper System Installed
· Footholds
· Ride Shoe
*Price does not include hood. Add a Watercraft Factory Stealth Series Hood for only $700, normally
$895!
** Buyer will be invoiced for the shipping amount on this item.
Lightweight Competition Freestyle
Designed and constructed with an emphasis on added strength and reduced weight the new Watercraft
Factory lightweight freestyle hull offers superior strength and sleek curves. Customize your WF machine with your choice of hulls!
featuring:
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all aluminum fittings
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dual scupper system installed
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footholds
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ride shoe
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newly redesigned WF roundnose top deck with wider tray area, wider engine compartment,
raised hood seal area and new styling lines
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choice of pre ‘08 or newly designed 08 hull
*Price does not include hood. Add a Watercraft Factory Stealth Series Hood for only $700, normally
$895!
** Buyer will be invoiced for the shipping amount on this item.
QUICKSTYLE MOTOrsports
Quickstyle Motorsports new light weight freestyle hull.
The QSM 1 is a light weight SXR based hybrid hull. All the stability of a SXR in a light weight compact
design that is made to do flatwater freestyle.
The bottom deck is designed to make big air tricks possible with out a large displacement engine !00%
hand laid fiberglass or carbon construction Made to be a direct replacement for your heavy stock SXR
hull. Can be made to fit any engine package you have (kawasaki based pump components required) All
hulls are made to order. Every detail is discussed in depth with you so you can have a ski designed just
for you! Prices start at 3800.00 for fiberglass wet lay up
Hull length is 78.5 inch and 78lbs is the weight
Carbon fiber hulls also available( call for pricing)
Standard SXR light weight hulls also available(call for pricing)
COMPLETE RICKTER FS-2,FR-2 701
PRO-SERIES
COMPLETE RICKTER RC-1 701
PRO-SERIES
COMPLETE RICKTER FS-2,FR-2 701
PRO-SERIES
Hull:
• FS-2 glass hull (black or white)
• Scupper valve
• Adjustable foot hole
• Short or medium ride plate
Hull:
• RC-1 glass hull (black or white)
• Scupper valve
• Adjustable foot hole
• Short or medium ride plate
Hull:
FS-2 glass hull (black or white)
• Scupper valve
• Adjustable foot hole
• Short or medium ride plate
Steering components:
• RRP handle pole cast
• 2 holes air inlet pole bracket
• Pole base spacer or spring block
• Fat steering system 28.6mm
• 28.6mm fat bars (straight 50 or 75mm)
• AST steering pad
• Billet throttle lever
• Rickter grips
• Steering stopper
• Bars extension
• Chin pad
Steering components:
• RRP handle pole cast
• 2 holes air inlet pole bracket
• Pole base spacer
• Fat steering system 28.6mm
• 28.6mm fat bars (RC-1 BAR)
• AST steering pad
• Billet throttle lever
• Rickter grips
• Steering stopper
• Bars extension
• Chin pad
Steering components:
• RRP handle pole cast
• 2 holes air inlet pole bracket
• Pole base spacer or spring block
• Fat steering system 28.6mm
• 28.6mm fat bars (straight 50 or 75mm)
• AST steering pad
• Billet throttle lever
• Rickter grips
• Steering stopper
• Bars extension
• Chin pad
Engine
• 701 cc Yamaha Engine
• Billet head O-ring with interchangeable domes
• Stock pistons
• Factory B Pipe Mod chamber
• Dual 38 carburators
• M.S.D enhancer
• OEM charging flywheel
• OEM reed valve
Engine: • 701 cc Yamaha Engine
• Billet head O-ring with interchangeable domes
• Stock pistons
• Factory B Pipe Mod chamber
• Dual 38 carburators
• M.S.D enhancer
• OEM charging flywheel
• OEM reed valve
Engine: • 701 cc Yamaha Engine
• Billet head O-ring with interchangeable domes
• Stock pistons
• Factory B Pipe Mod chamber
• Dual 38 carburators
• M.S.D enhancer
• OEM charging flywheel
• OEM reed valve
Pump:
• 145mm pump
• SOLAS impeller
• Bored restriction nozzle
• Dual cooling line
Pump:
• 145mm pump
• SOLAS impeller
• Bored restriction nozzle
• Dual cooling line
Pump:
• 145mm pump
• SOLAS impeller
• Bored restriction nozzle
• Dual cooling line
Bilge: • 500 g.p.h bilge pump with manual switch
• 45° bilge water outlet
Bilge: • 500 g.p.h bilge pump with manual switch
• 45° bilge water outlet
Bilge: • 500 g.p.h bilge pump with manual switch
• 45° bilge water outlet
Total price: $17 999.00
Total price: $18 449.00
Total price:
Options: • Trim system
• Carbon hull
• Billet pole black or red
• 9 liter back of engine gas tank
Options: • Carbon hull
• Billet pole black or red
Options: • Trim system
• Carbon hull
• Billet pole black or red
• 9 liter back of engine gas tank
For all questions or upgrades, see RRP representative.
For all questions or upgrades, see RRP representative.
For all questions or upgrades, see RRP representative.
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$17 999.00
New Products
Improve the look of your PWC, Boat or SUP with our New
2-Tne material. Choose from our stock colors (All Tops Black /
Bottom Lime Green, Blue, Yellow, White, Gray & Pink) (All Tops
Gray / Bottom Black & Yellow) (Top Tan / Bottom Black) These
sheets are available in 40”x62” and 47”x86”
You can also order 2-Tone sheets any any “Custom” color combination. Just select a Top & Bottom color from any of the 25+
color choices Hydro-Turf has to Make your watercraft different
from all other on the water.
Price $60
The NEW Jettribe “RS-15” Race Boots with the
“Gecko Grip” sole! About 433 individual traction pads.
Also the RS-15 rubber soles are designed with three
raised contact points that accommodate a PWC rider’s
aggressive stances. Including pre-curved sole with arch
support. It has a front zippered entry for easy slip on or
off. Plus three adjustable
Velcro straps for a snug and better fit. We hope that you
will ride with better comfort
and performance with our RS-15 Race Boot!
Jettribe RS-15 Race Boot
Sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13
MSPR: $89.99
Call: 800 251 7833
E-mail: [email protected]
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Blowsion Cylinder Head
New low cost one piece billet head. For 760 or 701 Engines.
Developed and designed by the Kommander himself, engine guru Steve Webster as a
Blowsion exclusive offering, our new 2011 one-piece Yamaha Billet Aluminum/CNC
Performance cylinder head kit gives you the best of both worlds with excellent horsepower gains, better cooling capacity and a price that is easy on the wallet.
These state-of-the-art heads use the same replaceable domes of our 2 popular piece
girdled Yamaha heads and utilize an improved squish band design for easy tuning and
more compression for pump gas friendly horsepower. Up to 70% better cooling, increased reliability and CAD Assisted designed combustion chambers insure maximum
performance and long engine life. Girdle kit available for those looking for maximum
cylinder support.
Domes sold seperately.
PN# 01-03-115 Blowsion Head kit 1-pc Gunmetal- Yamaha 701/760 Motors (domes
not incl) $189.95 (some special order colors available seasonally- see Blowsion.com
for details)
PN# 01-03-114
Blowsion Head kit 1-pc Girdle Kit $99.00
Liquid Militia His Rise T-Shirt
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T-Shirt Color Kelly Green.
Private label tag on left sleeve.
Neck tag screen printed for a better feel.
MSRP $19.95
Available in S,M,L,XL,XXL
For more information go to:
LiquidMilitia.com
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www.motosurf.com
ONLINE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE
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superfreakskis.com
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World Headquarters:
330 Purissima Street
Suite C
Half Moon Bay, CA
94019
Phone: (714) 751 8695
Fax: (714) 751 8609
United States Promoters
Independent Promoters
Great Lakes Watercross
Contact: Scott Hyke
3806 Tulane Avenue
Madison, WI 53714
Phone: 608/575-3037
E-mail: [email protected]
www.greatlakeswatercross.com
Upstate Watercraft Promotions
Contact: AJ & Jennifer Handler
1937 Fairport 9 Mile Point Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: 585/388-0049
Fax: 585/388-7144
E-mail: [email protected]
www.uwpinc.com
Freeride and US Motosurf (West)
On Course Events
Attention: CarolAnne Giustina
981 Tulare Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
[email protected]
Nauti Water Racing
705 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67214
Attn: Terri Hiebert
Tel: (316)-312-4049
Fax: (316)-260-8886
Email: [email protected]
R5Water-XRacing - Region 5
Brian Smith or Jennifer Jeter
2814 Lineville Dr #104E
Farmers Branch TX, 75234
Main Phone: 214-498-3592
Home: 972-488-6980
E-mail: [email protected]
Hammertime Promotions - Region 6
Contact: Jacque Bryant
5225 East 225th Street
Noblesville, IN 46062
Phone: 317/877-0789
E-mail: [email protected]
www.watercross.com
www.dsmevents.com
Surf and Turf Promotions - Region 7
Contact: Mike Young
1007 76th Street
Bradenton, FL 34209
Phone: 850/376-5495
E-mail: [email protected]
www.pwcfun.com
DMP Motorsport
dmpmotorsport.com
18120 Grand ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
ph 951-609-3623
fax 951-609-3624
email dmpmotorsports@msncom
Promoters Organized By The American
Power Boat Association (APBA)
Desert Steel Motorsports - Region 1
Contact: Jim Russell
1100 Vista Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
Phone: 928/764-2210
Fax: 928/764-2218
E-mail: [email protected]
R.P.M. Racing Enterprises - Region 1
Contact: Ross Wallach
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone: 310/ 318-4012
Fax: 310/372-7427
E-mail: [email protected]
www.scscracing.com
PM Sports Marketing - Region 6
Contact: Patrick Mell
49734 Maurice Drive
Chesterfield, MI 48047
Phone: 586/598-2856
Fax: 586/773-6490
E-mail: [email protected]
www.pwcfun.com
H2X Tour
Contact: Mike Young
1007 76th St. N.W.
Bradenton, FL 34209
Phone: 850-376-5495
Website: www.pwcfun.com
Email: [email protected]
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APBA Race Schedule
November 13-14 Bradenton
Beach, FL Coquina Beach
Region 3 Race
Shiver on the River
Closed Coarse and Freestyle Competition
Howard Amon Park
Richland, WA
Oct 23rd & 24th
This is a Non Sanctioned event
Contact: Mike Miller
509-430-6067
[email protected]
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