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North Island Summer Series is underway.
There are a couple of new Ski's performing
well on the race scene this year.
Gti Seadoo Laurence Moulden
FZR Yamaha Allan Wright
VXR Yamaha Andrew Green
Contact your local Jetski Club to visit the
next round of competition.
Clubs are looking at creating classes for
some of those older Jetski's to compete
in, interested ? contact us here, email:
clearblue@xtra.co.nz
More news coming soon!!
2011 Runabout Jetski line up: Kawasaki 300 X Chris Farnley- Farnley Jetski's ChristChurch 027 5666182 Yamaha VXR WatercraftWorld Church St Penrose, Auckland Seadoo RXP-X JFK Jetski's & Motorcycles Cavendish Dr Manukau These are the new weapons from the main 3 PWC manufacturers. Seadoo have continued with the RXT-X and the RXP-X, with minor cosmetic changes the Seadoo range stays very similar, although a nice looking Ski they tend to fall apart at the seams, so to speak, with riders reporting the current models showing weakness with the Hull, not coping with the stress of competition riding. The GTI on the other hand is still Seadoo's best seller, possibly the best value for money PWC on the market. Yamaha have introduced a 1800 cc Natrually spirated 4 x stroke 4 x cylinder weapon pumping out similar performance figures as it's big brother the FZR supercharged 2 or 3 seater. Being much lighter the VXR is able to compare well, with so much development potential rumoured to be it's most valuable asset setting it apart from all the other new Jetski's. Kawasaki have released the big banger with the Ultra X.With 300 H/P it has to be the Ultimate rough water craft out there, as it is so new we will all have to wait to hear how good it really is. Holdin may be testing this Ski if we can get hold of one, for the Winter Series. Keep an eye on this site to get an update as the season progresses.
North Island Summer Series photo's:
Go to www.nzjetski.co.nz
Jetski Service Centres:
We have a healthy cross section of Jetski Service Centres in New Zealand
with many dealers competing for the Jetski enthusists dollar,stay tuned for
a posting exploring NZ Dealerships and their Service.Go to upcoming Events then
click on News for a posting on this very subject.
Aerial Footage Jet ski race
Pauanui 2007
PWC Marshalling Riding Safety Course
Any PWC enthusist who don't want to race but would like to be envolved in the
race scene as a Jetski Marshall feel free to contact any HJSA club committee
member.We are always looking to train and assist new riders to the sport.
clearblue@xtra.co.nz
South Island Winter Series:
Contact Steve Amende he is the Tour Cordinator and will gladly help all riders with any aspects of PWC racing.
Contact Steve or Deanne at : o.p.w@xtra.co.nz
Yamaha does the business at the 2010 NZ Nationals.
The Watercraftworld FZR Yamaha ridden by Kane Cahill took out the Watercross Open Title for 2010.
2nd place Runabout Open Class.
Which is the best Jet ski for you?
2009 has been an extremely hard financial year a statement heard throughout
the whole PWC Industry, yet Jet ski enthusiasts are still able to choose from 5
different brands of runabout PWC, the following reviews deal with the most
popular models seen in the NZ Jet ski racing scene, which provides a very good
platform to judge attributes as well as shortcomings. These Jet ski’s are
available from NZ retailers, PWC dealerships have battled financial challenges for
a couple of years now competing to provide current models, on time to the
consumer as we approach the summer season.
Seadoo.
The biggest mover of all the Jet ski brands is Seadoo responsible for
approxiamately 60% of all PWC sales, Seadoo manufacture several popular
models the most preferred race ski is the 2 X seater 255 H/P supercharged RXP-
X ($24000), fast and furious, difficult to ride at high speed, loves smooth water,
not too comfortable in the rough, this ski is the fastest flat water stock ski you
can buy off the shop floor ,for this reason many units are sold.
When competing the Seadoo RXP-X requires strict maintenance,with lots of
horsepower and it's high performance 4 X stroke supercharged Unit, this Ski
has had its fair share of podium finishes,there are more RXP-X ski's racing the
NZ racing scene than any other Runabout brand which can account for the
percentage of wins,as with all race inspired machines the RXP-X when
competing tests the endurance qualities of its engineering adding stress to an
already highly tuned engine,earlier models suffered from Super charger washer
issues,this model seems to give less trouble with washers but has a tendency to
blow off supercharger hoses with the added H/P the engine produces, Seadoo
are sure to address this small issue in the next model.
The RXP-X continues on from the race proven RXP.
Pictures have been released of the successor to the RXP-X the RXP-X 260
boasting 5 more H/P,being available this summer,this model is set to continue
with the legacy started by the 2003 RXP.
Seadoo’s is the only PWC manufacturer providing a 2 X year mechanical
warranty with each PWC giving owners a level of assurance much needed for a
unit of this value, the 3 X seater version with the same power train is the RXT-X
the next most popular race ski with outstanding acceleration for a large
runabout. For the more discerning buyer the new iS Seadoo 3 X seater
($31,300) is available with the newest of innovatve design and technology this
ski is proving popular with the recreational riders according to one Auckland
retailer.
Seadoo do not have a pole ski available instead opt for the 3D hybrid ski,which is
also raced in it's own class within the NZ race scene.($14,000).
Other models on offer, RXT,RXP,and the GTI range.
Recommended retailers:
www.planetseadoo.co.nz Denise, North Shore Auckland
www.jfkmotorcycles.co.nz John & Lisa, Manukau South Auckland NZ No 1 Seadoo Dealer of the year 2010
www.woodbinemarine.co.nz Sam, East Tamaki South Auckland
Kawasaki.
Kawasaki are another major manufacturer in the PWC industry, they have the
longest history in the industry, Kawasaki actually own the trademark Jet ski, all
other manufacturers use the term PWC (personal water craft) .
Kawasaki have several good models, the Ultra 250 X a 3 X seater 250 H/P
supercharged 4 X cylinder monster($25,000) with the best rough water hull
available, this is a well engineered Jet ski that has shown its pedigree well in the
NZ race scene over the last couple of years, the Ultra 250 X is being revised all
the time and is the ski to beat in any offshore event. The Kawasaki 15F 2 X
seater Naturally Aspirated engine ($18,000) has an incredible history as a race
and recreational ski, dominating short course racing globally prior to the
introduction of supercharge ski’s. The Kawasaki SXR-800 pole ski ($12,000) is
the most popular pole ski of all.
Other models available Kawasaki 12F.
Recommended Retailers:
www.actionsportsdirect.co.nz Grant, Tauranga
www.farnleysjetskis.com Chris, Christchurch
Yamaha.
Yamaha have been the market leaders in reliability and style for several years,
now with the introduction of the new 1800cc supercharged engine models
Yamaha are now more competitive on the race platform as well, winning titles
in the same style that saw the legendary GP 1300r muscle craft dominate the
Jet ski race scene from 2000 to 2004,being ridden competively by the two best
riders in the world Chris McCluggage and Nicolas Rius.
The Yamaha FZR 2 x seater 1800cc supercharged Jet ski is Yamaha’s answer
to all other brands of race ski’s, The FZR has stamped it’s mark on the race }
scene with wins in all classes at international level, The FXHO features the same
drive train with the inclusion of a naturally Aspirated version with seating for
three, Yamaha provide the discerning buyer with a range of Jet ski’s for the
recreational rider, the fisherman, rescue organizations and the Jetski rental
Industry Internationally because of their proven reliability, style and economy.
Yamaha are often the first choice.
The Yamaha 701 Pole ski ($10,600)is arguably the best freestyle pole ski made,
look any where there are freestyle events, the Yamaha features well above
other manufacturers.On a recent visit to Watercraftworld Auckland Dave has
remodelled the showroom transforming it into a state of the Art exhibition
centre with Yamaha PWC, two wheel and four wheel products,to accomodate
the addition of motorcycles to the dealership Yamaha Auckland is the new
trading name,the company is also the only Kawasaki Dealership in Auckland at
present.
Other models available FXHO,FX Cruiser, VX 110, 3 X models,GP1300r , FZR, VXS
X stroke powered Runabout Jet ski still available new.
Recommended Retailers:
dave@watercraftworld.co.nz Dave Auckland
Honda.
Honda is a global brand recognized by millions of buyers of quads, motorcycles
and the largest manufacturer of stationary engines not to mention they build
very good motor vehicles, so it would not be surprising to assume that Honda
build a very good Jet ski, and they do. Honda are relatively new to the jet ski
industry and have approached the PWC market very smartly opting for quality
before horsepower. They are the only manufacturer to provide a water
jacketed turbo engine to their PWC giving not found with
any other Turbo charged engines. As with all Honda engineering the Honda
engine is quiet, powerful,efficient detuned with reliability foremost, Honda’s
confidence in its reliability is backed by their service recommendation, a
standard 10 hr service from new with the next scheduled service at 100 hrs.
The Honda hull is best suited for the open sea, yet still performs
well in flat water as well. The Honda F 15-X is the Flagship of the Honda PWC
fleet with GPS and the only PWC that includes a dead accurate speed odometer.
Honda offer variations of two basic models, The RX-12 Turbo and non Turbo models
and the Honda F 15-X in two models, with a 1500cc Turbo Charged engine.
The NZ Jetblacks are not racing the Honda this year as Honda NZ have pulled out of the Jetski Racing competition
Recommended Retailers:
Blue Wing Honda NZ Auckland
www.hondahamilton.co.nz Peter, Hamilton
Benelli
The Italian Benelli Runabout Jet ski was finally released in NZ a few months ago
with a 1200cc N/A Version, the Series R Naked Edition is the first of four new
runabout models on their way to the NZ consumer, starting from $45000 NZD
rumored to be up to $60,000 NZD. The Benelli is regarded as the Ferrari of Jet Ski's Recommended retailer : Cafe Benelli
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