Tuesday 1 February 2011

Getting Started

Jet skiing offers a great water sport to get your body fit and healthy. However, if you've decided to buy your own jet ski there are important considerations you must take into account. Herean object behind such as an inflatable tube. So, before you buy, you need to consider what size of craft is best going to suit your needs.

Safety. For your own safety – especially if you intend to buy a second-hand jet ski – make sure the craft has a lanyard, which will turn the ignition off should you fall off during use. All modern jet skis should have a lanyard as standard.

Specification. Craft are classified according to their engine sizes. Larger engines produce more horsepower and more speed, although the hull design also influences performance, so you will need to check this out too. Short, narrow machines are more manoeuvrable but are difficult to handle farry more people, but have reduced manoeuvrability.
Types of jet ski craft you can buy:

Solo craft. These types of jet skis are also known as ‘stand-ups’ because they have no seats and you must sta

Sport craft. These carry one rider, but are different to a solo craft because they have a seat. They’re easier to m

Two-seaters. Easy to use, two-seaters are great fun to ride with another person. They are less nippy than single seaters, but the longer seat and hull on a two-seater leads to increased stability – although the opposite can be true at slow speeds.

Three or four-seaters. These very stable, versatile craft are great for families and are becoming increasingly popular – particularly as they still perform well with a solo rider on board. Three or four-seater jet skis can also be used for towing.