Hey it addresses all the short comings of the spark. No removing deck to wash engine, no weak plastic hull, no seadoo unreliability. I am sure the trixx is more agile but the jet blaster may be the better ski.
At the end of the day, I'm personally looking for the lightest, most nimble ski out there. So far there's nothing comparable from the big name dealers. The Jetblaster is a total miss imo. It had potential but I'm still curious to get one on the water.
I have an EXR and it is a cracking ski. It shines in surf and broken water. In many ways it beats the old 2 stroke raiders, blasters, XP’s and GSX’s that I used to play around with in the 90’s. With nano excel 2 hull and the TR1 engine the EXR is just 245kg (540lb) dry. That’s real 2 stroke nimbleness with even better low end grunt from the impressive TR1 engine. The new Jet Blaster builds on the EXR with electric trim and taller and wider handlebars to help throw the thing around. While the blaster 1 was a ridiculously light weight 1 person ski that could be thrown around like a standup, the EXR/Jet Blaster is considerably larger and offers much more versatility than the old mini blaster. Whilst you don’t get that ridiculously low weight of the blaster 1 (145kg/320lb from memory). you do get genuine 2/3 up riding ability and towing a couple of tubes is easily achieved on the EXR/ Jet Blaster. Think of the Jet Blaster as the equivalent of an old Waveblaster 3.
Honestly, I wanted a Yamaha EXR because it is the lightest and most powerful in that line. When I saw that they added the variable pitch, I just saw it as expanding capability. So when you get done going fast you can goof off doing doughnuts. Bonus! In your honor, I'll pull the stickers off mine when it comes in.
I had multiple wave blasters and now I own a spark with all the aftermarket performance parts. I miss riding the wave blaster and wish they would make it again, but they never will.
They should have taken the SuperJet platform to make a new WaveBlaster - there's no question about that. They already have the engine, and everything is functional. It just would require a new top deck. Probably a bit more complicated than that, but not by much. I'm willing to bet they could get a working prototype in a few short months and be ready to go by the next model year.
i have 2 wb1's and 2 wb2's... im still buying this skii. ive had trix 2 ups and 3 ups and never been happy with performance. i have a test ride at the end of the month. i will post gopro footage
Very interested to hear your thoughts and what upgrades you've done to each. I've owned all, I was disappointed with the Spark until I upgraded the tune and the impeller, once that was done the ski woke up and was fun. Stock they all pretty much are boring lol. The Jetblaster here has mild HP gains over the Spark but is also over 100lbs more in weight. I'd love to be proved wrong on this one, but I just don't see it. I've been on an EX and it's an absolute turd unless it's been upgraded.
I'll stick with my 1995 Sea Doo Spi at this point. It's slow and smelly but I don't have to fork out near 10 grand when I get the urge for a little splash time. Current Skis take the fun out of things because they are to big and are basically boats nowadays.
@@WeTryMotorsports I really miss when skis were fun and you could buy a ton of aftermarket mods to customize them the way you wish. My bro in law has a 1994ish Yamaha Waverunner and he always talks about it with pride. I have had a Kaw X2, Kaw 750 and currently own a fully restored 95 Doo Spi and love these smaller nimble works of art. I used to work at a Jet ski dealership and really love the Yamahas. In 10 years from now all the talk will be about smaller and faster skis. I had to laugh last year when I took my 95 out and a guy at the dock was fascinated with it thinking it was a new type of ski. I was like "bro where you been?" I guess what's old is new and what's new is old and that is how it rolls. I'll take the 90's skis over the new stuff all day long.
agreed I was looking to get a ski and its seriously ridiculous the costs! Seems the Yamaha EX is the way to go for me I am too old to be doing Trixx lol
@@WeTryMotorsports sad to hear the Spark hull being plastic causes a harsher ride you are the only video I watched that mentioned it? But if you never ridden one or any other ski would you notice it? Is it that bad??
I'm still more interested in the Yamaha, despite the new 2023 model having an ugly colour scheme that looks just like the spark. Give me the cool 2022 colours and I'm sold. I think it could be at least 10cm shorter though. That back section is just too massive. I like that the weight of these skis are going down - it's nice to see any modern ski weigh under 600lbs. I'd personally go with the Yamaha because of the much better looking hull construction and the added horsepower. I've mainly driven mid 90s Polaris 780s. I have one that does 52mph and it's just a blast. Those Polaris skis are about 90hp and around the same weight as the jetblaster, so I think I'd feel right at home on one, plus the additional power would be nice. Tldr: I like the jetblaster mostly because the build quality seems better.
@@WeTryMotorsports oh nice! I'll give it a watch. I've off boarded my big FXHO's and now have a mint one owner wave raider, honestly the price to fun factor is unbeatable.
@@gureno19 right on! I switch between new and old. I try out all skis and see how I like them. the jet blaster was ok but missed the mark. I've ridden one, just not what we're looking for here.
I have a trixx but I understand the purpose of the jetblaster so I have no hate against it. Kevin from watercraft journal did a review and he said it has better balance, more storage, and the reboarding step is way better so it caught my interest. If it had a ski pylon since I wakeboard behind my trixx, I would probably buy it. Yamaha isn't financially doing well so I get why they can't take risks. They should do a plastic top with a fiberglass hull. 4 strokes are heavy so you'll never get that waveblaster in production.
I totally understand the point of it, but my disappointment is the name and marketing it as something that it's not. I think this pwc is going to be great but I think yamaha did us dirty.
@@WeTryMotorsports I understand what you mean. Apparently a rep at yamaha said they know it's not a wave blaster but they tried to get as close as possible so they called it a jet blaster instead.
I agree with you, I used to have a blaster b1 1100 tripple… now have an EXR. Already love this EXR! Its lightweight, fast, fun! This hull is great! I’m faster than an trixx stage2 tuned!! In swells it handels better than most Seadoo’s! Don’t miss the trim, but can imagine what a trim will add… I don’t like the color of the jetblaster, so i will wait for the 2023 jetblaster2.0😎😅 Nb. The Exr also has a scoop intake grade (I guess the jetblaster as well)
I wouldn’t say it’s better yes it’s a more reliable ski since it is Yamaha yet I have not seen a video of the jet blaster doing a wheelie. The trick can do wheelies with ease and the jet blasted seems to slide a little bit but the trixx’s I’ve seen can slide much further.
So let’s assume the Yamaha Jet Blaster is like a 3 person ‘blaster’ at 249kg (549lb) dry. If Yamaha decided to build a 2 person ‘blaster) with TR1 engine and Nano excel 2 hull I suspect it would come in at ~220 dry. If Yamaha decided to be really courageous and build a 1 person blaster (again with nano excel 2 and TR1 engine) I suspect it will come in at ~190kg dry. Maybe 180kg if they eliminated RiDE and electric trim. That’s circa 35- 45kg (80-100lb) more than the original Waveblaster. It’s partly to do with the added weight of the 4 stroke engine but also the fact that it needs a larger hull due to the additional torque of the TR1 engine over the old 2 cyclinder 2 strokes.
I bet the jetblaster is too long to even be able to wheelie like my seadoo trixx. If you notice, there is not one single video of anyone doing a wheelie on the jetblaster…
I don't get why they named it jet blaster instead of going back to the wave names if they wanted to get nostalgia points. Those were creative names that describe the ski like waveblaster because it was a blast or waveventure because it was a big enough ski to venture out . Or they could have just kept the EXR because it is the ex with the performance package or the "race" package.
Totally agreed, glad somebody got it. To elaborate, wave stunter might have been appropriate, but again it would make the WB fans angry lol. I would say more like SurfRunner or SurfJammer would have been perfect. I wouldn't add anything to do with WaveBlaster here.
You're way roo caught up in the name. Either way, rhw JetBlaster js a signidicant difference between the EX line, and since they axed the EXR (and VXR unfortunately) theres an even bigger gap between the Blaster and EX platforms.
I loved my 1998 Waveblaster 1 (the Limited Edition blue and white version that wasn't available in the US). It was lots of fun and great to throw around - excellent in the surf. But life goes on and priorities change. I now have a 2019 EXR and it's a fantastic ski. Not as flickable as the B1 of course - but it's still a terrific ski. Lower fuel consumption, faster on top end, more versatility and light weight (for a 4-stroke). Sure, it's no B1, but it's the closest thing to it right now. And the Jetblaster adds trim, wider bars and those foot wedges. I can't see anything wrong with it. Seems like a great way to improve on the already impressive EXR. I'm not sold on the foot wedges - I think they are a surefire way to sprain your ankle in the surf - but they're removable I believe. It's a great ski and a worthy update to the EXR.
imo after driving both the JB and trixx, I'd say the spark is still closer in weight to the WB1. unless you're a purist, there's no comparison to the EXR. It weights far too much. good ski for sure, but absolutely no comparison to the WB1. different class
Am I the only one who doesn’t want them to remake the wb1. I just feel like they really can’t make it much better than it already is, and I feel like if they make a new one it will hurt the community that spends so much time fixing up the old ones. I have a wb1 and might buy this for friends to ride.
I live in FL, love saltwater, not lakes. Bought my trixx brand new in 2018 and totally regret it. Is ok if you only ride in lakes, but in the ocean you will love the first few rides, you will love the wheelies, but after that is a no no. Too weak to ride in rough waters, big waves, just too light.
Agree in some ways, but depends how far you run and how long in rough water. It's definitely rough in chop over a long ride - definitely not made for that.
id still just get the blaster for the trim and graphics… sucks they didnt change up the top deck appearance but whatever. And honestly i have a spark and id way rather have the yamaha, better looking and can tune them to 140hp. I prefer the fiberglass hull too, cuts through/ handles waves better etc
the dealbreaker for me is the weight and the maneuverability. It's too big and disappointing. i'll stick with my trixx rather than shell out 10 grand for the same ski with slight upgrades
I own a 93 blaster it qas the same color as the one in this video. It now has a built 760 with all the goodies and there is nothing out that can compare to the blaster that is oem not even the hx in my opinion. It's closest out but not close enough imo. I believe they didn't make a real waveblaster is because humanity is fucking lazy lol. I love watching people try to just get on the danm thing if you have no balance you aren't riding it lol the lazy and out of shape society wants the big huge ass skis like the rxt amd the fish pro. If I wanted something that big I'd get a boat. Pwc are supposed to be like a dirt bike or a quad. Fun and lightweightto tjrow around. Not a Honda gullwing with a trailer attachment lol the jet blaster is a disgrace to the name and its a spark competitor like you said. The trim idea is dumb unless your back flipping a stand up lol. I don't need one on my blaster to do wheelies lol
I miss my 96 Blaster, still ride and prefer my stand up(s). This thing is a joke as is most sit downs. IT DOES NOT DESERVE THE NAME BLASTER. That hull isn't performing like a real blaster hull. Video states professional riders for liability reasons I'm sure. Pro riders most likely are not in the advertising budget. Those are regular people with I'm guessing a year at best, experience. Wheelies....pffff. Show me an aerial barrel roll on one of these "fun" skis.
I use to like Yamaha...... Till years after years looked like the have billions of hull's made and they just selling what they have left looks like they have no idea how to change it innovate it or make it look nice..... I like seadoo now and honestly in the past 5 years looks like seadoo has done a lot of changes unlike Yamaha that decided to take a 1999 hull and stick a touch screen display on it..... They're handlebars and they're controllers on them looks like they have been designed in the 80s and they still using them......
I don't doubt it, they definitely are capitalizing. They learned there's a spot in the market due to the overwhelming sales of the trixx. Now hopefully they make the actual blaster
Yeah, they're doing something but i can't imagine they'll be around much longer if they just continue to copy in their watercraft sector as well. The new superjet definitely a step in the correct direction but I hope they keep going.
The hull is so long looking. I'd love it if it was at least 10cm shorter. I'm mostly riding mid 90s Polaris skis and they are so fun. It's awesome to be able to throw them into a corner at high speeds and the flat hull just handles it without throwing you off.
I have always been a Kawasaki man, my favorite Jet Ski is the Ultra 150. No offense to Yamaha fans, this is the ugliest ski I have ever seen. No way in hell I would even buy this one.
I’m a Yamaha brand fan, probably a fun ski but not special enough. I preordered a 2022 Trixx and I don’t regret it and definitely won’t once it’s on the water
But it's named "Sea-Doo spark trixx" not "Sea-Doo HX trixx." Sea-Doo made sure that we knew it was a modified spark, they didn't act like it was another model.
In other words, Yamaha is deliberately trying to misdirect potential buyers into thinking it's a Waveblaster or different model than the EX with some modifications. Smart marketing? Sure. Bad idea? Definitely.
@@WeTryMotorsports But doesn't Sea-Doo do this exact same thing with the GTX 230 and the WakePro 230? and the GTI 170 and the Wake 170? They all use the same hulls and add a few accessories to them and call them something different. Sea-Doo really only has 3 types of hulls, and a few different motors to throw into them. Yamaha is doing the same thing here, aren't they?
@@3akoscielski that is a good point, but it's still separated from the point I'm trying to make. You have to keep in mind the wave blaster has been highly sought after for a comeback with the market. Yamaha knows this and has capitalized on the name based on that previous market. As I mentioned to others, the argument I had is literally in the thumbnail. The entire story of this video is based off of nostalgia, hence the title.. my argument in my response about the HX is based off a previous model and nostalgia. People who want their wave blaster are going to see this in order it without knowing what the ski actually is. It has nothing to do with a wave blaster. But I do see your point about Sea-Doo making multiple models with different names and the hull. Manufacturers can't make a different engine for each model or hull because they would go bankrupt. They need to market slight modifications so they can make money. At the end of the day they're are business.
Why not do some more research first? Jet blaster is just an EXR with updated graphics, variable trim and the foot wedges The foot wedges are not made to do wheelies they are made to go over waves and jump it out of the water Also it's too heavy and the intake grate is it a wrong place to do wheelies Also i believe the jet blasters are about $1,500 more than the trixx 3 up in US Which seems fair if you want a bit more speed Also quite obviously the Jet blaster is an homage to the wave blaster, it is not trying to be a wave blaster
You missed the point, also I watched the watercraft journal as well - this is a direct copy of what Kevin says about it. I still stand by my thoughts and comparisons. The small nuances are beyond the point. Also, you CAN wheelie it still, but some people can't. My point is, it's not a bad ski, but it's NOT what Yamaha is trying to make it be. I hope this makes sense.
@@WeTryMotorsports yeah alot of that information is confirmed by him, though I don't think I'm missing the point I think yamaha was trying to make the EXR more marketable, because it was a great ski, but not sold well, my local dealership was stunned when I asked about one, they just don't TRY to sell them. now with this name and update it will get more attention and show its not "just a sportier EX" yeah it will compete with the trixx just like the EXR did and now it has more similarities so the person on the street might think it wheelies but you should know it doesn't, if people compare directly it's $1500 more for fibreglass hull & faster, so it's not 'objectively better' than the spark but it is competitive
@@WeTryMotorsports oh and my point about research you should know more about something before you try and criticise & compare it You said it was an EX so many times never even mentioning the EXR
@@ericmcclelland7151 Now, if you did a little more research the EXR was not designed to compete with the Trixx, but the Jetblaster is. Yamaha realized there wasn't really a market for small, faster skis. Instead they realized there is for freestyle. However, the point of this video is not what you think this is - it's about the name. For fans of Yamaha WB, they did us dirty - we didn't want a Spark Trixx copy, we wanted a WB1 remix. They knew we did as well, they literally named it similarly to "market" the ski, as you mentioned. But they pulled a fast one, and attempted to grab the market with the name. As a huge fan of Yamaha WB1 this is where my problem lies with the ski. I think the Jetblaster is actually going to be a great ski that's tons of fun, but it's NOT what Yamaha is marketing it is, which is my argument. Go ahead and read the comments on their channel, the forums and you'll see people do have gripes.
@@ericmcclelland7151 Also I'm a massive fan of Yamaha, I bought a brand new FZ-07 in 2015 that I still have to this day and still love riding every time I can. This leads me to my next point: innovation is THERE. Yamaha has the ability to innovate - like their hyper naked bikes, they just don't do it in their watercraft sector. This is what my true purpose is to the video. My disappointment begins and ends with their potential and the refusal to listen to the public. This ignorance spells certain doom for their watercraft sector. Anyways, I hope this helps a little more. Again, I think the Jetblaster is going to be a surf monster, but not as much as it could be.
where'd you get that info? 2022 still says 90hp www.sea-doo.com/us/en/models/rec-lite/spark-trixx.html#3-up i mean, my trixx is running about 120hp so it's not far off lol
@@WeTryMotorsports Did I not say next years model? It’s 2021 bud . If they already have 2022 models releasing this year it will be again next years model . So 2023 since you want to be a technical smarty pants .
@@MR.TOYBOX easy killer, next year model is 2022 - the 2022 models are available in 2022. No info from 2023 has been released, where'd you get that info?
@@WeTryMotorsports 2022 has been launched . They come out with next years model the previous year . I can’t tell you unfortunately. It will have 130 hp
@@MR.TOYBOX I'm aware how it works, I have insider information but I don't have any on a 130hp trixx email me at wetrymotorsports@gmail.com if you have anything you can share. Much appreciated 🙏
I would be sad if they didnt make this machine as all i want out of my ex sport is trim and a little more power. But i do think a smaller one would be cool. Hard to compare plastic junk seadoos to a wave runner too even if yamaha “copies” seadoo they always put out a better product 🤷♂️ an the trixx is far from the first of its kind anyway.
this is a direct competitor of the trixx - there is no denying that. however, it is better built for sure, but reflects in pricing. I had to opportunity to test one and I had to say it was fun but nowhere near what it should be. also, it felt heavy. like really heavy.
With respect, you sound like the worst salesman that seadoo could ever have wished for 😂 you've titled the yam as a disappointment, and then gone on to highlight how it is better in every guise other than weight - which is compensated for in strength which you also concede 😂 it is being sold as ax EX-R replacement. I don't know why you're getting excited because they haven't built an old 2 stroke which is too light, unstable and unusable in every day life for the wider market. Just go out and buy an old 2 stroke 😂
I'm fine with that, I'm not a salesman for either. I'm a guy with a microphone and an opinion. Everyone has something they like / hate and I'm here to go over what I think about this one. Nothing more, nothing less.
$7900vs $9999 is the 2k bucks worth the fiberglass and reliability... probably. I think any ex is a good choice. I think you get more storage and spring board. also I don't like boarding the spark. maybe yamaha is $500 overpriced
its actually 1500. yamaha is a 3 up. spark at that price is a 2 up, and a 2 up that can't even handle two adults that well. just giving you an apples to apples comparison.
I wanted an exr. best all a rounder for me. But this is similar and same power etc, so can do wheelies. Prefer the darker blue on the exr but. This will be better than a seadoo triccs, it can’t even hold and iphone. The storage and fuel capacity and horsepower better on the yahamaha plus reliability. The seadoo tricks as a weak hull. And i was slightly disappointed yahama just copied lol
I'm aware of the ride plate, I didn't believe it to be very important with the point I'm making... but I think you missed the point of the video. I think the ski definitely has a place, but not with the name it's trying to portray. I suggest watching the whole video if you didn't.
@@WeTryMotorsports true but things aren't as good as they used to be will all the new laws. Even tho I think it's alil lazy it would be nice for me to stop riding my old one and go for a 2022. Hell I still even ride my 1991 waverunner I call it my fun skid bottom. The new ones are boring and that is coming from someone that's got all the old ones and a few vx's fx sho and fx svho.
@@costasgeorgiou5015 yup, I've had em all, nothing above 2016 from Yami though. My favorite will always be the WB1, then the GP1200r tripp. I'm a fan of all brands, in fact I'm more of a Yami fanboy if anything lol. They're still my favorite, most reliable IMHO.
@@WeTryMotorsports you can forget the old 1996 waveraider 760 I got one all tricked out with all the ocean race and pro tec stuff from its time. All my old ones are fun to play in a single spot. But I'd I get on my 2018 fx svho I'm goin on a trip... Lol. I really hate a spark but is it what I think the fun of the old yamies.?
@@costasgeorgiou5015 those waveraiders were absolute dogs stock tho lol, they put that 760 in the WB2 it was a bit better since it was lighter but i remember riding a fully built 760 in a waverunner and i was super surprised at how snappy it was. i'm assuming your raider boogies with it being built lol. i've never been on a FX SVHO but i'd like to try one, they look like they would be nice cruisers with crazy speed when you wanted it. the sparks really are rec-lite tbh. they're definitely not without flaw, but it's the closest thing you can get from the big manufacturers that's closest to the sit down monsters of the day - the WB1, HX, X2 but without the rollover. a lot of us old guys don't like the polytec, but the only time it absolutely sucks is when you're trying to take it easy in the surf/chop. otherwise it's a fun ski. I wouldn't place it anywhere near a WB or a X2, it's more of a unique machine. super torq for the weight, but not the top end 2 stroke snap your used to, know what i mean? at least you can capture some of that old school mentality. the hardest part for me getting one was getting it out of my head the plastic hull and it looked like it was designed by a child LMAO. i really didn't like that but i get why they did it and i'm glad to got to ride one. it garnered me the most attention so far which is why i stuck with them this long. i'll probably trade em in when somebody makes a viable competitor for a rec-lite class. i've been thinking about tuning up an EXR and messing with that when i get the Switch
I have no brand preference. I also don't have any problems with this ski. however it is a direct copy of the Trixx lol. I have been on one and I really do like it actually. it is what it is really, but it is awful heavy feeling
@@SME5724 not everyone has a preference, honestly I don't understand it. I call things out as I see them. the reason why I currently have Sea-Doos it's simply because cost per machine performance and versatility. I own a 2015 Yamaha fz-07 that I absolutely believe is the best bike ever made. I have had it for seven years and I wouldn't change a thing. my ATV is a 1988 Honda FourTrax 300 4x4, which I believe to be the best quad ever made. I honestly and truthfully have no brand preference, I just give my honest opinion on what I see.
If you want freestyle, buy a stand up. If you want sit down freestyle, buy a krash reaper. I think yamaha is doing just fine without producing what you want. Bust your wallet, and buy what you want. Who are these "people" thaf you refer to?
Check the forums, hell even check the release and comments on all TH-cam videos regarding this. The wave blaster and stand-up jet skis are in two different categories. Each have a definitive place in the market. As for the reaper it's a bit more expensive than what we'd expect from a name like Yamaha. Also we want the support through a major player name. You can buy plenty of aftermarket or knockoffs everywhere but coming from Yamaha this is what many people are looking forward to.
education time!!!! since you don't want to listen to me, listen to this. th-cam.com/video/3aTFnpn7nCQ/w-d-xo.html yamaha and mitsubishi are very very similar companies. once you understand this, then you can save your breath.
@@mikeh4053 once again you're missing the point, you might as well just move along into your echo chamber and leave this channel for good if you can't see both sides. I understand why production is the way it is - in fact it is well documented why Yamaha had woes last year in production and shipping. Donut media is a very well respected and followed channel and the research is impeccable. This does not negate or disprove the point I'm trying to make. At this point I feel like you simply are arguing to argue or are trolling. Either way I appreciate the views on the channel and I hope you're not wasting your time.
@@WeTryMotorsports i see your point. i understand your point. the point is, your point isn't the majority. the silent majority is what pays the bills. you can get your people on top of the totem pole and yell to the high heavens. its not coming. there simply is not enough demand. just like sport cars. they are conversation pieces. do i wish they made a krash reaper style with yamaha on it... yes. yamaha is the most reliable manufacture on the planet. sorry seadoo, your not close. i get it, understand it fully. just not gonna happen though. so in this case, your wrong, again. i wish you weren't, but you are. I'm not against you. I'm simply the voice of reason on why you can't have it.
@@WeTryMotorsports you state if i can't see both sides. so tell me, what is the yamaha side that you seeing. sounds really one sided. like your side only.
you didn't watch the video did ya, i have no problem with the ski - i have a problem with the marketing and name of this ski. i believe they should have called this the "EX Tricks" since they directly copied the Spark Trixx or the "EX Plus" or the "EX Sport." This in no way resembles a wave blaster or blaster in general. I DO believe this will be a fun ski and I hope to get it on the water this year.
Hey it addresses all the short comings of the spark. No removing deck to wash engine, no weak plastic hull, no seadoo unreliability. I am sure the trixx is more agile but the jet blaster may be the better ski.
At the end of the day, I'm personally looking for the lightest, most nimble ski out there. So far there's nothing comparable from the big name dealers. The Jetblaster is a total miss imo. It had potential but I'm still curious to get one on the water.
@@WeTryMotorsports What city do you live at? I might be able to hook you up!
@@tcr2394 hey there! you can send me an email. my email is found in my channel, then go to about and click on the email. i'm in the new england area
Imagine saying seadoos are unreliable.
I wasn’t aware seadoo are unreliable. I have 4 and only add gas.
I have an EXR and it is a cracking ski. It shines in surf and broken water. In many ways it beats the old 2 stroke raiders, blasters, XP’s and GSX’s that I used to play around with in the 90’s. With nano excel 2 hull and the TR1 engine the EXR is just 245kg (540lb) dry. That’s real 2 stroke nimbleness with even better low end grunt from the impressive TR1 engine. The new Jet Blaster builds on the EXR with electric trim and taller and wider handlebars to help throw the thing around.
While the blaster 1 was a ridiculously light weight 1 person ski that could be thrown around like a standup, the EXR/Jet Blaster is considerably larger and offers much more versatility than the old mini blaster. Whilst you don’t get that ridiculously low weight of the blaster 1 (145kg/320lb from memory). you do get genuine 2/3 up riding ability and towing a couple of tubes is easily achieved on the EXR/ Jet Blaster. Think of the Jet Blaster as the equivalent of an old Waveblaster 3.
Honestly, I wanted a Yamaha EXR because it is the lightest and most powerful in that line. When I saw that they added the variable pitch, I just saw it as expanding capability. So when you get done going fast you can goof off doing doughnuts. Bonus! In your honor, I'll pull the stickers off mine when it comes in.
Lmao! No hate on the EXR or EX, they're good skis, I'm just ranting because I want the waveblaster
@@WeTryMotorsports Yeah, I read up on the waveblaster and I'd like one too!
I had multiple wave blasters and now I own a spark with all the aftermarket performance parts. I miss riding the wave blaster and wish they would make it again, but they never will.
They should have taken the SuperJet platform to make a new WaveBlaster - there's no question about that. They already have the engine, and everything is functional. It just would require a new top deck. Probably a bit more complicated than that, but not by much. I'm willing to bet they could get a working prototype in a few short months and be ready to go by the next model year.
I hope so, this would make sense
Exactly! Maybe an aftermarket company will come out with a new top deck to make the new superjet into a new waveblaster.
i have 2 wb1's and 2 wb2's... im still buying this skii. ive had trix 2 ups and 3 ups and never been happy with performance. i have a test ride at the end of the month. i will post gopro footage
Very interested to hear your thoughts and what upgrades you've done to each. I've owned all, I was disappointed with the Spark until I upgraded the tune and the impeller, once that was done the ski woke up and was fun. Stock they all pretty much are boring lol. The Jetblaster here has mild HP gains over the Spark but is also over 100lbs more in weight. I'd love to be proved wrong on this one, but I just don't see it. I've been on an EX and it's an absolute turd unless it's been upgraded.
I'll stick with my 1995 Sea Doo Spi at this point. It's slow and smelly but I don't have to fork out near 10 grand when I get the urge for a little splash time. Current Skis take the fun out of things because they are to big and are basically boats nowadays.
Ugh - I totally agree, can't we get anything nice and fun from Yamaha?
@@WeTryMotorsports I really miss when skis were fun and you could buy a ton of aftermarket mods to customize them the way you wish. My bro in law has a 1994ish Yamaha Waverunner and he always talks about it with pride. I have had a Kaw X2, Kaw 750 and currently own a fully restored 95 Doo Spi and love these smaller nimble works of art. I used to work at a Jet ski dealership and really love the Yamahas. In 10 years from now all the talk will be about smaller and faster skis. I had to laugh last year when I took my 95 out and a guy at the dock was fascinated with it thinking it was a new type of ski. I was like "bro where you been?" I guess what's old is new and what's new is old and that is how it rolls. I'll take the 90's skis over the new stuff all day long.
agreed I was looking to get a ski and its seriously ridiculous the costs! Seems the Yamaha EX is the way to go for me I am too old to be doing Trixx lol
@@Dr_Flankensteinn I think the EX is just a good ski, plus it can be tuned
@@WeTryMotorsports sad to hear the Spark hull being plastic causes a harsher ride you are the only video I watched that mentioned it? But if you never ridden one or any other ski would you notice it? Is it that bad??
I'm still more interested in the Yamaha, despite the new 2023 model having an ugly colour scheme that looks just like the spark. Give me the cool 2022 colours and I'm sold. I think it could be at least 10cm shorter though. That back section is just too massive. I like that the weight of these skis are going down - it's nice to see any modern ski weigh under 600lbs. I'd personally go with the Yamaha because of the much better looking hull construction and the added horsepower. I've mainly driven mid 90s Polaris 780s. I have one that does 52mph and it's just a blast. Those Polaris skis are about 90hp and around the same weight as the jetblaster, so I think I'd feel right at home on one, plus the additional power would be nice.
Tldr: I like the jetblaster mostly because the build quality seems better.
If you want a small nimble ski, then you need something from the 90s 😂
you should watch the rest of my channel 🤣 I have 2x 90s skis I just did videos on
@@WeTryMotorsports oh nice! I'll give it a watch. I've off boarded my big FXHO's and now have a mint one owner wave raider, honestly the price to fun factor is unbeatable.
@@gureno19 right on! I switch between new and old. I try out all skis and see how I like them. the jet blaster was ok but missed the mark. I've ridden one, just not what we're looking for here.
I have a trixx but I understand the purpose of the jetblaster so I have no hate against it. Kevin from watercraft journal did a review and he said it has better balance, more storage, and the reboarding step is way better so it caught my interest. If it had a ski pylon since I wakeboard behind my trixx, I would probably buy it. Yamaha isn't financially doing well so I get why they can't take risks. They should do a plastic top with a fiberglass hull. 4 strokes are heavy so you'll never get that waveblaster in production.
I totally understand the point of it, but my disappointment is the name and marketing it as something that it's not. I think this pwc is going to be great but I think yamaha did us dirty.
@@WeTryMotorsports I understand what you mean. Apparently a rep at yamaha said they know it's not a wave blaster but they tried to get as close as possible so they called it a jet blaster instead.
I think the trixx will still do better wheeles than the jetblaster, from the video it doesn’t seem to get as vertical as the trixx.
You might be right, i think they'll do fine with the VTS with good riders
I agree with you, I used to have a blaster b1 1100 tripple… now have an EXR. Already love this EXR! Its lightweight, fast, fun! This hull is great! I’m faster than an trixx stage2 tuned!! In swells it handels better than most Seadoo’s! Don’t miss the trim, but can imagine what a trim will add…
I don’t like the color of the jetblaster, so i will wait for the 2023 jetblaster2.0😎😅
Nb. The Exr also has a scoop intake grade (I guess the jetblaster as well)
I have a 2021 trixx and I am very upset that Yamaha can’t come up with there own ideas and that they have to copy sea-doo to get sales
It’s not copying when they do it better
I wouldn’t say it’s better yes it’s a more reliable ski since it is Yamaha yet I have not seen a video of the jet blaster doing a wheelie. The trick can do wheelies with ease and the jet blasted seems to slide a little bit but the trixx’s I’ve seen can slide much further.
yamaha was the original sit down ski they have all copied each other at different points in time..
So let’s assume the Yamaha Jet Blaster is like a 3 person ‘blaster’ at 249kg (549lb) dry. If Yamaha decided to build a 2 person ‘blaster) with TR1 engine and Nano excel 2 hull I suspect it would come in at ~220 dry. If Yamaha decided to be really courageous and build a 1 person blaster (again with nano excel 2 and TR1 engine) I suspect it will come in at ~190kg dry. Maybe 180kg if they eliminated RiDE and electric trim. That’s circa 35- 45kg (80-100lb) more than the original Waveblaster. It’s partly to do with the added weight of the 4 stroke engine but also the fact that it needs a larger hull due to the additional torque of the TR1 engine over the old 2 cyclinder 2 strokes.
I bet the jetblaster is too long to even be able to wheelie like my seadoo trixx. If you notice, there is not one single video of anyone doing a wheelie on the jetblaster…
true
It's not made to do wheelies, it is too heavy & the intake grate is too far forward
It's straight up not designed to wheelie
I don't get why they named it jet blaster instead of going back to the wave names if they wanted to get nostalgia points. Those were creative names that describe the ski like waveblaster because it was a blast or waveventure because it was a big enough ski to venture out
. Or they could have just kept the EXR because it is the ex with the performance package or the "race" package.
Totally agreed, glad somebody got it. To elaborate, wave stunter might have been appropriate, but again it would make the WB fans angry lol. I would say more like SurfRunner or SurfJammer would have been perfect. I wouldn't add anything to do with WaveBlaster here.
I still have my 95 wave blaster and nothing I've ridden even comes close to the way it handles ! ! Fun Ski ! !
You're way roo caught up in the name. Either way, rhw JetBlaster js a signidicant difference between the EX line, and since they axed the EXR (and VXR unfortunately) theres an even bigger gap between the Blaster and EX platforms.
I loved my 1998 Waveblaster 1 (the Limited Edition blue and white version that wasn't available in the US). It was lots of fun and great to throw around - excellent in the surf. But life goes on and priorities change. I now have a 2019 EXR and it's a fantastic ski. Not as flickable as the B1 of course - but it's still a terrific ski. Lower fuel consumption, faster on top end, more versatility and light weight (for a 4-stroke). Sure, it's no B1, but it's the closest thing to it right now. And the Jetblaster adds trim, wider bars and those foot wedges. I can't see anything wrong with it. Seems like a great way to improve on the already impressive EXR.
I'm not sold on the foot wedges - I think they are a surefire way to sprain your ankle in the surf - but they're removable I believe. It's a great ski and a worthy update to the EXR.
imo after driving both the JB and trixx, I'd say the spark is still closer in weight to the WB1. unless you're a purist, there's no comparison to the EXR. It weights far too much. good ski for sure, but absolutely no comparison to the WB1. different class
Am I the only one who doesn’t want them to remake the wb1. I just feel like they really can’t make it much better than it already is, and I feel like if they make a new one it will hurt the community that spends so much time fixing up the old ones. I have a wb1 and might buy this for friends to ride.
I live in FL, love saltwater, not lakes. Bought my trixx brand new in 2018 and totally regret it. Is ok if you only ride in lakes, but in the ocean you will love the first few rides, you will love the wheelies, but after that is a no no. Too weak to ride in rough waters, big waves, just too light.
Agree in some ways, but depends how far you run and how long in rough water. It's definitely rough in chop over a long ride - definitely not made for that.
I completely agree with you. Long time IJSBA standup racer here.
id still just get the blaster for the trim and graphics… sucks they didnt change up the top deck appearance but whatever. And honestly i have a spark and id way rather have the yamaha, better looking and can tune them to 140hp. I prefer the fiberglass hull too, cuts through/ handles waves better etc
the dealbreaker for me is the weight and the maneuverability. It's too big and disappointing. i'll stick with my trixx rather than shell out 10 grand for the same ski with slight upgrades
They should have used the hull from the Superjet. Now that would be fun to ride!
Totally agreed
I own a 93 blaster it qas the same color as the one in this video. It now has a built 760 with all the goodies and there is nothing out that can compare to the blaster that is oem not even the hx in my opinion. It's closest out but not close enough imo. I believe they didn't make a real waveblaster is because humanity is fucking lazy lol. I love watching people try to just get on the danm thing if you have no balance you aren't riding it lol the lazy and out of shape society wants the big huge ass skis like the rxt amd the fish pro. If I wanted something that big I'd get a boat. Pwc are supposed to be like a dirt bike or a quad. Fun and lightweightto tjrow around. Not a Honda gullwing with a trailer attachment lol the jet blaster is a disgrace to the name and its a spark competitor like you said. The trim idea is dumb unless your back flipping a stand up lol. I don't need one on my blaster to do wheelies lol
looks like a fun ski just not a true blaster successor
I’m disappointed, hopefully we have a better outcome for 2023 and we get something similar to a wave blaster.
I miss my 96 Blaster, still ride and prefer my stand up(s). This thing is a joke as is most sit downs. IT DOES NOT DESERVE THE NAME BLASTER. That hull isn't performing like a real blaster hull. Video states professional riders for liability reasons I'm sure. Pro riders most likely are not in the advertising budget. Those are regular people with I'm guessing a year at best, experience. Wheelies....pffff. Show me an aerial barrel roll on one of these "fun" skis.
I have 2 94 waveblasters . Love those machines. I’ll knock the dust off and ride them.
I've been riding my Polaris 750 because the hull is more fun than present days skiiiis
i was going to buy a new trixx this past winter but decided against it, now with the jet blaster coming out i’m torn between the two for next season
Almost better to wait one more year, there's some big changes coming
The 3up trixx is just about the same price as the blaster that cheaper price you showed was a 2 up trixx an the blaster is 3up .but great video!
I want a small ski that will do 60, like a 2001 SeaDoo XP. Why can't Yamaha build one today?
I use to like Yamaha...... Till years after years looked like the have billions of hull's made and they just selling what they have left looks like they have no idea how to change it innovate it or make it look nice..... I like seadoo now and honestly in the past 5 years looks like seadoo has done a lot of changes unlike Yamaha that decided to take a 1999 hull and stick a touch screen display on it..... They're handlebars and they're controllers on them looks like they have been designed in the 80s and they still using them......
all they need to do is make a sit on ski on the superjet hull
Use the new superjet bottom to create a blaster!!! Duhh Yamaha!!
I’ll take 3. Gonna be sold out as soon as they hit the market even though this is just a rebadged Yamaha EX.
I don't doubt it, they definitely are capitalizing. They learned there's a spot in the market due to the overwhelming sales of the trixx. Now hopefully they make the actual blaster
Hey atleast they did something and they also made a new superjet which is awesome. Look at the snowmobile side they have completely given up
Yeah, they're doing something but i can't imagine they'll be around much longer if they just continue to copy in their watercraft sector as well. The new superjet definitely a step in the correct direction but I hope they keep going.
I mean from what ive hurd this ski with a proper tune is a blast to cruise and do some ripping, we gotta get passed 1996
I'm sure it's plenty fun
Yamaha lost all their courage and only play it safe. The JetBlaster is a waste. Imagine what they could have done with a shortened flatter bottom hull
The hull is so long looking. I'd love it if it was at least 10cm shorter. I'm mostly riding mid 90s Polaris skis and they are so fun. It's awesome to be able to throw them into a corner at high speeds and the flat hull just handles it without throwing you off.
Good video . What Yamaha quad do you have?
all of them lol. seriously. I've owned every one pre 2005
Where i’m from canada i was so excited seeing a Yamaha trixx comparison but in canada its 9699 for a trixx and 15000 for a yamaha 😳
That's because BRP (seadoo) is a Canada owned company so it doesn't have to pay the import tariffs
Copy a Spark Trixx? Say that to a PWC mechanic! The driveline in a Yamaha is superior to that of a Spark.
I don't disagree with Yamaha being more reliable. but the JB is a direct copy of a spark lol
I have always been a Kawasaki man, my favorite Jet Ski is the Ultra 150. No offense to Yamaha fans, this is the ugliest ski I have ever seen. No way in hell I would even buy this one.
Why don't you ride one and see for yourself?
I’m a Yamaha brand fan, probably a fun ski but not special enough. I preordered a 2022 Trixx and I don’t regret it and definitely won’t once it’s on the water
I mean... isn't this exactly what Sea-Doo did with the Spark and Spark Trixx? Slap a few accessories on it and give it a different name?
But it's named "Sea-Doo spark trixx" not "Sea-Doo HX trixx." Sea-Doo made sure that we knew it was a modified spark, they didn't act like it was another model.
In other words, Yamaha is deliberately trying to misdirect potential buyers into thinking it's a Waveblaster or different model than the EX with some modifications. Smart marketing? Sure. Bad idea? Definitely.
@@WeTryMotorsports But doesn't Sea-Doo do this exact same thing with the GTX 230 and the WakePro 230? and the GTI 170 and the Wake 170? They all use the same hulls and add a few accessories to them and call them something different. Sea-Doo really only has 3 types of hulls, and a few different motors to throw into them. Yamaha is doing the same thing here, aren't they?
@@3akoscielski that is a good point, but it's still separated from the point I'm trying to make. You have to keep in mind the wave blaster has been highly sought after for a comeback with the market. Yamaha knows this and has capitalized on the name based on that previous market. As I mentioned to others, the argument I had is literally in the thumbnail. The entire story of this video is based off of nostalgia, hence the title.. my argument in my response about the HX is based off a previous model and nostalgia. People who want their wave blaster are going to see this in order it without knowing what the ski actually is. It has nothing to do with a wave blaster. But I do see your point about Sea-Doo making multiple models with different names and the hull. Manufacturers can't make a different engine for each model or hull because they would go bankrupt. They need to market slight modifications so they can make money. At the end of the day they're are business.
It's Cheaper with electric trim I don't care what they call it lol
id buy a trixx over that
Why not do some more research first?
Jet blaster is just an EXR with updated graphics, variable trim and the foot wedges
The foot wedges are not made to do wheelies they are made to go over waves and jump it out of the water
Also it's too heavy and the intake grate is it a wrong place to do wheelies
Also i believe the jet blasters are about $1,500 more than the trixx 3 up in US
Which seems fair if you want a bit more speed
Also quite obviously the Jet blaster is an homage to the wave blaster, it is not trying to be a wave blaster
You missed the point, also I watched the watercraft journal as well - this is a direct copy of what Kevin says about it. I still stand by my thoughts and comparisons. The small nuances are beyond the point. Also, you CAN wheelie it still, but some people can't. My point is, it's not a bad ski, but it's NOT what Yamaha is trying to make it be. I hope this makes sense.
@@WeTryMotorsports yeah alot of that information is confirmed by him, though I don't think I'm missing the point
I think yamaha was trying to make the EXR more marketable, because it was a great ski, but not sold well, my local dealership was stunned when I asked about one, they just don't TRY to sell them. now with this name and update it will get more attention and show its not "just a sportier EX" yeah it will compete with the trixx just like the EXR did and now it has more similarities so the person on the street might think it wheelies but you should know it doesn't, if people compare directly it's $1500 more for fibreglass hull & faster, so it's not 'objectively better' than the spark but it is competitive
@@WeTryMotorsports oh and my point about research you should know more about something before you try and criticise & compare it
You said it was an EX so many times never even mentioning the EXR
@@ericmcclelland7151 Now, if you did a little more research the EXR was not designed to compete with the Trixx, but the Jetblaster is. Yamaha realized there wasn't really a market for small, faster skis. Instead they realized there is for freestyle. However, the point of this video is not what you think this is - it's about the name. For fans of Yamaha WB, they did us dirty - we didn't want a Spark Trixx copy, we wanted a WB1 remix. They knew we did as well, they literally named it similarly to "market" the ski, as you mentioned. But they pulled a fast one, and attempted to grab the market with the name. As a huge fan of Yamaha WB1 this is where my problem lies with the ski. I think the Jetblaster is actually going to be a great ski that's tons of fun, but it's NOT what Yamaha is marketing it is, which is my argument. Go ahead and read the comments on their channel, the forums and you'll see people do have gripes.
@@ericmcclelland7151 Also I'm a massive fan of Yamaha, I bought a brand new FZ-07 in 2015 that I still have to this day and still love riding every time I can. This leads me to my next point: innovation is THERE. Yamaha has the ability to innovate - like their hyper naked bikes, they just don't do it in their watercraft sector. This is what my true purpose is to the video. My disappointment begins and ends with their potential and the refusal to listen to the public. This ignorance spells certain doom for their watercraft sector. Anyways, I hope this helps a little more. Again, I think the Jetblaster is going to be a surf monster, but not as much as it could be.
Next years spark trixxs will have 130 horsepower. It’s going to be a riot .
where'd you get that info? 2022 still says 90hp
www.sea-doo.com/us/en/models/rec-lite/spark-trixx.html#3-up
i mean, my trixx is running about 120hp so it's not far off lol
@@WeTryMotorsports Did I not say next years model? It’s 2021 bud . If they already have 2022 models releasing this year it will be again next years model . So 2023 since you want to be a technical smarty pants .
@@MR.TOYBOX easy killer, next year model is 2022 - the 2022 models are available in 2022. No info from 2023 has been released, where'd you get that info?
@@WeTryMotorsports 2022 has been launched . They come out with next years model the previous year . I can’t tell you unfortunately. It will have 130 hp
@@MR.TOYBOX I'm aware how it works, I have insider information but I don't have any on a 130hp trixx email me at wetrymotorsports@gmail.com if you have anything you can share. Much appreciated 🙏
Agree with the video
So disappointing right
Yamaha needs to make a 2 seater
As long as
its a great jumper.
That's my thought, it's made for jumping imo. Still doesn't make it a blaster though
7900? Dealer here wants 13k for a 2 up Trixx
wow! i paid 6400 for my trixx without a trailer lol
I would be sad if they didnt make this machine as all i want out of my ex sport is trim and a little more power. But i do think a smaller one would be cool. Hard to compare plastic junk seadoos to a wave runner too even if yamaha “copies” seadoo they always put out a better product 🤷♂️ an the trixx is far from the first of its kind anyway.
this is a direct competitor of the trixx - there is no denying that. however, it is better built for sure, but reflects in pricing. I had to opportunity to test one and I had to say it was fun but nowhere near what it should be. also, it felt heavy. like really heavy.
@@WeTryMotorsports yeah its deff a much heavier ski than the trixx. Deff would be cool if Yamaha came out with something like the actual blaster!
those days are gone unless they bring back the 2stroke
Unfortunately I don't see that happening anytime soon but I hope I'm wrong
Never going to happen with the climate terrorists out there running the show.
the old 701 2stroke weighed 80lbs, the tr-1 160lbs, and a lot of weight up top, they still make 2 stroke dirt bikes but I just don't see it happening.
I’m love wave blaster 1
Most skis now are for lard asses. Waveblaster will always be the best.
With respect, you sound like the worst salesman that seadoo could ever have wished for 😂 you've titled the yam as a disappointment, and then gone on to highlight how it is better in every guise other than weight - which is compensated for in strength which you also concede 😂 it is being sold as ax EX-R replacement. I don't know why you're getting excited because they haven't built an old 2 stroke which is too light, unstable and unusable in every day life for the wider market. Just go out and buy an old 2 stroke 😂
I'm fine with that, I'm not a salesman for either. I'm a guy with a microphone and an opinion. Everyone has something they like / hate and I'm here to go over what I think about this one. Nothing more, nothing less.
$7900vs $9999 is the 2k bucks worth the fiberglass and reliability... probably. I think any ex is a good choice. I think you get more storage and spring board. also I don't like boarding the spark. maybe yamaha is $500 overpriced
Eh if I can get the same functionality and fun for 2k less ik what choice im gonna make
@@cheesecurdinator4010 my cracked spark hull says 2k is worth it.
its actually 1500. yamaha is a 3 up. spark at that price is a 2 up, and a 2 up that can't even handle two adults that well. just giving you an apples to apples comparison.
@@cheesecurdinator4010 the one that blows up, wears out carbon seal is impossible to work on the engine and is made of plastic?
@@DC-si8xw idk iv done a lot of research and people say they dont have very many issues with the sparks. Im not on the ocean and I'm not rich
Shi*e, nothing beat Trixx so far 😄
I wanted an exr. best all a rounder for me. But this is similar and same power etc, so can do wheelies. Prefer the darker blue on the exr but.
This will be better than a seadoo triccs, it can’t even hold and iphone. The storage and fuel capacity and horsepower better on the yahamaha plus reliability. The seadoo tricks as a weak hull. And i was slightly disappointed yahama just copied lol
I you are a seadoo person why talk about the new yamaha can you not see there ride plate it different too Justin your pictures!
I'm aware of the ride plate, I didn't believe it to be very important with the point I'm making... but I think you missed the point of the video. I think the ski definitely has a place, but not with the name it's trying to portray. I suggest watching the whole video if you didn't.
@@WeTryMotorsports true but things aren't as good as they used to be will all the new laws. Even tho I think it's alil lazy it would be nice for me to stop riding my old one and go for a 2022. Hell I still even ride my 1991 waverunner I call it my fun skid bottom. The new ones are boring and that is coming from someone that's got all the old ones and a few vx's fx sho and fx svho.
@@costasgeorgiou5015 yup, I've had em all, nothing above 2016 from Yami though. My favorite will always be the WB1, then the GP1200r tripp. I'm a fan of all brands, in fact I'm more of a Yami fanboy if anything lol. They're still my favorite, most reliable IMHO.
@@WeTryMotorsports you can forget the old 1996 waveraider 760 I got one all tricked out with all the ocean race and pro tec stuff from its time. All my old ones are fun to play in a single spot. But I'd I get on my 2018 fx svho I'm goin on a trip... Lol. I really hate a spark but is it what I think the fun of the old yamies.?
@@costasgeorgiou5015 those waveraiders were absolute dogs stock tho lol, they put that 760 in the WB2 it was a bit better since it was lighter but i remember riding a fully built 760 in a waverunner and i was super surprised at how snappy it was. i'm assuming your raider boogies with it being built lol. i've never been on a FX SVHO but i'd like to try one, they look like they would be nice cruisers with crazy speed when you wanted it. the sparks really are rec-lite tbh. they're definitely not without flaw, but it's the closest thing you can get from the big manufacturers that's closest to the sit down monsters of the day - the WB1, HX, X2 but without the rollover. a lot of us old guys don't like the polytec, but the only time it absolutely sucks is when you're trying to take it easy in the surf/chop. otherwise it's a fun ski. I wouldn't place it anywhere near a WB or a X2, it's more of a unique machine. super torq for the weight, but not the top end 2 stroke snap your used to, know what i mean? at least you can capture some of that old school mentality. the hardest part for me getting one was getting it out of my head the plastic hull and it looked like it was designed by a child LMAO. i really didn't like that but i get why they did it and i'm glad to got to ride one. it garnered me the most attention so far which is why i stuck with them this long. i'll probably trade em in when somebody makes a viable competitor for a rec-lite class. i've been thinking about tuning up an EXR and messing with that when i get the Switch
From a sea doo fanboy perspective lol
I have no brand preference. I also don't have any problems with this ski. however it is a direct copy of the Trixx lol. I have been on one and I really do like it actually. it is what it is really, but it is awful heavy feeling
@@WeTryMotorsports your channel says otherwise lol and it’s ok everyone has a preference bro 😎 I like sea doos 300s … just prefer yami 🔵
@@SME5724 not everyone has a preference, honestly I don't understand it. I call things out as I see them. the reason why I currently have Sea-Doos it's simply because cost per machine performance and versatility. I own a 2015 Yamaha fz-07 that I absolutely believe is the best bike ever made. I have had it for seven years and I wouldn't change a thing. my ATV is a 1988 Honda FourTrax 300 4x4, which I believe to be the best quad ever made. I honestly and truthfully have no brand preference, I just give my honest opinion on what I see.
@@WeTryMotorsports lol
OJ machine lol
If you want freestyle, buy a stand up. If you want sit down freestyle, buy a krash reaper. I think yamaha is doing just fine without producing what you want. Bust your wallet, and buy what you want. Who are these "people" thaf you refer to?
Check the forums, hell even check the release and comments on all TH-cam videos regarding this. The wave blaster and stand-up jet skis are in two different categories. Each have a definitive place in the market. As for the reaper it's a bit more expensive than what we'd expect from a name like Yamaha. Also we want the support through a major player name. You can buy plenty of aftermarket or knockoffs everywhere but coming from Yamaha this is what many people are looking forward to.
education time!!!! since you don't want to listen to me, listen to this. th-cam.com/video/3aTFnpn7nCQ/w-d-xo.html
yamaha and mitsubishi are very very similar companies. once you understand this, then you can save your breath.
@@mikeh4053 once again you're missing the point, you might as well just move along into your echo chamber and leave this channel for good if you can't see both sides. I understand why production is the way it is - in fact it is well documented why Yamaha had woes last year in production and shipping. Donut media is a very well respected and followed channel and the research is impeccable. This does not negate or disprove the point I'm trying to make. At this point I feel like you simply are arguing to argue or are trolling. Either way I appreciate the views on the channel and I hope you're not wasting your time.
@@WeTryMotorsports i see your point. i understand your point. the point is, your point isn't the majority. the silent majority is what pays the bills. you can get your people on top of the totem pole and yell to the high heavens. its not coming. there simply is not enough demand. just like sport cars. they are conversation pieces. do i wish they made a krash reaper style with yamaha on it... yes. yamaha is the most reliable manufacture on the planet. sorry seadoo, your not close. i get it, understand it fully. just not gonna happen though. so in this case, your wrong, again. i wish you weren't, but you are. I'm not against you. I'm simply the voice of reason on why you can't have it.
@@WeTryMotorsports you state if i can't see both sides. so tell me, what is the yamaha side that you seeing. sounds really one sided. like your side only.
Sea Doo 👎
Waste of time. This guy just gives his opinion. He hasn't even ripped it.
you didn't watch the video did ya, i have no problem with the ski - i have a problem with the marketing and name of this ski. i believe they should have called this the "EX Tricks" since they directly copied the Spark Trixx or the "EX Plus" or the "EX Sport." This in no way resembles a wave blaster or blaster in general. I DO believe this will be a fun ski and I hope to get it on the water this year.