I’ve had to go back to 30 years to finally see an excellent tutorial recorded on a camcorder on how to ride a stand up correctly says a lot about the idiots on TH-cam today
Ok after seeing them do the tandem without issues I've decided my 440 must not be running right. It just seems like a dog and takes forever to get on plane with my 195lb butt. Also this is by far the most informative stand up ski instructional video I have ever seen.
I still have my 86 550 jetski that I bought brand new in 86. Looks like the one in the video except that one is an 85 .The 86 models started having the stubby,short exhaust nozzle coming out of the side of the hull on the right side, just above the water line. Also, 86 was the first year for the breadbox shaped exhaust expansion chamber. Horsepower on the 86's were 41hp vs 36 on the previous years.
I believe it's a 1985 model...looks more red to me: www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fipdjetskigraphics.com%2Fshop%2Fkawasaki%2F440-550-1985-oem-graphics-kit%2F&psig=AOvVaw0gK8q4QyHNdqmxQW_U9NqU&ust=1593516144053000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCKDSv7P0puoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD The color in the video is probably faded due to the old VHS tape it came from.
the later 550s have rear exit on the side of the carb always tip away from the carb and towards the exhaust manifold which side the exhaust comes out doesnt matter
@@zackeriahthurman3666 what if the carbs/intake is on the same side as the exhaust? then woudnt you roll it on the intake side? so then what i said would be more accurate.
The best video on TH-cam to learn about these old stand ups, thanks a lot 👍
i love seeing this stuff uploaded!
I’ve had to go back to 30 years to finally see an excellent tutorial recorded on a camcorder on how to ride a stand up correctly says a lot about the idiots on TH-cam today
Best Jet ski how to I have watched.
Ok after seeing them do the tandem without issues I've decided my 440 must not be running right. It just seems like a dog and takes forever to get on plane with my 195lb butt.
Also this is by far the most informative stand up ski instructional video I have ever seen.
i think this video is from a time nobody thought about backflip and barelroll :D but i love it !!
Who thought that adding a droning, monotone, non stop engine soundtrack was a good idea though? 🤣
Some great tips but wow they make it look easy. Elbows out helped me out a fair bit. Thanks
I still have my 86 550 jetski that I bought brand new in 86. Looks like the one in the video except that one is an 85 .The 86 models started having the stubby,short exhaust nozzle coming out of the side of the hull on the right side, just above the water line. Also, 86 was the first year for the breadbox shaped exhaust expansion chamber. Horsepower on the 86's were 41hp vs 36 on the previous years.
Great stuff!
Thanks for all the hard work!
I ty it this days. I have a yamaha super jet 700 ✌️
Great video. Dam now i will want to buy one.
Best video :)
Looks its age but there's some difficult tricks toward the end!
It's a good idea to upgrade the stop start button with the lanyard style. Very easy upgrade to do.
doc observation !!!!
Thanks so much
Lol this was from a time when people thought 30 mph was fast the skis now a days can easily do 40+
I Believe you but also the new Kawasaki 1500sxr can do about almost 70mph
Eli Carter they didn’t come out till the mid 90s
Eli Carter Ik I’m just saying it’s crazy how fast today’s skis are
kommanders now with 1500s go around 73 mph
Sandy shreds!
Personal area! 😅😅
Just think. The little girl is in her 40s now and the adults are in their 60s. I wonder if any of them still ride.
Here's some footage of Doug (the guy who made this video) riding vintage skis in 2020:
th-cam.com/video/aET8Y0dKP3E/w-d-xo.html
Is there any more movies that can provide lessons of jet skiing?
Watch 90's promod racing videos and look at how they position themselves racing.
@@BookerTJohnson thx already doing it ;-)
Are the skis pink I can’t tell
I believe it's a 1985 model...looks more red to me:
www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fipdjetskigraphics.com%2Fshop%2Fkawasaki%2F440-550-1985-oem-graphics-kit%2F&psig=AOvVaw0gK8q4QyHNdqmxQW_U9NqU&ust=1593516144053000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCKDSv7P0puoCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
The color in the video is probably faded due to the old VHS tape it came from.
Yeah they are red
Why does it matter?
Riding backwards is a ticketable offense where I live. It’s considered reckless boating.
3:25 so is it safe to assume that you would roll any jet ski on its exhaust side of the engine?
the later 550s have rear exit on the side of the carb always tip away from the carb and towards the exhaust manifold which side the exhaust comes out doesnt matter
Yes, towards the exhaust side of the ENGINE. This isn't necessarily the side that the exhaust actually exits the body of the ski.
Opposite side of carburetor/s
@@shockwave538 yes, the exhaust side of the ENGINE, not jet ski, just like i said
@@zackeriahthurman3666 what if the carbs/intake is on the same side as the exhaust? then woudnt you roll it on the intake side? so then what i said would be more accurate.
certainly informative but the colors and low resolution make my eyes hurt lol
Welcome to 80's era VHS. 😛 Doug tells me he did this independently and paid for the production out of pocket.
@@boandjill but robin hood from the 70s didn't do me like that.
A lot of this is still very relevant, I was interested to see he doesn't swap his foot position depending on the direction of the corner
The guy riding at the start looks like my Dad did back then xD
I don't know what it is about this ski but it looks so good, like you're riding a flamingo on water.
Just picked up a wave blaster 1, super stoked