I’m planning on renting a jet ski for about 4 hours for my 13th birthday. I’ve heard a few years back that at the age of 12, you can drive a jet ski, but with a parent/guardian on.

I have been wanting to try barefooting for awhile now, I am 150 pounds and I go behind a boat at roughly 35 miles per hour, is this correct to get off the ski? And how do I do it without catching an edge and hurting myself?

I am just getting into wake boarding after being a experienced skier for more than a few years. I am asking the question because I have several ski tow ropes, but no wake tow ropes. Before I spend the money I wanted to know if there is actually a difference or if it is all a marketing gimmick to overcharge on ropes.

Ski was doing fine – slipped about half way off the trailer and landed on the ride plate. Did not come completely off the trailer – just stood up with the front still on trailer, but banged pretty hard on the plate. Just some gashes and small dents visible – looks like it may be bent very slightly upward – maybe a half inch. Next time to the lake it wouldn’t stop porposing.

So I’m trying to buy a used jet ski for this summer. I’ve only rode the sit down kinds about 3 times, and never rode the stand up ones, but I’m convinced I want a stand up one for ease of tossing it in the back of a carpeted pickup (so I don’t need a trailer), better gas mileage, and I hear that they are just more fun once you get the hang of them.

Anyways, I’m only planning to spend around $1000 at the most. I’ve been seeing alot of Kawasaki 550sx’s around 1990’s in that price range.

Anyways, I’m pretty familiar with the mechanics of cars and motorcycles, but very unfamiliar with the overall workings of a jet ski. So I’m wondering what are the most important things to look for, and the most important things to expect? I’m guessing its not like a car or bike you can test ride, since I’m guessing most of the ones in my price range are ones sitting in peoples garages. So any advice overall would really help. Thanks.

There is a jet ski for sale that “runs great” but it needs its carbs cleaned. How much would this cost? Also is there anything that could be wrong with the jet ski if the carbs needs a cleaning? Thanks!

I know that a pair of skis normally comes with a slalom ski but is that the same as one you would buy seprate? why is the pair normally cheaper than the one slalom ski alone?