Jet skis can be turbocharged by installing an aftermarket turbocharger kit, but it’s also wise to strengthen the engine internals simultaneously. Since it’s an enormous task, it makes more sense to invest in a supercharged model, which is available off-the-shelf. Turbocharging only makes sense for racing jet skis that are not available with forced induction engines from the factory. If you want to find out more about jet ski turbocharging, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! Are There any Factory Turbocharged Jet Skis? It’s a lesser-known ..read more

Jet ski camping? This phrase sounds like a contradiction, like a cheap jet ski! But contrary to popular belief, the latest jet skis can carry all your camping gear even with a passenger onboard. If you want to find out more about jet ski camping, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! Can You Go Camping with a Jet Ski? Unlike vintage models, which were designed as solo water toys, today’s jet skis can even function like small boats. Therefore, they can be used for a variety of activities like touring, PWC fishing, or even to reach camping spo ..read more

As a rule of thumb, the hull and top deck of each Yamaha WaveRunner are made of fiberglass, but they feature different types of construction. The body materials on the latest WaveRunners can be either SMC, NanoXcel 1, NanoXcel 2, or VaRTM Fiberglass, depending on the model. If you want to find out more about these materials, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! What is the Hull Material on Yamaha WaveRunners? Back in the day each PWC’s hull and top deck were manufactured from traditional fiberglass, and WaveRunners were no exception. All t ..read more

ECU reflash on a jet ski is a performance modification to unlock the full potential of the engine, which is electronically restricted by the factory. Reflashing the ECU requires reprogramming the jet ski’s main computer, a.k.a. Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with a special device to override these factory limiters. The main purpose of this mod is to increase the top speed, acceleration, and throttle response. If you want to learn about this process, you’ve come to the right place. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! What Does Reflashing the ECU Do on a Jet Ski ..read more

The best jet skis for tow-in surfing are full-size 3-seater Touring/Luxury runabouts with powerful engines. These model lines include FX WaveRunners, Kawasaki Ultra 310s, and ST3-based Sea-Doos. It’s also wise to customize the ski with some special accessories like a stability collar, rescue board, tow pilon, safety straps, and more. If you want to find out more about the best jet skis for assisting surfers, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! 5 of the Best Jet Skis for Tow-In Surfing When it comes to big-wave surfing, jet skis can provid ..read more

The best jet skis for families are arguably large 3-seater runabouts with non-supercharged engines. You can find these models in the Recreation and Touring/Luxury categories. Our picks for the most family-friendly jet skis are as follows: Yamaha VX Yamaha FX HO Yamaha FX Cruiser HO Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 Sea-Doo GTX 170 Kawasaki STX 160 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX If you want to find out more about these popular jet skis, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! Which Jet Skis Are the Best for Families? If we don’t take into account the few purpose-bui ..read more

As the name suggests, the Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S Angler is designed with PWC fishermen in mind. This PWC is based on a standard Ultra 160 LX-S but equipped with a set of PWC fishing accessories like a rear rack, cooler, storage packs, rod holders, fishing bench seats, and more. If you want to find out more about this high-performance PWC, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know into this Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S Angler review! 2025 Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S Angler Review Hull The Ultra 160 LX-S Angler is based on the completely redesigned Kawasaki Ultra PWC hu ..read more

If you are looking for a jet ski for doing tricks you first have to choose between sit-down and stand-up models. You can do significantly more tricks with a stand-up, but the smallest sit-down skis are also capable of surprising tricks. If you want to find out more about these machines, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled them all under one roof! Best Stand-Up Jet Skis for Tricks There’s no question that the best jet skis for doing tricks are freestyle stand-up skis. These tiny, very powerful skis can do amazing tricks like backflips, barrel rolls, and more. The majority of ..read more

Honda entered the PWC market in 2002 with the introduction of the 3-seater F-12 and the turbocharged F-12X. In the following season, these skis were followed by the much sportier, 2-seater R-12 and R-12X. At the end of the decade, Honda upgraded its F-12 series to the more advanced F-15, but in 2009 the manufacturer terminated its entire PWC line. If you want to find out more about these skis, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compared these skis head-to-head! Honda AquaTrax Model Reference 2002-2009 Honda AquaTrax F-12 and F-12X The first Honda PWCs ever built were the 2002 AquaTra ..read more

The 2009 Honda AquaTrax F-15 was the smaller brother of the flagship turbocharged F-15X. These skis shared the same platform but the former housed a naturally-aspirated, 153hp power option. Honda only marketed the F-15 in 2009 since its entire PWC line was discontinued after that season. If you want to find out more about this cruiser Honda PWC, this post is for you. We at JetDrift have compiled all you need to know under one roof! Honda AquaTrax F-15 Review Honda AquaTrax F-15 Hull The 2009 AquaTrax F-15 borrowed its body from its turbocharged brother. This fiberglass-reinforced plastic (F ..read more