Driving a Jet? – But what is it and how to manage it?

Jet is a turbine-powered and internally powered craft. The principle of operation is that the turbine sucks into the water from the opening under the bottom and expels it from the rear as a jet. Jet's got gas, but no brakes. The speed can only be reduced by reducing the gas.

To turn the jet, you need to keep it on the gas so that the water jet does not disappear. If the gas is shot, the vehicle becomes unstable and difficult to control.

There are two types of personal watercraft: seating and parking watercraft. The first one is sitting, the second one is standing. The standing machine is well suited as a training tool, the seating machine develops a high final speed and has better acceleration. The seat is especially good for fun, as you can bring a companion with you.

Anything but riding a jet!

Driving a Jet? – But what happens when you fall into the water?

The key of the jet has a rope attached, the loose end of which must be attached to the loop of the wrist or lifejacket. It is designed for when the driver falls into the water, then when falling, the cord pulls out and the engine stops.

If the jet gets up when it falls, you can climb on it from behind again. However, if the jet goes upside down, the vehicle must first be turned upright. To do this, you need to swim behind the personal watercraft, where you can find a sticker with an arrow indicating in which direction the personal watercraft can be turned. This is important because if you turn the body upside down, the water in the body can easily get into the air inlets and from there on into the engine!

Don't worry, we'll explain it all over again. Come and ride the jet!

JETIREND Aide-memoire

Jet riding gives a pleasant and adrenaline-rich experience. In order to get the best experience, we recommend that a personal watercraft lender:

• be sober;
• be at least 18 years of age;
• bring a driver's license;
• sign the lease agreement;
• wear a calibre, lifejacket and helmet;
• avoid the creation of waves in the port;
• ride a personal watercraft in a designated place (particular attention should be paid to lowlands, rocks, other occupants and buoys);
• take into account the long braking distance;
• bring a driving licence and an identity document;
• avoid sailing in large waves on the high seas;
• avoid the inlet and outlet of the turbine.