Jet Ski is the brand name of a personal watercraft (PWC) manufactured by Kawasaki, a Japanese company. The term is often used generically to refer to any type of personal watercraft used mainly for recreation, and it is also used as a verb to describe the use of any type of PW

 

Jet skis have throttles similar to those on motorcycles which when  Applying more pressure to the throttle will make the jet ski accelerate more quickly. While jet skis don’t have brakes, most do have a feature that can reverse the direction of the impeller, leading to backwards movement.

Bonus tip: if you’ve got kids, or are just young at heart, you can build a model jet ski at home to see first-hand how they work! All you need is a long, sausage-shaped balloon, a plastic bottle and a sink or tub filled with water.

Now that you have a better idea of how jet skis work, it’s time to go out for a spin on one. Come on down to lovely Madeira Beach, Florida, and check out Woody’s Watersports. We know you’ll enjoy taking in stunning scenery and making new memories while riding on one of our rental jet skis! Make your reservation today.

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