Jet Ski in Watercraft Sport

Jet Ski, WaveRunner, Sea-Doo, or Personal Water Craft is a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat. Models have an inboard engine driving a pump jet that has a screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering.

Jet Skis are small, fast, easily handled, fairly easy to use, affordable and their propulsion systems, which do not have external propellers, are safer for swimmers, water sports, and wildlife. For these reasons, they are sometimes used in preference to small motorboats.

Most are designed for two or three people, though four-passenger models exist. Because of their relatively low cost and the freedom they afford to owners, Jet Skis are widely used for recreation. Although most Jet Skis are purchased by individuals for recreational use, they are also used for more serious purposes. Lifeguards in some areas use Jet Skis equipped with rescue platforms to rescue water users who get into difficulties and carry them back to shore.

Freestyle Jet Skiing is done on stand-up Jet Skis, as they are lighter and smaller. Jet Ski freestyle consists of many different tricks, including big air, hood tricks and technical tricks which, just like BMX and Motocross, are judged on the quality and skill shown in routines.