A Handy Guide to Buying Your First Jet Ski

There is no activity as exciting or as enjoyable as riding a jetski. In Dubai, it is one of the most popular water sports youth and adults enjoy. While many prefer jet ski rental, if you wish to purchase your own personal watercraft it is possible. We are bringing you this guide to ensure that you can buy and use the vehicle correctly. 

What are the jetski types available?

There are primarily two types of jet skis available: the sit-down and stand-up models. While they are both brilliant for jetskiing, they have significant differences that can affect your experience.

Stand-up Jetski

As its name indicates, this model does not contain a seat, and you are required to stand up for the entire jetski ride. While this can be exhausting as you will be unable to rest mid-ride, it is more engaging as you will have a greater degree of control and freedom of movement. As you can lean your body entirely to one side, you will be able to make tighter turns and perform more challenging tricks with ease. They also typically accelerate faster, allowing you to quickly reach the top speed. However, you will require a greater level of balance while riding the vehicle, as there is an increased risk of falling off the vehicle. 

Stand-up models are also much smaller than sit-down ones making them easy to transport and store. They are also easier to maintain as they do not have a complex design. Unfortunately, they do not have many additional features, such as a stereo system that sit-down models have. They also only carry one rider, so if you want to have more than one person ride the jetski at a time, this will not be a suitable option. 

Sit-down Jetski

This type of jetski has seating available and is much easier to ride as it handles just like a motorbike. It can also fit up to two people, making it an ideal purchase if you wish to share it with your family. The personal watercraft also has storage compartments to store items such as phones and wallets. They also have several other features such as GPS and stereo systems. 

They do not have the speed or complete freedom of movement that stand-up models offer, but sit-down jet skis can still be great fun to drive. When jetski riding, sit-down jetskis glide smoothly across the water and allow you to do some tricks. Those with high horsepower can reach up to 70mph, so this will be a good choice if you enjoy speed and comfort.

How to take care of the jetski

Once you make a purchase, you need to make sure that the jetski is taken care of properly. Below is a maintenance checklist that will be useful.

• Clean all parts of the jetski according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
• Flush the intake and cooling systems to avoid corroding the internal systems. 
• Check the watercraft for any signs of damage and carry out repairs.
• Use a PWC lift to store the jetski instead of keeping the vehicle in the water for long periods.
• Use a cover if you store the jetski outdoors to protect it from surface-level damage and other serious issues.
• Top off your fuel prior to keeping the jetski stored for long periods. 
• Change the engine and pump oil at least once a year.
• Lubricate all the fittings to stop them from tightening during long periods of staying idle.

By making sure to buy the right personal watercraft and maintaining it well you can have a safe and enjoyable experience when jet skiing in Dubai. You can also be certain that the money spent is worthwhile. If you feel you are not yet ready to purchase a jetski, you can instead opt for jetski rental, contact us at Ride in Dubai for more information about the packages we offer.