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The Japanese company Jetwave has recently brought to the market a new handle pole especially designed for hard core riders. The illustrated handlepole resembles the RRP, though it is not adjustable. It is a show case with heavy duty construction and is shorter than the original poles. The particular pole was used at the World Finals from World Champions Watanabe and Lenzi. It is distributed by Fennec Group.

After the World Finals were over the Greek Team visited the R&D factory in LA.. The company had recently moved to new facilities to east LA and Glenn Dickinson gave us (Moraitis and Malouchos) a tour around the factory, showing us some of the manufacturing processes as well as the moulds and special tools. Additionally, we saw the CNC machine perfecting the backing plate of the Ultra aluminum sponsons. Our visit ended up at Dickinson’s office where he explained the development of some products.

Yamaha honored by composites Industry for development of revolutionary NANOXCEL? hull and deck material. November 12, 2007 - KENNESAW, GA - Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA received the composites industry's prestigious Excellence & Innovation Award for the company's development of its exclusive nano-engineered NanoXcel? hull and deck material that dramatically decreases the overall weight of Yamaha WaveRunners? while increasing strength and durability. The award was presented to Yamaha by Composites Manufacturing magazine and the American Composites Manufacturers Association. The award recognizes outstanding achievements by companies in categories that include composites engineering and manufacturing process. "We are honored that that composites industry recognizes Yamaha's investment in the areas of product development and manufacturing," said Yamaha WaterCraft president Mark Speaks. "We will continue to make significant investments in all areas of our business that add value and enjoyment for our customers."

Christophe Girello chief mechanic of Rius Racing was helping out Dustin Farthing with the handling issues of his two Ski’s. One of them was equipped with an oversized two stroke engine. The pictured ride plate was the composite OEM plate of the S4 that was heavily modified by Girello with a B.Chapin pattern of holes in order to enhance rear end grip and straight line stability. Girello had also modified an aluminum ride plate for Farthings second Ski. According to Girello Rius Racing plans to produce an intake grate and a ride plate for the S4. The later one will be made off aluminum or composite.

Yamaha importers Motodynamics S.A.A. in Greece has released recently the price list of the 2008 model line up: GP1300R=13.720, FX SHO Cruiser= 18.250, FX SHO=17.500, FX HO Cruiser=15.920, FX HO=15.170, VX Sport=10.270, VX Deluxe=11.450 and VX Cruiser=11.600. Prices are in euro including tax.

Sea Doo importers Petropoulos AEVE in Greece has released recently the price list (prices are in euro) of the 2008 models: GTI 4TEC 130hp=12.500, GTI 4TEC SE 130hp=13.450, GTI 4TEC SE155hp=14.500, GTI 4TEC W/B155hp=17.200, GTI 4TEC W/B215hp=18.950, GTX 4TEC 155hp=15.950, GTX 4TEC 215hp=18.200, GTX 4T Limited 215hp=20.700, RXT 215hp=18.500, RXT-X 255hp=20.500, RXP 155hp=14.900, RXP 215hp=17.400 and RXP-X 255hp=19.200.

During the World Finals there was an Ultra 250 at the Riva booth which was equipped with a brand new rear seat. This particular one was designed in order to replace the bulky and heavy OEM seat for the third passenger. It is lightweight and scopes to enhance the aesthetics as well as to reduce the total weight of the craft. According to Dave Bamdas the new seat will be available in the near future. The demanding rider might also make a rear whole in order to allow the hot air to come out from the engine compartment.