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Multi time National and World champion Chris MacClugage tested the new Dianese Vest during the testing program prior to the World Finals races. After talking to the Greek rider Vasilis Moraitis, MacClugage saw the new vest and got very curious and asked Vasilis if he could try it out. After a series of testing on his stand up, Chris approached again Vasilis saying “It was the first time I was feeling safe on the track. This thing feels great”. Later he made some comments, referring to the design of the new vest and that the other manufacturers should also follow this approach.

Recently the Canadian manufacturer showed the range of 2007 models in Nashville, USA. At the catwalk of the Sea Doo nine models appeared and were marked for the following season. The only brand new, in a way, model is the 155hp edition of the RXP. Although most of the manufacturers are improving the engine output of the muscle crafts Sea Doo is following its own way, by putting the natural aspirated three cylinder engine into the RXP hull. Though, the company made a major improvements to the aesthetics and graphics. The Sea Doo range is completed with GTX Limited, GTX, RXT, RXP 215, Wake, 3D DI, GTI and GTI SE.

The “tuned” stand of multi champion Akis Malouchos was a show case at the 2nd International Athens Tuning Show that was held at the ex-airport facilities in Athens. The two most winning personal water craft of the 16 times National Champion was the major attraction. Additionally, there were many fast goodies of the major aftermarket companies on display. A three cylinder engine was exposed with lots of tuning parts on it, a true show case for every enthusiast. The last but not least was the appearance of a modified ATV, which attracted most motorists.

The famous Italian designer Dainese got seriously into designing the perfect personal floating device for the personal water craft rider and racer. The brand new Impact Vest is equipped with a protective spine brace that is fixed at the out cell of the vest. The vest is highly anatomic, fact that makes the rider move without feeling it. Additionally, it has straps that are adjustable to the upper body. It is designed according to the EEC regulations (89/686/EEC) upon the RINA Numb.0474. The new Dainese Impact Vest is available at all sizes from the Dainese Pro Shop Kallirois (tel.: 210 9229 152) at the price of 256euros.

IJSBA has recently announced that the Personal Flotation Device that will be used by all riders has to be approved by the US Coast Guard, otherwise riders will not be allowed to race even if the are indigenous to other countries or by the EEC. The World Finals are being held in the USA, therefore for the riders’ safety IJSBA is strict and must follow the US Coast Guard regulations. All vests must have a Type I or Type III US Coast Guard stamp on them. No other vests will be allowed to be used.

The OEM fuel taps usually start losing their color and strength and become weaker as a result of their direct contact with sunlight and fuel. This may result in a crack on their upper body or the tread. The Japanese aftermarket company designs and manufactures billet aluminum fuel taps for any pwc. Additionally, they are anodized in order to resist corrosion. The pictured fuel taps are available in five colors from Champions store (tel.: 210 9405 623) at the price of 80euros.

Fraudulent fuel is one of the most important issues of all personal watercraft owners since it directly affects the engines operation as well as the motors life. The Greek Ministres of Economy is trying to take action in order to minimize the smuggling of illegal fuel that costs 1,5billion euros to the country’s annual economy. Additionally, customers can get informed about the lowest fuel prices around their area, by calling the number 1564. According to the latest records (1st of Sep.) around the country, the price of the unleaded fuel was established at 1.009euro per liter, a price that is lower by 3.07% compared to the values that were recorded in the 25th of August.