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@arkhamkillzone 2 күн бұрын
Does this wreck the ski?
@livinginwake Күн бұрын
@@arkhamkillzone wouldn’t say it’s great for it mate
@JoshDK- 2 күн бұрын
Stunning scenery as always, loving the videos keep up the great work.
@livinginwake Күн бұрын
@@JoshDK- appreciate the kind words
@Jamie_Jibs 3 күн бұрын
The quality of this video does not fit 300 views. I would expect millions!
@livinginwake 3 күн бұрын
@@Jamie_Jibs mate that’s really nice of you to say. Thanks for that!
@simonmcgrath6933 4 күн бұрын
Nice video Greg, thanks for the company on the ride. That campsite is right up my alley…..Feb 2025 it’s a go!
@livinginwake 4 күн бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 thanks Simon, think there will be a few people going for that spot
@simonmcgrath6933 4 күн бұрын
@@livinginwakebugger, should have kept it on the D low !! 😜
@shotbychristo 5 күн бұрын
Tarawera is a beautiful lake for camping. Beautiful video 👍
@livinginwake 5 күн бұрын
@@shotbychristo thank you, I haven’t camped there, but that spot looked mint ⛺️
@Patrick-rj8gh 8 күн бұрын
Tauranga
@jetskirepublic 24 күн бұрын
🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻
@ryan__nz Ай бұрын
Rotorua local here.. let me know if you're ever keen for a sesh, been riding mine for a few years now. One thing I noticed is when you first start that you're going a bit slow, always easier for me to keep weight up front and get on the plane first!
@roozynz Ай бұрын
Thats not actually the creek. Theres a better accessible creek not far from the first beach you went too. further right. Much nicer to soak in and can easily walk up the creek. you can swim in the lake and be warm. You'll have to go looking again.
@livinginwake Ай бұрын
@@roozynz was wondering if we found all of it. Thanks for the heads up. I had heard there was a bath tub so we assumed we had found it
@kerrytukaki Ай бұрын
Great vid. The Queen stayed at Moose lodge not far from the pools you went to on the shore and the emperor of Japan stayed there also years ago. Both had rooms decorated for them. Got a tour through a few months ago.
@livinginwake Ай бұрын
@@kerrytukaki thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed it. Oh ok, I thought that lodge had closed up
@simonmcgrath6933 Ай бұрын
I saw another great spot in that video to pitch a tent mate 😜. We are heading that way next month for a couple of rides.
@livinginwake Ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 yeah there are probably a few spots you could chuck a tent. Awesome!
@ParaglidingManiac Ай бұрын
Awesome little adventure! Math bath is actually a good idea of calling it :)
@livinginwake Ай бұрын
@@ParaglidingManiac cheers! I think next time I’d be ready to make a mud bath of it
@simonmcgrath6933 16 күн бұрын
More of a Mud Tub than a Bath Tub by the sounds of it 😂
@livinginwake 11 күн бұрын
@ probably accurate. A hot mud bath at least!
@rhinostaking3550 Ай бұрын
How did that actually happen ??
@livinginwake Ай бұрын
@@rhinostaking3550 crazy right!
@skylane1828 2 ай бұрын
Explorer 170 for me. Looks like a lot of fun but, the maintenance is way higher because of the turbo charger not to mention the fuel.
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@skylane1828 definitely looked at the explorer. Would tick a lot of boxes for me and touring
@David_Truck 2 ай бұрын
Good to see you back on the water. Looking forward to a bunch of new videos. Always enjoying watching from canada. Cheers
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@David_Truck thanks for tuning in. Where in Canada? I’ll get some more adventures out soon
@David_Truck 2 ай бұрын
@livinginwake From Kelowna British Columbia. We have so many beautiful lakes in this area. A true gem and have Vancouver and the coast just a few hours away. Great place to go riding here
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@David_Truck I bet! Envious of all the lakes
@simonmcgrath6933 2 ай бұрын
Nice little video Greg. Plans are underway for an overnighter on the lake mid November with our Fish Pro. Hopefully a reconnaissance ride sometime in October. Look forward to your next adventure.
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 awesome. Great plan. Good lake to do an overnighter and hopefully this makes it easier planning your adventure
@simonmcgrath6933 2 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake 100% it does. Also going over a couple of your old videos as well - you've totally been an inspiration by showcasing these lakes to me. Owe you a beer !
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 that’s awesome to hear and why I do these vids
@nickhunn8039 2 ай бұрын
Stunning scenery and beautifully shot. Well done.
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@nickhunn8039 thanks for the feedback and kind words
@lakelifeandbeyond 2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@stuarts3016 2 ай бұрын
Has the RXP ever sent you flying off ? I want to upgrade from my GTR hull, to something thats better in the chop but have been told by many people the RXP is a ski that does not forgive and will throw you off at even a wrong glance. Racers use them so they cant be that bad right ?😂 been following your channel from the start 💪🏼
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@stuarts3016 wow you would have seen the very average beginnings haha. Thanks for this. You know actually prefer the RXP, its predictable and doesn’t wander like the ST3 hulls. You certainly have to hold strong and turn with it. But if you’re experienced, I like it. Definitely less forgiving than the GTR. Currently on a GTi , and it just slides on the turn, so you will have to change your approach going from the GTR
@stuarts3016 2 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake thanks man - yeah been riding for 5 years but always had the pollytec hull on the GTis and GTRs - just wanted something to cut through the chop better as i ride offshore in the UK and as you can guess its far from a pond…
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@stuarts3016 no worries. If it’s offshore chop, it’s a balance. The ST3 hulls are more comfy in it, GTX or RXT. But they bow hunt. I had an rxt and did a couple long rides open ocean. Soaks the bumps but you’re playing with the handlebars a lot. RXP is smaller and doesn’t soak bumps as well but tracks through. Got a comparison vid on the two you can check out mate
@stuarts3016 2 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake already see it mate the day you made it ! 😃
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@stuarts3016 awesome cheers mate
@EdRaket13 2 ай бұрын
nice! now race a sea wii waves
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@EdRaket13 will check out one of those events sometime. Imagine that would be next level
@EdRaket13 2 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake yes i race BKOffshore in belgium next year you can come race there!
@livinginwake 2 ай бұрын
@@EdRaket13 now that would be epic! Thanks for tuning in from over there
@lakelifeandbeyond 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@wendellg2638 3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video, not a big fan of the noise and fuel usage but live and let live. Maybe you'll get video of elelectric jet-skis.
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, yes I have had a bit of a look at the electric skis. Constraints in range obviously the biggest hurdle to overcome. Amazing instant power however. Space to watch
@simonmcgrath6933 3 ай бұрын
And heres me never taking it out of Eco mode 😂
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 😂
@rachogrady9338 3 ай бұрын
As someone who was there and watched the racing, you did a great job of catching the people, the riding, the community and of course the enthusiasm everyone has for this sport, regardless of their machines :) Thank you for sharing a lovely day out!
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@rachogrady9338 thanks Rach!
@evlvr4 3 ай бұрын
Legend bud Awsome video ya did a wicked job
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@evlvr4 thanks mate, appreciate it. Tried to cover the day best I could
@_KiwiDad 3 ай бұрын
BRB taking out a top up on my mortgage... 💵
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@_KiwiDad haha won’t be the only one
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
This was my first jet ski racing event. Just a great community and vibe, but also immense competition. I’m going to have to give this a go. But worried I might get addicted
@jetskirepublic 24 күн бұрын
You won’t know unless you try it haha
@livinginwake 11 күн бұрын
@ very tempted my friend!
@med.dent.gattoni 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Keep it up!
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@med.dent.gattoni thanks mate!
@med.dent.gattoni 2 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake Thanks for creating content!
@simonmcgrath6933 3 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back mate ! You’ve actually inspired the wife and I to do the lakes in BOP this summer. We’re up in AKL and did a quick reccy of 4 of them a few weeks back. Really keen to camp out overnight lakeside - that peninsula looks like a great spot for it ! If you haven’t done the Hauraki Gulf, get up and do it. Kawau Island as well. Holler if you need a riding partner, though Stephen is from up here so you have a wingman sorted already.
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 glad to hear it mate. Thanks for the message. You won’t regret the lakes. Let me know if you’re heading down and want a riding buddy. I’m always keen if I can fit it in. Also if ya need any advice on the area. Stephen has hit me up about the gulf, and couple others trying to get me up there. I’ll likely plan something in spring
@simonmcgrath6933 3 ай бұрын
@@livinginwakeI have a week off in November and the missus isn’t keen, I’ll give you a nudge bro.
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 no worries
@tmordaunt1 3 ай бұрын
Love your videos, missed them! Have you ever made it out Whakaari / White Island, would make for an interesting video?! I imagine its a bit of a journey!
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@tmordaunt1 thanks mate, really appreciate the feedback and nice to know people are watching. I haven’t actually but thought about that area for sure, and whale island. Not sure on the regulations for White Island, would have to read up before I went near that one
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
Let me know any recommended modifications for a GTI. I’m surprised by the kick it has, coming down from a 300hp. I’ll do an in depth riding review of it soon, and offer comparisons in comfort, riding experience and ergonomics
@jetskilee86 3 ай бұрын
Finally back mate we'll have to catch up!
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@jetskilee86 for sure! Very keen to get out and film with ya mate
@JoshDK- 3 ай бұрын
It’s quite a down size in power from 300hp to 130hp, but as long as you’re on the water and having fun that’s all that matters. Be interested to see your opinion on comfort compared to the rxpX and rxtx.
@JoshDK- 3 ай бұрын
And as always stunning scenery over in NZ
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@JoshDK- beautiful part of the world, can’t complain at all when I’m doing these sorts of things
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@JoshDK- I actually had a look at my speeds/rpms from when you service and a big majority of my riding was in the 45-70km/hr margin. Probably because of what I do on the ski, touring, riding with people, filming, on open ocean. Definitely enjoyed the top end but it was rare to use it. I find the gti/gtr hull easy and comfy enough. It’s forgiving. RXP was great with myself. Not great 2up. Rxt was great for 2up, probably my preference over RXP for most. The ST3 hull is more stable at stationary. All are awesome skis. Depends on what you need comfort for I guess?
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@JoshDK- also it actually goes better than I thought. I’d like to tune to get top end up a bit. But it still rips around in sport
@JoshDK- 3 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake yeh I get that, I have a ski that can do 135km but most rides I do a top sped run once and the rest is 80km and under. I love the RXPX but it’s a one person ski even with the add on seat it’s not good with 2 people. I do like the GTi hulls they just seem a bit more work horse and useable. Good to see you back on a ski
@TheSocialAIHub 3 ай бұрын
He's back! 🎉
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSocialAIHub missed it!
@mick20mpr 3 ай бұрын
Nice one Good to see you back on a seadoo 👍
@livinginwake 3 ай бұрын
@@mick20mpr thanks mate! I’m stoked to be back
@Natethanastysnake666 4 ай бұрын
Awesome review. Camera angles were great
@livinginwake 4 ай бұрын
@@Natethanastysnake666 thanks for that! :)
@shotbychristo 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the nice winter ride 👌
@livinginwake 4 ай бұрын
@@shotbychristo no worries! Will hopefully get back out soon for more
@CJR_Controls 4 ай бұрын
Great video!
@CJR_Controls 4 ай бұрын
Have you had any issues with the board? Im thinking about getting the same one you have but with the jet and smaller fin
@livinginwake 4 ай бұрын
@@CJR_Controls no issues at all. The cruiser jet package I had was a good starter for me. But I’m over 100kg and 6’3 so if you’re not as hefty you might want a smaller wing. No issues at all with the board
@CJR_Controls 4 ай бұрын
The board was a lot louder then they say it is. Are you using the flight jet or prop?
@livinginwake 4 ай бұрын
@@CJR_Controls I thought it was pretty quiet, but it’s my first board. I went with the prop to start. Thought I’d start there with the guard on
@huntertominello8253 4 ай бұрын
I bet that hurt
@grisdon1 4 ай бұрын
I can't believe you are learning while holding a selfie stick! Good on ya.
@livinginwake 4 ай бұрын
@@grisdon1 admittedly it made it difficult haha
@jimhazelwood9264 5 ай бұрын
Factory Assembly Defects crushed hull vent tubes.. corrected increased top end to 80 mph plus
@JonathonTsoukalas-w6x 5 ай бұрын
hey mate how does the rxpx feel with 2 people
@livinginwake 5 ай бұрын
@@JonathonTsoukalas-w6x depends on how you’re riding. If cruising along, it’s ok. But if you’re rocking around, I wouldn’t want to be back there. Most of my riding was solo with the 1-up seat support on
@GamingFateh 5 ай бұрын
Yamaha
@simonmcgrath6933 5 ай бұрын
Jetski camping is the way !! Me and the wife did an overnight at Motuihe in the Hauraki.......was perfect until I woke in the morning to realise my ski had gotten swamped overnight, even with perfect conditions. Still not entirely sure how it happened but I think overnighting on a lake is where it's at - just trying to work out where.
@livinginwake 5 ай бұрын
I really like the idea but yeah when you start looking there aren’t many spots. I’d say Lake Tarawera and parking up at the hot water beach. There is a DOC camp on the shore there
@livinginwake 5 ай бұрын
Check out my vid going to tarawera and it shows you the camp
@simonmcgrath6933 5 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake unable to Free camp on Rotoiti?
@livinginwake 5 ай бұрын
@@simonmcgrath6933 I aren’t aware of any spots, but would be keen to know if there was
@simonmcgrath6933 5 ай бұрын
@@livinginwake will definitely let you know. Hopefully down in a few weeks for a reccy as aiming to spend a ton of Seadoo time this summer on these lakes. Great videos bro, keep it up.
@michaelbarroso587 5 ай бұрын
does the two person seat come with it or you need to get it separate
@livinginwake 5 ай бұрын
That might be a dealer thing, but I had to purchase the 2up seat with mine. Hardly ever used it to be honest
@michaelbarroso587 5 ай бұрын
how many gallons and miles per gallon do you get on the ski. also how long does a full tank last
@livinginwake 5 ай бұрын
We work in litres and Km over here. I reckon you get around 180km if you’re riding easy on throttle in eco. You put that in sport and I’d say it would much much less :)
@wendellg2638 6 ай бұрын
We're using the Lift 3F, and that's a two man operation so respect for you flying solo! Gorgeous shots, keep flying.
@livinginwake 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and kind words! Those lifts look like great fun, don’t see a lot of people flying around here
@murraydawbarn7572 7 ай бұрын
Greetings from Australia (Newcastle) Exactly what you said bro. The fun is in the process of learning. You are going well .cheers
@livinginwake 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Go well over there in aus