Flying Off Of The Pandhandle Enduro Ride: The Watercraft Journal EP. 103

[@jeffbryner5355]

Looks fun as hell!! My local lakes are not that big. The biggest one we have is about 2 hours end to end by boat at 50 mph. This would be a blast and I agree. Come prepared or stay the heck home. Awesome story

[@maxflight777]

Laughed aloud at your narration Kevin… utterly brilliant

[@watercraftjournal]

Thanks!

[@robertrowan7405]

I need to get a jet ski soon.... The war chief (mother of my children) at home needs a new car first....prioritize then play! I can't wait!

[@watercraftjournal]

Yeah you do!

[@cyrusamini5543]

Awesome

[@watercraftjournal]

Very!

[@HDscreenerX]

This is awesome! I wish we could join you.. Best Regards from Norway - JSCS crew

[@watercraftjournal]

It could've been a lot more awesome if we made our goal.

[@sea2sea2seevanlife92]

New to watercraft in 2018, this... this is inspiring! I've got a 2022 GTX 300 Limited coming in... I'd love to do this!

[@watercraftjournal]

Congrats on the new purchase!

[@dreknotz1996]

That VXR is moving!!

[@watercraftjournal]

Yeah it is.

[@paulpuglia8480]

Kevin, you should video and post ( almost) every time you go out on your jet ski that would be nice I like to see more of you having fun.

[@watercraftjournal]

Only when it's informative.

[@sea2sea2seevanlife92]

@@watercraftjournal What?!! Rim King isn't 'informative' just damn fun to watch! Great video!

[@watercraftjournal]

I'm not him.

[@jasonmekush5280]

Looked like a great ride.

[@watercraftjournal]

It was!

[@jasonmekush5280]

@@watercraftjournal Well at least i finished my gas can hauling box , now just need to replace rusted leaf springs, and make a spare tire holder. { fl salt water } then I should be good to ride w yaal. Mr G Gaddis is hooking me up w a good price on a maptuner spare license code for my 2016 fzs already modded but has scom unit.

[@tommyl1350]

Real nice video, I wish I could attend, but with my work schedule it is hard. I agree the goal was to ride hard and make the route as planned. I hope to see more videos like this in the future. Keep up the great job Kevin.

[@watercraftjournal]

Next time!

[@jimbeaux89]

2:41 Brad’s my father n law!! I’ve been on that 300 and man, it sure scoots!! Can’t wait to come back down south and get back on it. I’ve ridden that route with him before, from Mobile Bay to Destin. Man I couldn’t walk for a week because I was so sore. Unfortunately the water wasn’t smooth when I went either. I ended up following brads foam most of the time. Especially with heavier traffic. Too bad we don’t have many options for PWC here in Ohio. But I guess it gives me something to look forward to when we make the drive down south every summer

[@watercraftjournal]

Any options in Ohio? What are you talking about? Call K&C Cycle LLC at [phone]. Tell them Kevin at WCJ recommended them.

[@kevinmosser5969]

@@watercraftjournal Kevin, went to their site, do they even sell watercraft I couldn’t tell. Website doesn’t seem like much but I’ll swing by next time I’m in that area. Zachery, come over to the western part of the state. I live on the Sandusky river, in Fremont, pretty flat most of the time on the river and the Sandusky Bay has more chop for more fun and then take off to Lake Erie for all the waves you need to have a good time. 220 mile round trip from my dock to Detroit if you’re a long hauler.

[@watercraftjournal]

They sell skis.

[@DC-si8xw]

i would love to join a ride like this but ride an ex, i cant keep up with low 60mph and would need to fuel up. but i will keep watching, thank you for posting

[@watercraftjournal]

No, the kinds of riding we're doing wouldn't work for your ski. Sorry!

[@arcangel9932]

Mate I outpace supercharged skis all the time on my exr especially offshore. Power is only as good as your skill level so dont always doubt your ski. Most here on the south coast of Australia don't have enough spine to do long tours offshore

[@watercraftjournal]

Finding people willing to go balls-out is tough.

[@stannagel461]

To have a better experience I suggest the following list for these rides. Maybe you already have a list. 1. SKI requirements: Just how fast you going to run because my STX 160 just can't hang. 2. Equipment needed: gas gas gas make sure your extended extra gas supplies are a tried and true system. This is no place to experiment . 3. We are running fast so have a ski designed to handle it but also can you handle it. Now I also recommend not to offend your potential audience that you need to grow your channel. Don't mention the complainer. You have alot of newbies that need training. Not everyone is a Recon Marine ( yes Kevin you are that awesome) but you still need the bulk of your team to win the battle. Tourist and enthusiasts can both pay the bills.

[@watercraftjournal]

I was going to originally agree, but NO. Complainers are trash. I understand a "bitching Marine is a happy Marine" but complainers drag everyone down, so no. I won't be giving any quarter to complainers, whether on this channel or in life. In fact, NOBODY should enable this kind of behavior. -K

[@jnasjr]

Nice Ride. I got intrigued by the fuel set you used in your stern deck. I like this alternative. Could you show it better for us?

[@watercraftjournal]

Already have. And there's video on it.

[@jnasjr]

@@watercraftjournal nice. I will look for it. I just found your channel.

[@brandonstews238]

I would love to join a ride like this!

[@watercraftjournal]

Send in your resume and we'll consider it. :P

[@hammerdown3876]

@3:48 - look at all those beached skis.... lol

[@watercraftjournal]

Yup. Not good.

[@cliveglynn2382]

Hi Kevin, you need to come down under, we will show you how to organise group rides with some awesome scenery and that's not just riding on what look like glass to me, bring your kidney belt :) hope your mate was ok though.

[@watercraftjournal]

Absolutely not as Australia continues its accelerated quest to return to a penal colony. Once Australia stops illegally arresting and detaining its own citizens for no good reason, I might consider it.

[@24rezimodnaR]

3:14 did you mean 10 year old 300lx or ultra lx 160? Because the 310 came out in 2014 right?

[@keithknight25]

Hosted a group ride last year.(5) Had some bone heads. 5 mins in guy lost cooler and drone on fish pro. Other guy would ride 3 feet behind me scared he was gonna run me over. Totally new to jet skis and the way of the water. One guy went 200yds off course in his own little world. No head on swivel. Staring literally 4 feet in front of him the whole time. Had another fall off on a barge swell. I said I get it. Never again. Felt like a babysitter. Totally get why you said your not doing these anymore.

[@watercraftjournal]

Then you know why I'm not terribly excited to host any more rides. -K

[@billjenkins1535]

thanks for reminding me why I ride and why I am verrrry careful about who I ride with.

[@MikeZ32TT]

Nice.

[@watercraftjournal]

Very nice

[@bradbertrand2085]

Let me know when you want to finish this dance. Round 2 haha

[@watercraftjournal]

Want to try the same route or do something different?

[@bradbertrand2085]

@@watercraftjournal I'm flexible

[@albertojhernandez169]

How much gas did you use total? I want goto the Bahamas and ride around

[@watercraftjournal]

A lot. But if you're worried about gas you're in the wrong hobby.

[@korclo]

Did Tony go full send it over some wake and that’s how it happened?

[@watercraftjournal]

Did you NOT see the crash? Did you not hear Kevin's voiceover?

[@korclo]

@@watercraftjournal yes but you said not reading the conditions or something, and “fantail”. As I’m new to it all, just trying to understand the circumstances as to not suffer the same fate.

[@watercraftjournal]

Read the water. Don't show off. Regulate your speed. Know your ski's hull well enough to know how it'll respond to these 2 factors.

[@ParrotHead1980]

that Red yamaha VXR looked modded. How fast did he go?

[@watercraftjournal]

He could hit 68mph in the junk we were riding in.

[@ParrotHead1980]

@@watercraftjournal Not bad for a NA ski

[@watercraftjournal]

Heavily modified NA ski.

[@andrzle]

@@watercraftjournal what mods does he have on that thing?! I’d love it if my VX ho could even hit like 60-62.

[@andreabta]

Hate those people that always find the way to ruin a trip.... Gis this people are everywhere....if you brake down is all. Good not your fault... But loosing you fuel 😂😂😂 must be very embarrassing.... Good at the end you all had fun... Good kn you guys

[@watercraftjournal]

The derps are gonna derp.

[@sinoperture]

No helmets or hats? Don't get sunburnt to a crisp?

[@watercraftjournal]

Pfft! You’re kidding right?

[@sinoperture]

@@watercraftjournal Well here in Aus 15 mins in the sun and you are red and toasted. Is the sun not as bad there?

[@watercraftjournal]

Gulf Coast gets pretty hot but this was early winter for us and as the video says, was pretty cool out.

[@Dan-qk4ns]

I too tend not to wear a wetsuit, unless I'm in frigid Temps. I'm a MN boy and wear shorts in winter though.....so..

[@watercraftjournal]

I knew it was going to be in the 70's by noon. It was just a cold morning. -K

[@markadler8968]

Too many people cause too many problems. You are better off going alone or with a small group.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes, tight groups are much, much better. The large triple-digit crowds are a virtual nightmare.

[@Prophecy-bs9ds]

60/70mph and you only went 179miles? That’s only like a 3hr ride. Terrible. Those stops will definitely kill the drive. Next time you need to carefully select your crew. 🤣

[@watercraftjournal]

Precisely. That's entirely the plan. Kevin is planning an invite-only enduro ride.