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X-TEAM RACER and Sea-Doo Ultimate Fan, Kevin Wassum, only trusts the ultimate Sea-Doo X-Team gear when racing

09 Wednesday Oct 2013

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Kevin Wassum Racing P Aqua X

Kevin Wassum racing in the inaugural U.S. P Aqua X Stock race.

Sea-Doo Performance enthusiasts live for the latest and greatest technologies on the water. They want to have the best equipment, the best gear, and head to the water for a real adrenaline rush! They expect the elements that support their passion to be as functional as they are fashionable.

These Sea-Doo Performance enthusiasts fall into the realm of the X-Team, BRP’s designated performance brand for the special, no holds barred, extreme riders. These riders put a premium on power, handling and top-end performance and need riding gear to match these demands. The X-Team riders push their physical and mental abilities to extract every shred of performance from their Sea-Doo watercraft.

When a rider demands the most from their watercraft and themselves the riding gear can make the difference in comfort and performance. That’s why the Sea-Doo X-Team gear is developed in conjunction with the product development to ensure complete rider/watercraft integration.  As with any athlete the initial focus should be on the core.Mens performance X Team Wet Suit

Kevin Wassum is one of these Sea-Doo Performance enthusiasts. He is a Sea-Doo fan, but not any fan; he won the “Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan” contest in 2011 and     has since become a performance fan, having entered his first watercraft racing event this summer. He is a fit rider and wears the Sea-Doo Performance X-Team Combo Suit and Force Pullover PFD. Wassum tells us why this is the right suit for the performance enthusiasts.

“When it comes to rough water riding, I prefer the sleeveless style over the traditional long sleeve one piece and “shorty” wetsuits for a few reasons; the sleeveless wetsuit provides your legs with full coverage and protection from chaffing during choppy conditions. It’s less restrictive and easier to pull on and take off than a one-piece wetsuit because of the material and construction. The sleeveless style also allows a rider to choose between riding with the jacket or without to stay warm during cooler weather or cooler during warm weather. So you get the best of everything, nice fit, comfort when it’s warm out, and warmth when it’s cold out. It also protects from spray when riding all out in a crowd or heavy surf.”

Force PFD thumbWassum also rides with the Sea-Doo Force Pullover PFD and had this to say about his experience with this piece of gear. “It’s got everything you can ask for in a PFD including a nice snug fit, good padding in the chest and back without the feeling of being overly bulky, solid lanyard hook, race approved safety buckles, and a side entry fit that helps prevent the PFD from coming off if you go swimming, if you know what I mean.”booties

The wetsuit and PFD cover the core but how about the connection points between rider and watercraft? Having maximum foot traction is crucial to proper body position to extract maximum performance from the rider’s lower body. The Sea-Doo Booties are designed for the watery playing field, come with a neoprene sock for comfort and provide maximum traction. The boots also feature mesh panels and perforated sole for water evacuation and one-handed lace system to minimize weight and offer quick cinching when on the go.

Keeping a grip on the controls is arguably the most important physical aspect of performance riding and the Sea-Doo glovesVehicle Gloves are designed to keep the rider connected. The Sea-Doo Vehicle Gloves are available in both full-finger and shorty options dependent on personal preference. The neoprene vehicle gloves feature Spandex finger gussets for comfort and protection. The rubberized Pro-Grip on the thumb and palm provides superior grip when calling on the Rotax 4-TEC Supercharged power.

Keeping your eyes on the prize is very important in performance riding as spray and other air born debris, such as insects, can slow2013 Sea-Doo Riding Goggles your fun down quickly. The Sea-Doo Riding Goggles offer the best eye protection with its hypoallergenic silicone seal. They keep out the water and offer the finest anti-fog solution keeping the riders vision of the horizon clear. Perhaps the most innovative element of the ridding goggles is the goggle-to-PFD attachment lanyard that connects them to the PFDs. Now riders don’t have to worry about loosing their eye protection when riding all out.

Wassum provides a final word: “I really like the X-Team Combo Suit and Force PFD, it matches with the rest of the Sea-Doo X-Team gear as well as my RXP-X itself.  So, you’ve got the perfect fit, and with all matching gear, you’ve also got the perfect look.”

X-Team riders or weekend performance enthusiasts, Sea-Doo has the best equipment and gear to ensure you have the ultimate experience in comfort and style!

All of the Sea-Doo performance gear can be purchased through the Sea-Doo online store and at your local dealer.

BRP LAUNCHES NEW SEA-DOO WATERCRAFT SEGMENT DESTINED TO TRANSFORM THE WATERCRAFT INDUSTRY

16 Monday Sep 2013

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BRP launches the all-new Sea-Doo Spark watercraft, creating a new category destined to re-“spark” the industry. The 2014 Sea-Doo Spark model is an entry-level watercraft that is fun, accessible, lightweight, easy-to-ride and affordable. The Sea-Doo Spark watercraft will make the dream of fun on the water possible now for young families. It joins the industry’s best lineup, including new eye-catching colors and the new Sea-Doo GTX Limited 215 watercraft, to deliver fun, affordability, peace of mind and the most technologically advanced watercraft on the market.

The Sea-Doo Spark will make owning a watercraft easier than ever before.

BRP continues the legacy of paradigm shifting the watercraft industry with the most accessible watercraft on the market: the 2014 Sea-Doo Spark watercraft. The Sea-Doo Spark model costs close to 40% less than the closest model1 and is the most fuel-efficient watercraft in the industry2. The Sea-Doo Spark watercraft is compact, designed with an all-new Exoskel architecture consisting of a lightweight durable Polytec material, making it easy to maneuver and extremely playful. Its lightweight also makes it easy to tow. Two Sea-Doo Spark watercraft and a Sea-Doo Spark Move II trailer weigh less than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg), making it easy to tow behind many popular compact sedans.

The Sea-Doo Spark watercraft is a blast to ride thanks to its power-to-weight ratio and close to 50% better than the closest competitive model3. It is also fully customizable with multiple configuration choices: 2up or 3up configurations, choice of engine packages, with or without Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR), with or without the Convenience Package, in five color options, a host of new accessories and 20 vibrant Attitude Graphics kits that can be added, all designed to enhance your family time on the water.

The Sea-Doo Spark watercraft includes the new Rotax 900 ACE family of engines, a breakthrough technology that makes it the most compact and lightweight engine on the market today. The Sea-Doo Spark watercraft is easy to buy, easy to tow and easy to own, and carries with it the industry-leading DNA that makes it a Sea-Doo watercraft.

BRP’s 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft lineup includes a model for every type of ride

As the No.1 selling watercraft in North America4, Sea-Doo continues to lead the industry in fun and peace of mind on the water as well as quality and value. The 2014 Sea-Doo lineup features a watercraft for every rider style and experience level. BRP remains the only manufacturer to offer the industry’s unique Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) system in every watercraft category. This technology allows greater control for riders by positioning the brake and reverse lever directly on the watercraft handlebar. This provides easy access and the ability for riders to keep their hands on the handlebars throughout the ride. The iBR system also makes the

Sea-Doo brand the only watercraft that starts automatically in neutral. Sea-Doo’s exclusive iBR technology offers riders more peace of mind with a braking system that allows riders to stop up to 100 feet sooner than other watercraft5.

BRP’s Sea-Doo GTX Limited 215 model joins the luxury segment2014 SEA-DOO GTX LIMITED 215-Action4

The most selective consumers gravitate towards the GTX segment of Sea-Doo watercraft, as this remains the standard by which all other luxury watercraft are measured. The newest addition to this segment is the new 2014 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 215 watercraft. This model is the most powerful, non-suspended Sea-Doo model in the luxury segment. This mid-level luxury watercraft is ideal for riders who crave a premium touring experience and are seeking a watercraft offering much more than standard features. The GTX Limited 215 model features iBR, Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with the ECO mode and includes the exclusive Limited package adding a custom cover, Speed Ties, depth finder, glove box organizer and removable dry storage bag to the loaded model package. The 2014 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 215 watercraft is available in Anthracite Grey.

BRP color bursts ignite the 2014 Sea-Doo lineup.

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•The BRP lineup of 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft includes vibrant new colors across many of the segments. The burst of fresh color with many trend-setting options will excite the most discriminating rider looking for the best in luxury watercraft.

•Sea-Doo Spark watercraft are completely customizable, available in five vibrant colors including Vanilla, Orange Crush, Bubble Gum, Pineapple or Licorice. Consumers can also further customize the Sea-Doo Spark watercraft by choosing one of 20 Attitude Graphic kits, with 3 different levels of wrap to personalize their Sea-Doo Spark model even more.

•In the Tow Sport segment, the 2014 WAKE 155 & WAKE PRO 215 models debut in Dayglow Wake coloration. This is the first time the WAKE segment has been available in a colour besides Wake Red.

•In the 2014 performance segment, enthusiasts will notice a new colour on the starting and finish lines as the X-series watercraft (RXT-X 260, RXT-X aS 260 and RXP-X 260 models) will be available in a Viper Red coloration.

•BRP’s luxury segment has expanded the Anthracite Grey color to the new GTX Limited 215 model and will offer a handsome Alloy Orange for the 2014 GTX 155 and GTX S 155 watercraft.

•With various improvements in different systems, Sea-Doo watercraft can now run longer without interruption. Last year, BRP revised the service interval for the supercharger, extending it to 200 hours of use regardless of the number of years. For 2014, the new maintenance schedule requires the first oil change to be done after one year or 50 hours, subsequent changes are needed only every 100 hours or after a year of usage for all models. Another Sea-Doo maintenance improvement for this year is the fact that the engine coolant can now be used for 5 years or 300 hours before needing replacement.

BRP’s Sea-Doo 2014 watercraft lineup offers an extensive range of models that continue to set industry benchmarks in each segment, and meet and exceed every type of riders’ desire in performance, commodity, rider comfort and safety. The new 2014 Sea-Doo Spark model turns the dream of family fun on the water a reality right now.

Not all models available in all regions.

† Not all functions available for all models

* Model names may differ for international markets.

[1] Source: Manufacturer’s website. Prices vary according to product specification.

2 Based on BRP internal testing. Testing of competitive models done under identical conditions.

3 Source: Manufacturer’s and the Air Resource Board websites. Power-to-weight ratio varies according to product specifications.

4 Based on 2012 season.

5 Based on BRP internal testing.

All product comparisons, industry and market claims refer to new sit down watercraft with 4-stroke engines. Watercraft performance may vary depending on, among other things, general conditions, ambient temperature, and altitude, riding ability and rider/passenger weight. Testing of competitive models done under identical conditions. Not all functions available for all models. Model names may differ for international markets. Please note some models may not be available in all regions. Please contact your local BRP representative for more information.

BRP Listens to YOUR Feedback

15 Sunday Sep 2013

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BRP listens to customers’ feedback to develop products that address their desires to deliver a product that delivers on the Sea-Doo dream.

Never have consumers had a more visible platform to share their thoughts – good, constructive, and everywhere in between – than now with Social Media. BRP looks at all of your posts and takes note on all comments to see how we might be able to address those desires in future products. On Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. EST BRP will launch the 2014 line of Sea-Doo watercraft and we are very confident that many of our fans will say, “WOW they did it!”

The Ultimate Sea-Doo Weekend – 2013 Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride III

11 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona is the self-proclaimed personal watercraft capital of the world, and during one week in October that is undoubtedly a fact. For the past 32 years, the beautiful blue waters of Lake Havasu have been home to the IJSBA World Finals, the PWC racing and freestyle world championships.  Race fans and watercraft enthusiasts from all over the world congregate in the small Arizona town to see the best PWC riders do what they do best, but also to enjoy the incredible landscapes and riding.

Lake Havasu and the World Finals is a destination and the Colorado River provides some of the best PWC riding areas in North America. BRP will be conducting the third annual Ultimate Sea-Doo Owners Ride, on Saturday, October 12, in conjunction with the 2013 IJSBA World Finals. This will be an organized group ride from Site Six on the Lake Havasu Island, under the historic London Bridge and up the Colorado River, passing through picturesque Topock Gorge and arriving at our lunch destination, Pirates Cove Marina. The ride is open to all Sea-Doo product owners and includes some special opportunities.

2013 Ultimate Sea-Doo Owners Ride III participants will join others who share the same passion and interests and will also be provided lunch at Pirates Cove, be given an event t-shirt and have the opportunity to win Sea-Doo prizes. The extra bonus is all participants will be privileged to a VIP test ride of the all-new 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft at Pirates Cove.

The 2014 Sea-Doo Test Ride will be open to the public at Pirates Cove, on Saturday, October 12 only, so reserve your time slot today. To register to participate in the 2013 Sea-Doo Owners Ride III or to reserve your test ride, visit www.seadoodemo.com.

This year, treat yourself to the Ultimate Sea-Doo weekend by participating in a memorable Sea-Doo owners ride and watching the Sea-Doo X-TEAM racers chase racing glory at the World Finals.

DID YOU KNOW? Ideas to Innovation – the BRP way

10 Tuesday Sep 2013

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BRP listens to people. BRP listens to what powersports enthusiasts think about their current products, including Sea-Doo watercraft, and what those enthusiasts want to see for future products. BRP is world renown for innovative design but it is important to realize that BRP doesn’t develop new designs simply for the sake of change. The new designs and new products BRP develops are based off of consumer desires and every innovation has a purpose.

The BRP Advanced Concepts team helps shape the future of recreational products.  It does so by listening to consumers and enthusiasts; listening to what is important to them and what moves them. What “moves” them in every way, meaning both physically and emotionally. Sea-Doo watercraft make good days great, no matter what the hull, no matter what the engine, no matter what the color. Simply riding a Sea-Doo watercraft provides an enjoyable experience.

Watercraft riders want comfort; BRP develop the first intelligent suspension. Watercraft riders want more control around the dock; Sea-Doo develop intelligent brake & reverse.

Watercraft riders want to wakeboard; the team develop intelligent throttle control with ski mode.

Watercraft riders want to turn tighter; engineers develop Ergolock and the T3 hull.

All innovative technologies, but all based off of consumer desires.

On September 15th at 8PM, the 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft lineup will be launched and again the world will see how BRP innovates by listening to people.

Anthony Radetic and the Never Quit Challenge – Getting Ready to Go!

05 Thursday Sep 2013

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Anthony Radetic is a wheelchair-bound Service Disabled Veteran, is getting ready to start the Never Quit Challenge, a 1,600 mile six-day adventure ride for fallen soldiers from Key West, Fla. to New York City, NY on a Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.  The Challenge starts tomorrow!

The “Never Quit” Challenge (NQC), a personal watercraft adventure to benefit select charities, is an invitational personal watercraft adventure specifically for Special Operations Military Veteran teams. Radetic is the only participant who will be riding a Sea-Doo watercraft in the challenge.

Radetic is the only rider participating on his own personal watercraft, the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.  The teams are in Key West and are training and gearing up to embark on the Challenge tomorrow from Key West.  We will be following him along his journey!

Good luck to all of the participants of the Never Quit Challenge!

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To read more about Anthony Radetic and The Never Quit Challenge, click here.

Sea-Doo’s GTX lineup of watercraft and accessories are sure to please even the most discriminating riders.

04 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Sea-Doo’s GTX Lineup of watercraft, riding gear and accessories are sure to please even the most discriminating riders.

Luxury abounds in Sea-Doo’s GTX watercraft. Buyers’, who crave the best of the best, will enjoy our GTX lineup as well as our suite of riding gear and accessories designed to make every rider feel like a luxury rider.  These luxurious additions provide the final piece de resistance to ensure integration of watercraft, accessories and riding gear.

mens deluxe combo suitThe Crème’ de la crème of wetsuits, the Deluxe Combo Suit, is designed for Sea-Doo riders who put a premium on comfort. This stylish full body wetsuit is constructed of 3/2 mm neoprene and includes a removable jacket with front zipper that is designed to fit comfortably over the sleeveless wetsuit combination. The Deluxe Combo Suit has embossing on the back of the knees for ease of bending and textured shinpads for comfort.  The closure on the shoulders are velcro providing a secure and comfortable closure It comes in both men’s and ladies‘ versions.

Our top-of-the-line PFD is the Sea-Doo Airflow PFD. The Airflow PFD is eco friendly, soft, light and durable.  airflow pfdAdding to the lightweight structure, the interior of the vest is constructed of 100% PVD-free biofoam and it has an ecoprene outer shell and lining. This choice of material makes it 30% lighter, more breathable, faster drying and more water repellent than standard neoprene PFD. The side and back of the PFD has glideskin panels and it includes a heavy-duty front zipper. The Airflow PFD also includes a loop strategically placed at the back of the neck to be used for a goggle-to-PFD attachment.

seadoo riding gogglesThe Sea-Doo Riding Goggles compliment the Airflow PFD perfectly.  These riding goggles are specifically designed for watercraft applications and deliver the best eye protection ever. The revolutionary patented hypoallergenic silicone seal offers the ultimate in anti-fog support.  The goggles include anti-fog and scratch-resistant mirrored lenses so you can see everything while on the water.  They include the Goggle-to-PFD attachment cord that secures tightly to the PFD.

Keeping your Sea-Doo looking showroom new is a goal of many Sea-Doo owners.  One of the key items to protect your watercraft is a Sea-Doo GTX Cover. These covers provide a solid barrier to protect your watercraft from the weather and provides increased UV resistance.  The covers are strapless and easy to install on or off the water.  The cover includes a patented air release vent system so the cover stays on the watercraft when trailering. Sea-Doo Covers are available for all makes and models.

Getting your watercraft to and from the water can also be done with the ultimate luxury with the Sea-Doo Move Trailer with iCatch and Walk Pad. This trailer includes an automated catch and release system that uses a quick-snap handle built into the walk pad for ease of manipulation and loading. Users simply lift the handle and the watercraft glides off of the rollers into the water.  The innovative walk pad guidance system allows you to walk around the watercraft for ease of access when getting on or off the water.

THEY SAID WHAT? Boating World Video Review of the 2013 Sea-Doo GTR 215

30 Friday Aug 2013

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THEY SAID WHAT??
Boating World Magazine said, “You want thrills for the buck, this is your baby!” in speaking about the Sea-Doo GTR 215.

 BRP’s 2013 Sea-Doo GTR 215 is based on the playful yet predictable handling of the GTI platform while offering more power from its supercharged Rotax 4-TEC marine engine. The GTR 215 carries the Sea-Doo performance heritage with strong acceleration and handling prowess. It’s easily tunable with aftermarket accessories. The GTR 215 is also fully equipped with the Sea-Doo iControl technologies including iTC and award-winning iBR system, allowing the rider to stop up to 100 feet sooner than any other watercraft*. The Sea-Doo GTR 215 features: integrated infocenter, high-performance VTS, 116 liters (30.5 US gallons) of storage and grip and groove seat.

THEY SAID WHAT? BoatGuide.com review of the 2013 GTI Limited 155

23 Friday Aug 2013

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THEY SAID WHAT? BoatGuide.com reviewed the 2013 GTI Limited 155 and said that it is the ‘perfect compromise between luxury, power, performance and pricing.”

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2012 Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155

The Sea-Doo GTI Limited 155 is a striking, luxury-equipped watercraft entering 2013 in all-new Anthracite Grey color. The GTI Limited 155 model is loaded with premium features and accessories that offer increased comfort and advanced iControl technologies. It comes with a plush touring seat, fold-down re-boarding step, Off Throttle Assisted Steering (O.T.A.S), cruise control and slow speed modes combined with iBR and Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with ECO Mode. The Limited package’s exclusive features also include: custom cover, dry bag, safety kit, anchor bag, high-performance Variable Trim System (VTS), and additional gauge functions including access to fuel autonomy.

To read the full review click here.

 

Anthony Radetic and the Never Quit Challenge

22 Thursday Aug 2013

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Anthony Radetic is a wheelchair-bound Service Disabled Veteran who, in early September, will partake on a 1,600 mile six-day adventure ride for fallen soldiers from Key West, Fla. to New York City, NY on a Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.

The “Never Quit” Challenge (NQC), a personal watercraft adventure to benefit select charities, is an invitational personal watercraft adventure specifically for Special Operations Military Veteran teams. Radetic is the only participant who will be riding a Sea-Doo watercraft in the challenge.

Radetic, an avid Sea-Doo owner, will be the only rider participating on his own personal watercraft, the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260.

“When I was invited to participate and train for the Never Quit Challenge I told them that I had one condition,” commented Radetic, “that I was able to ride my own Sea-Doo. I wanted to ride my RXP-X as I knew it would take care of me and not beat me up when we encounter rough waters.”

Teams participating in the challenge will be averaging 260 miles per day with a goal of landing in New York on September 11. The public can view the teams progress and stops by monitoring the teams using this Google map: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/u/0/viewer?mid=z8WNo-1kxHwc.kN60bunkRrjU

Radetic has a long history of extreme activities and is an American alpine skier and veteran of the United States Army. A Spinal Cord Paraplegic due to injuries received in Fort Rucker, Radetic uses a sit-ski in competitions.

While in advance course training at Fort Rucker, Radetic was struck by a motor-vehicle while on his motorcycle that left him paralyzed.  He sustained a spinal cord injury at the C2, C3, T7 and T8 levels. He remained in critical care for 40 days.  Six years after his injury, Radetic tried skiing for the first time at a sports clinic in Snowshoe West Virginia. In 2012, he moved to Aspen Colorado to begin training seriously for international alpine skiing competitions.  While training in Aspen, Radetic was filmed by Warren Miller crew while he landed his first back-flip on a mono ski, joining a select few.  Radetic also competes in various handcycling events; in 2007 he took 1st place in the Costa Rica Tamarindo Marathon, 2008 he took second place in Chicago marathon and 1st place in the 2013 US Army first full marathon in Texas. This is the first on-water event that Radetic will be participating in.

The Sea-Doo blog team will be working in conjunction with Radetic to chronicle his journey and trip. Stay tuned to the OnBoard blog for video updates during the six day journey.

 

 

 

 

 

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