How NOT to start (and end) a day of wave jumping... almost sinking of a Seadoo RXP

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Published 2011-12-12

Not sure what happened yet, but first it stalled, then starting taking on water fast... maybe not in that order. Within a minute or so it was headed to the bottom. Luckily I was with a couple friends that did not panic and were there to help tow it (and me) back to the ramp. When we loaded it on the trailer it was pouring water out of the exhaust??? Anyway, a great reminder why nobody should ride alone lol. The song is from some other friends of mine; "Homesick" by Afterglow Radio based out of Orlando, Florida. www.facebook.com/afterglowradio

All Comments (21)

@GameGuideReview 8 years ago

I had a 2013 Rxtx 260. I was in the middle of messing around with a yamaha Fzr when the jetski shut off on me and wouldn't start. Exhaust leak. I started to sink as well. the jetski was completely underwater and i had a rope tied around the eye of the ski and around my ankle as a tread water and wait for the police to rescue me. It was less than a month old and only had 16 hours on it. Sea-doo of north America was nice enough to refund me my entire purchase price and the dealer sold me a 2014 RXTX for a steep discount. 100+ hours on new ski and Im Riva stage 2 with no problems at all!
@mauriciod3865 9 years ago

sea doos wont sink, unless you crack the hul,l they have soo much Styrofoam on the bow It will keep its nose afloat. good thing your buddies were there.
@GrkExpress 12 years ago

Great work on staying calm & being prepared !
@fjammer22 11 years ago

Thats what you call being quick on your feet! Nice recovery and way to stay calm...
@StormAutoAdventures 10 years ago

Holy shit man! OMG can you imagine you were alone in the middle of the Long Island sound when that happened!? The closest you'd be to land was either 10 miles North or 10 miles south if you were out in the middle, and you'd be drifting east pretty quickly headed out to the Atlantic ocean! That would not be good. Thankfully you were ok.
@BrentV 11 years ago

It was actually my truck keys lol. Had to be able to at least drive home when I made it back to the ramp!
@GREENcolor111 12 years ago

When I saw it starting to go down I was like,Aw shit.I'm happy you guys were calm and got it up.
@nikos_bassvirus 3 years ago

Best jet ski video on youtube!
@mattg2596 8 years ago

They won't sink with all the foam in them so no worries there. I ride alone 90% of time as I'm not going to rely on broke boring friends.
@ZMan14100 9 years ago

1:59 I HAVE THE KEYS!!!!!!! I HAVE THE KEYS!!!!!!!! I HAVE GOT THE KEYS!!!! IT'S OKAY!!!!!!
@BrentV 10 years ago

I definitely love it! Really like just cruising around in the ocean. When get one you will be addicted!!
@TheIEvon 11 years ago

Good to hear you got it working again, I'd love to have a seadoo!
@andrewbarnier2459 10 years ago

what was that thing that he gave to his friend
@nolanchamberlain3138 8 years ago

WHY DO PEOPLE ADD MUSIC TO EVERY VIDEO LIKE THIS. JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ.
@BrentV 10 years ago

Thanks... appreciate it! The song is by some friends of mine, Afterglow Radio out of Orlando.
@GoDxPunisher 9 years ago

wow. great on your part for filming this
@Normadides 8 years ago

duudeee ım so sorry for you..... How is your jetksi now??? İs it ok??
@flexbryan5721 8 years ago

He probably forgot about the drain plugs that's why my parents always put the plugs in before we even go to the beach so we don't have to worry about them
@unsane 11 years ago

I'm the other guy in the video. I'm wearing a Fly Moto Helmet. Not too heavy or hot for 100USD. But the Jettribe helmet Brent wears weighs almost nothing. Always recommend wearing one if you're riding aggressive and/or in big waves.
@BrentV 11 years ago

Yep, got it going again and is still a great ski!