Jet Ski

Jet-Ski is the brand name of Kawasaki's personal watercraft. The name, however, is often used as a generic term for personal watercraft (PWC), typically those propelled by water jets. These jets rapidly expel water, driven by a screw-shaped impeller, in a backward spray. Jet ski can also refer to versions of PWCs known as "stand-ups".

Because of their relatively low cost and the freedom they afford to owners, jet skis are widely used for recreation. However, many U.S. states require safety training for personal watercraft operators. All modern jet skis include a lanyard, commonly called a dead man's switch, to turn off the vessel if the operator falls off -- provided the lanyard is attached to the operator.

Lake Havasu, Arizona marcelo, is a favorite for jet ski riders and hosts the World Championships for personal watercraft racing each October.

In Canada in general but mostly in Quebec, the common name for PWCs is Sea-Doo, which is a trademake of Bombardier Recreational Products (or BRP). This term is derived from Bombardier's Ski-Doo snowmobile line.

See also

• pumpjet
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries