My Guide to Wave Jumping with a PWC

[jjboatright]

Great post, you hit every mark. I came of my ski two weeks ago in 6' waves. My 09' FZR does not have a ladder. I cut my shin getting back on because I was in such a hurry. I was thinking about adding a ladder. Any thoughts?

[badjoka]

I added one, makes life much easier especially when tired. Just sucks installing unless you got 6 foot arms.

[Krazy Koika]

I like to have boarding steps fitted to my skis. Makes it convenient.
Do you have a pic of your ladder set up badjoka?

[badjoka]

I can post detail pics late tonight when I get home, exhaust is out so its easy to see inside fittings.

[badjoka]

Posted a few pics at http://www.greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=199275

[madramper]

Is there a preferred landing method / angle? Anything you can do to minimize impact? I'm no stranger to jumping. I used to race motocross and have jumped 150+ feet. Thats where my screen name came from. I just got a VXR and I'm heading to the shore next week to get my wings back

[Mack]

Some good advice here.

[Krazy Koika]

Is there a preferred landing method / angle? Anything you can do to minimize impact? I'm no stranger to jumping. I used to race motocross and have jumped 150+ feet. Thats where my screen name came from. I just got a VXR and I'm heading to the shore next week to get my wings back

I think around 45 degrees as a minimum. 55 to 60 is probably where you want to be. Similar to a bike, landing too flat jerks you forward when you land, which can make teeth kiss handlebars.

[nicjak]

Never flat land as that's when you will start to smash engine mounts, hulls, accessories and your face as crazy has pointed out

[800X-4rider]

Depends if you're landing tail first or nose first.

I always found nose stabs to be softer.