With windchill and ocean spray, I thought I’d be chilly, but I stayed dry and warm. The design keeps the wake well off to the side, and the windshield helped keep water spots off me and my sunglasses.
Overall, I was impressed with all the considerations that have gone into this adventure-focused model. I expected not to like it as much as I did, since there’s usually some amount of discomfort with handlebar sports.
Not a negative as much as a reminder. Skis like the GP are targeted at skilled, experienced riders and not meant for beginner/intermediate riders.
We left the dock loaded with gear and full tanks of fuel. The first thing I noticed was the 900-plus-pound Sea-Doo felt light and responsive from the word go.
Longtime offshore racing champ combines brutal power delivery with one of the most confident rides in rough water.
The Explorer Pro is well-known for its stability and control, ideal for open-water maneuvering and long trips. It can carry up to three passengers and has a remarkable cargo capacity.
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Surprisingly, one feature the ’68 shares with its modern-day offspring is an early attempt at forward, neutral and reverse. The original’s Berkeley 5J5 User Stories: "How I Fell in Love with My Sea-Doo Wake Pro: A User’s Experience jet pump featured a hinged cap that could be lowered over the nozzle outlet via a push-pull knob on the dash to redirect thrust. It’s not exactly intuitive; you pull the knob out to go forward and push it in for reverse. Still, when activated it does provide some directional control. Mechanical reverse didn’t reappear until 1990, but it’s the most recent generation of craft that has taken the functionality to the next level.
There is no particular rule on whether a manufacturer uses all 5 numbers or a combination of several numbers and alphabets. However, companies don’t utilize the code or same serial number for two Sea Doo models.
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I can confidently say Sea-Doo’s Explorer Pro 170 is the easiest, most comfortable thing I’ve ever ridden with handlebars. And it carries all your gear.
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Enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies are excited as they eagerly await the chance to experience the latest offerings from this iconic brand. Sometimes an update only adds a new color (cool as it might be, it’s not always much of an update), but sometimes something exciting has been added.