Welcome all !!!!

[Jr.]

Welcome to X-H2O..........!

This site is For the Riders , By the Riders!

I wish I could have started the site off with an introduction. But I chose the next best thing, To introduce it personally to those in attendance in Daytona
this past weekend.

I want to give some of you a brief history on what transpired & the turning point of PWCtoday & the Birth of X-H2O. Several months ago Rob propositioned me about a possible purchase of the site. I was not alone in the proposition. There were several core companies / members who also had the same opportunity. Unfortunately we couldn't come to terms & SBT was the lucky purchaser. Rob & Bobbie didn't sell out to a corporate purchaser, they tried very hard to get one of the loyalists to buy. Sometimes things go the other way. I have a History of work in the corporate world & had my reservations about the sites future. I literally received dozens of emails from different members suggesting a new site. The Idea was born. I asked Darin Jett to partner in the project & here we are. Darin was with PWCtoday from the very beginning. He has a very strong backbone in web design / hosting & is more than capable to handle anything that can come up. I'm in the site as a rider & enthusiast, not a shop owner.
There is one other partner, who will be named in a few days. Along with a string of moderators.
We have also formed a very strong alliance with RiotRadio. While Riot is not for the squeamish, they are a standing force in the extreme sports arena.
Together, we will be hosting a world freeride tour. Much like this past weekends "Daytona MotoSurf". Only future rides could incorporate other sports besides PWC. The Idea of this site is to open up the world of freeride

Please continue to go to PWCtoday. While their Ideas are different, it’s the sport that matters.
WE are Riders for Riders.............. Go Big, or Go Home!!!

Ski ya, Paul

[Matt_E]

Thanks Paul.:biggrin:

[Waste Land]

Very cool Paul. While my skills are still growing; if you need any help with photoshop, moderation, or anything else, please don't hesitate to PM.

[MADMAT]

Thanks Paul and the other owners. Personally I give up on PWCToday.

Sorry, just no patience for all of the changes.

Change is not always good. Just look at the wizard below!

:wizard:

[PancakePete]

looks good so far. Great work Guys. Thank you.

[butti]

thanks paul,darin and mystery man!!!

i got goosebumps when you made the announcment in daytona.....ugh that sounds gay....oh well screw it!!this is a great thing that you guys have done ...hats off!!:arms:

[RonnyMac]

Thanks for the props Paul!
We (Riot) had a good relationship with Rob and Bobbi, and I know it will be 10 times better with X-H2O!

Riot is not a place riders can send young family members, and certain sponsors to see photos and hear them interviewed on our show. X-H20 will fill this void.
Evan and I have been riding stand-ups since 1988, and we are loving the revival of stand-ups! :biggrin:

Evan used to do an all MX show (dmxsradio.com) which is still doing well. He wanted to create a site/show that includes all the action sports we do and love. Jet-ski's are our first love of all the sports we participate in so PWC was a must for Riot. Jet-Skiing is ignored by most (if not all) of action sports media.
We shove it in their face! :omfg:

Riot is funded entirely by Evan. No sponsors, just riders for riders like X-H20.
Someday there will be some companies with enough saq to pay for a banner on Riot, or an ad on our show, but we aint swettin it. We love helping promote freeride/freestyle in the arena in belongs--The action sports world.

Thank you Paul for not abandoning Riot, and helping us continue to shove ski's in the face of the action sport world! :hail:

[Hogggman]

Thanks guys. It was starting to get weird over at pwct. Don't know how or why but just different in a bad way. I am new to pwct just signed up in the fall so maybe thats how it gets in the winter I dont know. But it was definitely different. I see good things about to happen here best of luck to everyone involved.

[michael950]

Just what I was looking for, can you please sticky this or put this information in the about us section. It lets us know who supports this sport, not that the current member list does not already.

Paul, I remember reading about your possible purcahse on PWCT and when SBT purchased I wondered WTF??? This explains it, thank you for sharing this info and because it is not a medium used exclusivly for commercial purposes I do not feel this information is something you should hide. Besides, it is not like you are plastering Jr Magoos all over (I was wondering who owned this joint, not that a whois couldn't have answered). Though I have met you once and spoken to you on a few occations, anyone can tell you are honest and forthcoming. I know you are not going to use this site as a vehicle to push your services on anyone.

Thanks Paul for all you do for this sport. I look forward to seeing the X-h20 and Riot partnership.

[SuperJETT]

:Banane09:What they said.

I typed up some long thing, but it didn't make sense after reading it, so instead, here's this: I love the sport, have been riding since 91 I think, went to the first rec.sport.jetski Jetfest in '99 at Lake Lanier of all places, then helped organize FreeStyleFest, and now these events are becoming almost as common as races it seems. Let's keep it going! The more positive things we can do in groups, the more we'll get noticed and bring more people into the sport to continue the resurgence in popularity.

[Mile9c1]

Interesting site.

I'm kinda torn because I don't see what is here that couldn't be on pwctoday.com (wasn't a goal of that board to "grow the sport"?) Well it definitely grew the sport! And now that's a bad thing???

I do like a site dedicated to standups (I hope that's what this is, and will stay that way). I thought that's what made pwctoday.com better than the rest of the boards (sbt, Riva, Sea-doo.net, etc).

[Matt_E]

My sentiments exactly, Mike.
Kinda torn, but neat site, dedicated to standups.

[Big Kahuna]

The purpose of this site is not to take anything or anybody away from PWCToday, It is just a site which is more dedicated to freeriding, that is all....... "For Riders, By Riders"

[Mile9c1]

Freeriding as in standups only? I like that idea.

I still like pwctoday.com but I don't have enough time to be a drama queen on both boards, lol.

[butti]

Freeriding as in standups only? I like that idea.

I still like pwctoday.com but I don't have enough time to be a drama queen on both boards, lol.


think of this site like a supplement or expanded freeride section

i think the sport of pwc's in general is too broad for one site

there are like 50 posts an hr at pwctoday nowadays,most of which dont intrest me.dont get me wrong,ill still go there just like i used to go to sbtontheweb

[lownrangr]

heya guys, mind if I pull up a seat?

[waxhead]

alright lets get this site ripping

[MADMAT]

Freeriding as in standups only? I like that idea.

I still like pwctoday.com but I don't have enough time to be a drama queen on both boards, lol.

Same here. One had to go and it ain't gonna be this one.

[Big Kahuna]

heya guys, mind if I pull up a seat?

as long as you bringing the Beer you can sit anywhere.............

[waxhead]

yeah this forum has made it to number one in my list
its like the other ones with out the people you dont want on there
so thats tops in my mind

[Prem1x]

I'm with Mike and Matt so far on this one but cheers to x-h20.com and welcome!

[DLMB12]

Great to be here!! I will stay as long as one member from the other place is kept in control and not shown favortism like what happened towards the change of the other. Money and rudeness shouldn't buy respect, skills and respect towards others should.

[butti]

DL whats up man

glad to see you made it over here:biggrin:

hows that ankle doin?





be nice to this guy folks,he could kill you with his left pinkie finger.chuck norris holds doors for him:omfg:

[yamaslut]

diggin the new site....

I will be here full on promoting freeride and forming friendships w/ other likeminded riders.... :1244:

Thanks Paul, Jett and all that are involved....:arms:

[wildman326]

Here's to keeping it pure! :beerchug:

[DLMB12]

Hey John, the ankle is good now I just have to break away from work. Doing some overtime and getting caught up around the house. I haven't been keeping up with the scene too much because if I'm not riding things just don't seem right. Once I know I can get over to ride for sure I'll get in touch, until then I don't want to say I have time to ride until it's for sure.

[justincr250]

cheers to all ! Site seems pretty cool ! :1244:

[Scorn800]

Site is sick.
Keep up the good work.

[jetskee]

Sweet site....just signed up.

I haven't been real active on PWCToday this winter, but I'll definitely keep closer tabs on this site.

Thanks!

[2nd nature]

i just heard about it today from jetskiking im sure it will grow fast. just keep it real.

[madoyster]

I'm LOVIN it!!
http://usera.imagecave.com/madoyster/41MCDlow.jpg

[Moondance]

I'm LOVIN it!!
http://usera.imagecave.com/madoyster/41MCDlow.jpg

It this Harrison??

[waterfreak]

I love this site!! This is for the future of stand-ups!
great job Paul, Darin etc...

[freestylegeek]

This is a GREAT site, and has potential of being greater.
I'm looking forward to the future of this sport!
This years freerides will be the best yet - and I'll be at most of them!!

[john zigler]

cool!

my first post!!!

tahnk you for teh help darin.

zig

[The Penguin]

here I is.

[Freestyleriverrat]

Yo Yo.....kick a** site. Great initiative Paul and Darin.

[Jr.]

And our other owner is......................... Drum Roll................

Harrison Lanford , AKA, Big Kahuna , Welcome to the Party!!!

We also just broke 200 members, Not bad considering the site was announced 6 days ago. Freeride Lives!!

[Big Kahuna]

And our other owner is......................... Drum Roll................

Harrison Lanford , AKA, Big Kahuna

We also just broke 200 members, Not bad considering the site was announced 6 days ago. Freeride Lives!!


Freeride, that name is a misnomer..........nothing free about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

I like these bananas.............

:arms: :arms: :arms: :woot:

[waxhead]

What Big kahuna
thats it i am out of here

Just kidding dont ban me
well done both you guys its great to have guys in there with a heart for the sport

[madoyster]

Freeride, that name is a misnomer..........nothing free about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

I like these bananas.............

:arms: :arms: :arms: :woot:


I like these bananas.............
I bet you do!! lol

[SUPERJET-113]

:hail: New year, new site! Congrats Paul, Darin, and Harrison. You guys rule!
Cheers and here's to keeping it righteous bros!:1244::biggrin: :bigeyes: :cool2: :Banane01: :woot: :scared: :arms: :headbang:

[HAMMER]

My wife hated that i was always on PWC Today
I guess i should start building the dog house now with another site to surf on:arms: :aargh4:

[Matt_E]

Haha...so true. Same here.

[Watty]

Hi guys, thought I'd head over and register.

I've been here for 10 minutes, and I like it!

There's a lot less crap to sort through, and I hope it stays that way. I can see this site getting bigger by the day, good work!

Cheers.

Leigh

[masterblaster]

Great site,Im diggin it already,the idea of a freeride with other sports going on at the same time sounds like a great way to power up freeride with even more exposure

[thrllskr]

Great site guys. Since I officially became a stand-up owner yesterday (I won't call myself a stand-up rider just yet) I'm sure I'll be posting a lot of stupid questions over here now.

[hangtime]

Great site guys. Since I officially became a stand-up owner yesterday (I won't call myself a stand-up rider just yet) I'm sure I'll be posting a lot of stupid questions over here now.

Congrats Brad and welcome to the club and to the site :headbang:

[yamaslut]

Great site guys. Since I officially became a stand-up owner yesterday (I won't call myself a stand-up rider just yet) I'm sure I'll be posting a lot of stupid questions over here now.

hell yeah.... mark up another one :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

[brentR]

hot damn I wish I knew about this earlier, I think this site will be my new homepage :P

[Shonuff]

Nice place . . . roomy.

[Anthony]

Good stuff.

Site looks nice and have already found some interesting conversations.

Ever get that feeling that you don't belong, though (see: ski in sig)? :wink:

[SuperJETT]

Good stuff.

Site looks nice and have already found some interesting conversations.

Ever get that feeling that you don't belong, though (see: ski in sig)? :wink:

Glad to see you here. Honestly, some people talk big about this being standup/blaster only but it's not, and they'd ride with you just about any day probably.

[Frosty]

Welcome aboard Anthony. If you're here, you belong. This is the only site for riders, run by riders. This place if filled with a great group of people with a great deal of knowledge of the sport... regardless of what it is you pilot.

[Anthony]

Well good to see. Thanks guys :-D.

[Whtbread]

Anthony,
Glad to see you made it. You need to stop taking sooooo many vacations and get a sj. I could probably find a place for you to keep it at my house if you need a place to keep it. Your just gonna have to leave the keys:squareeyed:

[Anthony]

Anthony,
Glad to see you made it. You need to stop taking sooooo many vacations and get a sj. I could probably find a place for you to keep it at my house if you need a place to keep it. Your just gonna have to leave the keys:squareeyed:

haha, I can't stop!

If I was to get one, it would probably at the earliest next year. I haven't even had mine for 1 year yet so give me time, I still love just driving around and exploring with it at this point.

[WaveDemon]

haha, I can't stop!

If I was to get one, it would probably at the earliest next year. I haven't even had mine for 1 year yet so give me time, I still love just driving around and exploring with it at this point. That's cool, you're really going to like the people here. Ther're the best on the net!

[yamaslut]

WELCOME BRO!!!

nice to see some runabout guys on here... we need you guys in the sport too!!!!

[Anthony]

WELCOME BRO!!!

nice to see some runabout guys on here... we need you guys in the sport too!!!!

Thanks :biggrin:.

[skysurfer2010]

anthony-

you can keep askin your gpr questions too since i'm here :biggrin:

you need to come out and ride with us sometime. i'll let you try out the sxr and sj. then you can sell your gpr like i did! :scared:

[Whtbread]

sky,
Where do you do your riding?

[Anthony]

anthony-

you can keep askin your gpr questions too since i'm here :biggrin:

you need to come out and ride with us sometime. i'll let you try out the sxr and sj. then you can sell your gpr like i did! :scared:

haha..will do.

I spend most of my weekends down in Sea Isle during the summer (Whtbread and I will be catching up this summer) but when I'm hanging around the Princeton area, we'll have to catch up. A little freshwater won't hurt I'm sure :wink:.

[skysurfer2010]

i'll be in the surf a lot more than fresh this year. i should be hittin up barnegat a lot this year.

when i hit up the fresh stuff i prefer croydon on the deleware. it's on the PA side. it's not too far south where you get trash from philly, but you get a lot of cruisers that go by and give decent wakes. when the crew wants to meet up i also ride out of bulls island. it's north of lambertville/ new hope on the deleware. if i'm pressed for time i just shoot out to trenton on the del. it's 7 minutes away from where i keep my skis.

[32vickie]

Nice to be around friends again. Paul thanks for the site address. Can’t wait till warmer weather gets here.

[djkorn1]

I am SO slow. I just finally noticed this thread. I didn't know Darin, Paul and Harrison owned it.

A very late Congratulations.

[willycrumb]

Me too.....cool site.

[D Slicker]

Dito. I am here to stay. Great job guys.

[RamboRosie]

hello

[Frosty]

Hey Rosie... you finally made over here.

[Big Kahuna]

Where you been lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[63chevyll]

Hey fokes,

i missed everyone soooo much. Thought id spend some time with eveybody here.

site is nice.

[SXIPro]

As usual, I'm late to the party :dunce:

Nice site. Congrats and Thank You to Paul, Darin, BK and the rest.

[goXtreme]

heh, you think you are late?!?!?!

Darin, Paul and Harrison...Thanks for the site, this is great, between Riot and here, I dont usually go anywhere else.

Thanks again

[Boris]

Hello to all.

Been lurking here for some time trying to read as much as possible to avoid "the dumb questionitis".

I just picked up a mint 90 SJ which is all stock (except for a Pro-Tec pipe and some ancient intake grate) with mega low hours.
I picked her up on Monday and have been killing my self since, needles to say I hurt in places on my body that I never thought I had.
Last time I owned a stand up was 10 years ago so I consider my self a noob and as such will need to learn a ton.

This place looks cool so I'll shut up now and start learning.


P.S. Here she is.

[Big Kahuna]

Welcome to the site Boris........

[Mike W]

ive been finding myself here more than pwctoday. pwc is still a good site but i like it here a little better. nice job on it fellas....

[JustGood]

ive been finding myself here more than pwctoday. pwc is still a good site but i like it here a little better. nice job on it fellas....

I have to. Site is more to my likes standups,:arms: rather than the titanic lovers on the other site.
Any ways props to all of you that made this site what it is and to all of you who are helping to maintain it and help it grow. Thanks for the stickers i Got mine 2 weeks ago. :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

[EvanB85]

Thanks for making this sticky - It's great for a newer member like myself to understand the roots/politics of this site. Thanks to all who got it started and keep it going. Rock on. Ride on.

[felix5oh]

Thanks for keeping the sport alive. I'm not the only one out there, it seems.

[Snackem]

Great site signed up a couple of weeks ago but i just found this thread. Welcome all I look foreward to hooking up with a few of you guys and gals to ride next summer.

[SuziQ]

This is a great site, evb is really cool, and I hope to learn a lot! I just stumbled across this thread too; I wish I had somehow been automatically directed to this thread upon registration, it would have explained much.

[SuperJETT]

Great idea, I'll do that.


I wish I had somehow been automatically directed to this thread upon registration, it would have explained much.

[CJoz]

looks good! I just registered

[WaveDemon]

Welcome, You'll Love It Here.

[yamaslut]

cool... another from Down Under...

[waxhead]

welcome cjoz

[Big Kahuna]

Welcome Home.

[Jack Flash]

Greetings!!

[SuperJETT]

Oh man, another Aussie?!?!?! Cool!

[Dano 7]

Great site guys! Love the stand up format.
Dano 7

[Big Kahuna]

Great site guys! Love the stand up format.
Dano 7

You mean we have to stand up when surfing through the X???

:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

J/K
Could not resist!


Welcome to the site.

[yamaslut]

You mean we have to stand up when surfing through the X???

:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

J/K
Could not resist!


Welcome to the site.

dork :biggrin:

[SuperJETT]

dork :biggrin:

And he's a month late too!

[Big Kahuna]

thats weird, cause when I found the post it was under "New Post"...



but either way, it was funny............

oh, I am delireous at this point, rolled in after midnight last night from PC, at work at 6

[SUPERJET-113]

I heard it on the X
:headbang: