Another BRP first?

[Cavman]

I got my BoatU.S. Magazine today. There is an ad for SeaDoo that has a brake lever on the left handle. Found a video on how it works. Will stop a PWC about 100 feet shorter than one that doesn't have the brake feature. Cool!

 

[Bob Denman]

I've seen the ads for it; how does it actually work?? Are they reversing thrust or dropping some sort of a plate to increase drag? :dontknow:

 

[arntufun]

Great....... more stuff that will trigger limp modes. :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

I would like to see some more info on it though... opcorn:opcorn: i wonder how they're doing it?? :shocked:

 

[arntufun]

Here is a little bit about it Bob

The Sea-Doo PWC we focus on in our discussion feature cutting edge technology to add a level of safety for the rider while giving them more control for the fun. Both recieved honors as Watercraft of the Year by Watercraft World and Best PWC of 2009 award in Motorboating Magazine. The merging of the technology brings the industry first Intelligent Brake and Reverse and Intelligent Suspension systems. The iBR gives the user more control for the rider with a brake system that cuts engine power when a handbrake is applied, deploys a reverse gate and then applies reverse power to bring the watercraft to a controlled deceleration. This technology also assist in basic manuenvers such as docking and stable idling.

 

[dave01]

It actually works great. They had the GTX model, if memory is good enough, in Chicago and we got to play with it.

 

[Firefly]

The brake system works amazingly well. It simply flips the steering nozzle so it's facing forward instead of backward..... And the craft does a 'stoppie' like a crotch rocket. I rode 3 different models in Chicago and was amazed at how well it worked. The 260HP turbo running 70 also didn't hurt things.........

Oh.... And the one with the suspension was amazingly smooth!

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[Bob Denman]

Re-directing the thrust?? COOOL!! :thumbup: