"Jet Ski Fever" classic video now available on DVD

marathon man · 02-12-2010, 01:01 AM

The first race video in the sport's history, Jet Ski Fever, will be available for the first time on DVD on February 15th.

This 23-minute, professionally produced documentary focuses on the 1983 duel between Larry Rippenkroeger and Brian Bendix during the Inaugural World Cup Challenge at three stops in Florida, while also featuring the top woman racer at the time, Celeste Peterson. All three are in the IJSBA Hall of Fame. There are also comments from Hall of Fame Race Director Steve Stricklin, and pioneer supporter Bernie Little, legendary owner of the Miss Budweiser Hydroplane, along with many other racers.

The action packed video also includes the original title track "Jet Ski Fever" as well as the first ever five-man ramp jump, shot from multiple angles.

Produced by acclaimed videographer and director John Biffar, Jet Ski Fever helped the sport explode in popularity in the mid-80's, as it was seen in Kawasaki dealers nationwide and on broadcast television in Canada and Japan. Then, a highlights reel from Jet Ski Fever was hand-delivered to television stations all over Florida, which generated significant publicity for the sport in its formative years.

"Jet Ski Fever is without doubt the grandfather of all personal watercraft videos ... Fever was many early enthusiasts' first look at professional PWC racing, as well as pro-caliber riders like Larry "The Ripper" Rippenkroeger and "Flyin' Brian" Bendix ... the film stands as an excellent history lesson into the sport and the glory days that were to follow." - Jeff Hemmel, Ride Magazine, Winter 2010

Read Jeff's full review of Jet Ski Fever here:
http://www.jetskifever.com/pdfs/JSFever_story.pdf

Read Jeff's in-depth interview with Chris Lauber, long-time PWC enthusiast and executive producer of Jet Ski Fever.
http://www.boats.com/boat-content/20...ilable-on-dvd/

For old school racers, this dvd will bring back fond memories. For newer enthusiasts, this must-see dvd will get you pumped to prepare for the upcoming season.

Order your copy today at www.JetSkiFever.com.

Distributor and international inquiries are welcome.

Chris Lauber

JonnyX2 · 03-29-2010, 01:22 AM

I got my copy of Jet Ski Fever on Friday, thanks Chris! The video is great its awesome classic footage from the beginnings of our sport. Some good vintage ski battles with Larry Rippenkroger, Brian Bendix and others, plus some nice lifestyle footage as well. Being the first real jet ski racing video made its definitely one for the collection! Two Thumbs UP!