Jettribe Team USA Meets Princess of Thailand!

December 5, 2010 was a day that Jettribe Team USA would never forget. The weekend in Phitsanulok, Thailand for the King’s Cup was memorable enough for our racing team, but it would only get better on the last night of the races. What an honor it was just to be able to see the Princess of Thailand, Ubolratana Rajakanya, present the King’s Cup awards to the Pro riders; but that wasn’t good enough for Jettribe president Tony Vo. The always ambitious Tony was not satisfied with just seeing the Princess from a distance…he wanted our team to have the honor of presenting one of our Team USA pit shirts to the Princess personally. We weren’t sure if we were going to be able to pull it off (considering all of the security and military that surrounded the building where the awards were held), but Tony was determined for us to meet the Princess and, sure enough, he made it happen!

After the Princess was done presenting the King’s Cup awards to the Pro riders we were quickly escorted outside and we stood along the red carpet waiting for the Princess to exit the building. As we waited for the Princess there were photographers and camera crews everywhere, and they all had their lenses focused on us! When the Princess came out to greet us we respectfully bowed before her as we were given the honor to present her with one of our Jettribe Team USA pit shirts. We expected her to walk away from us as soon as we had given her the shirt, but we were surprised to find that she was very polite and engaging and took a few minutes to speak to us. It was easy for us to see why the people of Thailand are so fond of the Princess!

Princess Ubolratana was born on April 5, 1951 in Switzerland and is the oldest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Regent Sirikit. Although she is not in line for the crown (due to the fact that she married an American in 1972) she is still loved and adored by the people of Thailand. The Princess takes part in royal ceremonies and even has an acting career. She presents the Pro awards for the King’s Cup every year and we were so honored to be the only race team to personally meet her and present her with a gift from the US. This will certainly be a trip that we will never forget!

Jettribe Team USA King's Cup Press Release

At midnight on Sunday, November 28th Jettribe’s Team USA came together at the Bangkok International Airport for one more race of the 2010 season, and this race was bigger than anything the racers had seen before! We all piled in a large van that took us to a hotel about an hour away from the airport where we spent the first few nights of our trip. After getting a few hours of sleep the team gathered for breakfast on Monday morning and then headed over to the warehouse of Sam Chaisirivichiean, our Jettribe distributor in Thailand. We couldn’t have been more grateful to have Sam’s warehouse at our disposal. While some of our group worked on the boats to make sure that everything was running perfectly, the rest of us worked on sorting through the Jettribe merchandise so that it would be ready to be sold at the races that were just a few days away. Sam was even gracious enough to let us use his own private lake so that we could do some test riding with the runabouts!

While in Bangkok, when we weren’t in Sam’s warehouse working on boats and organizing merchandise, we were out doing site seeing at the Grand Temple Palace and eating authentic Thai food, which we couldn’t get enough of! But after a few days in Bangkok it was time to head to the city of Phitsanulok where the race site was located.
On Wednesday we ran into our first major headache of the trip. We were scheduled to make the 5 hour trip to Phitsanulok, but unfortunately the taxi van that was supposed to take our group (11 of us total) had no trunk space so we had to be separated from our luggage for about a day until we could pick it up at the race site when it finally arrived. During our 5 hour trip we had to make a stop to fuel up the van and this was also the first time that we had ever had to use a public bathroom; the girls weren’t very happy about the holes in the ground that were known as toilets. We also experienced Thailand’s version of KFC on our next stop of the trip; surprisingly it was very different from America’s KFC. After arriving in Phitsanulok we made our way over to the race site to scope things out and we liked what we saw: our own pit area, huge grand stands, and Thailand’s own version of Vendor Alley! What more could we have asked for?!

Thursday was a day of practicing for the racers so that the riders could get acclimated to the race course and unfortunately we experienced our second headache of the trip when one of the runabout’s motors blew; good thing one of Sam’s sisters was able to bring one from the warehouse so that Louis could begin working on the motor later that night. After a few hours of practice we headed back to our hotel to get cleaned up for the opening ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely amazing and we were so impressed with how much work the promoters put into making it an memorable experience for all of the race teams. Our team was even able to meet some of the dignitaries that were at the ceremony.

Friday marked the first day of fiberglass warfare and our team of racers couldn’t be happier to experience the moment that they had all been waiting for: The chance to race on international waters for the first time and to be a part of one of the most prestigious races in the world! Derek, Christine, and Chelsea raced hard and put up a fight against the other international riders in their racing classes. Saturday and Sunday they, as well as Jeremy, continued to put up a fight during their remaining races. By the end of the race days our team was exhausted but they were glowing with excitement at the fact that they were racing in a foreign country with some of the best racers in the world! Although our team doesn’t always win their races, there couldn’t have been a better team to represent the United States of America in such a positive light.

On Sunday night after the races were over we had to pack up our equipment and get back to the hotel as fast as we could because the roads were going to be closed down for the arrival of the princess. When we finally got back to the hotel we barely had enough time to even change into a clean pair of clothes before we had to rush over to the neighboring building where the closing awards ceremony was to be held. Like the opening ceremony, they really hauled out the red carpet for this occasion…literally! After guards waved their security wands over each of us we were ushered into the beautiful room where we excitedly waited for the princess to arrive to present the King’s Cup awards to the racers who had won the Pro classes. Before the awards ceremony started Tony pulled a few strings and when the princess was done presenting the King’s Cup awards our team was quickly escorted outside where we waited alongside the red carpet near the princess’s car. While we waited for the princess to come out of the building there were photographers and camera crews with their cameras trained on us! When the princess came out we were able to personally present her with one of our team’s pit shirts and we were even able to talk to her for a minute before she left. We were the only team that was able to personally meet the princess and it was such a high honor for us to be presented with the opportunity!

Despite the fact that we ran into a few problems throughout the week (flat tires, blown motors, and broken steering cables) the trip was still amazing. We also made a ton of new friends and we were so impressed by how friendly and helpful everyone was. Thailand is definitely the “Land of Smiles”! We can’t wait for next year’s race and we’ll be back bigger and better than ever before!

The next stop we made was a trip to Vietnam for a week to show the team our overseas warehouse!

Jettribe RS-15 Race Series Moto Pants

The Jettribe Moto Riding Pants are designed and specially built for the true PWC rider, not just motocross pants worn in the water. With the PWC rider in mind, our Jettribe R&D team built these riding pants to provide maximum flexibility, comfort, and protection.






Our riding pants are specially designed not only to protect riders’ legs from getting the typical bumps and bruises usually experienced during a day of riding. Our moto pants also protect riders from the cold factors that are caused from being wet and the extreme wind you feel while going fast on the water. Our pants are also less restrictive than wetsuits and easier to get out of, while still providing warmth and comfort.





Some added features that set our moto pants apart from others include: compression foam molded pads for added protection (these pads will not absorb water and they stay light), tough nylon material that is light, strong, and provides wind and water resistance, air mesh panels to allow water to pass through, neoprene panels with “Jet Grip” silicone to allow maximum flexibility as well as grip for your runabout seats, dual side pockets with built in drain holes, and our single pull tight system allows for instant belt release or tightening.





The Jettribe Moto Pants are tested and literally “used and abused” by many of our team riders at the IJSBA World Finals. Yes, these pants are not only tested, but race tested.





The Jettribe Moto Pants are not built to replace the wetsuit but they are a great alternative. They provide the PWC rider with comfort and protection against the elements while looking very cool on or out of the water.


We hope you enjoy our Moto Pants! Stay safe and ride hard!


The Jettribe Family





MSRP: $120.99 (Unisex), $139.99 (Women’s)


Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 (Unisex)


Call: 800 251 7833


E-mail: customerservice@jettribe.com


Web: jettribe.com

Jettribe RS-15 Race Series Tour Coat

The Jettribe Moto Jacket is designed and specially built for the true PWC rider. With the PWC rider in mind our Jettribe R&D Team has built these jackets to provide maximum flexibility, comfort, and various weather protection.

Most riders of Stand-ups or Runabouts experience cold or the chill factor from the wind and water splashes hitting your chest while riding. Our moto jacket is designed to keep the cold air away from your core source body heat – which is your chest and head! It’s okay if you are wet or damp, just as long as the wind or water does not zap away your body heat. The moto jacket is not designed for those riders who find themselves constantly in the water, falling off from their skis.

Some additional features of the jacket that set it apart from others are: removable zipped hoodie, side panels made of neoprene for warmth and comfort, top center panels that are vented, air mesh to allow water to pass through, side panels made of neoprene for maximum flexibility, and dual side pockets to keep your hands warm.

 

 The Jettribe Moto Jacket is tested and literally “used and abused” by many of our team riders at the IJSBA World Finals. Yes, these jackets are not just tested, but race tested.

The Jettribe Moto Jackets are not built to replace the wetsuit but are a great alternative and addition to your wetsuit. It provides the PWC rider with comfort and protection against the elements while looking pretty cool on or out of the water.
We hope you enjoy our Moto Jacket! Stay safe and ride hard!
The Jettribe Family

MSRP: $139.99

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Call: 800 251 7833
E-mail: customerservice@jettribe.com
Web: jettribe.com

Jettribe West Virginia Fashion Show

Jettribe always loves to pull off their, now to be an nual, fashion show! Not only did we show off some of our favorites from the 2010 season but we also previewed some of our 2011 race gear and casual wear.

We were so thankful to all of the models who drove over 5 hours to be part of the event. A big thanks goes out to all of the people who made this event happen, we couldn’t have done it without all of your help. And we also wanted to thank Sarah and Jenn who spent the night before the fashion show putting together all of the outfits that were featured. A huge thanks goes to AJ Handler for stopping the races after freestyle so that we could put on our show. And we were never short on goodies for all of the fans. This was such a great way to end the season!

Keep an eye out for the video of our show that AJ will have posted over the next few months. And check out our own videos that will be posted on our Facebook, Myspace, and Youtube pages.

Thanks again to everyone who made this happen! You guys are amazing!

The Jettribe Crew

Charleston, WV Press Release (IJSBA National Tour)

The Jettribe Crew always loves to visit Charleston, West Virginia. Charleston has a small town, warm-fuzzy type of feeling but also has all of the big city accommodations that are needed for tourists and travelers. After the races were over we enjoyed walking through the neighborhoods and through the town, feeling completely safe the whole time.

Not only was the site great, but the weather was fantastic all weekend! Once again, the EDP volleyball tournament was going on and the ladies were very successful in distracting many of our male racers. It was also great to see many of the ladies again for the second year in a row. There are no two better sports to combine at an event like this than volleyball and PWC racing. As tradition, the annual volleyball game of the pro volleyball ladies against some of our watecraft racers provided much entertainment (and the ladies had a landslide victory).

The governor at the races!

Our race team also did a phenomenal job in their races. Eric Lagopoulos finished 3rd in Pro-Am Runabout Open, 3rd in Pro-Am Runabout Stock, and 1st in Pro-Am Runabout 800 SS. Jimmy Wilson finished 2nd in Pro-Am Ski GP. Bill Haig finished 6th in Pro-Am Ski GP. Zack Spring finished 10th in Pro-Am Ski Stock. Josh Block finished 2nd in Amateur Ski Open and 2nd in Novice Ski Stock. Mike Bartolomeo finished 5th in Amateur Ski Open and 1st in Novice Ski Limited. And Kennie McKenzie finished 3rd in Veteran Ski Open. Congratulations to all of our riders, we’re so proud of you!

At this time we would like to thank AJ Handler and his crew for putting on such an amazing event and for letting Jettribe be a part of his National Tour. We would also like to thank the town of Charleston for hosting us again (it was a blast!) and also thanks to Governor Joe Manchin for coming out to the races and sporting some of our Jettribe gear! Thanks to Bill Haig for bringing in such a great team of riders (despite being sick all weekend). And thanks to Kari (part of our Vietnam branch), who flew in to help out at the races!


 It’s been such a great season, thanks to all who made it happen!

Hartwell, GA Press Release (IJSBA National Tour)

Hartwell, Georgia- What a great race and event, our Jettribe rig pulled in on Thursday and the race sight was buzzing with activity and energy. Very similar to the World Finals at Lake Havasu kind of feeling. This was one of the best events we have seen yet; the locals turned out in record numbers and local food vendors were not in any short supply at all. We loved feasting on Sue's baby back ribs; this might be the best food on earth, hands down. Just ask Ronny Mac, he had his share of ribs all weekend.

Some of the small touches that really set off AJ's events are the hospitality. On Friday after a long drive to Georgia, we were treated to some back yard style barbeque which was a nice touch. And throughout the entire weekend our Jettirbe crew was pretty busy managing our busy booth, so AJ was kind enough to constantly drop off burgers for us. The racers’ party hosted by (Watercrafters) on Saturday night was very nice ...it gave us and the racers a chance just to be ourselves and hang out. As an added bonus, we signed (Watercrafters) as our new dealer for the Jettribe in Hartwell.

We would like to congratulate our team riders that raced over the weekend. Josh Block took 1st place in Novice Ski Stock and Amateur Ski Open, Bill Haig finished 4th in Pro-Am Ski GP, Jimmy Wilson finished 9th in Pro-Am Ski GP, Mike Bartolomeo finished  5th in Amateur Ski Open, Jeremy Schandelmayer finished 2nd in his Pro-Am Open Runabout class and 1st in Expert Runabout Limited, Derek Correll finished 1st in Amateur Runabout N/A Limited, Christine Milone took 4th in her Novice Limited Runabout class, and Laura Milone finished 3rd in her Novice Women’s Ski Limited class.

We would like to thank AJ of the IJSBA and his crew for putting on another greatevent, and we would also like to thank the town of Hartwell for hosting this event forus, it was such a blast! And we want to wish a speedy recovery to David who broke hisleg over the weekend.