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BILLY THE PHOENIX
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Born and raised in the Southwest, taking in all the earth has to offer!
YAMAHA WAVERUNNERS IN DISCOVER MODE
We launched the Waverunner's at Katherine Landing Marina at Lake Mohave. With this being our second trip, we have now ridden the entire 67 mile long lake from Davis Dam in the south to Hoover Dam in the north. In this video we launch and go around the corner to the south and stop at Bullhead Cove and hike up on the point and get a great view of Davis Cove, Bullhead Cove and the Davis Dam. The breakdown of riding on Lake Mohave goes like this: last month we launched at Cottonwood Cove and rode north to the Hoover Dam and back to Cottonwood. This month we launched at Katherine Landing and rode to the Davis Dam to the south and then rode north to Cottonwood Cove and back to Katherine. Just s...
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YAMAHA WAVERUNNERS IN ADVENTURE MODE
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These videos were taken on Lori's Birthday on November 4th 2023. We try to get out on the water for her Birthday every year. No wind and glassy warm water every Birthday we've been out there so far. The days are still warm and the nights are starting to get cold this time of year in the Desert Southwest. Let's Go!! Filmed with a GoPro HERO11 Lori Rides A 2021 Yamaha EX Limited Billy Rides A 202...
YAMAHA WAVERUNNERS IN EXPLORE MODE
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A short video from our recent Waverunner adventures. Out with my wife and a few others exploring canyons and gorges. These Waverunners take us places few people see. Let's Go!! Camera: GoPro HERO11 2021 Yamaha EX Limited 2022 Yamaha VX Limited HO
AQUATIC THERAPY AT THE RIVER
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These 4 Stroke Yamaha Waverunners are incredible machines. They'll take you to amazing places with plenty of room for food, drinks and even extra fuel. We like our Stand Up Skis but also enjoy our Sit Downs as well. Let's Go! Camera: GoPro HERO11 Location: The Colorado River Lori rides a 2021 Yamaha EX Limited Billy rides a 2022 Yamaha VX Limited HO Song: Running Down A Dream by Tom Petty
YAMAHA WAVERUNNERS LAKE POWELL TO ANTELOPE CANYON
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We took our Yamaha Waverunners to Lake Powell to ride by-way-of water to Antelope Canyon. We beached the Waverunners and went on an beautiful four mile in and out hike. The hike lasted a little more than two hours. It was late in the day when we got back to the Waverunners and they were clogged with debris in their intake grates and in the impellers. I had to tow one back at a max speed of five...
2023 YAMAHA SUPERJET WIFE'S FIRST RIDE
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We rode up river, I rode the Superjet and Lori rode the Waverunner. We met up with our buddies that were floating downstream. When we left, Lori rode the Superjet almost all the way back to the landing. She was going fast and ended up wiping out really bad. She was in pain and I brought the Superjet back to the ramp. Song: Rio by Duran Duran (excerpt) Filmed with GoPro HERO11 4k@30fps Lori ride...
2007 KAWASAKI SXR 800 LAST RIDE
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This was my last ride on one of the best stand up jet skis I've ever owned. I sold this jet ski in the summer of 2022 to a really cool guy who was 79 years old who likes riding stand up jet skis. The SXR 800 puts out 80HP delivered by a 781cc, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke engine. The overall length is 90.6", the width is 28.7" and the dry weight is 351 pounds. Top speed of a stock SXR 800 is 48mph. Kaw...
2023 YAMAHA SUPERJET MORNING RIP
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Second time out on the Superjet. I was on the water at 6:30 on a Friday morning and had the whole river pretty much to myself. I'm still getting use to the steering of this machine as well as the over all power of the TR-1 1049cc 3-cylinder 4-stroke Yamaha Marine motor. Filmed with the amazing GoPro Hero 11 in 4k at 30fps with Horizon Lock enabled
2023 YAMAHA SUPERJET FIRST RIDE
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Out for a late in the day first ride after the proper break in of the motor. I am totally impressed with the all new Superjet! This is just raw video with the sounds of the motor and the slapping of water. On August 12, 2020 Yamaha released the new 2021 SuperJet. This is the first complete redesign from the ground up since the introduction in 1990, and marks 30 years of SuperJet history. The hu...
RAW Surfing Video: My Local Beach Break/January 5, 2022
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This is the Southern California beach where I learned to surf. In the summer the majority of swell comes from the South and there are a lot of lefts to be had. In the winter the swell comes mainly from the Northwest and mostly breaks right. But any time of year this beach will break both directions on any swell. I surf regular foot but I was schooled right here in some heavy left handers and lo...
Surfskate Adventure In San Diego's Backcountry
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The weather in Southern California since fall began on September 22 has for the most part been summer like. During the fall and winter we tend to get ridges of high pressure that set up over the Great Basin. This results in the famous Santa Ana winds that blow from the desert bringing in dry, warm air. Also, offshore wind at the beaches. Of course the days are shorter and the nights are cooler....
Surfskate Fails: Fall Is For Falling
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Here it is October 2021 and I've been surfskating off and on for the past four years. In that time I haven't fallen, until now. I sometimes surfskate barefoot or wear shoes, always in shorts and I never wear any protection including a helmet. So this is the week of International Surfskating Day and it's Thursday October 14th. I'm on my way to the supermarket and decide to take a detour to ride ...
International Surfskating Day: Oct 15, 2021 San Diego
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A couple months ago, Steve put out a video on his RUclips channel Surfskate Love, announcing to the surfskate community to come join him in celebration of his one year anniversary of when he bought his first surfskate. That date was October 15, 2020. So he decided to come party with us in California on October 15 & 16, 2021. The location for the 15th was at the Pacific Highlands Pump Track in S...
Carver Surfskate: Downhill Run Yuma Foothills, Arizona
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After surfskating the concrete wave at the skatepark and historic downtown Yuma, I wanted to try a long downhill run on the Carver. So, we had to venture out into the Yuma Foothills to find a relatively smooth street to do some long downhill asphalt surfing. The first clip, I had Lori film me hand holding the GoPro and the second clip I mounted the GoPro to the side passenger window of the vehi...
Carver Surfskate: Historic Downtown Yuma, Arizona
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While driving through the Historic Downtown Yuma District, we ran across this abandoned building. It was the Hotel Del Sol which opened in 1926. It was a 70 room resort boasting modern light fixtures and opulent Spanish Colonial decor. The hotel closed down in the 1970's. I thought doing a few rips through the outside corridor would make for a nice background. From here we ventured around the c...
Carver Surfskate: Concrete Surfing Yuma, Arizona
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Carver Surfskate: Concrete Surfing Yuma, Arizona
Surfing Honolua Bay: Living The Dream!
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Surfing Honolua Bay: Living The Dream!
Carver Surfskate: Asphalt Surfing Rolling Hills
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Carver Surfskate: Asphalt Surfing Rolling Hills
Carver Surfskate: At Home Dropping In🤙
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Carver Surfskate: At Home Dropping In🤙
Alex & Kyle: 4th Of July Riding Stand Up Jet Skis
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Alex & Kyle: 4th Of July Riding Stand Up Jet Skis
Riding My Kawasaki SXR 800 Through The Desert
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Riding My Kawasaki SXR 800 Through The Desert
MEMORIAL DAY 2021: STAND UP JET SKIING
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MEMORIAL DAY 2021: STAND UP JET SKIING
Polaris RZR at Superstition: March 27, 2021
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Polaris RZR at Superstition: March 27, 2021
Billy, Matt & Wyatt Stand Up Jet Skiing: Feb 2021
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Billy, Matt & Wyatt Stand Up Jet Skiing: Feb 2021
Carver Surfskate At Home: November 30, 2020
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Carver Surfskate At Home: November 30, 2020
Carver Surfskate: First Ride At A Pump Track
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Carver Surfskate: First Ride At A Pump Track
Jet Ski Back Lakes, Tight Channels: October 2020
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Jet Ski Back Lakes, Tight Channels: October 2020
Kawasaki SXR 800 Lake Rip! September 2020
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Kawasaki SXR 800 Lake Rip! September 2020
Riding Stand Up Jet Skis With My Wife: August 2020
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Riding Stand Up Jet Skis With My Wife: August 2020
Kawasaki 750SX Solo Glassy Lake Rip: July 20, 2020
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Kawasaki 750SX Solo Glassy Lake Rip: July 20, 2020
I was addicted to riding these skis in the 90 s took a few goes to master it
Hello Mr billy I just got my new Yamaha 4 stroke super jet I finished my first 5 hours riding with half throttle so that I can break in the engine and honestly it wasn’t fun at all going slow:( Should I continue with the half throttle for the next 5 hours before the first service?
are there some dangerous animals in the water like crocodile ?
There are no dangerous animals in the water 🤙
I was a short board windsurfer in my 30’s and 40’s. Now that I turned 60 am I over the hill for a stand up?
Not at all, I'm 65 and still riding with others my age. It's a blast!
@@billythephoenix Cool dude. I really want to get out there on a stand up. At least while I’m still standing. 😆 Thanks for the encouragement Billy!
I grew up water skiing out of that marina! Good job on not putting an “S” on the end of it. Always a pet peeve 😂 I really dig your video style Dude🤙🏾
That's a nice marina for sure! But the closest parking for the truck and trailer is about 600 feet away. We will definitely hit up Lake Mohave again, we really dug the vibe there. Thanks for watching dude! Do me a solid and hit that like button 🤙😎
Awesome man
@@TubsyTmac it's a great ski and an amazing place to ride 🔥🔥🔥
Amazing scenery Billy! Had a good chuckle watching Lori slide down the sand hill at the end. 113 degrees!!! Wow, that’s hot! Good thing you’re playing in the water! It must feel like you’re riding through a hair dryer as you ride though…lol! Cheers, John
This was our second time on Lake Mohave and our first time on this end of the lake and the scenery was spectacular. It really is a beautiful lake and shoreline as viewed from the Waverunners. Lot's of rocky outcroppings to sandy coves the entire lake. Lake Powell still ranks number one but Mohave is a strong second fav. The 113 degree air temp isn't as bad as it sounds. Your constantly in and out of the water. Notice how Lori is pretty much covered from head to toe to keep her skin out of the suns rays. Thanks for watching John!
@@billythephoenix Always cool so see nature from your side of the world! Are the water levels holding up well in the lakes and rivers this year? I haven't heard much about that in the news lately... Cheers, John
@@funafter5081 The largest reservoir in the US Lake Mead is 34% of full pool and the the second largest reservoir Lake Powell is at 39% of full pool, both on the Colorado River. Downstream Lake Mohave is at 94% of full pool and Lake Havasu is at 95% of full pool. The water continues to flow well all the way down to Yuma. So to answer your question, yes, we're at low water levels at the two largest reservoirs in the US which is critical for producing hydro electricity and for irrigation of agriculture along the Colorado River. These figures are current as of August 6, 2024. ✌
is it a lot harder/ more unstable than your new superjet?
@@michaelsutherland9180 the SXR800 isn't harder to ride it's just a totally different jet ski. It's a bit lighter and more nimble. My favorite Kawasaki stand up jet ski for sure. The new Superjet is just a bad ass beast, loose and fast! I'm loving my Superjet and I'm team Yamaha all the way! 💥💪👊
Boy, that looks SOOO awesome! I would kill to go swimming in that lake these days!
The lake was refreshing and the air temp was a dry 113 degrees. It was all good!😎💪👊
You could stand up on ski the first time you rode it??
Yes because I've been riding stand up jet skis for years
@billythephoenix oh OK. That makes sense! I tried for hours on a sx550. Finally stood up but fell every time I turned.
@@ajlukelepuke You have to keep on the throttle in those turns. Like anything new that involves balance, if you keep at it, you'll get it. Stand up jet skiing is pure fun!
Wow, what a place! It looks hot too, is the water warm? :)
The air temp that day 113 degrees and the water was warm. Up the lake below the Hoover Dam is a popular kayak/canoe section called Black Canyon. It's a 12 mile stretch between the Hoover Dam and Willow beach with hot springs, hiking, camping, a few sand beaches and very remote. It's a beautiful place for sure!
@@billythephoenix Haha, that's pretty warm! I watched a doco on the building of the Hoover Dam - amazing feat & I doubt that it would happen today - people were tough back then! :)
That is awesome....You can just see the smiles!!!
It's a beautiful spot for sure. And the smiles, you know the feeling as well. I hope you guys make it to Katherine soon!
It looks awesome!
It was! The other side of the lake was rocky with rock outcropping islands and turquoise water. This is my second favorite lake on the Colorado River with Lake Powell at the number one spot. We're going back to Powell in September, yewww!!
Awesome edit @billythephoenix, nature is pretty photogenic especially when water is involved!👌🏾
Yes, the red rock, turquoise water and a blue sky? Extremely photogenic!
Fun in the sun 101 with Professor Phoenix 😎 Cheers, John
You probably read the description and saw that fun in the sun day was from last November. Tomorrow a new adventure begins, yewwww!
@@billythephoenix It's funny Billy, I get frustrated at people who watch my videos and then ask me questions that are answered in the description...but you know what? I didn't read your description either...what a coincidence! Cheers, John
WOW living the dream there Billy!
Exploring these canyons and gorges is definitely a dream like experience!
That is awesome right there. That is one way to catch a great Sunset at Lake Powell 🤣
It was a great trip that was cut short so we're going back at the end of summer. Powell 2024!
That is awesome. She was shredding that super jet. Great conditions out there.
That Superjet was last summer's birthday present to me. We have since got a new Superjet for her. We'll be riding them together real soon!
@@billythephoenix nice. We will have to meet up someday!!!
@@VegasHyperAdventures 👍
Love it!!! That is a great shot. Can't wait to explore it from that side!!!
You will love it!!
Where did you start from? My family can barely handle Katherine to Cottonwood, but I want to go all the way to the dam!
We started at Cottonwood
If you get a chance, do it! It was an epic ride to the dam.
Wow Billy, the scenery is unreal out there. That water is so clear! Please don't take if for granted...as I'm sure you don't. Enjoy the nature out there and thanks for sharing it with us. 😎✌Cheers, John
The scenery is spectacular! Four days of riding on this trip and we enjoyed and appreciated every moment of it. The adventures continue! Thanks for watching John ✌😎
@@billythephoenix Nice! Four days, eh? Camping at night or what? Quite the adventure! I imagine you covered a lot of ground ( water ) in four days. Cheers, John
@@funafter5081 We stayed at The London Bridge Resort on the water at Lake Havasu the first two nights and two nights at Harrah's in Laughlin right on the Colorado river. We rode over 300 miles on this trip and it was all a blast! 💥
@@billythephoenix That sounds sweet! So, I imagine they have parking for your jet skis while you stay at these places, eh? 300 miles is quite a stretch! Sounds to me like the rivers, lakes and waterways have recovered from last years drought then to be able to go that far. Wasn't Lake Havasu messed up last year? Neat stuff bro! Cheers, John
@@funafter5081 always plenty of parking for trucks and trailers. The lakes with the ultra low levels are Powell and Mead. They're up river from Havasu. The water must flow!
Beatiful natural place Billy!!
Yes it is Emi and in this area the water is cold and the air is hot!
@@billythephoenix beatiful for relaxing your mind
Looks like the Toolies upstream of LHC. Was there for Run Whatcha Brung at Parker Strip that week.
We rode Havasu and Lake Mohave that week and on our way back, Saturday, we pulled into Parker. I saw dozens of stand up jet skis and talked to a guy that said it was Run Whatcha Brung. I've heard of that event and always wanted to go but was completely unaware it was that day. Did you have a good time and what were you riding?
@@billythephoenix The water at Parker was a bit rough to have fun on the ski, but seeing hundreds of stand ups at one place was awesome. Conservatively, I'd say 400 stand ups were between Pirates Den and the dam. We had 5 guys, all on 2T superjets.
@@maxtaylor6278 yes, it was rough. I'm going next year and bringing the Superjets!
I’m interested more in the receiver mount and how you load and unload it. Any videos on that?
I was actually talking to a friend of mine this morning and told him I was going to make a YT video on my Hitch Hauler showing exactly what you're asking. I have a ski on a stand and will load it on the HH and launch and retrieve the ski at the launch ramp. Good question Rocketman! Should be about a week or so.
I love these shots through the reeds, so awesome. Good stuff @billythephoenix !
We love riding there too! I grew up by the ocean surfing all the time. But now I'm all about the bright blue skies and warm water at the river. Can't get enough!!
Trash 🗑️
Still skippin’ like a rock across the water I see. Glad to see that you are healthy and still enjoying life. That “Aquatic Therapy” seems to be working! God bless you Billy! Cheers, John
Hi John! We're having a blast on the sit downs and can ride these all day and can really go the distance. This weekend well be riding the stand up's for the first time this season. We're not slowing down any time soon!
@@billythephoenix There's no moss growing on you guys! My pool hit 90°F today! We had to turn off the solar heater. We're having a bit of a heat wave...Have fun on your water toys Billy...Yeewww! 🤙Cheers, John
@@funafter5081 90 degree pool water in Nova Scotia? I hope we get to see some surf sessions soon! Enjoy brother 🤙
@@billythephoenix The pool cooled down to 86F this morning and is back up to 89F and we’re not at the hottest part of the day yet…and that’s without the heater on! I certainly hope I can show you a turn or two in the green this season. I’ve got an early start so that may help. One letdown though… my new board delaminated in a couple spots my first day out with it. Brian is dropping by next Wednesday to take a look at it. I have to be careful not to let it get hot as the foam gasses off and creates pressure to push the glass off the foam ☹️ Cheers, John
@@funafter5081 That sux about the delam on the board. hopefully it's not as bad as it sounds. Look forward to a surf progression vid from ya!
Is this a natural lake or result of a dam? It seems perfect for jetskis!
This is the Colorado River and as a result of the dam in our area we have the formation of these small lakes and canals that we're able to access from the main river. Most of the action is on the river where people wakeboard, jet ski, hang out on the sandbars, camp along the shoreline and just relax and float down stream. It's a water playground in the middle of the desert. Also, the Colorado River has the most dams in the US at 15. Six of the 15 dams are built for irrigation while the other nine generate electricity. These days there's just about no other place I want to be but at the river! 🤘
@@billythephoenix Sounds like somewhere I want to spend a lot of time!
Too short, Billy! More, they cried...! :)
Hi Martin! Short and sweet. Next vid will be longer, just put together this one for my Instagram and thought what the hell, I'll post it to my YT as well
Dude! That looks so nice right now! Lots of fun, huh?!
It's about the most fun outdoor activity I can think of when the temps are hoovering around 110 - 120 degrees. We love hanging out in the desert the year round! Thanks for watching Scott!🤙
So cool! I am drooling for a brand new VX Cruiser HO
Yamaha makes fine skis, you can't go wrong with their Waverunners. A VX has so much storage space too. Two weeks ago we rode about 80 miles a day over 4 days and even made it to the bottom, down river side of the Hoover Dam. We did Havasu, Parker, Laughlin and Lake Mohave. Epic times!
Great stuff man . Beautiful place to ride. We have nothing like that in Australia. Spend $1000.00 on ride plate and steering and it will be a different machine. Keep on jett'n. Cheers.
I plan on those mods and jet trim for the tray and rails. Thanks 👍
Wow, still living the sweet life - that canyon looks surreal!! Those jet skis look like huge fun - very popular here on the lake & so fast!! Have to be rich here though $10 a gallon for fuel & I'm guessing at full noise they're not cheap to run! My electric skateboards do 35mph + & cost 20c to charge! Have tried one?? Great to hear from you bro! :)
No more vintage jet skis?
Still have a beautiful 2001 Kawasaki SXI PRO sitting with the new SJ 4 strokes. We're river ready! Thanks for your interest 👍
She shreds!
She does!
I want to get back out there again, were the skis rentals?!
I want to get back out there too. We love Lake Powell, that was our eighth time there. And the skis are ours but you can rent them in Page, AZ.
@@billythephoenix I'll have to keep that in mind!
I have to get down there one day
You should go there, you will not be disappointed!
@@billythephoenix hopefully in the next couple years I’ll take a vacation there, it looks really awesome
Yeah, if I get one, this is how I would like to ride, along the edge narrow away so much fun. I just bought 2 acres right near Lake Fontana in the smoky mountains placing a fifth wheel camper there building a little Homestead probably get some jet skis and a Harley. Sold my house in Florida, goodbye city life once and for all! No more ambulances no more car sounds no more crime and craziness just natural beauty. I will never go back!
Get a Superjet and enjoy the ride in your new surroundings! 👍😎
Also, it sounds like a great move. Peace and quiet, mountains and a lake. Life is good!
@@billythephoenix yes, much needed rest and relaxation 20 years of hard partying is finally over lol. No more long Florida nights. Glad I survived it. lol 🙏✌️❤️
How cool, I know that area very well. You even got to see an inbound submarine!
It is a spectacular area and picking out that inbound sub was very observant of you too!
@@billythephoenix I used to ride from the coronado boat ramp up to fiesta island and back down. Probably pretty hard 550. Went south down the strand and met some SEALs who said I was wild going on a ski... well if I'm wild for doing it in a 300 seadoo, you're a madman!
@@badm0t0rf1ng3r stand ups are a blast. Right now I'm watching your first ride on that beautiful Kawasaki 160. I'll leave a comment and sub
@@billythephoenix thanks man, and same. Yeah I bought it having never rode an sxr before. Had some time on 750s and then last year rode a 4 stroke Super Jet. The new SJ is a fine craft but the SXR is amazing.
Where is this, looks to be an amazing place to ride!
San Diego 🤙
Hi
These clips are making me despise the snow way too much. Bring on summer haha
Hey Tristan, somehow I over looked this comment, sorry dude, you know I always respond. With that said, it's closer to the long days of summer, bring it on!!
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What area of the river is this? We have a stand up crew in Parker and would love to ride here
Hey Matt, this is the river south of Blythe! Get on it!
That’s awesome riding!! Looks like a blast! I love the classic K10 pulling them too!
Yes, classic truck pulling classic skis! That day was a blast, thanks for watching and commenting!
Good looking lake or river. Where is this place, if u dont mind telling?
The Colorado River 😎
Great video! Its getting me psyched for our trip to the Southern Rockies in November/ December.
Thanks and stay psyched! 🤘