The jet ski, or personal watercraft (PWC), inhabits a curious space in surfing and wave-riding culture. They are both controversial and beloved, ballyhooed and booed.
Regardless of their place in the lineup, however, they are universally regarded as a damn good time. Just ask Kenny Powers.
And it appears that the fringe world of freestyle jet ski gymnastics is still alive and well, with competitions going down worldwide. Like this clip below, recently seen in Huntington Beach, California, aka Surf City, and one massive backflip below the pier…