X Hydro Channel

In 2012, X Hydro Channel was builded with a better hydro power redirection system.  Power, efficiency, resilience and control, this is the X Hydro Channel.   Handling 300+ horsepower and thousands of liters of water moving at 70+ miles and hour is not a lightweight task and the X Hydro Channel is not a lightweight solution.  We have more technology in our hydro channel than some of our competitors have in their entire system. You want the best, you’ve got the best with X.

How it works: The thrust of the JetSki/PWC is redirected 180 degrees from the rear facing impeller pump towards the front of the JetSki, from there the Jetpack, or the Jetblade, directs the thrust by rider steering.  This means that all of the available power from the PWC pump is available to the rider with none of the weight.  This “tether” is the essence of what makes a hydro sport device fly, and pulls the jet ski along for the ride.  There have been various attempts from other companies at guiding this force,  Stratospheric knew we had to do better.  The goals: more smooth water flow, less cavitation, more resilience, better mounting, stronger materials, no small parts to break or get lost, simple breakdown at the end of the day.  These three component sets pictured above form the X-Hydro Channel, Venturi, 180 redirect, and LeMans hose with CNC couplings. A venturi adapter, one per brand of jet ski, Yamaha, SeaDoo and Kawasaki make installation direct and shim-free.  Four bolts and ready to go.  One brand choice of venturi is always included and not an additional hidden expense.  We wanted to compliment the power of the PWC pump, not break it, so we introduced the first flexible re-direct in the business, we now have been flattered by several of our competitors adopting the same solution.  Less broken jet ski pump housings are a good thing for the whole industry.

Our hose is the best in the business, the “LeMans” named after the famed 24 hour race in France, we wanted an enduring hose with smooth power transfer.  Dual laminated polyester sandwich, PU thermoplastic, high pressure bonded to our exacting standards. Tested by the manufacturer and by us in house for adhesion and tensile strength.  This is not a lightweight hose that was not prepared to meet the real world demands of the sport.  This is hose that was built as tough as possible from the get go.

Do we need to mention that all of the materials are marine grade and can stand up to salt water?  Naturally, that is the way we roll, we build it right because we know it is going to get used hard, everything heavy duty from clamps to hose to dual layer reinforced silicon rubber. Add in the X standards of hard anodized aluminum, 316 stainless steel, ultra tough but flexible webbing expansion wraps, you have a power system that turns 300 horsepower around and put it under your flying control.