Slippery Wetsuits Invades the IJSBA World Jet Ski Finals

Slippery Wetsuits has been a major player within the Jet Ski racing and personal watercraft world. During the season-ending week of competition for 2009 in Lake Havasu, Ariz., the brand served notice to the industry that it still makes some of the best wetsuits on the water and is a key supporter of the sport with an impressive display through the help of Parts Unlimited.

(Above: Slippery star Steven Dauliach brought home a runner-up finish in the Pro Ski class, leading the way for all the male Slippery-backed competitors.) Photo courtesy Kinney Jones

The IJSBA World Jet Ski Finals was a week-long event from October 11-18 full of action-packed racing, stunt shows and a fun-loving atmosphere in what is one of the most tight-knit racing communities in the world.

IJSBA legend and Slippery Brand Manager Victor Sheldon along with General Manager Dave Gowland were on hand to help showcase the amount of dealer as well as racer support Slippery has for 2009 and beyond and how the long-standing relationship with Parts Unlimited will help push the brand to the forefront of the industry.

(Above: Jet Ski veteran Minoru Kanamori took a break from his full-time duties at Kawasaki to take part in the action in Havasu, posting an impressive third place finish in the Pro-Am Ski class.) Photo courtesy Kinney Jones

"We really want to show everyone here our commitment to the sport," said Sheldon. "We offer the highest-quality wetsuits and this is our chance to put our product on display and be proud to be a part of such a great industry. I think that thanks to my success, my affiliation with Slippery gives it an instant notoriety and with the relentless efforts of Parts Unlimited, it should make it one of the most recognizable brands out there."

(Above: Kanamori’s wife Emi is a competitive racer herself and showed she has some serious speed by bringing home second in the Pro-Am Women Ski final. The pair’s passion for racing makes them a fan favorite.) Photo courtesy Kinney Jones

The Parts Unlimited business mantra "We Support the Sport" is evident through all facets of Slippery Wetsuits and was showcased through its on-site involvement at the World Finals. The company has been the driving force behind Slippery's distribution since its inception in 1989 and thanks to the world's most dedicated approach to product circulation it won't be long until the industry's premier wetsuits are commonplace in the ocean and throughout lakes and rivers across the country.

(Above: In the first moto, Craig Warner showed why he holds the #1 on his Kawasaki, but problems in the second moto relegated him to a 12th-place finish and sixth overall in the Pro Runabout class.)

About Parts Unlimited
Parts Unlimited is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans Corporation headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited sells to over 12,000 dealerships world wide and continues to expand its market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts Europe and Drag Specialties.

Parts Unlimited continues to promote racing through its campaign WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®, helping to drive consumers to dealerships, while entertaining its dealers through hospitalities at the events it sponsors.

(Above: The men at the forefront of Slippery Wetsuits: Dave Gowland (left) and Victor Sheldon. As a former eight-time Jet Ski champion, Sheldon is one of the most recognized names in the industry. “The Slasher” is the point man for Slippery and through his vast knowledge of the sport and the industry, along with a variety of radical ideas, he will be the key player in the brand’s rise as a premier product.) Photo courtesy Kinney Jones

About Slippery Wetsuits
Since 1989, Slippery Wetsuits has been on the leading edge of design and innovative products for the Personal Watercraft (PWC) market. Through constant development of new products which are tested and designed with input from World Championship racers and casual riders alike, the company is dedicated to making your day on the water the best it can be. It’s this dedication that’s brought Slippery numerous National and World Jet Ski championships, along with “top product” awards from industry magazines year after year. As a partner of Parts Unlimited Slippery enjoys the benefits of superior distribution which Lemans Corporation provides.