Jet Stunt Extreme, Water stunt show at Sea World, Gold Coast, Australia.
Jet Stunt Extreme was a live stunt show on the lake at Sea World on the Gold Coast, with riders on Yamaha SuperJet and Rickter XFS watercraft. The programme ran through five acts: high-speed passes and crossovers over floating ramps, a synchronised routine, a simulated race around marker buoys, a freestyle contest judged by crowd applause, and a joint finale.
Sea World announced the show in early December 2010 and ran it twice daily from 16 December 2010 to 23 January 2011 as a summer trial. It returned on 17 September 2011 with a rail slide and several ramps, then stayed year-round. In January 2013 Sea World spent $140,000 on a water-powered jet pack reaching 8 metres, operated by two trained cast members. The final performance was on 27 January 2019, replaced by the Thunder Lake Stunt Show.
Seven-time Australian Jet Ski champion Jon Cooke and professional riders Michael Ratti and Guy Greenland demonstrated advanced techniques during daily performances.
Performances were available most of the year but were affected by weather conditions. It was wise to check ahead since show times could vary depending on conditions.
The show was produced by Jon Cooke Entertainment, whose owner Jon Cooke is a seven-time Australian Jet Ski champion. The cast also included Michael Ratti, editor-in-chief of Pro Rider Watercraft Magazine, and professional racer Guy Greenland. Retired performers over the years included Jack Moule, Cayle Beauchamp, Ryan O'Keefe, Brad Dawson, Brodie Edwards and Lee Stone.
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