A leading personal watercraft manufacturer Rickter-RRP has launched its model line-up for 2016, featuring the top-of-the-line XFS Ninja Competition freestyle jet ski reinforced by TeXtreme.

For the 2016 XFS NINJA Competition, the company collaborated with Formula One composite engineers to develop a new layup that is lighter, stronger and stiffer, as a result of using TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fibre fabrics.

Rickter is now offering reinforcement with TeXtreme as an option for 2016 on the EDGE FS, EDGE FR, XFS, and RC-1. The 2016 XFS NINJA Competition comes with TeXtreme only. Rickter also designs and manufactures TeXtreme reinforced exhaust chambers, hood scoops, ride plates and flow guards.

Innovative technology

TeXtreme differs from conventional carbon fibre materials due to its unique, proprietary production methods, the manufacturer reports. The technology has been used in a variety of applications by leading companies, including Bauer Hockey, Prince Tennis, Cobra Puma Golf and Bell Helmets.

TeXtreme is based on spreading tows (yarns) into tapes that are weaved into a fabric that is much thinner than conventional carbon fibre fabrics, with straighter fibres that optimize and strengthen the composite while delivering lighter weight.

“By creating a hull that is lighter and at the same time stiffer makes a totally new unit in terms of riding. The weight savings achieved from using the TeXtreme Technology is unrivalled by any other carbon fibre material out there,” said Rick Roy, founder and owner of Rickter-RRP.

TeXtreme

TeXtreme Spread Tow reinforcements are used for making ultra-light composites. TeXtreme Technology is flexible and tow-size independent, which is said to enable the development of optimized reinforcement solutions tailor-made for specific application needs.

Utilization of TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fabrics and carbon UD tapes by manufacturers of advanced aerospace, industrial and sports products confirms that 20-30% lighter composite parts can be produced with improved mechanical properties and superior surface smoothness, the company reports.

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