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Why jet skis need throttle to turn

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If you panic and let go of the gas, you are completely doomed. These watercraft lack a traditional rudder and rely entirely on pointing a blast of thrust; the moment you release the throttle, you instantly lose all directional control and glide helplessly into whatever you were trying to avoid.

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