The best...personal watercraft

Starboard Hero

Become “an instant superhero” the first time you attempt using a stand-up paddleboard. This wide board is “so easy to surf” that it “opens wave riding to everybody.”

$1,300, star-board-sup.com

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Source: ’SUP Magazine

Delta 15.5 Expedition

The Expedition is the “minivan” of sea kayaks—with plenty of space for knees and cargo. But its lightweight and shallow hull also makes it surprisingly quick and stable.

$2,300, deltakayaks.com

Source: Canoe & Kayak

Kawasaki Ultra 300X

The Ultra is once again the most powerful jet ski available: The latest model can “generate dizzying acceleration.” But more impressive still is the craft’s “newfound handling prowess.”

$7,500, baliatv.com

Source: Boating

Wave Sport Project X

This towable kayak is roomy inside but trim outside for greater control and maneuverability. A “radical play machine,” it pops off loops and other aerial stunts as if by instinct.

$1,050, wavesport.com

Source: Outside

Rave Tirade

Two kids can enjoy a “sports-car-like ride” together while cruising waves in this inflatable towable. Even when passengers catch air, the low center of gravity helps keep them upright.

$200, overtons.com

Source: Boating