Larry rippenkroeger biography

We got the opportunity to sit down with jetski legend turned Hollywood stunt double extraordinaire — Larry Rippenkroeger.

Larry Rippenkroeger - Writer, Director, Producer - Hot Water ...

We talked about his incredible career, and his new movie — Hot Water.

1. Larry, before we get to the good stuff, lets start at the beginning. How did you originally get started in Jet Skiing?

I was working as a motorcycle mechanic at a Kawasaki dealership in the mid seventies and Bob Phares was our district sales manager.

He had an early model jet ski and introduced me to the sport.

2. What was the first Jet Ski you ever rode?

I believe it was a 1975 JS400. They were only sold in a few select markets at the time.

3. What made you want to get involved in racing?

I was a local pro motocross racer when I first rode a jet ski.

About the Director - Hot Water

I thought I was going to step right on the thing and rip. I made it about twenty feet before I fell off. It was such a challenge and gave me the same thrills as motocross but the crashes were a lot easier on my bod Larry Rippenkroeger - Writer, Director, Producer - Hot Water ... DALUZ