Awake Boards just brought out a couple of videos to explain how to ride a Jetboard. I think it translates well for other Jetboards as well, so it is worthwhile to share and discuss.
Video No. 1: Getting started
- Make sure the batteries of your board AND of the hand controller are charged
- Connect your smart phone app (if available) to adjust the Jetboard settings
- Install the foot straps (if available and desired)
- Insert the main battery (make sure the connectors are dry)
- Only connect the kill switch if you want to run the engine
- insert the fins of your Jetboard
Video No. 2: Water start
- Go into the water
- Lay on the Jetboard
- Connect the kill switch
- Press the trigger of your hand controller
- Reach a steady speed
- Go on your knees
- Go faster to stabilize the board
- Stand up
- If you fall, fall to the side or back (not the front as the board might hit you)
Video No. 3: Riding position
- If you prefer your right leg in the front you are a goofy rider
- If it is your left leg, you are a regular rider (Don’t worry what you are - it is 50/50 ;-))
- Have a wide stand to increase control
- Don’t put too much weight on the back leg
- To run fast and keep control put your weight on the front foot
- For sharper turns put more weight on your back foot
Video No. 4: Dock start
- Find a dock which has the right height
- Put more weight on your back leg before you start
- put more weight on your front leg once you pulled the trigger
Video No. 5: Full speed
- Put more weight on your front leg
- Push the trigger of your Jetboard hand controller
- High speed riding is easier with foot straps
Video No. 6: Beach start
- The water should be at least knee deep
- If the water is not deep enough your jet may soak sand or stones and might get damaged
- Put your back foot on the je-tboard
- Put your hand on the front of your Jetboard
- Pull the trigger and put your front foot on the Jet Board
- This works with our without foot straps
- If you have foot straps the feet should go right away in the foot straps
Enjoy!
