How hard is jetsurf?

Jet surfing has caught the world's attention as soon as it came into being. Especially in places with deep water bodies, it has become quite a summer ritual. Even people who have never ever ridden a regular surfboard are trying their luck at jet surfing, and it would not be wrong to admit that they have been quite successful at it.

According to Michal Lostak, a manager at JetSurf, “The experience of jet surfing is exactly what it sounds like – surfing with jet power.” So, if you are willing to dive into this sport, your first step should be to brace yourself for the massive adrenaline rush that will come your way. It is an easy to learn sport, so it is highly beginner-friendly. However, beware, as on one hand it definitely is easy to learn, but on the other hand, it is difficult to master. You do not need prior experience in traditional surfing as a prerequisite for jet surfing, but if you have it, then it is considered as an added bonus.

Where can I learn jet surfing?

Like every other sport, jet surfing involves quite a bit of practice until you become experienced at it. Learning it is not very hard, as learning resources of jet surfing are quite widely available, including jet surfing academies spread all over the world.

Moreover, the jet surfboard rentals, like Top Jet Surfing, also have instructors available on-site, who make sure that you have a good know-how of the basics before you are left into deep waters unsupervised. You have to take primary level courses before you can start your journey of jet surfing, and if you wish to excel in jet surfing, you can take advanced courses at the same rentals.

How to balance your weight while jet surfing?

There is nothing new to the fact that jet surfing is all about weight balancing. You don't need high wavesor a constant water flow to jet surf, but what you do need is control over your balance. As a beginner, all of this can be quite a bit intimidating. But with practice over and over again, you can become a pro in no time.

In weight balancing, your primary focus should be on keeping the nose of the board down. By the “nose of the board”, we refer to the front side of the board. Almost all of your weight should be on the front of the board. This prevents the board from toppling over due to the pressure from the motor at the back. Once you gain some speed, you can start shifting your weight on the back leg, which will help the nose of the board to rise up. As soon as the nose is out of the water, you should lean forwards again, and there you have your ideal balance!

Tips and tricks from experts

• You are supposed to crash a few times before you get a hold of the game!
• It is totally normal to have a few failed attempts before you start jet surfing smoothly.
• Do not let any of those failed attempts to low your spirits.
• Listen to your instructor. Focus on what they say and tell. Make mental notes of everything they say, and once you are in the waters, try and implement it practically.
• Observe. Once you are done with your turn of jet surfing, sit back and observe other surfers. See how they are handling certain situations. Compare and analyze it with what you would have done if you were in a similar circumstance.
• Lean forward while accelerating. Always. You do not need the nose to jump up and throw you in the water.
• Practice, practice, practice, and then practice some more. After all, practice makes a man perfect!