First Time Riders
Michael Schmidt
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Michael Schmidt is a 40 something real estate broker from the island of Kauai. He secured the first dealership on Kauai and flew over to Oahu to meet the team, try out the Jetboard for the first time and take one home. Bob took him off the beach at Sunset Pt. in some pretty heavy conditions. |
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Once Michael got used to motoring through the chop on his stomach, he gave it a little more gas and went to his knees. The crucial part is now getting to your feet quickly. |
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Michael was up on his feet and getting used to the balance of the board. |
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Once up to his feet he had no problem catching up to his trainer. Now it was a matter of getting used to the balance in the bump. |
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He simply let the board do the work as he picked up speed. |
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He experimented with switching hands and moving his stance around a bit, all the while maintaining his balance. |
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Within in a short period, Michael was comfortable and looking at getting into his turns. |
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Michael moving into his backside turn. Switching hands just as surfers use the "grab rail" technique. |
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Into his frontside turn right in front of the beach and looking at ease going through the breakers. Michael took his board back to Kauai and is getting his style perfected to show all those new Jetboarders in his island paradise.
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