No Waves? No Problem!
JETSURF HOUSTON now open on Clear Lake
the next generation of extreme watersports has arrived in texas By John Ennis bringing an option for those looking to surf but unable to find any waves to catch. introducing the JetSurf, a lightweight, carbon-fiber, motorized surfboard capable of attaining speeds of 37 miles per hour. think personal watercraft crossed with a wakeboard, a skate board, add a hint of dirt-slinging, engine-buzzing motorbike, and then multiply it. JetSurf boards, which contain a hide-away removable gas tank and high-performance miniature engine, were developed in the Czech Republic in 2010 by the renowned team at mSR engines, a company with a rich history of race technology, extreme precision and highperformance engineering. utilizing mSR’s special new breed of high-powered and lightweight racing engines, JetSurf motorized surfboards have become the worldwide, industry standard for a new and exciting era of extreme water sports.
although huge in asia — the top market internationally is tech-savvy Seoul, South Korea — europe and australia, JetSurf dealerships in John Ennis photo america were limited to miami and New york JetSurf Houston owner Jordan Davlin City until recently. But that changes this month as the veteran-owned JetSurf houston becomes the newest accredited JetSurf dealer and certified JetSurf academy playing a pivotal role in supporting the u.S. brand expansion of the Czech-based company. located in Seabrook’s endeavour marina along the north shore of Clear lake, JetSurf houston will offer sales, premium board rentals, demos, lessons, group classes, technical support, repair, and specialized training services for new and experienced JetSurf riders in the state of texas. although the waterfront factory showroom and headquarters is located on Clear lake, JetSurf houston will have a presence in galveston, lake houston, lake Conroe and the surrounding areas where watersports are popular. JetSurf houston owner and certified trainer Jordan Davlin wowed crowds late last month with futuristic-looking, on-the-water demonstrations reminiscent of an episode from the Jetsons tV show during the texas outlaw Challenge.
Davlin returned to the houston area after a stint serving his country in iraq, studying small business with entrepreneur concentration at utSa and running a small promotional and marketing company. Davlin is excited about introducing this cutting edge product to houston and the surrounding area and believes Clear lake is the perfect place to base his operations from. one of the key aspects to Davlin’s business will be the JetSurf houston academy.
“JetSurf has quickly grown to become the world leader in producing the fastest, lightest and most dynamic craft for this unique and rapidly-growing sport of JetSurfing,” explained Davlin.
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