The questions riders actually ask us — buying a board, running it, keeping it alive, and the paperwork that catches people out. Each answer links to the guide that goes deeper.
For most people the Adventure 2 DFI — the most stable hull in the range, with dual bindings so someone else can ride it too. If you want the quick version, run the board finder: four questions and it points at one. The full reasoning is in how to choose your board.
Gas gives the longest sessions and refuels in minutes; electric is quiet, has no fuel to mix and less to maintain, but you charge between rides. Both are in the lineup, and the differences are laid out in how to choose your board.
The board is set up for regular and goofy stance at the same time, so two riders with opposite stances can share it without changing anything. The Adventure 2 DFI, Cruiser DFI and Electric 2 have them; the Race and Titanium boards are single-stance. Bindings explained.
A JetSurf ridden standing upright holding a handlebar, like a stand-up jet ski — and the handlebar comes off so you can ride it as a board. Race DFI Ski, Titanium DFI Ski and Electric 2 Ski. See the lineup.
Prices change, so we don't list them — check jetsurfusa.com for current pricing and colors, or message us about demos and used boards.
Yes, but check the paperwork before money changes hands: ask for the title or the original Certificate of Origin and match the HIN on the document to the hull. A board with no paperwork may be impossible to register. Titling & registering.
The tank holds about 2.8 litres — roughly 50–55 minutes of riding. Petrol board orientation.
Premium petrol pre-mixed with fully synthetic two-stroke oil at 50:1 — 2.6 oz per US gallon, 100 ml per 5 litres. Never straight gas, never car oil. There's a calculator in how to mix fuel.
Around 25–55 minutes depending on the board and how hard you ride. The battery light tells you what's left, and a solid red light means safe-return mode. Electric board orientation.
Yes — you just have to flush and clean the board the same day, every time. Salt left in the cooling channels is the main cause of expensive corrosion. Saltwater vs freshwater · Cleaning your board.
Most people are standing within a session or two. Start in flat water, get comfortable lying and kneeling first, and go easy on the throttle. Your first pop-up · How to start riding.
Buoyancy aid, helmet, leash on your arm, a wetsuit if the water is cold, and two magnet keys. The full list is on the toolbox page, and there's a printable ride-ready card.
Rinse the board, flush the cooling system, run the bilge pump, lubricate the bay, take the fuel tank out and charge the board. It takes about ten minutes and it is the single thing that decides how long the board lasts. Cleaning your board after a ride.
Every ride: wash, flush, lubricate. Every 6–10 hours: new spark plug and grease the main bearing. Every 50 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first: a full service at a service centre. How often to service your board.
Every 6–10 hours of riding, and any time the engine is hard to start or down on power. Carry two gapped spares. Spark plug check & replacement.
Work through the troubleshooting finder: pick the symptom and it lists the checks in order, from the magnet key and charge through to the plug, starter and freewheel.
Clean and dry it, lubricate the bay, take the fuel tank out and store it separately, prop the lid so air moves, and charge the board every 30 days. Getting your board ready for winter.
Yes, with the 4-pin to 2-pin reduction. Carbureted boards and the Race and Race Titanium up to 2019 need it. Using the DFI charger on older boards.
If it has a motor, yes. Florida treats it as a vessel: titled and registered within 30 days of purchase, numbers on both sides of the bow and the decal on the port side. That includes electric boards. Titling & registering your JetSurf.
Florida has no boating licence, but anyone born on or after 1 January 1988 must carry a Boating Safety Education ID card (plus photo ID) to operate a vessel of 10 hp or more. Check your situation with FWC.
Vessels used only on private lakes and ponds are exempt from registration in Florida. The moment you launch on public water, registration applies.
You won't pay Florida sales tax at purchase, but your own state will collect its tax when you register. Nearly every state requires motorized vessels to be registered. Visiting Florida, you can ride up to 90 days on a valid out-of-state registration. Titling & registering.
A gas board yes, with the fuel tank out and empty and the iCU removed — many airlines want both in hand luggage, so confirm first. Electric batteries are a different matter: check the carrier's rules before you book. Flying with your board.
Factory box if you have it, otherwise a crate or the board-bag-and-foam method — and insure it in writing. Shipping your board.
A club of jetsurf riders based in Miami. We collect the maintenance knowledge that's scattered across manuals and videos, put it in one place, and map the spots worth riding. We're independent — not official JETSURF documentation.
No. Board and parts links go to jetsurfusa.com and jetsurf.com. Some tool and gear links go to Amazon, where we earn a small commission as an Amazon Associate at no cost to you.
Not at the moment. Message us and we'll tell you what's available locally.
Use the submit a spot form — anywhere in the world. Tell us how you launch, parking, the water and any local rules, and add a photo if you have one.
Please do: info@jtsrfclub.com or WhatsApp. The guides are written by riders, and corrections from other riders are how they get better.
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Cleaning and storage through to a full engine rebuild, every guide with a video walkthrough and timestamped steps.