Nicole Terry, a newcomer to the world of watersports, recently had her first experience with the HydroBlade, a revolutionary new watercraft designed for thrill-seekers and novices alike. Despite her background—having only tried the float rider on a cruise and jetskis a couple of times—Nicole eagerly embraced the challenge of the HydroBlade.

The HydroBlade, with its stand-up design, demands a bit more coordination than a traditional jetski. Nicole anticipated this, saying, “For today, I think there’s going to be a learning curve. I’ll probably fall off a few times. But I’ll hopefully get the gist of it. I probably expect to stand up and stay on it for probably a few seconds and be able to cover a little bit of distance.”

After 30 to 40 minutes of riding, Nicole reported her experience: “There was definitely a learning curve. At first, I was pretty scared, but I eventually got the hang of it and I was able to stand up. Once I did that, I had more control and felt more comfortable with it. It was more fun when I was standing, for sure!”

Nicole’s candid reflection highlights the accessible nature of the HydroBlade, even for those without extensive watersports experience. “It doesn’t take a lot of physical effort, I wasn’t really tired, but after a first round I needed a break just to process. There’s a lot to be mindful of: just one finger on the throttle, controlling the throttle because it has A LOT of power, maintaining the speed while standing up.”

Adapting to the water environment was another hurdle for Nicole. “I’m not very experienced in water sports, so just the thought of getting in the water freaks me out but once I did that, I felt fine, just after getting acclimated to it.”

Nicole’s takeaway from her HydroBlade adventure is inspiring. “I would say the HydroBlade is a good thing to do with friends, just if we’re hanging on a boat, on a lake in front of a cabin or something like that.”