Professional

Jet Ski Training Built on Real-World Experience

JETEFX provides structured, safety-focused jet ski training led by Mark Gomez, a five-time World Champion with over 17 years of experience across freestyle competition, freeride progression, racing, and live performance environments.

This is not casual ride-along coaching. Training is built around proper technique, equipment awareness, risk management, and long-term progression. Every session is tailored to the rider’s goals, learning style, physical ability, and experience level so progress continues well beyond the lesson itself.

Riders from around the world travel to Lake Havasu City, Arizona to train with JETEFX. Whether for a focused single session or a multi-day training experience, the goal is the same: measurable improvement with confidence and control.

Who this

Training Is For

JETEFX training is designed for riders who want to improve with intent and structure, including:

  • Recreational riders seeking confidence, control, and strong foundational skills
  • First-time stand-up jet ski owners building correct habits from the start
  • Riders interested in Rickter hulls or builds who want to maximize performance and value
  • Freestyle and freeride riders progressing toward aerial maneuvers
  • Junior through adult riders preparing for racing, freeride events, or judged freestyle competition
  • Riders transitioning into shows, exhibitions, or performance-based riding

All training is adjusted to rider experience level, physical readiness, and equipment.

Training Expectations

JETEFX training is physically demanding and requires focus, repetition, and a commitment to the progression process. Riders must be comfortable in the water, including swimming and brief submersion for backflip courses and all freestyle-level instruction. Participants should be capable of repeatedly mounting, standing, and recovering a stand-up jet ski without excessive fatigue. This is not a rental-style experience or a casual ride-along session. Training is structured, intentional, and designed to build skill safely, correctly, and progressively.

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Coaching with Real-Time Waterproof Communication

JETEFX training protocols utilize Cardo waterproof wireless communication systems integrated into the training helmets provided during lessons. This system establishes an open, instructor-controlled line of communication, allowing for continuous real-time instruction while on the water. Live feedback enables immediate corrections, precise timing adjustments, and clear reinforcement of proper technique. This approach accelerates progression, reduces repetition errors, and helps riders build correct movement patterns faster and more confidently. The result is a more efficient, engaging, and effective training experience designed to get the absolute most out of every session.

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Training With JETEFX Equipment

JETEFX training programs are supported by purpose-built equipment selected to match rider experience levels and progression goals. Each platform is used intentionally to deliver safe, effective, and confidence-building instruction.

Yamaha 700 Two-Stroke SuperJet

Used for first-time rider training, introduction to race fundamentals, and foundational freestyle instruction. This platform is also used for WaterWorld Live stunt show “Mariner” fundamentals, emphasizing control, balance, and rider awareness.
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Rickter XFS 1200cc Freestyle Platform

Designed for beginner through advanced riders, this setup supports structured backflip progression and advanced freestyle fundamentals. It is the primary ski used in the Learn to Backflip training program and is ideal for riders preparing for competition or advancing aerial technique.
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Rickter EDGE 1000cc Platform

Used for first-time stand-up rider training and freeride progression. This platform supports surf fundamentals and confidence-based learning in varied water conditions with stable, predictable performance.
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JetSurf Race Cruiser DFI 100cc Motorized Surfboard

Used for JetSurf instruction from foundational riding skills through race introduction training. Instruction includes proper launch technique, transport considerations, storage, and maintenance education for prospective owners.
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Traveling to Train With JETEFX

JETEFX training is based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a destination riders from around the world travel to for focused, high-quality progression. Lake Havasu City is approximately a two-hour drive from Las Vegas International Airport (LAS). Most international and out-of-state guests fly into Las Vegas, rent a car, and enjoy an easy desert drive into Havasu. Training typically takes place at Body Beach, with sessions scheduled in the morning hours when water conditions are calmest. Morning sessions are also less busy, making it more likely to have the riding area to ourselves. This creates a focused environment with uninterrupted repetitions and minimal shoreline or boat traffic. Can't make it to Lake Havasu? We also travel to you.

Nearby Hotels & Lodging

The following accommodations are closest to training locations by proximity and convenience and are commonly used by visiting riders:

Nautical Beachfront Resort

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Havasu City

Hampton Inn Lake Havasu City

Training Disciplines & Focus Areas

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Foundational Riding & Control

  • Stand-up posture, throttle discipline, and balance
  • Carving, edge control, and reading water conditions
  • Controlled acceleration, deceleration, and recovery techniques

Freestyle & Freeride Progression

  • Wave approach, timing, and body positioning
  • Launch control and mid-air awareness
  • Trick progression planning and consistency development

Advanced Aerial Instruction (Evaluation Required)

  • Wake setup, entry speed, and takeoff mechanics
  • Backflip and inverted trick fundamentals
  • Safe progression protocols and risk assessment

Racing Preparation

  • Start technique and line selection
  • Buoy turns, endurance riding, and consistency
  • Event mindset, structure, and preparation strategy

Performance & Show Riding

  • Riding for crowds, cameras, and live venues
  • Precision timing and repeatability
  • Adapting tricks for controlled environments including pools, lakes, and custom venues

The JETEFX Difference

Training with JETEFX means learning from someone who has: - Competed at the highest level of freestyle jet skiing - Built and tuned professional-grade watercraft - Performed in live shows, exhibitions, and high-risk environments - Taught riders how to progress without unnecessary setbacks This training is about building riders who last, not just landing tricks once.

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Equipment-Aware Coaching

While training remains rider-focused, Mark’s background as a builder and performance specialist allows instruction to include: - How setup affects handling, confidence, and progression - Identifying rider limitations versus equipment limitations - Developing skill without relying on unsafe mechanical shortcuts No equipment sales pressure. Education only

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Locations & Availability

Water conditions, rider readiness, and safety are always prioritized.

Primary Location

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Travel Training

Available at approved locations with prior coordination

Private & Small Group Sessions

Offered based on rider goals and conditions

Ready to Take Action

- Schedule a training session - Book airfare into Las Vegas International Airport, approximately two hours from Lake Havasu - Reserve a hotel in Lake Havasu City - Pack your gear - Complete a liability waiver via a secure link. - Get ready for a riding experience that changes how you approach the sport.

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JETEFX Training Progression Chart

Rider Level

Equipment Used

Training Focus

Typical Outcomes

First-Time Rider

Yamaha 700 Two-Stroke SuperJet

Body position, throttle control, balance, safety fundamentals

Builds confidence mounting and standing, controlled turns, safe starts and stops. Junior to Adult introduction to safe navigation of buoy race course. 

Beginner to Intermediate Rickter Stand-Up Rider

Rickter EDGE 1000cc

Stand-up fundamentals, freeride control, water awareness

Improved balance, smoother turns, confidence in varied conditions, proper mounting and remounting without excessive fatigue

Recreational Rider

Rickter EDGE 1000cc

Freeride flow, surf fundamentals, endurance and control

Improved riding efficiency through foot stance, posture, and timing, increased surf navigation confidence

Intro to Freestyle

Yamaha 700 SuperJet

Old-school freestyle fundamentals, control-based tricks

Controlled hops, transitions, improved edge control, submarines

Intermediate Freestyle

Rickter XFS 1200cc

Freestyle fundamentals, aerial awareness, progression drills

Improved mounting and standing technique, refined body posture, throttle control and timing, introduction to flips with controlled takeoffs and consistent landings

Advanced Freestyle

Rickter XFS 1200cc

Backflip progression, technical combinations

Wake setup fundamentals and timing, reliable backflips, advanced trick sequencing with emphasis on clean ride-outs

Elite Freestyle

Rickter NINJA Pro Platform

Aggressive rotation, elite aerials, competition-level riding

Competition strategy development, elite freestyle execution, safe progression toward advanced maneuvers such as no-footed inverts, superflips, and double backflips

JetSurf Beginner

JetSurf Race Cruiser DFI 100cc

Launch technique, balance, throttle control

Confident operation, consistent throttle control, proper body positioning, progression into basic turns and improved board control

JetSurf Intermediate

JetSurf Race Cruiser DFI 100cc

Speed control, racing fundamentals, course navigation

Race readiness, disciplined body posture, improved high-speed turn control, efficient riding lines

JetSurf Ownership Prep

JetSurf Race Cruiser DFI 100cc

Storage, transport, maintenance, ownership fundamentals

Confident ownership, proper equipment care, and a more enjoyable long-term riding experience

How Progression Works at JETEFX

Training progression at JETEFX is evaluation-based. Advancement is determined by technique, consistency, and safety readiness rather than time spent at a given level. Advanced freestyle and elite-level instruction require prior evaluation and instructor approval.

Backflip Training

Program Focus

This training builds confidence before rotation ever happens. - Understanding watercraft response and control - Mounting and dismounting efficiently without exhaustion - Wake selection and reading water conditions - Entry speed, setup style, timing, and throttle discipline - Body positioning, rotation mechanics, and mid-air awareness - Controlled landings and clean ride-outs - Each element is coached step by step to reduce guesswork and unnecessary risk. (Feat. Trainee, Yoav Yehie nailing a backflip!)

Backflip Training

Real-Time Wireless Coaching

Backflip training utilizes Cardo waterproof wireless communication systems integrated into the training helmets provided during lessons. This open, instructor-controlled line of communication allows for real-time instruction throughout every phase of the maneuver, including approach, takeoff timing, body position, rotation, and landing. Immediate feedback helps correct mistakes as they happen, reinforces proper technique, and builds confidence through clear, continuous guidance. This real-time communication is a critical part of safely progressing toward consistent, controlled backflips and maximizing the effectiveness of each training session.

Backflip Training

Equipment

Training is conducted on a JETEFX-built 1200cc Rickter XFS freestyle platform, purpose-built for controlled aerial progression. The ski, setup, and fuel are provided. Equipment balance, setup, and adjustment are intentional parts of the lesson and explained throughout the session so riders understand not just what works, but why it works. Fuel is included.

Backflip Training

Evaluation Required

This program is evaluation-based. Riders must demonstrate foundational control and consistency before progressing into inverted maneuvers. If additional fundamentals are needed, JETEFX will guide riders through the correct path rather than forcing progression too early. The goal is long-term progression, not rushed results.

Backflip Training

Who This Is For

- Riders progressing from freeride or basic freestyle - Riders preparing for competition or judged freestyle - Riders who want to learn backflips correctly the first time - Riders seeking confidence, not shortcuts

Backflip Training

How to Prepare

You do not need to arrive flipping. You do need to arrive riding comfortably. To get the most from this training, riders should: - Be confident riding a stand-up jet ski in varied conditions. - Be comfortable mounting, standing, turning, and recovering without fatigue. - Ideally be proficient at a 180 slide to tail stand and recovery, which provides a major advantage. Most riders who struggle skip fundamentals. Proper preparation means more time flipping and less time fighting balance.

Backflip Training

Gear Requirements

Gear Requirements Most gear is provided depending on size and availability. Riders are encouraged to bring personal gear if preferred. - Wrestling shoes are required. Asics Aggressor wrestling shoes are recommended. Recommended gear: - Jetpilot Phantom or Vintage gloves - CGA life jacket - Jetpilot side-entry available. Race boots and standard water shoes are not effective for freestyle bindings.

Backflip Training

Session Overview

- Meet at the beach, gear up, and review equipment - Adjust bindings, cover safety, and complete light stretching - On-water fundamentals, setup drills, and backflip execution Sessions typically run 2 to 3 hours, depending on conditions and rider energy. Fatigue-based safety calls are made collaboratively. Most training is filmed in iPhone 4K at 60 FPS for review and technique improvement. Footage is shared via AirDrop or WhatsApp after the session.

Fun in the sun

Optional Added Experience

For riders looking to extend their time on the water, guided stand-up jet ski excursions upriver with Mark may be available for an additional fee. Availability depends on schedule and weather conditions. Wind in Lake Havasu can be severe at times, and safety and water quality are always prioritized. When conditions allow, JETEFX will do its best to accommodate.

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Customer Love

Testimonials

5 Stars

(translated) Introduction - I always thought I knew how to ride a freestyle Jetski, today I realized how important it is to learn from the professionals and fix bad habits. Today I passed one of my strongest experiences in jet skiing - freestyle coaching by one of the best riders in the world, Mark Gomez. Your ability to help me freestyle correctly is inspiring. You're an amazing professor, an excellent guide, an incredible personality, your sea bike Rickter-RRP is crazy and accurate, and I don't have enough words to describe how much I enjoyed it. Anyone interested in learning freestyle Mark is your contact. Mark, I thank you for this day.
- Yoav Yehie
Training with Mark Gomez at Jetefx was a game changer for me. I had only ridden my Tigercraft M1 (760 engine/148 pump) twice before working with him, and the progress I made in just a short time was incredible. Mark helped me dial in my setup wake, timing, and overall technique in a way that immediately translated on the water. The Cardo communication system made coaching seamless and extremely effective. He even gave me valuable setup recommendations for my ski that will continue to improve my performance. I highly recommend Jetefx to anyone serious about advancing their freestyle riding.
- Elliot K.
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