Freeride on Forbes.com

[jetskier79]

I had an amazing opportunity recently to do an interview with Forbes that was mainly about - jetskis. Kym McNicholas does a series called "Personal Best", where she highlights folks in the business world that have interesting hobbies. Through some connections and lots of good fortune, Kym and I were put in touch.

This is one of the media moments I've been involved with that I'm probably most happy with. I never thought I'd be so fortunate as to blend jetskiing and my professional life so well.

Please, forward these on.

http://video.forbes.com/fvn/personalbest/mellmo-iphone-app-developer-goes-big-on-jet-ski

http://blogs.forbes.com/kymmcnicholas/2010/12/14/why-the-best-developers-do-backflips/#respond

I owe a huge thanks to Ross Champion for coming up and lending a hand (watch for his appearances in the video), as well as always being such a massive inspiration, on the water and off.

Also, there's no way we could have had such an awesome v wake session (which I've never done) without TONS of help from Jack Sutton, Doug Wolff and Nathan Moore. The three of them made this happen on short notice, and for a guy they hardly knew. Some of the classiest dudes in this sport.

 

[tightithrash]

Huge huge huge for the sport. congrats jerry your the man.

 

[Matt_E]

Awesome, good read. Nice job Jerry.

 

[KR]

Jerry is my hero

 

[SuziQ]

Lol, she had fun trying it!!! This was a wonderful thing to wake up to, so thanks! Nicely done!

 

[ADDict]

Very cool!!

 

[AtomicPunk]

that was great.... congrats.

 

[chad]

Sweeet, congrats that's so cool

 

[Ross_C]

Yea...this is pretty awesome. If you guys like it, please comment on the Forbes site. If we get enough of a conversation going, they will bring him back. Which certainly helps elevate the sport.

 

[Ross_C]

Ok...so I guess this is where you have to go to comment, and you have to sign up for an account which is a pain. But if you will please do it, I know it will mean a lot to Mr. Jones, and will help show there is a strong community behind the sport.

Thanks much.

http://blogs.forbes.com/kymmcnicholas/2010/12/14/why-the-best-developers-do-backflips/#respond

 

[infamy]

great article.. congrats jerry

 

[sjetrider]

Awesome ans inspirational video and story. Chic never had a chance on that ski LOL. Looks like B.O.B. made an appearance as well. so Ross is riding her, I mean B.O.B. LOL JK.

Awesome Jerry and of course Ross. Very inspirational to the sport and the business world alike.

 

[DK-Freestyle]

Awesome ans inspirational video and story. Chic never had a chance on that ski LOL. Looks like B.O.B. made an appearance as well. so Ross is riding her, I mean B.O.B. LOL JK.

Awesome Jerry and of course Ross. Very inspirational to the sport and the business world alike.

Ross was driving one of the boats, and one of our riders was on the BOB. The video was shot on our water-ways. I was invited to go, but didn't have a ski. :frown:

 

[jetskier79]

Thanks for all the good words guys - It's really an awesome opportunity to provide some main stream exposure to our sport!

Ross does one hell of a job of promoting - and like he said, comments on the article are very valuable. The visibility of this segment, and potential followup segments depends in part on how engaging it is for readers.

This is a great opportunity to talk more about some of the things that make this sport great, and expand on the positive exposure we are already getting.

And please, share the link on facebook, twitter, or whatever social network you are a part of.

Thanks everyone.

 

[jetskier79]

Ross was driving one of the boats, and one of our riders was on the BOB. The video was shot on our water-ways. I was invited to go, but didn't have a ski. :frown:

It would have been great if you could have made it - I can use all the V-wake coaching I can get. haha.

 

[Frosty]

That's awesome!!! Nice job bro.

 

[2ride]

Great Job!!! J...

 

[SuziQ]

Ok...so I guess this is where you have to go to comment, and you have to sign up for an account which is a pain. But if you will please do it, I know it will mean a lot to Mr. Jones, and will help show there is a strong community behind the sport.

Thanks much.

http://blogs.forbes.com/kymmcnicholas/2010/12/14/why-the-best-developers-do-backflips/#respond

:sneaky: Mission accomplished, and it wasn't a pain! :brap:

 

[Ross_C]

Many thanks to all those that contributed!

 

[WILKEY]

that is friggin sweet guys!!!!!!