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In Focus | Devon Spittle of Okanagan Flyboard

In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.

What is your name?
Devon Spittle

What do you always find yourself saying?
“Just a sec!” – If only my wife had a dollar every time I said that.

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select and why?
Elon Musk. If there’s anyone building an Iron Man suit in their basement it’s him.

If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
I have a lot of work to do but “Athlete of the Year” would be pretty cool.

If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
I think watching a movie about a historical figure with that person would be very entertaining. With that in mind, I would have to say watching “Braveheart” with William Wallace. I would enjoy seeing if he was insulted or amused by how most of the world remembers him now.

Who inspires you?
My father-in-law when he is in a good mood! Also my dad; watching old videos of my family reminds me how much love he had and continues to have for his family.

What are three things on your bucket list?
Base jumping with a wingsuit
Tahiti with my wife
A family house boating, wakeboarding, flyboarding, and seadooing trip to Lake Powell in Utah.

If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
"My Brothers Boat."

If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
I want to say the day I die, but even if it’s something I can change then the risks I take now might be greater and then potentially change that date… AHH time travel hurts my head.

What are you passionate about?
I enjoy helping people learn and helping them find their passion. I always give 100 per cent towards the things I enjoy doing because I find that it makes life a lot more interesting.

What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
My wedding day.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Being able to do what I love for a living.

Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna? What do you like about it?
Bai Tong Thai Cuisine. Family run and family friendly! We have been going for years and the owner is always happy to see us.

What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna? Why?
The Wentworth Music tribute concerts. The students work so hard and the show is usually sold out!

What is the name of your business/organization?
Okanagan Flyboard

What does your business/organization do?
We give people the experience of flight on Okanagan Lake by teaching them how to Flyboard.

Where can people find you or your business online?
www.okanaganflyboard.com

How do people connect with you on Linkedin?
Devon Spittle

Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Okanagan Flyboard

What is your Twitter account?
@okflyboard

What is your mission?
To give our customers an amazing experience they will never forget.

If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
The highest ranked adventure activity in the Okanagan.

Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
I simply hope to continue to achieve exceptional customer reviews and help more and more people experience this amazing sport.

Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
It’s hard to pick one person, the forerunner could be the artist who imagined the first jetpack in pulp magazines back in 1928, or Stan Lee whose superheroes become the inspiration for potential inventors (like the Flyboard inventor Franky Zapata) as they grow up.

What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Customer satisfaction
Customer safety
Passion for the industry

What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
Thank you for your enthusiasm, and thank you for supporting me and my determination to bring flyboarding to Kelowna! This couldn’t have been possible without you.

How does your business/organization impact the community?
About 80 per cent of our customers are from Alberta and Vancouver. We encourage tourism and business to come to our town.

If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would you say to them/talk about?
I'm not that interested in talking to any wealthy investors but I would love to be in an elevator with Devin Supertramp so I could thank him for inspiring me to start Okanagan Flyboard with a single video.

If I could change one thing about Kelowna, it would be:
The inflated housing market.

What do you think makes Kelowna great?
Variety when it comes to our environment. Whether it’s on the water, snow, or dirt, there is always something new to try.

My choice for the Kelowna In Focus spotlight is:
Sheldon Dent Photography http://www.sheldondent.com/ It’s because of him I have so many awesome pictures! He is another person who loves his job.

Some general comments I would like to share are:
I have had opportunities to live in other cities but I find myself doing everything I can to stay in Kelowna. I’m sure it will stay that way in the future.

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