Flyboarding: Reimagining Self Flight With Today’s Technology
Aug 24, 2020
As the name suggests, the sport of flyboarding helps you experience the adventure of flight. This is a new way of gliding up into the air even if it is only for a short period. This exciting water sport is widespread and a must-try for all the adventure buffs out there.
The Mechanics
The flyboard is a device that has hoses connected to another personal watercraft. High-pressure water is directed from the personal watercraft through the hose and then propels the flyboard up into the air. The flyboard is a personal jetpack and is attached to the rider’s feet.
The personal watercraft is usually a Jet Ski, and it performs the function of transporting the highly pressurized water. The water is directed to the foot hose, and then to the nozzles beneath the feet to spiral the flyboard up into the air. The Jet Ski has a 200 hp water jet propulsion system; this enables the flyboard to rise out of the water.
The propulsion system pumps water at a high force to propel the flyboard upwards. The device has a throttle to control the speed and is managed by the instructor for safety reasons. You can go as high as 50 feet in the air with the flyboard, but you will always be connected to the personal watercraft.
Training
All individuals will undergo mandatory training. This training will acquaint you with the theoretical and practical knowledge required. You should be comfortable with the device before trying the sport on your own.
It is ideal to have basic swimming skills so that you can swim yourself to safety in case you fall back into the water body. The entire training process doesn’t take a lot of time, and an average person takes 30 minutes to get the hang of the flyboard.
Step-By-Step Operation
Once you have worn the entire gear and attached it to the board, you have to lie down facing the water.
The instructor will then start the engine, and you will feel the thrust beneath your feet as you move horizontally across the water.
After you have comfortably glided across the water, the instructor will slowly increase the thrust.
When the thrust is increased, you have to bend your legs at the waist to propel yourself up into the air. Make sure not to look down and skillfully balance the board in the air.
Attaining balance can be hard the first few times, but it will become easier with repeated tries and constant practice.
There are a lot of tricks that can be done once you become an experienced flyboarder. You can dive into the water and rise again. There are also a lot of signature moves you can do with a flyboard.
If you do fall, make sure to lean forward or sideways rather than backward. Also, make sure not to dive into shallow waters as this could cause a collision.
Flyboarding is the ultimate water sport activity to try out this summer. It is thrilling, fun, and adventurous. Our trainers will make sure that you have a good time and will also look out for your safety.
