Flyboarding is a relatively new water sport that allows you to fly over the surface of the water using a jet propulsion system. Flyboarding is becoming increasing popular, and it’s good to know important information about exactly how it works when deciding whether or not to try it. It is not hard to learn the…
Wakeboarding is a great way to spend a day out on the water and can be fun for people of all experience levels. However, for the beginners who are just trying out the watersport for the first time, their first question is almost always the same: how fast does the boat go? This is a…
Out of all different kinds of watersports, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayaking are some of the most popular. While both serve similar purposes, they each have different strengths and weaknesses, such as speed. A kayak is faster than a paddle board. Kayakers have added leverage and hydrodynamics because of the sitting position, giving…
A scuba tank typically weighs anywhere from 26 to 40 pounds out of the water. Aluminum tanks are heavier, while steel tanks are lighter. Regardless of material, a scuba tank should feel mostly weightless while you’re underwater. How heavy a scuba tank feels, and how difficult it is to wear it, depends on a lot…
SUP paddles are available with different angles, varying from 5 to 15 degrees. To any standup paddleboarding fan, these angles can seem confusing at first. Which should you use? Which angle is best? Perhaps the most commonly asked question is: why are SUP paddles angled? SUP paddles are angled to facilitate an efficient stroke. They…
If your snorkel gets filled with water, the most common method you can use to clear it is return to the water’s surface and forcefully blow the water out of your snorkel. Freedivers use the displacement clear described below. If your snorkel comes with a purge valve, you can also use it to drain any…
Kitesurfing is gaining acceptance around the world, and it is now a highly competitive watersport. Professional kitesurfers frequently travel to scenic locations to compete in events and promote their sport. Although the sport has a steeper learning curve than paddleboarding or kayaking, kitesurfing is enjoyed by beginners and professionals who practice their sport in bays,…
Stand-up paddle (SUP) lessons might seem like overkill. After all, it couldn’t be that difficult to stand up on a board that is designed to remain buoyant under the weight of a person, and even small kids can be seen on stand-up paddle rigs paddling on their own. However, it is harder for some than…
Wakeboards and kiteboards. There is definitely a resemblance between the two. But can you go kiteboarding with a wakeboard? What is it really that makes them different? Let’s dive into the logistics of these two watersports. A wakeboard can be used for kiteboarding, but it isn’t ideal. You will have a tougher time doing so, given…
Welcome to the future! Where you can now fly over water thanks to hydroflighting devices such as the flyboard and hoverboard. You have seen videos of people floating above the water and riding around doing flips. Now you want to know what exactly distinguishes the flyboard and the hoverboard. A flyboard allows a more vertical movement, while…
You don’t need to know how to swim to flyboard. Everyone will be wearing approved life jackets. Flyboarding does involve having some body control in the water, but your instructor can teach you the needed skills at the beginning. Learning to flyboard has to be one of the most exhilarating experiences you could ever try….
Recreational divers often desire to do more than 1 dive in a day. This is understandable since many recreational divers visit locations far away from home and want to get as many dives in as they safely can. The number of dives you can do per day depends on the depth and length of each…
