Personal watercraft ownership has grown rapidly in recent years. Some new owners may be unfamiliar with some key details of jet ski operation. There are several differences that make operating a jet ski different from driving or riding other vehicles such as boats, cars, motorcycle and ATV’s. Most modern jet skis have a reverse feature …
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Flyboarding is a relatively new watersport that’s becoming more popular. But like with any powered watersport, there are risks of injury during participation. Luckily, with a few precautions and some common sense, many of these dangers can be avoided. Seven potential dangers of flyboarding are: Drowning accidents Marine life Falling on rocky shoreline, reefs, and …
You may have seen flyboarders at a lake or beach, or maybe come across them on YouTube. The equipment looks unusual, and you may think it isn’t accessible for you. That’s really not true. Flyboarding isn’t hard, but it does take some skill and guidance to comprehend how to approach things correctly. Flyboarding is worth …
For true thrill-seekers, the flyboard has become the ultimate watersport. Twin jets of water propel the rider into the air, allowing them to hover in the air. Those who master the sport look like superheroes as they effortlessly twist, flip, and dive. For those that want to get to the highest level, renting simply isn’t …
If you are like me, you probably get tired of using your jet ski in the same river or lake over and over. Those lucky enough to live at the coast or near a very large lake have a vast array of options. For the rest of us? We have to load everything up and …
Most of us probably spend a lot of time riding our personal watercraft near our homes or maybe only a short drive away to a lake or river. A lot of watercraft launch ramps are on rural roads with lower speed limits than the interstate. Others like me may keep jet skis on a floating …
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 …
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 …
Learning to flyboard has to be one of the most exhilarating experiences you could ever try. You not only get to be in the water on a hot summer day, but you also get the rush of being up in the air for a few minutes. It’s easier than it looks, and it’s the closest …
Flyboarding has recently popped onto the water sports scene after Frank Zapata invented the jet ski powered device that lets you hover over water (Wikipedia). The technology seems unusual at first, and there are aspects of it that aren’t exactly easy to understand just by looking at it. Flyboards work by taking the water output …