Sunday, September 29, 2013

Flyboarding

Flyboarding is a relatively new sport, invented in 2011. A flyboard is a device that allows a person to be propelled through the air as well as underwater. It is a board with wakeboard style bindings hooked to a wave runner by a large hose. When the wave runner hits the gas, the jet propulsion goes through the hose and shoots down directly below the board propelling the board and rider into the air. The hose is 55 feet long allowing the rider to soar up to 40 feet in the air.  Popular tricks include backflips, spins, and dolphin dives. A few tips for the first timer: keep your legs straight, keep your eyes on the horizon (don't look down), and if you're falling try to right yourself, don't bail.

  
  




  





Video courtesy of Jason Williams. Subscribe!

 Rocky Mountain Flyboard is the exclusive flyboard dealer for most of the United States. You can schedule a time to rent one near you on their website rockymountainflyboard.com. They provide and operate all the equipment. All you have to do is show up. 

1 comment:

  1. I love these videos, thank for sharing. Its fun to see it after talking with you .

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