This unreal device is spreading fast around the world. Get ready to get your flying Aucuaman on. This remotely jet powered set of boots let's users fly in and out of the water, literally. I've never seen anything like.
Good for few thrills while on vacation, but I doubt this will evolved into an actual sport. That said, I can't wait to try it.
The Flyboard is basically a bolt on device that is attached to a jet
ski and requires proper instructions and safety gear before being able
to use the product successfully and efficiently. The PWC (Personal Water Craft)
is powered from 100 horse power and up and follows the rider,
permitting the freedom to go anywhere, even underwater. The thrust that
comes from the PWC is run through a 180 degree adapter (which allows the
rider to divert and control the device in any desired motion) and then
goes into the hose that is 4 inches in diameter and roughly 55 feet long
and has capabilities of putting the pilot above water 35 feet or below
water 35 feet. [5]
The hose is attached in a way so that the PWC follows behind the
rider’s trail allowing the rider all types of freedom even allowing the
rider to go under water if they desire. The pilot that is on the
Flyboard is in complete control of the navigation while the throttle is
controlled by the person in charge of the PWC. The pilot on the Flyboard
is secured in by bindings similar to a wakeboard
and the rider is propelled from water jets below the device. There are
certain rules that one must go by when purchasing a Flyboard though. The
Flyboard is buoyant for safety, which also allows the rider to rest in the water between rides if the rider happens to get fatigued.[6] The use of a personal flotation device and helmet is recommended for safety purposes.
Two versions of the Flyboard exist: the Flyboard Standard Kit and the
Flyboard Pro Rider Kit. The former is a board with hand-held
stabilizers, which was the original design. The latter dispenses with
the stabilizers.
Device power is controlled by a throttle on the PWC. The equipment
may be used in two modes: The primary one requires two people, one to
control the PWC throttle which regulates the power and height of the
rider. The secondary mode relies on an accessory called an Electronic
Management Kit (EMK) which allows the rider to control the jetski
throttle.
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