On Your Next Goa Trip, Skip The Party And Go For This Adrenalin-Pumping Adventure Sport Instead

How does the Flyboard work?

The Flyboarding kit has two main components. First is the main flyboard component. The flyboard has its own buoyancy and so remains floating on the water that allows the rider to relax safely in the water in between flights as well as before and after take-offs. The second component is the Personal Water Craft (PWC) that is normally a jet ski. The flyboard is connected by a hose to the jet propulsion system of the PWC. This system uses huge force, pushes water through the hose to help propel the Flyboarder forward and then up. The level of thrust used in the flyboard is typically controlled by using the throttle of the personal water craft (PWC) i.e. the jet ski, in this instance. The PWC usually has a certain degree of flexibility. It allows the rider to have multiple degrees of freedom and also allows the rider to go underwater if they want to.

How to balance yourself in Flyboard?

Riding a flyboard is quite similar to riding a hoverboard. The hoverboard skims the surface of the water while the flyboard rides uo in the air! You can fly at a maximum height of 18 m with a flyboard. Once you are balanced on the board, you must lie flat on your stomach in the water, the jet engine will be turned on that will exert a force beneath your feet and will propel you through the water horizontally. After getting used to this sensation that is surely going to blow your mind, the flyboard operator (he also controls the speed of the board) will gradually increase the level of thrust. Once you are ready, just bend your legs near your waist which will help you lift up out of the water into the air. And then, you are ready to fly!

Just remember that while plunging towards the water, keep it in mind to point your feet away from the PWC so that you don’t collide with it. Also try not to look down when you are balancing yourself in the air. And if by any chance, you fall, then try to remain away from the Personal Water Craft (PWC). Try to point your feet towards the PWC so that you are pushed away from it and not towards it.

Where in the world you can do Flyboarding?

Flyboarding is quite famous in these Asian destinations of Maldives, Malaysia, Bali and Thailand. In India, Flyboarding takes place in Goa, the ultimate water sports destination of India. The water sports is gaining so much popularity that annually a Flyboarding Championship is held at Doha, Qatar. Adventure freaks from France, Holland, Thailand and USA come to take part in this thrilling event.

Flyboarding in Goa

Goa is the only place where you can enjoy this water sport as of now. It takes place in the Chopdem Jetty at Chapora River. The location is about a half an hour ride from the Calangute beach. There are a few organizations that conduct flyboarding like the Atlantis Water Sports and Redrawlife Adventures.

You need to be comfortable in water and have basic swimming skills to be able to flyboard. And if you do not have any flyboarding experience, there are brief training sessions to help you grasp the tips and tricks of the sports and have a wonderful flyboarding experience. Usually there are three packages that offer 10 minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes of pure adrenaline rush. A 15 minutes session usually costs Rs.4000/-. The minimum age for doing flyboard is however 13 years.

So just pack your bags and head towards Goa for an adventure filled and surreal experience. Just feel free and enjoy the thrilling waters and have an enriching experience.