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In this essay I will be talking about Flyboarding, which is a new amazing watersport activity. It gives the ability to fly out of the water 45ft and dive in water 8ft. Flyboards will make you swim like a dolphin, which is an experience that cannot be missed. It has been invented in 2012 by Franky Zapata (French watercraft rider). The board is attached to a Personal Water Craft (PWC) turbine through an 18-meter long hose. It works on the force of water propulsion. Water is forced under pressure to a pair of boots with jet nozzles underneath which provides thrust for the rider.
Flyborading has many advantages for the rider and community. It is a new exciting source of entertainment for people who like watersports. It is simple in design and in use where the rider must get a training on flyboarding. It is light in weight and not costly (Costs $9.995/Ride). Also, it is floatabe which allows the rider to rest in the water between rides if the rider happens to get exhausted. Moreover, it a very safe device because of the safety considerations taken in its design and during riding.…show more content… Applications of this technology are in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. However, misuse of it would create many disadvantages for the rider. It may cause pain and bruising in the arm because of the high speed of water through the nozzle. In addition, riders are not allowed to wear glasses during flying. Also, helmet is required to protect against serious head trauma if the rider hit the PWC turbine or stationary structures. It will protect the ears from damage and discomfort from impacts with the
