description Flyboarding Overview
Flyboarding is a hydroflight sport in which water is pumped through a board-mounted nozzle to propel the rider up to 15 metres into the air, invented by French watercraft rider Franky Zapata and introduced commercially around 2012.
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How does flyboarding work?
A flyboard is connected by a flexible hose to a personal watercraft, usually a JetSki. Water pushed through the hose exits under the rider's feet through nozzles, creating the thrust that lifts and steers the board. [Official Flyboard site](https://flyboard.com/)
Who invented flyboarding?
The Flyboard was created by French personal-watercraft rider Franky Zapata. Zapata developed an early prototype in 2011, and the device became publicly associated with hydroflight shows from 2012 onward. [Zapata history](https://www.zapata.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-franky-zapata-2/)
How high can a flyboard go?
Flyboard materials commonly describe flights of up to about 15 metres above the water. The actual height depends on the watercraft, pump setup, rider training, and local safety limits. [Wired overview](https://www.wired.com/story/flyboard-franky-zapata/)
Is a Flyboard the same as Flyboard Air?
No. The original Flyboard is water-powered and remains connected to a JetSki by a hose, while Flyboard Air uses onboard jet propulsion and does not rely on that water hose.
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