If you like adventure sports, and if you have already tried parasailing, scuba diving and other water sports in Goa, then here is something new that you should try on your next visit.
You will feel like a superhero as you thrust your way out of the blue waters, and swirl in style over the ocean. Flyboarding is the new star in Goa, and you must try it to really know how exciting it can get.
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Flyboarding was introduced in 2102 by a French water-craft rider Franky Zapata. And since then, this new water sport has been gaining popularity among adrenaline junkies.
What Is Flyboarding?
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.
This board is connected to a jet ski, that propels the board above the water and forward. Riding a flyboard is quite similar to riding a hoverboard. The hoverboard skims the surface of the water while the flyboard rides up in the air! You can fly at a maximum height of 18 m with a flyboard.
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In India, Flyboarding is conducted on in Goa. 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 with water sports and need to know basic swimming to dare this thrilling ride. There are even brief training sessions before you take the plunge into the water.
So, pack your bags as the monsoon comes to an end, and head to Goa to try this amazing new adventure.
