Wilmington has always been know for its numerous outdoor recreation possibilities. The area beaches and warm weather provide the perfect playground for area residents. Water sports are a big part of the outdoor recreation scene as surfing, fishing, swimming, boating, and jet skiing are all very popular. A new water sport is now gaining popularity for the unique feeling of flight that it can provide.
Man has always looked to the sky and envied the birds. Now there is a way to mimic this sensation and have an experience like no other. Carolina Flyboard was started in 2013 by two Wilmington natives as a water sport adventure company. What is fly boarding? Good question. Flyboarding is like a water jet pack attached to your feet that creates lift and propels the rider up to thirty feet in the air. The jet pack attached to your feet is connected to a jet ski through a fire hose. The rider has a remote control connected to the jet ski that activates the throttle. Carolina Flyboard asserts that most riders can become proficient in as little as ten to twenty minutes of instruction. Carolina Flyboard is the only company in southeastern North Carolina that provides this unique experience. One look at the company’s Instagram account shows how thrilling the new sport can be for riders.
In order to enjoy flyboarding the main requirement is a large, deep, body of water. The Wilmington area is perfectly suited for the sport being near so many fresh water lakes and beach communities. One of the main drawing points for riders is the safety factor. Skateboarding and snowboarding require much of the same skills and balance as flyboarding. But flyboarding is much safer due to the fact that riders can bail on a trick and land in water. Flyboarding is truly a unique experience that has been described as getting big air on a snowboard or skate board. The horse power of the jet ski that is powering the flyboard determines how high and how fast riders can go. Most can experience speeds of up to twenty miles per hour.
Carolina Flyboard is headquartered in Boiling Springs Lake and has rental operations in Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Topsail Beach. There are several packages available with the basic being 160 dollars for a twenty minute flight and ten minutes of instruction. Surfing, wake boarding, and skiing will always be popular for summertime fun, but flyboarding has arrived as an extreme alternative for adventurous souls looking for more excitement from their water sports. Carolina Flyboard is here in Wilmington to supply that excitement. Are you ready to fly?