Is Flyboarding Safe?!

Flyboarding at Flyboard Central Florida is as safe as it gets.

When somebody sees a flyboarder for the first time, their brain has a hard time figuring out what exactly their eyes are seeing.

“Is that a person… flying… on a jetpack???”

This first thought is usually closely followed by: “That doesn’t look safe at all,” which comes with a quick dismissal of ever attempting to flyboard under one’s own willpower.

Granted, attaching yourself to the end of a firehose connected to 260 horespower does SOUND intimidating, but it really couldn’t be safer.

Flotation: Even though the flyboard is heavy by itself, the 4 red legs underneath it are hollow and act as floats. The flyboard, when thrown in the water, bobs like a cork and cannot drag you down to Davy Jones’ Locker. We also require that the rider wears a coast guard approved life vest for their own personal buoyancy. All in all it’s almost impossible for you to make yourself go underwater, even if you can’t swim. No need to fear!

Your instructor: The instructors at Flyboard Central Florida are dedicated to your safety. We know that whenever you strap on the board and jump in the water, you are putting yourself at the mercy of the stranger sitting on the jetski. Never fear, he/she has it under control. We require that our instructors are CPR/First aid certified and are knowledgeable about what to do and how to proceed in an emergency situation should the need arise. We also require that our instructors take a full Flyboard Instructor Certification course where they learn all there is to know about teaching you the art of flight in a controlled, safe, happy atmosphere. The instructor will have logged a minimum of 10 hours of use on the flyboard to become confident in its operation. You can trust us to know what we’re doing!

The height: “I don’t want to go that high!” You don’t have to! To get the feeling of flying above the waves, you don’t ever need to go more than 3-5 feet off the surface of the water. Your instructor is watching you carefully, and will never put you higher than you are comfortable going. Not only are you wearing a helmet, but you will never be put in a situation where you could potentially fall and strike something other than the soft, tranquil water beneath you. If you do fall, since you aren’t moving very fast horizontally, the impact is much the same as jumping into a swimming pool. If you fully master hovering at 3-5 feet and are comfortable going skyward, your instructor can help you get higher, but only if you want to!

It is our hope that you will be able to check flyboarding off of your bucketlist and experience personal hydro-flight for yourself! We cannot vouche for other flyboarding operations, but at Flyboard Central Florida, we take great pride in making your visit a safe one and we have full confidence you will be able to laugh, smile, and enjoy your day on the lake without having to worry about anything other than what bathing suit to wear!

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Flyboard Central Florida is a top of the line, certified flyboarding school at the World Barefoot Center. Spend the day soaring high in the air under the careful instruction of our certified teachers and enjoy an adrenaline rush under the Florida sun. Located in Winter Haven, Florida. 45 minutes from Orlando, 30 minutes from Disney, 1 hour from Tampa, and right where you need to be!

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