Flyboarding in Charleston: What It Is and What to Expect
Flyboarding is the most dramatic way to get out of the water around Charleston. Instead of paddling on the surface, you stand on a board connected by a hose to a personal watercraft, and jets of water lift you into the air. It looks extreme, but a first session is more approachable than it appears, as long as you go with a proper instructor. Flyboarding is guided, gear-heavy, and beginner-possible. The instruction is what makes it safe. How it works The setup is simple to describe. A long hose runs from a jet ski or similar watercraft to a pair of boots mounted on a board. The watercraft pushes water under pressure through the hose, and jet nozzles under the boots turn that pressure into lift. With enough thrust, a…