🆚 Flyboard vs Jetpack vs Hoverboard: What’s the Difference and What Should You Try First?

Water-powered devices have taken over the world of extreme sports — and three big names always come up: Flyboard, Jetpack, and Hoverboard.

If you’re not sure which one to try on your trip to Phuket, this guide will break down the key differences between the three, what each one feels like to ride, and which is best suited for beginners or thrill-seekers.

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🏄‍♀️ 1. What Is a Flyboard?

A Flyboard® is a board attached to your feet, connected to a Jet Ski via a high-pressure hose. Water is pushed through the board and exits through jets under your boots, launching you vertically into the air.

✅ Your feet are the main control

✅ You balance like on a snowboard or wakeboard

✅ Ideal for hovering, turning, light tricks, and diving

✅ Very beginner-friendly — most riders lift off in 5–10 minutes

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🚀 2. What Is a Water Jetpack?

A Jetpack is worn on your back like a backpack, with hand-controlled nozzles for direction. It also uses water pressure from a Jet Ski but feels very different from a Flyboard.

✅ You use your arms and hands to control direction

✅ Flight position is upright, like a superhero pose

✅ Less maneuverable than a Flyboard

✅ Slightly harder for beginners due to upper-body control

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🛹 3. What Is a Hoverboard (Water)?

Invented by the same creator (Franky Zapata), the Hoverboard looks like a skateboard/surfboard hybrid — water shoots out from the back, pushing you forward like a jet surf.

✅ You ride it sideways, like a wakeboard

✅ Less vertical, more speed and gliding

✅ Ideal for surfing-style tricks

✅ Requires balance and experience — best for intermediates

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📊 Comparison Table

Feature	Flyboard	Jetpack	Hoverboard
Control	Feet & balance	Hands & arms	Legs & body lean
Flight style	Vertical lift	Upright hovering	Forward motion
Difficulty level	Easy	Moderate	Harder
Best for	Beginners, all	Adventurers	Experienced riders
Tricks possible	Yes (spins, dives)	Limited	Yes (carves, jumps)

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💬 Which One Should You Try First?

✅ Try Flyboard if…

You want the full flying experience with fast learning and safe landings. Great for photos, videos, and beginners of all ages.

✅ Try Jetpack if…

You’ve always wanted to float upright like a movie superhero and use your arms to steer.

✅ Try Hoverboard if…

You already know how to surf, snowboard, or wakeboard and want a new kind of adrenaline challenge.

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📍 Try All Three at Flyboard Training Center Phuket?

Currently, Flyboard Training Center Phuket specializes in original Flyboard ZAPATA RACING gear — the most balanced, accessible, and impressive device for all levels.

✅ Freshwater lake = safer practice

✅ Instructors in English, Thai, and Russian

✅ FREE photos & videos

✅ Best prices and seasonal discounts