1. DESCRIPTION
The Flyboard ® is an engine which allows propulsion in the air, above and under water.
The nozzles placed under the feet create 90% of the thrusting and help the user to move according to his feet's tilt.
The nozzles placed in the hands ensure stabilization as ski poles (optional).
Despite its intuitive use, the Flyboard ® is nevertheless an extreme sport which requires to be practiced with vigilance.
The Flyboard ® is free to use for all recreational and leisure rentals. Lucrative shows and demonstrations are the exclusivity of ZAPATA RA-
CING.
The Flyboard ® is protected by international patents.
All rights reserved. Any reproduction, even partial of the product by any means whatsoever is prohibited.
95% of the parts are made in France.
2. SAFETY – RISKY BEHAVIOUR – GENERAL INFORMATION
It is recommended not to use the Flyboard® under the age of 16
(No weight restriction)
It is forbidden and dangerous to practice Flyboard when winds exceed 60 km/h and waves exceed 1 meter height.
It is mandatory to follow an hour of training in a specialized center initiation to understand the basics and the main security rules (please
refer to the "where to try" section on www.zapata-racing.com.)
It is forbidden to use the Flyboard ® under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or drugs which could affect alertness.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT:
- Buoyancy Vest with CE certification
- Wakeboard helmet type
- Neoprene shorts: the penetration of water through the orifices of the body during a fall or during contact with Flyboard
® water jets may cause serious internal injuries. Wearing a simple bathing suit is not an adequate protection.
- back protector is recommended when the Flyboard ® is used with the electronic system in position 4 (full power)
IMPORT NT:
It is essential to respect the navigation laws according to the country where the Flyboard ® is used.
Make sure the area where the Flyboard ® is practiced is cleared from any other watercraft such as boats, other PWC or other Flyboard®
users as well as swimmers, divers and other sea users.
Before lifting up to more than 2 meters or diving: make sure there is a minimum depth of 4 meters and that the water is
clear enough to estimate the depth and the reliefs. It is strongly recommended not to take off, land or use the Flyboard ® near to
any source of risk such as rocks, docks, beaches, boats, banks etc. Injuries can be important
- First, the Flyboard® user must be in water in swimming position.
- Never direct the arms nozzles to anyone.
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