Flyboarding operation is now better than ever! By
replacing the stock Zapata Racing hose with a brand new, jet black,
lightweight, low friction, water repelling PowerFly DXP Pro Hose from Neidner,
we have upgraded the experience you will receive when Flyboarding with us. In
our tests of the hose, our 205 lb. instructor was able to stretch out almost
the entire length of the 60’ hose above the water, higher than we’ve been able
to achieve in the past. This means backflips, spins, and other advanced tricks
are easier than ever. Come out and put it to the test!
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!863-293-2753Location: Flyboard Central Florida, 3915 Lake Conine Drive East, Winter Haven, FL 33881, USASee Original Posts...-
March 2, 2015 15:24
How to do a backflip on the Flyboard!!
The flyboarding backflip. The coolest trick in the book. The trick you pull when you want the onlookers on the dock to find themselves awestruck with how thoroughly awesome you are. If you’re looking to increase your popularity, have members of the opposite sex begging for your autograph, and boost your number of Instagram followers tenfold, learn the backflip.The easiest method to learn the backflip is to sign up for lessons with an experienced Flyboarding instructor, like the ones at Flyboard Central Florida (call 863-293-2753 to be backflipping in no time!). If for some reason that isn’t an option, and if you suddenly find yourself with a flyboard, jetski, and ample time to practice, keep reading!Once you are confident enough to reach greater heights on the flyboard, perform 360's, 720’s, and generally manipulate the board as you see fit, it’s time to start learning the backflip setup. The most important part of the backflip I have found is properly setting up. If you don’t setup the correct way, you run the risk of falling on your face, smacking the hose, or embarrassing yourself in front of your comrades. I am going to outline this process by assuming your primary, comfortable turning direction is to the left. If you are more comfortable turning right, just reverse the instructions.Step 1: The setupBegin by circling the jetski. I like to stay about 5 feet above the water and circle the jetski tight enough so that I am about ten feet directly off of the back left corner. Once you’ve reached this point, drop low enough so that the bottom of the board barely strikes the water’s surface. As you do this, stop your forward motion. Try to time it to where you “stop” right at the water’s surface for a split second and then begin moving upwards. You should be moving fairly quickly straight up, not forward, not backward, not to either side, but straight up. As you move straight up, use your peripheral vision to make sure the jetski is straight off to your left. Count to three. You should move upwards to nearly as high as you can. Obviously there is a trade-off, the higher you get, the more scared you might be, but the easier it is to flip. Most of the time when people struggle learning this trick, it’s because they simply don’t get high enough to be able to fully execute the flip. So get high, three seconds straight up high. Once you get to the top, you are ready to flip. Remember, if the jetski isn’t directly to your left when you reach the top, DO NOT flip! Just go back down, circle, and try again.Step 2: The FlipThe easiest part, but it must be done right. Once you reach your optimal height, pretend like somebody with a really long arm has just reached out of the water below you, grabbed ahold of the hair on the back of your head, and yanked you straight down as hard as they can. That’s basically all you have to do, try and get your head underneath the board as the board is still moving up by arching your back and bending your knees fully. Keep your eyes open and spot the water below you.Step 3: The LandingThe hardest part. The faster you flip, the easier it will be to get the board underneath you before you reach the water. Essentially all you have to do is to try as hard as you can to not under rotate. Over rotate as if you are going to go for a double backflip, but as the board gets almost fully underneath you, force the jets to point straight down and stop you.You did it. The crowd’s stoke level has reached an all-time high. They explode into thunderous applause followed by whooping and hollering that can be heard from the other side of the lake. I hope you’re wearing a helmet still, because they are about to shower you with Champaign and gift baskets. You my friend, have learned the backflip.
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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Flyboarding Backflip Competition!
When the crew at Flyboard Central Florida and the World Barefoot Center go out for dinner and a couple drinks, testosterone and alcohol mix together to produce smack talk and boasting. This is normal in all coworker/friend circles. The difference is, most friend groups don't have access to 260 horsepower jetskis and water jetpacks! So when our resident gas boy/handy man Rick Moyes challenged our on site professional barefoot waterskiing instructor Ben Groen to a backflip competition, it was game on. The rules were simple: Rick would go out and attempt as many backflips as he wanted to, then Ben would give it a go. Whoever landed a backflip in the least amount of attempts would win. The next day, Rick tried 27 backflips in a row without successfully landing one. Discouraged, he let Ben have a go. Ben landed his 9th backflip attempt and has been rubbing it in Rick's face ever since!
Backflipping on the Flyboard is an advanced maneuver than one should only attempt under careful instruction and proper coaching. If you would like to learn how to land a backflip, sign up for our monthly membership program.
Our Epic Flyboarding Video is Out!!!
Last week we spent an entire action packed day filming with Jake Snider Films for our first ever YouTube video. Watch and see how much fun we have at Flyboard Central Florida!Location: Flyboard Central Florida, 3915 Lake Conine Drive East, Winter Haven, FL 33881, USA.
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