Zapata Racing is a French company that designs and manufactures hydroflight devices, such as the Flyboard and Hoverboard by ZR. These devices are connected to a personal watercraft and use water pressure to propel the rider into the air or through the water.
Founded in 2011 by Franky Zapata, a former professional Jet-Ski racer.
The company's first product was the Flyboard, which was released in 2012.
In 2014, the company introduced the Hoverboard by ZR, which allowed riders to fly above the water without being tethered to the personal watercraft.
In 2016, Zapata Racing set a Guinness World Record for the farthest flight by a hoverboard, traveling over 2,200 meters.
In 2019, the company was acquired by Implant Sciences Corporation and rebranded as Zapata Industries.
In 2019, Zapata Industries also introduced the Flyboard Air, a jet-powered hoverboard capable of flying up to 150 mph.
A hydroflight device that uses a water hose to propel the rider into the air.
A company that produces electric hydrofoils for surfing and wing foiling.
Produces hydroflight devices such as the Mako Slingshot and the Mako Jetboard.
A hydroflight device that propels the rider into the air using water pressure. The rider is connected to a personal watercraft via a long hose.
A hydroflight device that allows the rider to fly above the water without being tethered to the personal watercraft. Uses water pressure to propel the rider.
A jet-powered hoverboard capable of flying up to 150 mph. Requires pilot training and is not commercially available.
A Flyboard is a hydroflight device that uses water pressure to propel the rider into the air. The rider is connected to a personal watercraft via a long hose.
The current price of a Flyboard is $5,800.
The Flyboard World Cup is an annual competition where riders from around the world compete in a series of events to determine the world champion.
The Flyboard can be challenging to learn, but with practice and proper instruction, most riders are able to master the basics within a few sessions.
Most people can ride a Flyboard as long as they are in good physical condition and weigh between 100 and 300 pounds. However, it is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions or pregnant women.