About Flyboard Nantucket

“If you have ever wanted to experience the sensation of flight,” Flyboard Nantuckt co-owner Alex Perkins told N Magazine, “now is your chance.” His brother Max put it a bit more succinctly: “You pretty much feel like Superman.”

Or perhaps Iron Man would be more accurate. Propelled from their feet by twin jets of water, Flyboard riders rise towards the sky—up to 30 feet high—giving them unmatched 360-degree views of the shoreline and ocean. However, this flight doesn't require billions of dollars of research and development. Alex and Max guarantee even the most green riders will catch some air.

How easy is it? All riders have to do is focus on their balance; thrust and speed are powered by a jet ski and controlled by the instructor. Once in the air, with a bend of the knees or a slight tilt to the side, riders can spin, flip, or corkscrew—or simply hover and point at people who aren't having as much fun.