How Much Does a Flyboard Water Jetpack Cost?

If you’ve ever seen someone hovering above the water like a scene from a sci-fi movie, you’ve probably watched someone flyboarding.

The adrenaline-fueled water sport is growing quickly in popularity, everyone’s jumping on the flyboarding bandwagon. However, how much does a full flyboarding kit cost? What about the rental prices? What else do you need to get up and flying for yourself?

We’ll look at the costs of flyboard kits, anything else you might need, and the daily rental costs to test it out.

How Much Does a Flyboard Cost?

You can buy a flyboard independently but you’ll actually need a full kit to fly, a flyboard kit costs between $5,000 and $8,000. The full kit includes the flyboard, a hose that connects to the jet ski, the U-pipe, and everything you need to get up and flying aside from the jet ski.

When shopping for your kit, you’ll need to know which jet ski or PWC you’ll be using, as the U-pipe joint will have to fit accordingly or you’ll have to use an adapter which is going to cost arouind $100 for your specific model.

See the flyboard for sale on various sites linked below:

What Equipment Is Required for Flyboarding?

Here is everything you will need if you want to go flyboarding:

You Need a Jet Ski that’s Compatible

Since the power is going to come from jet skis, you’re going to need one. If you’re planning to get a jet ski, be prepared to pay between $5,000 and $20,000.

Otherwise, you might be able to rent one, but they aren’t cheap. They can cost from $70 to $140 an hour, or $300 to $600 for a full day, depending on where you’re located.

Just make sure that the flyboard kit that you’re using will fit onto the jet ski you’re intending to use. If not, don’t fret, you can also get an adapter.

PWC Adapter Kit

Adapters are what connects the U-pipe to your jet ski. There are many different types of PWCs like Seadoos, Kawasakis, Hondas, and Yamaha Waverunners, so if your flyboarding kit doesn’t have the appropriate fitting, you’ll need an adapter that costs between $150 to $320.

Check the prices for all types of adapters here on Aquatic Aviation.

Full Flyboard Kit

A full flyboard kit typically includes:

Boots and Bindings – That’s where your feet go, and it is attached to the flyboard.
Hose – A thick, heavy-duty hose that is either 65 to 80 feet. This connects your flyboard to your jet ski or another PWC (personal watercraft).
Bearings – The hose bearing will be what connects your flyboard to the hose.
U-Pipe – This is what connects the hose to the jet ski. It channels the water from the jet ski to the hose, and reduces kinks that might impede the flow of water.
Adapter Kit – In addition, you will need an adapter kit if your U-pipe doesn’t fit the jet ski that you are intending to use.
Wireless Throttle – Once you get better at flyboarding, you’re going to want one of these. This means that you can control your jet ski or PWC from the air, and you can fly solo. Most of the pros always use one. However, it is not recommended to fly solo as it is extremely dangerous, always fly with a buddy!

You should also wear a wetsuit when flyboarding, read our full post on “What to Wear Flyboarding” here.

Can You Buy a Used Flyboard?

Sure! There are some used flyboards on the market, and you can find them on sites like Facebook or eBay.

However, when buying a used flyboard, you’ll need to take a few precautions to safeguard your expenditure. Flyboards aren’t cheap, and the last thing you want to end up with is a lemon.

Conduct thorough research and look into the model that you want to buy, keeping in mind that the quality of the machine is like new.

Inspect the flyboard carefully to assess the condition and any damage that could cause potential issues. Purchase the flyboard from a trusted source with good reviews if possible. You can check with established water sports stores by having it inspected before the purchase.

If possible, always test the equipment in a safe environment like a calm body of water, which will give you an idea of the flyboard’s performance before shelling out all that dough.

How Much Does a Flyboard Session Cost?

Before you decide to purchase a flyboard kit of your own, you might want to stick with booking a few sessions to see if flyboarding is really for you. Typically, flyboarding sessions with operators last about 30 to 60 minutes.

Depending on where you are, a 30-minute session will cost about $100, while a 60 minute session will cost about $150 to $300.

Some popular destinations to flyboard are Dubai, Qatar, Florida (US), and Cyprus. Here are some links to the flyboarding operators there.

Dubai – Sessions cost about $80 to $100 for 20 to 30 minutes and $160 for an hour.

Qatar – Flyboarding launches are usually held at Mourjan Marina at Lusail. You can check with Blue Marine about prices and schedules.

Florida – With its miles of coastline, Florida is another popular destination for flyboarding. Miami Watersports charges $109 for a 30-minute session and Tarpon Springs offers a 1-on-1 coaching lesson for $199.

Cyprus – Flyboard Cyprus is the official distributor of Zapata Racing, the creator of the flyboard. Their certified instructors are all flyboard athletes, and they have 25-minute and one-hour packages available. You can contact them for prices.

Can You Rent Out a Flyboard?

Sure! If you have your own flyboard, you can check in the community or with Facebook groups and try renting it out to cover the cost. You can even offer sessions where you set it all up for them!

Flyboard kits are expensive pieces of equipment, and if you don’t want to risk any damage to your kit, you might want to be extremely selective of who you are renting to and only rent to those who you know are experienced flyers.

Should I Buy My Own Flyboard?

If you are interested in taking up flyboarding and want to use it regularly, it may be your best bet to purchase one for yourself. Flyboarding is costly, but if you want to go daily or a few times a week you will save money in the long run.

However, if you’re a casual flyboarder that will only do it once or twice a year, then you are much better off booking a session a few times a year.

Learn all about Flyboard safety and dangers in my related post here.

Jamie Penney

Jamie is the founder of Action Sporter. He is the chief zipline writer and the lead editor. He has 5 years of zipline experience being a tour guide in Newfoundland. Most of the time you can find Jamie adventure traveling, hiking, skiing, skateboarding, or anything action related!