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  • Flying Frenchman Franky Zapata zips across Channel on flyboard

    08/04/2019 7:26:00 AM PDT · by red flanker · 27 replies
    RFI ^ | August 4, 2019 | RFI
    French inventor Franky Zapata has zoomed across the English Channel on his jet-powered flyboard, making the 35k crossing between Sangatte on the northern coast of France and St. Margaret's Bay in Dover in twenty minutes.
  • Rifle-carrying French inventor pilots 'flyboard' in air above Paris

    07/14/2019 1:52:57 PM PDT · by BenLurkin · 85 replies
    The Week ^ | 14th July 2019
    Frank Zapata demonstrated his device above the crowds at the Champs-Elysee, soaring high into the air on what looks like a futuristic hoverboard. A former jet-skiing champion, Zapata operated the device by leaning forward as if on a Segway. As part of his display, he flew to and fro before stopping gracefully in midair while holding an unloaded rifle... Zapata claims that the Flyboard can reach a top speed of 190 km/h, with a predicted top speed of 200 km/h. According to his website, it can fly up to 150 metres for ten minutes, carrying a maximum load of 100...
  • Coolest Christmas Present Ever-The Zapata Flyboard (Is it fake or seriously awesome?!)

    12/11/2011 5:57:40 PM PST · by icwhatudo · 21 replies
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM8kEHjQz9U&feature=related | 12-11-11
    Picture Iron Man's flying ability but substitute water for thrust and a converted jetski for a pump and you end up with possibly the most awesome Christmas gift ever. Please tell me this is real-I want one!