Flyboarding in Putrajaya

August 2, 2016

My husband’s birthday was approaching and once again I was scratching my head in desperation. I am in no way capable of keeping up with the latest gadgets and he is not the type to be impressed by a massage or fancy food and drink. So when I saw a video clip of flyboarding I knew I was on to something.

I arranged a date with Flyboard Malaysia in Putrajaya and already felt pretty pleased with myself! The kids could hardly keep it a secret, but we just managed to get the birthday boy to Putrajaya in his swimming gear without him guessing a thing. Aris and his team gave us brief and clear instructions, strapped him into those magic boots connected to a jetski and off he went. It started with some great splashes and I already started worrying a bit for his poor old back.

But he persevered and in the end was doing very well indeed:

While flyboarding is suitable only for those weighing over 20kg, the kids can have a go with the instructors if adults are flying. They really did have the sweetest deal – they got to do some cool tricks without having to end up face first in the lake even once.

I couldn’t resist trying it out for myself! I swallowed a few litres of lake water in between the first tries before I managed to wobble up in the air on that jet of water. Getting up time after time gets quite tiring and I had enough after about 10 minutes – but I did manage a flight of several seconds. 20 minutes is a standard flight time – plenty to both enjoy the sensation of flying and wear you out.

Birthday boy confidently says it looks more difficult than it is – I would veer towards “looks difficult, is difficult”. Anyhow it was great fun for the whole family and a very good present, I hear.

Flyboarding prices

Rates at the moment start from RM370 for a beginner’s solo flight and RM689 for two persons. They also do groups and events can be arranged. The more advanced flyers can try the hoverboard – a skateboard connected to the same system whereas those more into muscle power can try out stand up paddling.

For more to do in Putrajaya, read our article here.

*We received a small discount on our package in return for a posting. Opinions, as always, are our own.

Lattemama

Kirsi aka Lattemama left behind the cooler Nordic climates six years ago, and her two kids have grown to think of KL as home and regularly end their sentences with “lah”. She loves a good coffee and a book but after juggling work and taxi duties often ends up with a glass of wine and a sitcom instead. She appreciates the generous public holidays of Malaysia and loves to use them for exploring the region with the family.