Not just any jetpack, the water-powered FlyBoard from Zapata “is controlled by an operator on the jetski, which has to have at least 100hp to operate the” device. Expect to shell out $6,600 to own one of these babies. Video after the break.

Once you’ve got the hang of it it’s possible to jump to incredible heights out of the water – over 30ft – with Franky Zapata himself even able to perform backwards somersaults.

[via DailyMail]

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