As long as it’s not raining, more people are heading to the beach these days to beat the heat. It’s not all rest and relaxation, though. Here’s Joseph Kim with some new opportunities for thrillseekers.
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Samyang Black Sand Beach

Like a character in a movie, flyboarders can be seen standing on a board propelled by a powerful jet stream, soaring above the water.

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Local beachgoers now enjoying flyboarding and hoverboarding

The Hoverboard, a modified version of a flyboard, supplies propulsion through compressed air and water. Whipping through the water, hoverboarders feel the sensation of flying while mastering this new sport.

Since these leisure sports were invented in Europe, it was only possible for people to experience these sports internationally, but now, they can be experienced in Jeju.

It is very popular since it doesn’t take much time to learn and differing from surfing, it doesn’t require any waves or wind.

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Jo Seong-bin / High school student
It’s thrilling when it goes up so high. It’s so fun because it’s not something that I can do every day.

There is a steep learning curve to master difficult techniques like spinning in the air, but just balancing on the water is enough to bring excitement.

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Kim Chang-sook / Marine leisure sports industry worker
It is not that hard to learn. Even elementary school kids can enjoy it if they can swim. If you are not afraid of water, anybody can give it a try.

Marine sports, which can wash away the summer heat and bring the joy of a new experience-

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Kim Yong-min

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Joseph Kim

It will definitely draw more vacationers to Jeju where they can escape the heat in a fun and exciting new way.

Joseph Kim KCTV