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Flyboard Water Jet-Pak Debuts at Lake Las Vegas

 

(Note: Promotional video provided by Zapata Racing is in French.)

If you think you’ve seen it all on the water, this might make you think twice.

The “Flyboard” Water Jet-Pak makes its American debut Wednesday in a demonstration that runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Las Vegas.

The personal watercraft propels riders skyward on a powerful jet stream of water and allows extended aerial maneuvers, along with dives and belo-surface speeds that rival underwater creatures, according to product manufacturers.

The “Flyboard” is the creation of jet ski racer Franky Zapata, owner of Zapata Racing, headquartered in Le Rove, France. Zapata will perform aerial stunts and dives at the water’s edge in MonteLago Village. Spectators are also invited to view the demonstration from atop the 80-foot La Contessa yacht moored in the adjacent marina.

Sonic Carhops Skating for the Big Prize

The winner of the competition will be announced Tuesday.

Six carhops from across the country strapped on roller skates and busted a move in the parking lot of a Henderson Sonic Drive-In on Monday morning as part of a national competition for the fast-food chain.

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Crane Removes Car from Lake Las Vegas

A 100-foot crane was used Monday to remove a BMW from Lake Las Vegas.

The silver 7 series BMW reportedly went out of control while its owner unloaded the trunk around 5 p.m. Sunday. It then rolled down a hill and into the lake, where it sank into about 18 feet of water and sat overnight.

The crane removed the car near 5 p.m. Monday.

(Hat tip to The Henderson Press)