(NAPSA)—Anew type of surfboard isn’t popular because of the waves it catches, but becauseit lets riders surf without catching waves. The “surfboard”is actually a motorized, personal watercraft that’s a cross between a jet ski and a surfboard. It’s helped power the newest extreme sport rage: Jet-surfing. Jet-surfers can surf anywhere No Waves, No Problem-— JetSurfing lets people “surf” on still bodies of water. there’s water—bays, rivers, lakes, even ponds. Surfers stand up on the boards and use a handle to steer and control the speed of their engines. With a top speed of 45 miles per hour, riders say the board—called the XBoard—gives them the sensation of surfing combined with the feel of jet skiing and wakeboarding. Of course, even extreme ath- letes need to follow safety tips. Rememberto always hit the waves with a buddy—rat least tell people on shore where you'll be—and to always weara life jacket. To watch a video of a jet-surfer in action, visit CyberAdsInc.com. For more information on the board, visit www.xboard.com.
