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Oahu Parasail and Jet-Ski
Parasailing and Jet-Skiing are fun and exciting ocean activities on Oahu.
As you may be aware, parasailing is a sport which makes use of a parashute being pulled by a speed boat. The parashutest is floated via a 400' to 800' pull rope and raises to heights of 400' to 500' above the ocean surface. Everything is controled by the boat driver and the passenger is virtually along for the ride.
Parasailing had its debut in Oahu about 20 years ago and has become one of the most visual of sports operating off the coast of Honolulu and Waikiki. Unlike Maui, where the parasailing is limited to the summer season when the whales are not visiting, Oahu parasailing happens all year round.
Parasailers can either fly by themselves or be accompanied by another person and seated in tandum. Take-offs and landings are from the back of the parasail boat which makes use of a wench system to reel the parasail up into the Oahu sky.
Another watersport that has seen increased popularity over the years on Oahu has been jet-skiing. You can enjoy a 30-45 minute jet-ski ride through a bouyed course at Keehi Lagoon aboard a "Waverunner". Each jet-ski rider is provided with a life jacket and is fully instructed on the operation of the waverunner to insure safety. Jet-ski rides can be taken individually or in tandum with another rider.
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Tips from Tom Barefoot - Parasailing and Jet-Skiing in Oahu:
- Both the parasail and the jet-ski rides provide pickup from the major hotels in Waikiki.
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Parasailing on Oahu - Parasails and Jet-ski's go hand and hand on Oahu in terms of thrill sports. These two activities have been offered on Oahu for years and they are very available to those staying in Waikiki. Shuttle service from your hotel is included with each and there are generally numerous departure times daily. Although tours are available as a rule all day the best times in my opinion are in the morning hours when the ocean conditions are generally flat and glassy.
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Jet-Skiing on Oahu - Parasails and Jet-ski's go hand and hand on Oahu in terms of thrill sports. These two activities have been offered on Oahu for years and they are very available to those staying in Waikiki. Shuttle service from your hotel is included with each and there are generally numerous departure times daily. Although tours are available as a rule all day the best times in my opinion are in the morning hours when the ocean conditions are generally flat and glassy.
