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The 202-meter Trump Tower in New York. It is the setting the of reality show The Apprentice.

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4:30am
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5:30am
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6:45
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7:00am
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7:30am
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Update:
After a session of hoverboard, I have tried flyboarding again in Subic last weekend so I am updating this post with more (nicer, less grainier) photos and video by Arvy, as we did it during noon, with good lighting, and not at dusk like the last time. 


Aside from the time of day, the difference this time is the flyboard contraption that I've used now is without the two nozzles attached to my arms. I was told that they've encountered some issues with the arm nozzles, the inner parts of which can cause cuts when they become frayed, so they removed them all together.



I did not notice any difference in terms of maneuverability; in fact I think this time it's better because there are fewer things to mind while riding. The balance comes mostly from the legs anyway, so having the nozzles in the arms is a bit redundant.

The original post follows below. All information are still current. 


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