Beyond standard jet skis and parasailing, Phuket has a small but genuine cable park and boat-towed water sports scene.
Cable wakeboarding
A dedicated cable park (rather than boat-towed) lets riders wakeboard or waterski without needing a boat and driver — a lower-cost, more repeatable way to practice than booking boat time by the hour.
Flyboarding
A water-jet-propelled board strapped to the rider's feet, powered by a personal watercraft pumping water through a hose — allows hovering and aerial movement above the water, offered as a guided experience by a handful of operators rather than something typically rented unsupervised.
Who it suits
Both activities suit complete beginners with instruction included, though a reasonable level of fitness and comfort in water helps — most operators run a short briefing and practice period before letting guests attempt tricks.