text: With a surfboard strapped to his feet, a thrill-seeker soars through the air as he showcases a new extreme sport. This action shot was taken at Estavayer-le-Lac in Switzerland where the latest water sports craze of Jet Surfing has taken off. The contraption can be seen leaping up above the surface, almost resembling scenes from the film Back to the Future where Michael J Fox's character Marty McFly climbs on to a futuristic hoverboard. Scroll down for video . Flying high: Jet surfing is the latest craze in extreme water sports as thrillseekers take it to the next level . Taking off: This action shot was taken at Estavayer-le-Lac in Switzerland where the latest water sports craze of Jet Surfing has taken off . Futuristic: The jet-surfing looks like Marty McFly's famous hoverboard from the Back to the Future series, although Michael J Fox's character was unable to get across the water with his board . But unlike in the 1985 classic, this Jet Surf board, made in the Czeck Republic, is designed for travelling across water - and is so powerful it can help propel riders into the air off waves or the wake from passing boats. Jet surf boards have a top speed of 33mph and weigh just 15kg. Its makers say the sport is easy to master and that the boards are nimble and responsive. It is equipped with a specially-designed two-stroke engine which uses up to two litres of fuel an hour depending on the model and conditions. Extreme: Jet surf boards have a top speed of 33mph and weigh just 15kg. Its makers say the sport is easy to master and that the boards are nimble and responsive . A bit more traditional: The surfers can get down to the water if they fancy something a little more sedate . The risks and dangers are minimal mainly because of the light weight design and the auto cut-out feature which stops the engine as soon as the rider lets go of the handle, according to a spokesman . A spokesman from the company, said: 'The experience of Jet surfing is exactly what it sounds like - surfing with jet power. 'It's a massive adrenaline rush to accelerate on a board which, in terms of the power to weight ratio and the lack of friction, is one of the most powerful craft of any type in the world. 'Jet surfing can transform a calm body of water into a surfer's playground. Wave power: Surfers are still recommended to surf while wearing a helmet and life vests . It is equipped with a specially-designed two-stroke engine which uses up to two litres of fuel an hour depending on the model and conditions . 'If there is some wake from a boat or a choppy surface then it's full of kickers and jumps where riders can get some serious air, allowing big grabs, tweaks, method airs and even back flips.' Jet surfing is less risky and dangerous than other extreme sports, according to the company. The spokesman said: 'The risks and dangers are minimal mainly because of the light weight design and the auto cut-out feature which stops the engine as soon as the rider lets go of the handle. 'Obviously, we recommend surfers ride within their limits and wear life vests and helmets, also to stay aware of prevailing water conditions and respect other water users.'
target: Motorised surfboards weigh just 15kg and travel at speeds of up to 33mph .
  Capable of thrusting riders into the air off waves and the wake from boats .
  Contraption, made in Czech Republic, is powered by a two-stroke engine .