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Six splash-tastic gadgets for maximum fun in the water

Zapata 2017 Flyboard Pro

For the ultimate aquatic buzz, strap this jetski-powered gizmo to your feet. Simply clip into the ’board’s snowboardstyle bindings and let the twin jets of water rocket you out of the drink, up to 30 feet in the air. The jetski is not included, obviously. From £4,550, aquaticjetpacks.com

2017 Se aDoo GTI

The classic water thrill ride packs more tech than ever. The GTI’s Intelligent Brake and Reverse system enables control, while the smart Learning Key limits speed. In the power department, an 899cc four-stroke engine delivers white knuckle acceleration. From £8,439, sea-doo.com

Garmin Fe nix 5X

The Fenix 5X is for hikers, bikers, triathletes and more. It’s waterproof to 100m, comes pre-loaded with activity profiles for most sports and full-colour TOPO maps for exploring Europe, plus wristbased heart-rate monitoring to keep tabs on your vitals. £769.99, garmin.com

LG G6

LG’s latest flagship Android handset is designed to thrive in the great outdoors. It’s waterproof to 1.5m for up to 30 minutes, and the 5.7inch QHD+ FullVision display is no slouch in bright light. Dual 13MP rear cameras mean you’ll capture every bit of the action, too. £649.99, lg.com

GoPro He ro5 Se ssion

The smallest, most feature-packed cam you can buy today. One-touch button or voice-controlled recording means you’ll never miss a moment. 4K video, 10MP photos and advanced digital image stabilisation make the Session a powerful action photography tool. £299.99, gopro.com

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom

No beach party or summer festival blowout would be complete without a killer playlist to soundtrack your memories. The tiny but mighty Wonderboom portable Bluetooth speaker is water- and dustproof, and kicks out mighty 360-degree sound. £89.99, ultimateears.com