jointventure Posted April 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 17, 2011 I wish I had the spare time to come up with these toys. http://www.wimp.com/waterpack/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted April 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) That is just to kool. I'm lucky I'm old because I would buy one of those. Looks sorta like a modified jet ski he's pulling behind him to pump the water. If you pause at 02:09 you can see it fairly well. Looks like a lot of fun. JETLEV R200 SPECIFICATIONS: Jetpack dimensions, with adjustable seat: 38.25”H x 35”W x 21.25-24.25”L (97 cm H x 89 cm W x 54-62 cm L) Jetpack dry weight (approx.): 30 lbs (14 kg) Maximum Thrust: 500 lbf (2,200 N) Thrust-to-weight ratio at takeoff (150-lb / 68 kg pilot): 2.5 : 1 Boat length: 127 inches (323 cm) Boat beam: 48 inches (121 cm) Boat height with hatches closed: 27 inches (11 cm) Boat weight (dry): 649 lbs (295 kg) Engine: 4-stroke cycle marine engine Engine HP (approx.): 200 HP at 6,200 RPM Engine cooling system: Closed loop cooling with stainless steel internal heat exchanger Hose dimensions: 33 ft (10 m) L x 4” (10 cm) diameter Flight ceiling (measured at feet level): 28 feet (8.5 m) Measured top speed (150-lb or 68 kg pilot, ¼ fuel level): 22 mph (35 km/h) Fuel capacity: 26 U.S. gal (100 L) Duration at wide open throttle (approx.) 2 hours Duration at cruising speed (approx.) 3 hours Edited April 17, 2011 by KarlS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfVenture Posted April 17, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 17, 2011 Never too old to have fun. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2011 It looks like a LOT of fun but did you go to the order page and see the price? 99,500? WOW....surely that is not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted April 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 17, 2011 It looks like a LOT of fun but did you go to the order page and see the price? 99,500? WOW....surely that is not right. Yea I saw that too. Still think those two Canadians from Newfoundland came up with a great idea. Lot of investment money, but their idea of selling to resorts to be rented by guests might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 17, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2011 the manufacture's website is HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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