Cool toy

[longjohnsilver]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jetlev-flyer-water-jet-pack-complete-package/300925056287?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8831405913482051369%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D221248476046%26

Saw one being used in Key West a few months ago, very spectacular. But is anyone going to buy one at that price?!

 

[Firefly625]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jetlev-flyer-water-jet-pack-complete-package/300925056287?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8831405913482051369%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D221248476046%26

Saw one being used in Key West a few months ago, very spectacular. But is anyone going to buy one at that price?!

mmm, I got to admit of a dislike of jet skiers.... this is the next step and someone with one of these launching themselves up the Hamble or through a anchorage..... I might dust off my harpoon gun...

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

I've heard there's a weight limit and it'll never fly with you in it, ljs. Just squirt water up your backside

 

[longjohnsilver]

I've heard there's a weight limit and it'll never fly with you in it, ljs. Just squirt water up your backside

That's a bit rich coming from the forums' very own fat bast@rd

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

That's a bit rich coming from the forums' very own fat bast@rd

Maybe but I'm very aerodynamic and I'd have no problem unlike Spiderman's West Country grandad

 

[DAKA]

I spotted one a few months ago, it was attached/powered from a bespoke jet ski which made better sense for instruction.

It was hired by the hour £70 ish and you were given a guarantee of 'flight'.

The guy we watched was up and away in about 15 mins

I expect the jet ski will add another £15k to the price.

@ £70 an hour it would take a long time to pay for itself , especially as Insurance /fuel/wages need to be paid for. I suspect they are available much cheaper.

 

[MRC]

I really fancy a go on one of these in the summer. Thought they were approx £8k excluding the ski

 

[henryf]

There are 2 different devices being discussed here.

The first item was probably a stand alone jetlev device http://www.jetlev.com/#!/page_performance


The second item will be something like the flyboard from someone like Russell Powerboats. http://www.russellpowerboats.co.uk/product/flyboard-second-hand-sales/flyboard-3/

Henry

 

[DAKA]

There are 2 different devices being discussed here.

The first item was probably a stand alone jetlev device http://www.jetlev.com/#!/page_performance


The second item will be something like the flyboard from someone like Russell Powerboats. http://www.russellpowerboats.co.uk/product/flyboard-second-hand-sales/flyboard-3/

Henry

Thanks for pointing out the differences, Henry

Ive done a bit of research following your direction,

The Flyboards start @ £4100 ish which attach to any old jetski and need a second operator.

An additional £500 -£1000 adds a remote switch to the jet ski so the flyer can operate and the jetski follows.

http://www.flyboarding.co.uk/flyboard_kit.html

 

[mlines]

Thanks for pointing out the differences, Henry

Ive done a bit of research following your direction,

The Flyboards start @ £4100 ish which attach to any old jetski and need a second operator.

An additional £500 -£1000 adds a remote switch to the jet ski so the flyer can operate and the jetski follows.

http://www.flyboarding.co.uk/flyboard_kit.html

There was a man trying one of these outside of Salterns Marina in Poole a couple of months back. He was just starting as we entered the Marina. We walked up to Lilliput and had a Fish and Chip meal. When, after a relaxing lunch, we left the marina he was still trying to get some lift. He seemed to spend most of his time racing around, rocket powered, horizontally about 6 inches below the surface. Very amusing to watch.

 

[taz]

Thanks for pointing out the differences, Henry

Ive done a bit of research following your direction,

The Flyboards start @ £4100 ish which attach to any old jetski and need a second operator.

An additional £500 -£1000 adds a remote switch to the jet ski so the flyer can operate and the jetski follows.

http://www.flyboarding.co.uk/flyboard_kit.html

Searush will have a heart-attack if you get one

 

[DAKA]

Searush will have a heart-attack if you get one

They would look even better with red/orange lumishore lights

 

[longjohnsilver]

Searush will have a heart-attack if you get one

Especially if they fit it with powerful LEDs

 

[Hurricane]

I've been looking at Flyboards but SWMBO won't let me have one
Seems she loves me after all!!