JetLev, a jetpack you might someday actually use

Anonymous Anonymous

#1 – 4:39 PM April 28, 2009

Yeah. I give it until the first idiot crash lands on the little pump island it floats behind you, breaks his leg, and sues them out of existence.

Now...having said that, I'll be the first in line to try the sucker.

O_P

#2 – 5:10 PM April 28, 2009

It's all my supermario sunshine dreams come true!

Anonymous Anonymous

#3 – 5:15 PM April 28, 2009

Seems a little fuel-intensive for a fun summertime toy.

Mister Moofoo

#4 – 6:12 PM April 28, 2009

You get to drink from the fire hose!

Anonymous Anonymous

#5 – 6:33 PM April 28, 2009

I wouldn't say no to a flight in one, but I bet it's REALLY loud.

Kurt

#6 – 7:51 PM April 28, 2009

#1: that's why you'll see things like this at resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, outside of the range of US lawsuit.

strider_mt2k

#7 – 8:48 PM April 28, 2009

Couldn't help but think of 21 and 24...

"Duuude my shoe is on fire!

my SHOE is on FIRE!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSQM53TSliM

Anonymous Anonymous

#8 – 11:31 PM April 28, 2009

Could an airborne version be built with the air pump pulled along behind you by a similar tether, suspended by a helium or hot air balloon?

error404

#9 – 2:51 AM April 29, 2009

Bottom feeding fish,habitat,fish eggs.

Seems to me that this would f*ck them up royally.

Still looks like a lot of fun.

strider_mt2k

#10 – 4:31 AM April 29, 2009

Thanks, Debbie Downer.

stumo

#11 – 5:15 AM April 29, 2009

I would love to have a go on this...

harpdevil

#12 – 5:23 AM April 29, 2009

Does the pump suck up water from the lake and shoot it out rather than from a tank that gets refilled? I ask because it would brilliant to have an unlimited 'fuel' source like that, you'd never have to stop!

dculberson

#13 – 7:11 AM April 29, 2009

HarpDevil, indeed it does suck the water from the lake.

Jake von Slatt

#14 – 7:58 AM April 29, 2009

Make the base a jet ski too and I am so there.

Kurt

#15 – 10:24 AM April 29, 2009

Basically, you are riding a fire hose.

Pity anyone who gets flown over; that's going to hurt.

Anonymous Anonymous

#16 – 11:25 AM April 29, 2009

Joel, please request a demo. I'll need a video review on this, ASAP.

Regards,
Management

Brainspore

#17 – 11:58 AM April 29, 2009

Three words: FLYING FIRE FIGHTERS. As if they didn't get enough tail as it is.

The Unusual Suspect

#18 – 1:22 PM April 29, 2009

I'm sure it's all fun until you fly a little too high and drag your trailing water pump out of the water, and ...SPLAT!

Anonymous @#8, no. You have to pump sufficient mass, and that's a lot harder to do with air than with water.

There is a prototype "jet"-pack out there with a pair of big mutha ducted fans, though.

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/aircraft-pictures/2008/07/29/Martin_Jetpack_FlightBlogger-thumb-560x840.jpg

davedorr9

#19 – 10:22 AM April 30, 2009

@Harpdevil : the energy to actually pump the water won't actually come from the water itself, so the degree to which you can store and release that energy from the floating pumping island behind it will be what limits your ride. It has to last longer than the rocket style ones, though.

Also, this looks fun but still dangerous - please wear a helmet if you do it! k thanks bye

jneilnyc

#20 – 11:06 AM April 30, 2009

So it's basically an adult-sized strap-on Water Wiggle?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1ZeS6vF1-M

Excellent!

Brett Burton

#21 – 12:02 PM April 30, 2009

Has everyone talking about how dangerous this thing is or making comments about lawsuits ever even been to a beach? Every type of water recreation is dangerous. Jet skis, parasailing, kite surfing, surfing, windsurfing, wake boarding, water skiing, snorkeling, scuba. All of these have inherent dangers, that's why they make you sign release forms.

Anonymous Anonymous

#22 – 8:11 PM April 30, 2009

Super Mario Sunshine Anybody?

Anonymous Anonymous

#23 – 7:37 AM May 3, 2009

Jeez people. I think the engineer who thought this thing up is painfully aware of the dangers and issues with the device. I guess he should just shut the project down now. Because, people don't hurt themselves on "normal" water gear like boats, canoes, kayaks and skidoos.

Anonymous Anonymous

#24 – 11:15 AM August 8, 2009

What is the "Carbon Foot Print" of this thing?

It will hurt the little Fishy,s in Southern California!

It will induce Global Warming and Melt the Ice caps in the Artic and drowned "ALL" of the whats left of the Polar Bears!

Interupt the mating habits of the Beluga Whale!

Screw all this Political Correctness Maddness.

WHERE CAN I GET ONE!

ahmd

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