Posted in Gaming, Outdoor, Technology, Travel on 3 November 2009
Move over Scuba Diving. Just diving into deep waters to experience those underwater thrills is passé. You can now ride in water, not just over it. With a Scubacraft. It is a self-contained submersible and is also a capable surface watercraft. The craft, uses an internal combustion engine to reach a dive site where it can go in deep water of about 100 feet. The Scubacraft is a brainchild of Wales engineers.
Although the water vehicle is submersible, it is not a pressurized submarine. It does not need cranes to lower the craft below water. It does not need boats to carry it into the sea. The underwater thriller vehicle is much less expensive than submarines of similar size. If you dream of owning it though, unofficial figures rate it at $ 164,000.
The craft is sure to boost underwater tourism further, and has reportedly aroused the interest of film-makers. In future, you may even expect Scubacraft to feature a dedicated filming platform, as it is in concept stage now. For the moment, the craft is available in two models – the SC3 that is in prototype form, and the bigger SC6 which is yet to be built. For both, batteries will power electric thrusters under water. Read the full story »
Posted in Designer, Fashion, Luxury on 17 September 2009
Who can resist a surfer? The charm of a surfboard that allows you to become one with the wildness of nature makes surfing an exciting sport and surfers an exotic species! The attractive designs on the surfboards also speak loads about the surfer and tend to be a style statement as well.
These limited edition surfboards from Corduroy have been hand shaped by Dave Allee of Almond Surfboards with graphics that were made by MWM (Matt W. Moore). The MWM X Almond surfboard is part of the Element series; only four surfboards exist in the series and each one is named after the element it is dedicated to: Fire, Earth, Water, and Smoke (from left to right, in image). Made up in colourful geometric designs, the striking feature of the Element surfboards is the solid mahogany ‘huck’ fin.
Posted in Luxury, Shopping on 17 July 2009
It was Icarus who first tried to fly and burnt his wings as he neared the sun to fall into the sea. Humans have come a long way from that first flying attempt, though, and we now have many ingenious ways of acquiring the thrill of flying.
JetLev-Flyer is an extraordinary and seriously cool product for anyone trying to get to the skies. This amphibious product will not only help you fly but will also feature as a water product, giving you the best of both worlds. The flyer pack uses a strong 4 stroke engine and water nozzle reaction force to propel you off the water and into the air.
Posted in Automobile, Designer, Luxury on 15 July 2009
Water sports take the trophy when it comes to the most fun, exhilarating and refreshing ways to enjoy a hot summer day. The best thing about water sports is that it can be enjoyed by almost anyone, but how can a rich person enjoy if everyone else is on it as well?
For the rich brats on the block, Cayago brings you a water scooter that no average water boy or mermaid could ever hope to ride. Titled the Magnum, this beautiful hunky water scooter is fitted with the latest in technology which includes a sonar system and electronic compass. The rich boy’s toy can be used underwater at high speeds and offers 20 gear speed control powered by it 10hp electric engine with lithium ion accumulators.
Posted in Luxury on 27 June 2009
Amphibian vehicles are rare to find and when you do find them they are just not all that cool. The Sea Quad is a unique beach friendly vehicle that works well on the beach ad also on water, while being powered by a kite. It can keep up to 180 kilograms and can seat two people. Of course you would need to be slim and athletic.
The Sea Quad has four wheels in the front to help you travel on the sand and the aluminium and trampoline tubes help you to sail on water. It is still being developed and costs $14,000. I would say this particular amphibian vehicle is one of the best I have ever seen as it makes use of wind energy to sail on water by also giving you opportunity sail fast.
Posted in Luxury on 26 June 2009
Trout Unlimited Colorado Pontoon Boat is something that any self respecting guy would love to buy. The boat is best used on a lake and is great to spend some time with yourself. It is built on a powder coated steel tube frame and the green exteriors make it look quite combative.
It comes with two inflatable pontoons and can hold about 400 pounds. It also has 20 pockets and you would never feel bored when on a river or lake journey on the luxurious Trout Unlimited Colorado Pontoon Boat.
Posted in Automobile on 22 April 2009
If you always wanted something cool and something different form what everyone buys, you should try buying a kayak. A kayak is an East Asian water vehicle that transports people in one of those gigantic rivers of Asia.
These vehicles have recently become the coolest thing to own and I am sure if you have pretentious friends, they would already be having one of these. So why not get a Kayak that is the best of them all, the equivalent of a luxury car? The Wave Sport Project 54 CX is a super car version of a kayak and is made of lightweight carbon Kevlar and fiberglass.
Posted in Designer, Eco-friendly, Luxury, Yacht on 17 September 2008
In for an exhilarating ride on water in a green fashion? Here’s the eco-friendly FoilJet MR1, designed by Matt De Bellefeuille, which is a unique concept vehicle on water that gives you an awesome ride and helps reduce water pollution. It uses a distinctive technique in which its foils, located under the hull of the vehicle, act as wings that propel the vehicle completely out of the water. Befitted with an electric engine ruling out oil spills in case of an accident, this wonderful water body is appendage with safety features such as a simple switch to shut the engine down. To operate the Foiljet, the rider will simply lower the foil beams and accelerates. The hydrofoils will then start to act as wings making the vehicle foil borne & prepare it to ride smoothly on water.
Combining the efficiency of a motor bike and that of a sail boat, this water body is sure to offer riders a whole new experience. With use of hydrofoils and a 48 Volt motor, the Foiljet is certain to be one of the most efficient vehicles on the water and an eco-delight at $15,000.
Via Gizmodo / BallerRide
