The Subea Easybreath full face snorkel mask is certainly an eyebrow raiser, and we dont mean just when you stretch it over your head! On the ride to and from the water, the 44-lb (20-kg) Hydrofoiler breaks down and fits inside your vehicle. Didnt find what youre looking for? In other words, it wasn't offering the boats directly to backers, and that seemed to hurt its campaign. RSS feed for comments on this page | Called the Scubalec, this wearable jet drive wraps around one forearm and relies on two battery-powered thruster tubes to give snorkelers a bit of underwater boost. A three-seater personal water craft, this new Narke Electrojet GT95 model is powered by a 95hp e-motor. Like on a pedal-assist bicycle, the rider can adjust the amount of motor assistance, finding the right balance of exercise and forward momentum, with speeds up to 12 mph (20 km/h) and runtime up to an hour. Looking to impress? The Radinn G2X enables watersport enthusiasts all over the world to discover a new dimension of riding possibilities. Superyacht Tenders & Toys gives us the lowdown on the newest water toys you should set your sights on. It probably looks faster than it is, but it's guaranteed to be a good time no matter the speed. With plenty of torque, a top speed around 34 mph (55 km/h) and a light, stable deck, we're guessing you'll be quite eager to get the Slingshot back in the water. If youre still not convinced that this is one of the coolest boating water toys to hit the market in years, then check out the video above of Rob and Morgan Wylie crossing the English Channel on Fliteboards last summer. Pro surfers used them to perform feats of wonder and start-ups like Jetfoiler and Lift Foils worked on developing off-the-shelf electric boards that let novices accelerate surreally a few feet over top the water's surface. If youre looking to hit the big blue and explore remote coves that your superyacht cant reach, a kayak or paddleboard is the perfect accessory. An inflatable SUP is a must-have boating water toy these days, but even when packed away a standard one takes up a lot of space on board. At 380 lb (172 kg), it was lighter than a Sea-Doo Spark, something you'd surely be happy about when whipping the tail around. The board also has a swappable battery system, and we imagine if you have $12K for an e-board, you'll likely be able to find an extra $3K for a second battery to increase the length of your e-foilboarding sessions. These range from a 25 snorkel right up to a 40,000 jet ski, so no matter what your budget is, weve got you covered! Putting aside the trivial matter of global domination, we cant help but marvel at this terrific machine, which single-handedly redefines the concept of cool waterborne running move over PWCs. The Moke is a cool, little utility vehicle with a great look, sure to remind many folks of their favorite tropical getaways. Theres no need for messy oil change or maintenance either - simply head out and enjoy this brand-new sport without the need of wind, waves or a boat. Lazareth offers the Amphibie for 25,000 ($29,400). He knocked up his first prototypes using a 3D printer (bought from Aldi) and before long was zipping around the bay near his home in Belongil Beach, New South Wales at speeds of up to 45 km/h. Read more about the Narke Electrojet GT95, This 30-knot electric jet board makes waveless surfing even cooler. Power your journey and effortlessly glide up hills with the 250W brushless hub motor and 36V lithium-ion battery before freewheeling down. Folding and break-apart kayaks are standard fare in the water sports market, but the Trak 2.0 kayak that launched on Kickstarter back in May is a particularly impressive vessel designed not only for simplified portability but also for out-and-out performance in all kinds of conditions. This year, the submarine pros at Triton resolved to end this shortcoming, reaching out to Aston Martin, folks who know a thing or two about perfectionist-grade performance-machine beautification. So what do you do? That means after your 40 minutes or so of full-throttle riding, you can stop back ashore, tip your fuel can into the board's 2.8-L tank and get going again, no need to burn your skin on the hot sand while your board charges for hours on end. A polyurethane skin pulls taut around the aluminum and carbon fiber frame with help from a hydraulic tensioning system. For the creators of this neat piece of kit have taken a long hard look at the humble snorkel and come up with a redesign thats not only revolutionary, but eye-catching (in all the right ways) too. Dubbed F5 SR, this little beauty is the most powerful watercraft in the Seabob F5 series. Theres no need to stop at one platform, just tie a string of them together and just keep on going and going and going, Electric foiling surfboard takes watersports to the next level. The Geneinno Titan T1 is, according to its manufacturer, the deepest-diving consumer drone fitted with a 4K camera, and the first with a robotic arm. So use it as a tender, tow a wakeboarder, stop and grab a swim, or zip across the water like a jet skier. In recent years, toy boxes on luxury yachts are becoming increasingly varied and exotic, and whether your preference is the need for speed of a jet ski or an electric bike to get you around the islands in style, theres something for everyone on the market right now. So maybe a 550-hp electric PWC is in the works? It uses a solar-backed electric drive to slowly shuttle riders around the water, providing a view below the surface through an acrylic panel. Just this month, Nikola Powersports (the folks behind the insane Zero electric UTV) announced that it acquired Free Form. Our mission is to create and develop design solutions to improve an original product for an individual likeminded customer. Unfortunately, funding was cancelled on the Kickstarter back in May, but Scubalec did commit to further refining its design, bringing costs below US$280 and relaunching crowdfunding for a "Scubalec Evo" in the future. There are three rig options, the RS Aero 5, 7 and 9, which will typically suit youths, women/light men and men respectively, and the result is a boat that completely re-sets the standard for pure exhilaration in a simple single-hander. The result of intensive feedback, discussion and global prototype testing among a diverse team of kayakers, the Trak 2.0 is a kayak like no other. We pick out 10 of the best water toys on the market A boat without water toys is like gin without tonic you need them both to appreciate the full effect. With a 56-mph (90-km/h) top speed on land and 8 mph (13 km/h) top speed in water, it isn't exactly a speed machine tuned for thrill seekers, but there's still something super cool about driving around the street and dirt before rolling right into the drink to cool down and cruise the water, and it's even cooler when you're doing it in a quirky classic like the Moke. Look out for the new Foiling Kit which enables it to be changed from non-foiling to foiling mode in less than 15 minutes. We've seen water bikes in years past, but the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 is something else entirely. You cannot post comments until you have logged in. Weve all been there. Head to Amazons dedicated boating page for more marine products. And not the IP68 rating of the new Galaxy S8, but one of the fast, wild water sport innovations that splashed onto the scene. Nikola expects to have a production-intent sit-down PWC ready by April 2018, which we assume will include a healthy addition to the original quote of US$18,000. You won't exactly fire through the water like a torpedo, but the Scubalec will add about 1.8 to 2.5 mph (3 to 4 km/h) to your natural snorkeling velocity. With the ability to carry up to three riders at once, the Super Mable is a good option for weekend party boats that are typically laden with several passengers. Designed By Vibe Creative. This simple vessel helps would-be snorkelers overcome distance and physical limitations to enjoy a snorkel-style view of the sea. RSS feed for all comments, OnboardOnline 2022 - All Rights Reserved. With seating for up to five, this potent, pint-sized vessel tows to the water on a regular PWC trailer but lets the entire family get in on the action once you arrive. Trak shot way past its Kickstarter goal back in June and has been tweaking its design and preparing to start production in recent weeks. Throughout 2017, we experienced many a vivid daydream of dunking into cool, crystal-clear waters to test out the very latest in technology. A 10-year programme to develop the worlds most portable SUP has resulted in this new model which packs down into a backpack roughly half the size of a conventional one. A look at the team's Facebook page shows they're sticking with it, using the prototype for various educational and community-oriented programs in Hawaii. A new year, a new powered surfboard. The eFoil is designed to offer an easy-to-use, exhilarating experience for users of all kinds, with multiple board sizes and foil options to give different riders the experience they desire. Check out our gallery for a closer look at all of these crazy on-water contrivances. Personal submarines are right up there with jetpacks as the coolest full-grown water toys out there. Admirers will have to wait, though, pre-sales start in February 2018 and will be available only to New Zealand-based registrants upon initial launch. The company reckons you'll only get 20 to 25 minutes going full throttle the whole way but estimates a much rosier hour of playtime when keeping the wireless controller set at a 15-mph (24-km/h) cruise speed. The Aeon Explorer team ran an Indiegogo campaign in early 2017, with the goal of developing the vessel and using it for educational programs and ecotourism operations. Once youve stocked up your tender garage with all these amazing boating water toys, youll need something to film your adventures with, right? Our team have a proven track record in creating bespoke solutions, and as such, all machines can be customised to any specification including the following: Be it a party, BBQ, cinema, sports day or youre just looking to relax, whatever you wish to use the beach for, SYTT has all the gear you need to make it the perfect day or evening off the yacht. With the Caribbean season in full swing, youre probably busy reviewing your inventory of water toys right now. Read more about the Subea Easybreath full face snorkel mask. Aston's designers have turned Triton's three-person submersible into Project Neptune, a piece of underwater art pretty enough to show off in your living room, making the bold assumption you aren't regularly crane-lifting it into the water and enjoying the splendors of the subterranean world. While not as extreme as smaller, sportier variants, with a suitably experienced boat driver at the helm it can still deliver a surprisingly wild ride. This represents a 50% increase on Narkes 65hp debut model, which was launched at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival. The Lift eFoil allows riders of all levels to experience flight over almost any body of water, no waves or towing required. However if your toy budget wont stretch to 1 million for a proper submarine and substantially more for a superyacht big enough to park it on, there are more economical ways to explore the depths without getting wet. Part jet ski, part inflatable tender, the Seakart 335 from KGTEX looks like all sorts of fun. Its E-Jet Power System delivers a mighty 745 Newtons of propulsive power roughly two-and-a-half times as much force as a bullet leaving the muzzle of a rifle. The Gratis X1 story is still being written, however. Other water bikes are large, cumbersome affairs that include bike-supporting chassis components and pontoons for float. Sounds crazy, but not necessarily crazier than Nikola's claims about giving the overhauled PWC more performance than a gas-powered PWC and up to five hours of play. An idyllic bay, the perfect sheltered anchorage, anchor set just so, bimini rigged, the first long cool drink of the afternoon and it starts the dreaded Jet Ski of a neighbouring boat, droning up and down and up and down as everyone on board takes a turn and none have the wit to travel more than 500 metres in either direction. Well, salvation might finally be at hand in the futuristic shape of a carbon fibre e-Jet Ski from Hungary nicknamed the Cyberjet! Dont be fooled into thinking all action cameras are the same, weve tried a number of different alternatives and none seem to offer the point and shoot simplicity of the GoPro range while still delivering consistently good footage regardless of light and shooting conditions. That's a step cooler. They are perfectly suited for shooting on a boat for a number of key reasons. Its long been a contender for the most desirable boating water toy out there, and now the redoubtable Seabob has been given even more grunt by its makers. Astonishingly, the RS Aero hull weighs less than an Optimist at just 30kg. Theres no denying that Nautibuoys range of inflatable platforms are a great idea as they effectively extend the size of your boat by, well, as much as you like really. Every month we pick out an extreme new water toy as part of our toy of the month series, and weve also picked out the best boating water toys from our Editors Choicethat will make your boating days even more memorable. We specialise in making the impossible, possible. Hydrofoil surfboards or foilboards, if you prefer weren't invented just this year, but they snagged enough headlines to make 2017 the year of the hydrofoil board, at least when we're talking water toys. Models are designed with practical and fast deployment, sensible pack downsizes and easy storage options as paramount, and with the latest fabric technology, the availability of new, innovative inflatables are stretching superyacht world boundaries. A 400-watt electric-assist motor helps the rider keep the propeller spinning enough to push things along, and buoyancy modules keep the bike from sinking during stops. Its party time and youve got too many people and not enough boat. Here are our favorites. A Moke for land and water? Seakeeper Ride first look: Stabilisation specialist turns its attention to trim, Countdown to Cannes Yachting Festival 2022: Sunreef 70 Power, Countdown to Cannes Yachting Festival 2022: Sanlorenzo SP110, Azimut 53 Fly yacht tour: Inside the Italian yard's 1.1m entry-level flybridge, Ultimate Boats 11 quick spin: Crazy cornering in 650hp Police RIB, Pershing 7X yacht tour: This $3.2m sportscruiser can do 50 knots flat-out, Princess F70 yacht tour: This fabulous flybridge is a queen among Princesses. It was a year that saw high-flying hydrofoils make the big step down from boats to smaller boards and bikes (yes, bikes) and new water toy debuts ranging from personal submarines fit for James Bond to underwater propulsion systems slapped on like a smartwatch. Opt for an exclusive candle lit dinner and you and your loved on can enjoy a remote beach all to yourselves. A radical innovation of Sweden, the Radinn G2X offers a new way to experience watersports - power without sound, speed without emissions with close to zero maintenance needs. It rolls to the water in a wheeled carry bag or carries on your back, building up into a 16-foot (4.9-m) kayak in about 10 minutes. Virtually anyone can lift the boat onto a car roof-rack pulling it up the beach makes you smile and simplicity means the boat can be rigged in moments. Chris joined the New Atlas team in 2011 and now serves as the automotive and campers editor, traveling extensively to gather the latest news on cars, outdoor sports gear and other innovations designed to help people experience and enjoy the greater world around them. Personal water jet thrusters aren't quite as fast or awesome as airborne jetpacks, but they're a whole lot more attainable and there's something equally Bruce Wayne-ish about them. From climbing walls and flumes to yacht slides, custom inflatables provide fun for everyone to enjoy, no matter what their age is. Back in 2020 we featured the DeepSeaker DS1 four-person personal submarine. The paddler can adjust the waterline and rocker to get just the right feel and performance on water, and Trak says its kayak will work seamlessly on everything from long, flat-water tours to quick, playful rough-water sessions. Firstly they are waterproof to 33ft (10m). Let the good times ride and roll! The 7,500 (US$9,950) Slingshot definitely doesn't break that one. Using a state-of-the-art lithium ion battery and a hydrodynamic, torpedo-designed, electric propulsion unit along with custom electronics, the toy also features a high-performance carbon fiber board and hydrofoil to give users the ultimate smooth and responsive riding experience. The Rvik One uses an 11kW brushless electric motor to achieve a top speed of 30 knots (9 knots faster than the YuJet and almost as quick as the petrol-powered Jetsurf that we covered in 2020). Call Nautibuoy. The eFoil is recommended for riders ages 16+ and weighs less than 250 pounds, meaning users of any adult age and experience have been able to have fun and rapidly learn on the eFoil. Looking a little like a sled for the sea, the Aeon Explorer is a different type of electric watercraft. The Rvik One and Rvik S are the latest in an exciting line of electric jet boards that can offer endless, waveless surfing. Crucially it claims to have achieved this without compromising the rigidity and stability for which its boards are renowned. REDs new Compact SUP is specifically designed to solve that problem. The Airhead Super Mable is a good option for boat owners looking to get into the exciting world of towable tubes. The amphibious Moke-like Amphibie from France's Lazareth (a company that also does a mean 470-hp tilting motorcycle) features a closed-cell foam-filled aluminum body for buoyancy and a 19-hp 400cc one-cylinder engine hooked to the wheels as well as the propeller system. We saw the promising Green Samba way back in 2010, but not a whole lot of movement in the e-PWC market since. It's a bummer you won't be able to buy one and use it in your own favorite puddle of water, but we'd certainly be inclined to give it a go if we saw one for rent. In recent years, we've seen a full-on wearable thrust suit and a few different handheld/gear mountable thrusters, and this year inventor Un-Yong Park innovated something in between. The electric surfboard concept continues to gather pace with two cool looking boards from Swedish brand Awake. A simple joystick system makes control easier than riding a bike, so you can cruise along focused on the sea life just below the hull. Its eFoil board lifts you up out of the water by the hydrofoil, where you can hit speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h). The Hydrofoiler slims things down by relying on carbon fiber hydrofoils to help the pedaler stay happily afloat. amphibious Moke-like Amphibie from France's Lazareth, Blowhole wave energy generator exceeds expectations in 12-month test, One-two punch from pair of common viruses may trigger Alzheimers disease, US nuclear regulator greenlights its first small modular reactor. The boards are also designed for professionals to be able to push to the limits, and for new riders to be able to safely learn and have a fantastic experience. Reach speeds of up to 60kmph in near complete silence through the custom 15HP brushless DC motor. Carbon-hulled Jet Ski gets 50% power boost. To keep its pilots on the straight and narrow, two rear fins provide stability and help improve manoeuvrability. Days out on the water are made even better by having a fully stocked cupboard of boating water toys. Human- and high-powered water toys that made a splash in 2017, The Aeon Explorer is a solar-backed electric watercraft that provides a look underwater, The Aeon Explorer's acrylic panel gives views below the surface, The Aeon Explorer was designed with a variety of missions in mind, including child education and use by the physically challenged, Aston Martin's design team makes the Triton submersible look much sleeker, Aston Martin/Triton SubmarinesProject Neptune, For comparison sake, an olderTriton submarine - not quite as stylish as the Project Neptune, Free Form Factory revealed its Gratis X1 earlier this year, before being acquired by Nikola, Specs on the original Gratis X1 were 45 to 60 minutes of ride time per charge, 46 mph and 380lb, but those seem likely to change now that Free Form has a new owner, Lazareth is known for crazy powered cycles and other oddball vehicles; here it shows a Moke-inspired amphibian, Lazareth's sea-legal, road-legal Moke-like Amphibie water car, The Lazareth Amphibieis powered by a modest one-cylinder engine, making it a relativelyeco-friendly choice for land and water, Preparing for the water-landtransition in the Lazareth Amphibie, Acloser look at the Lift Foils eFoil electric hydrofoil surfoard, The eFoil board uses a submersible electric motor for silent riding, The Lift eFoil offers about an hour of runtime at 15 mph, though that number will vary depending upon a variety of factors, The eFoil is controlled via a Bluetoothhandheld with built-in display, Lift has designed the eFoil to be easy to transport, The eFoil features full carbon construction of the board and foil, Lift plans to offer different wings for different styles, Even after becoming accustomed to the look of hydrofoil surfboards, they can still make you do a double take, The Mako Slingshot powered surfboard takes off, Dimensions and specs of the Mako Slingshot, The Mako Slingshot offers up to 34 mph of speed, The Mako Slingshot features carbon fiber construction and a two-stroke engine, Manta5 uses hydrofoils for something a little different - electric-assisted water biking, The Manta5 Hydrofoilerlets you pedal across water with the help of a 400-W motor, The Hydrofoiler includes buoyancy elements for instances when you getoff in the water. Count us in. It's almost been a rule of life the past few years, and 2017 played by the book. The Geneinno Titan T1 underwater drone is the next best thing. Not only can you ride this powered board on nearly any surface of water, you can rise up to literally fly above the water for an incredible experience, with ride times up to an hour at speeds of more than 25mph. We'll continue in skepticism until Nikola fully readies one of several ambitious projects, but the Nikola-Free Form connection seems like it could be quite exciting for electric powersports. And it looks like an arm cannon developed for a super villain with world conquest in his sights, even the throttle looks weapons grade. Triton's usual big, meaty, bright-yellow shell has been carefully shaved and sculpted into a sleek, silver-and-black chassis that looks the part of a seven-figure, precision-tuned diving vessel built to explore the depths of the sea. Plans call for very limited production. Prices start around 35,000 (about US$41,100). The 11.5-foot (3.5-m) Seakart is designed to be more stable than a traditional PWC and to ride everything from shallow to deep water, rough or calm conditions. We think James Bond would have loved this boating water toy, but if the press release is anything to go by it looks as if the bad guys may have got there first: Fliteboard has been quietly taking over the world since it launched in 2018 it trumpets. Born from the need for a safe, fun and sustainable way to travel in the marinas and cities, Swifty Scooters designs premium quality kick scooters to inspire your marine adventure. An exclusive air circulation concept prevents fog from forming and the field of view is an unrestricted 180 degrees. The RS Aero is the product of three years of development, testing four different hull variations and numerous rigs, foils and layouts, resulting in a boat that is confidently the most technically advanced. Read more about the Red Paddle Co Compact SUP. This is a light personal electric vehicle with zero emissions. But with safety vest-bright colors and big, bubbly cockpits, they often lack styling sharp enough to properly articulate their overall cool factor. Borrowing electric powertrain technology from Zero Motorcycles, Free Form developed what looked to be a quick-accelerating, fast-reacting watercraft with a top speed of 46 mph (74 km/h). The curvy, carbon fiber Mako Slingshot steps away from the electric drives that have become popular on powered surfboards, relying instead on a 100cc two-stroke engine jet drive. Secondly they have exceptional built-in stabilisation which corrects even the shakiest of hands and roughest of rides and thirdly they have ultra wide angle lenses with remarkably little distortion which make even the smallest of cabins look suitably palatial. A pedelec hydrofoil bike that glides atop water? Best of all, it works. Fliteboard an electrically-powered hydrofoil which raises the rider approximately 70cm above the water originates from Down Under and was conceived by former kite-surfing world record holder David Trewern.
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