Akvaskiper, vodolet or surfboard

At the time of summer holidays and sea bathing would remind you of the fun water scooter, which is inventive Americans from the company "Invetist Inc. "submitted not long ago - in 2003.

Akvaskiper, vodolet or surfboard (the invention more than one name) is controlled solely by the muscular power of man, quite a little bounce to move through the water. If you jump on the central frame, the hydrofoil for a couple of seconds, converts the vertical force in the gentle glide horizontally. If within two seconds to jump one more time, then provided the following "step", etc. The rate of vodoleta pretty well - up to 30 km / h.

Details of special structures are made of aircraft aluminum and foam, it allows you to make strong and lightweight scooter at the same time. Its weight does not exceed 12 kg. Start a movement more comfortable with the surface, which is above water level, whether it's pier or dock. However, experience shows that at a certain skill is possible from the shore.

To not be in the water, move to akvaskipere have no respite, with pauses between jumps no more than 5 seconds. If you fall into the water still occurred, in order to once again climb to the craft, have to get to shore, in water, it can be done.

Riding a akvaskipere can be in complete calm, and in the presence of waves. The assembly version is sold in Germany. In the sale it comes as a set of parts, which are easily assembled according to the instruction. The cost of the water scooter is 450 euros.

Akvaskiper participated in the well-known foreign TV project: "Discovery Channel's MythBusters" ("MythBusters / Discovery"), "MTV's Parental Control", "I Want That!". On top of that he has received international awards in Australia and Europe, in the "new sports invention."