Forget The Jeep And The Canoe, This Will Get You There First

[+Zork V]

 

First the Aquada, now a quad bike for land and water

 

Wednesday May 31, 2006

By Stuart Dye

 

The Quadski was designed by a New Zealand-based team.

 

First it was the amphibious sports car, then came the four-wheel-drive that doubled as a boat, and now Alan Gibbs is back with the Quadski - a quad bike which is fit for land and water.

 

The New Zealand entrepreneur will unveil his latest invention today.

 

The Quadski is able to reach 72km/h on most terrestrial surfaces and, at the push of a button, on rivers, lakes and the sea.

 

And while Mr Gibbs will not talk prices when it comes to his "amphibious family" of vehicles, it it understood the Quadski would be significantly cheaper than the $190,000 Aquada sports car.

 

"This is the next evolution of the great Kiwi farm bike, with a bit more flexibility," he said.

 

The vehicle is the latest from his London-based company Gibbs Technologies, which boasts of being the only "high-speed amphibian technology specialist".

 

Mr Gibbs hopes Quadski can "fill a vital gap" for farmers and outdoor workers as well as becoming a popular vehicle for off-road enthusiasts.

 

"Emergency services and aid workers will be able to reach areas and people no two- or four-wheel-drive vehicle could," he says.

 

Designed by a New Zealand-based team, the Quadski wheels retract into the vehicle's body and detach from the steering column, making it fit for water-based action in five seconds.

 

The 140-brake-horsepower engine allows for about two hours' travel time on water and its range on land exceeds 600km. But it is not yet legal for on-road use in most countries.

 

Mr Gibbs says his company will show two prototypes around the world in the next few months, with a view to licensing and finding a manufacturer.

[+Team JSAM]

Swweeeeeeeeeeeeett!

 

to add: how much $$$

Edited May 31, 2006 by Team Jsam

[+The Waldo's]

Oh Great! another thing I can't cache without and i told my wife that this sport is

cheap.

[+The Geocache Hunter]

I had to find the website:

 

http://www.aquada.co.uk/mediacentre/quadski.php

 

Too Cool!!

[TinyMoon & The Pumpkin King]

I'm going to get my sawzall and cut a hole in our canoe...then I'll drop it over our '82 Magna 750 motorcycle and duct tape it together...All Terrain GeoCache Recovery Vehicle ! (It'll still get better mileage than our Chevy Blazer!)

[+PerfectPair]

I already have a amphibious geocaching vehicle.

An Argo Bigfoot 6x6.

If you look real close at the handle bar you can see my Emap mounted on it.

Edited June 21, 2006 by PerfectPair

[Kelsey's Nuts]

This is my favourite.........top of my wish list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[+TeamTurtles]

Finally I can sell my canoe

[Floridageocacher]

This is so KOOL!!! I just looked at the website though and if my dad had a choice for one of this he'd definintly buy the jeep ! THX for the awsome info!

[+emurock]

 

First the Aquada, now a quad bike for land and water

 

Wednesday May 31, 2006

By Stuart Dye

 

The Quadski was designed by a New Zealand-based team.

 

First it was the amphibious sports car, then came the four-wheel-drive that doubled as a boat, and now Alan Gibbs is back with the Quadski - a quad bike which is fit for land and water.

 

The New Zealand entrepreneur will unveil his latest invention today.

 

The Quadski is able to reach 72km/h on most terrestrial surfaces and, at the push of a button, on rivers, lakes and the sea.

 

And while Mr Gibbs will not talk prices when it comes to his "amphibious family" of vehicles, it it understood the Quadski would be significantly cheaper than the $190,000 Aquada sports car.

 

"This is the next evolution of the great Kiwi farm bike, with a bit more flexibility," he said.

 

The vehicle is the latest from his London-based company Gibbs Technologies, which boasts of being the only "high-speed amphibian technology specialist".

 

Mr Gibbs hopes Quadski can "fill a vital gap" for farmers and outdoor workers as well as becoming a popular vehicle for off-road enthusiasts.

 

"Emergency services and aid workers will be able to reach areas and people no two- or four-wheel-drive vehicle could," he says.

 

Designed by a New Zealand-based team, the Quadski wheels retract into the vehicle's body and detach from the steering column, making it fit for water-based action in five seconds.

 

The 140-brake-horsepower engine allows for about two hours' travel time on water and its range on land exceeds 600km. But it is not yet legal for on-road use in most countries.

 

Mr Gibbs says his company will show two prototypes around the world in the next few months, with a view to licensing and finding a manufacturer.

That is cool. That is one sweet geotoy.

[+manchanegra]

This is my favourite.........top of my wish list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Maximog is one of the greatest offroad trucks i´ve seen.

 

I also like this one:

 

But my 4x4´s are better (just because they are mine).

 

Regards

Alberto