These Recreational Vehicles Can Quickly Switch from Road to Water
David Ingram — October 19, 2015 — Autos
References: gibbssports & gizmag
New Zealand entrepreneur Alan Gibbs is responsible for this latest release of recreational amphibious vehicles that can quickly travel both by land and by water.
These two- and three-wheeler bikes -- with just the simple push of a button -- transform into propulsion-powered jet skis in under five seconds. The three-wheeled 'Triski' model is actually able to reach speeds of 85 mph on land. When converted into water mode, the vehicle retracts and angles its wheels and is able to reach speeds of 40 mph.
The smaller and lighter two-wheeled 'Biski' is considerably more compact than other models of amphibious vehicles. The combination scooter and miniature jet ski design is actually street legal, and is only slightly slower than it's three-wheeled counterpart. With these unique recreational vehicles, riders can easily explore both land and sea in one innovative design.
These two- and three-wheeler bikes -- with just the simple push of a button -- transform into propulsion-powered jet skis in under five seconds. The three-wheeled 'Triski' model is actually able to reach speeds of 85 mph on land. When converted into water mode, the vehicle retracts and angles its wheels and is able to reach speeds of 40 mph.
The smaller and lighter two-wheeled 'Biski' is considerably more compact than other models of amphibious vehicles. The combination scooter and miniature jet ski design is actually street legal, and is only slightly slower than it's three-wheeled counterpart. With these unique recreational vehicles, riders can easily explore both land and sea in one innovative design.
Trend Themes
1. Amphibious Vehicle Innovation - The development of high-speed, switchable land and water vehicles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry.
2. Compact Amphibious Design - The creation of smaller, more compact amphibious vehicles opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the recreational vehicle industry.
3. Multi-functional Recreational Vehicles - The integration of both land and water travel capabilities in recreational vehicles creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the leisure and adventure industry.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can explore opportunities to develop more efficient and versatile vehicles by leveraging high-speed amphibious technology.
2. Recreational Vehicles - The recreational vehicle industry can disrupt the market by focusing on compact and versatile amphibious vehicle designs that offer both land and water travel options.
3. Leisure and Adventure - The leisure and adventure industry can capitalize on multi-functional recreational vehicles that allow for seamless exploration of both land and sea.
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