ApS
04-28-2016, 06:52 AM
While searching for a sailboat with the same name, I stumbled on this "Concept Jet-Ski" (Their words):
http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/the-skimmer-powered-ground-effect-vehicle-concept.jpeg
Developed in The Netherlands, and Wankel-engine powered, it uses "ground effect" to navigate the waters. (And maybe short stretches of swampland or beach). :confused:
"The Skimmer is like a small jet-ski that runs in the water and can be flown over sea, rivers and lakes, maneuvered moderately by handlebars and partly by stirring one's body weight, like you ride a motorbike. It has a maximum speed of 100 km/h and maximum flying height is 1.5 metres. Roel Verhagen its designer considers the Skimmer concept as a participant in the 2005 Braun Prize."
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skimmer-powered-ground-effect-vehicle-concept
While "Ground Effect" isn't new, it was perfected over water with "The Ekranoplan (http://wiki.vostokwatches.eu/ekranoplan.html)".
No need for Bizer's Winnipesaukee chart with "The Skimmer"...
;)
.
http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/the-skimmer-powered-ground-effect-vehicle-concept.jpeg
Developed in The Netherlands, and Wankel-engine powered, it uses "ground effect" to navigate the waters. (And maybe short stretches of swampland or beach). :confused:
"The Skimmer is like a small jet-ski that runs in the water and can be flown over sea, rivers and lakes, maneuvered moderately by handlebars and partly by stirring one's body weight, like you ride a motorbike. It has a maximum speed of 100 km/h and maximum flying height is 1.5 metres. Roel Verhagen its designer considers the Skimmer concept as a participant in the 2005 Braun Prize."
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skimmer-powered-ground-effect-vehicle-concept
While "Ground Effect" isn't new, it was perfected over water with "The Ekranoplan (http://wiki.vostokwatches.eu/ekranoplan.html)".
No need for Bizer's Winnipesaukee chart with "The Skimmer"...
;)
.