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Originally Posted by FlyingScot
I have an electric car and an electric outboard on my sailboat. One thing I did not fully appreciate before buying is the peacefulness of operating without internal combustion. With all due respect to Think's "quiet" jet ski, an electric will have ZERO noise, ZERO engine vibration. I think you'll be shocked by how much you like it if you try the jet ski.
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I always loved slalom water skiing, You feel like you are flying when you slalom on glass water. Such an amazing feeling. I think because that past history I always found Jet Skies were boring and pointless. More useful for a quick life guard rescue than anything. I think if you never slalomed on glass you would never understand.
But some day I would love to get an electric surfboard or electric hydrofoil. Lot cheaper than an electric jet ski and looks like a lot more fun. Looks like you could get the same feeling as slalom skiing. And not have to depend on anyone to go do it when the water is right. And quiet as not to disturb anyone. Probably very little wake too. The hydro’s look a bit dangerous though, in that the foil can hit you. We had an air chair for years and loved it, but you were strapped to it so it could not hit you. But still had some spectacular wipe outs
Check out these videos.
https://youtu.be/gLiqeiOB3ks
https://youtu.be/HLKJV_MtoSE
We have 2 EV’s a Model X and a Chevy Volt, two EV Bikes both Raleigh Detour (love them). And we have solar panels to power everything. Our total energy cost is negative $2000/yr (yes, we make money due to incentive programs, also X includes free Super Charging).