What are the differences between a jetpack and a jetboard? Generally put, jetpacks have been in the public consciousness for over 50 years, standing jetboards only for a short time. Older viewers will tend to look at a jetpack and think it looks more familiar, easier to fly. Younger viewers have the opposite impression, they look at the jetboard and see the familiarity and apparent ease. Both are easy to fly requiring a minimum of effort and training. Continue reading
Driven by function and use by experts, a purity of materials, the direct design purpose results in a minimalist beauty based on function and resulting in pure performance.
X is building equipment for a new targeted user for season 2017. For 2016 our operating theme was built on #serious, a serious approach to contrast with economy plastic approaches to hydroflight. We have always placed a high emphasis on proper engineering and a ease of use. We are doubling down this year on our core values and the core pursuit of building the world’s best performing, most awesome hydroflight equipment. We love building cool sports gear and we just had to pursue building the ultimate gear we could think of.
With industrial design, and every engineering effort and design, there are compromises. A series of choices on where to put the emphasis in a design. X has always built products to fit the widest range of users, emphasizing ease of use, safety and durability. In 2017 with riders capable of a higher level of riding becoming more prevalent, X has taken the direct riders feedback and continuously evolved its Jetblade and Jetpack line to meet their ever increasing demands.
At this point, a complete new line of product in the X line has been developed to take this shift in the market one step further. A re-balancing of the core aspects of the design approach has opened up possibilities for higher performance Jetblades and Jetpacks. Continue reading
A jet ski is a high performance engine connected to a high volume water pump. Although a jet ski was developed for sport and recreation, the efficiency of the package has been adapted to practical uses. One of the most practical uses has been developed by the Deep Blue Sea company in Dubai, working with the Dubai Directorate General of Civil Defense. Continue reading
Full Carbon Fiber Baseplates, part of X’s new CX Lab series of high end hydroflight products and product enhancements. Shown above two sizes, 42 CM stance width and 58CM stance width.
CX Baseplates are one of the new products to come out of the CX Lab at X-Jets. Fully carbon fiber baseplates offer the lowest profile, height off the pivot centerline and lowest weight with stiffness that is unmatched. Each set of CX baseplates is custom made to order in the stance width of your choice. Compact is the key factor here, so the variable stance width for different riders was superseded by a single stance width spec to allow the maximum design benefit.
Prices:
Jetblade Full Kit: Base Hydro Channel System + Jetblade with CX Carbon Fiber Baseplates $6535
Jetblade Solo: Jetblade with CX Carbon Fiber Baseplates (no hydro power system) $2940
CX Carbon Fiber Baseplates: Baseplate pair only as upgrade part for any existing Jetblade $950
[note: CX Baseplates are custom made to order and have a three week production time. 40 CM width stance plates are in stock for immediate shipment.]
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Ben Merrell of Destin Florida is an absolute professional in every meaning of the word. Ben made the long trip from Florida to Osaka Japan to compete in the JABA’s Aquaboard Championship at Nishikinohama Park on October 21-22, 2016. Ben had a series of sensational runs that culminated in a first place victory decision from the judges. Continue reading
Jake Orel is the top seeded rider in the world on jetboard devices. Jake joined the X Rebel Faction in Osaka Japan at the recent Nishikinohama Park JABA Aquaboard 2016 Championship. Jake trains and rides for team Aquafly out of Austin Texas. Jake makes it look easy due to his relaxed style, but his technical ability has been honed to perfection. It shows in the video above. Jake took home second place in the competition and inspired the audience and the other competitors.
Jake summed it up by saying, “I was proud to compete in the JABA competition in Japan, it had to have been one of if not the most well organized competitions I’ve ever seen!”
Ryouichi Manyama, returning to the board after recovering from an injury, showed his trademark aggressive slashing style. We love the superman to grab to back. Nicely done! Ryouichi rides for his sponsor 3601 Motorsports.
Nishikinohama Park in Osaka Japan was the place to be on the weekend of October 22-23, 2016 as the JABA held it’s year end event for hydroflight in Japan. The JABA Japan Aqua Board Association’s mission is to build the sport of hydroflight in Japan and encourage competition. They have put on competitions throughout the summer and for the final, decided to open the field up to riders from other countries. Scott Geltman, Ben Merrell, Jake Orel and Mike Traster made the trip from the USA to participate in the Jetpack and Jetboard divisions.
Scotty’s gonzo jetpack style was on full display at Nishikinohama Park during the JABA Aquaboard Championship, October 21-22, 2016. Full enthusiasm and expressing the larger than life thrill of riding a jetpack was evident in every moment of Scotty’s runs. Scott took home a second place to his team mate Mike, but left an impression on the crowd that will not soon be forgotten! Continue reading
