Didn’t they promise us

[david3 0]

we would all be flying jet packs by now.

Not sure this is what they were talking about but I’d give it a shot.

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The Key West Citizen, June 28, 2011
James Bond meets the Jetsons in the waters off Key West, where sci-fi dreams of jet pack transportation are becoming reality.
A company called Jetpack Adventures is offering flight instruction and fly time about 2 1/2 miles off Key West, in the waters northwest of Wisteria Island.
The company ferries clients on a six-passenger boat from the Galleon Resort & Marina to a catamaran anchored offshore. Once on board the catamaran, novice flyers strap on a JetLev R200 flight pack reminiscent of the one that Sean Connery wore in the James Bond movie “Thunderball.”
The jet packs are strapped to the flyer’s back and include a foot bar for balance and two handles in front for steering. A 30-foot hose tethers the apparatus to a floating module with a pump that uses seawater as a propellant. Water is sucked through the hose, then forced back down from the pack, creating lift. Flight controls allow individuals to take off, make soft turns, hover and land as the module is dragged behind.
“The flight instructor has a remote-control throttle at first, until the person becomes proficient at operating it,” said Erik Adams, operational manager for Jetpack Adventures. “People need to set aside about an hour and a half to two hours for the instruction and fly time.”
The company began operations on June 15, and Key West is the only location in the country that offers these futuristic flying devices. A second location will soon open at Hawks Cay Resort and Marina on Duck Key.
An introductory flight is $249 plus tax, Adams said, adding that discounts are available for locals and military personnel.
Jetpack Adventures has a showroom in Fort Lauderdale, where they sell the latest inwater recreational vehicles, but the flight training center is here in Key West, Adams said.
“It’s off the hook,” Adams said, excitement in his voice as he described the experience.
The ferry to the flight zone leaves the Galleon every 90 minutes, starting at 10 a.m., and reservations are strongly recommended, Adams said.
Reservations can be made by calling Jetpack Adventures at 305-294-2000. For more information, visit http://www.jetpackadventures.com.

[CazmoDee 3]

I'm a bartender down here at Margaritaville, haven't seen the waterjet thing yet, but when the chance comes, I'm gonna give it a try... Looks like a lot of fun. If you find yourself down here, be sure to look me up....

blue skies,
Chris

I'm behind the bar at Sloppy Joe's....See ya in the Keys!

Muff 4313

[david3 0]

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I'm a bartender down here at Margaritaville, haven't seen the waterjet thing yet, but when the chance comes, I'm gonna give it a try... Looks like a lot of fun. If you find yourself down here, be sure to look me up....

blue skies,
Chris

Not easy getting jumps living in Key West. I guess you can't wait for the Keys Boogie every year. And don't worry about looking you up, I can't not stop in there. Thanks.

[AggieDave 6]

Only 4 more years until Hoverboards! Yeah!

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Opendore 0]

Two minutes after reading this post, I stumbled upon this jet pack vid. Unintentionally.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHPedpE70Es&feature=player_embedded

Pretty rad, and a canopy decent from 5-8K.

I don't have a license for this.

[Bolas 5]

Sweet!!!

Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.

[JohnMitchell 16]

I'd probably pay $250 to go fly that thing for a while.

[MikeJD 0]

I actually think this is even cooler.

Assume it doesn't kill him the second he untethers it.

[david3 0]

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I actually think this is even cooler.

Assume it doesn't kill him the second he untethers it.

That is a pretty big assumption.