Looking to live fast and quite possibly die young? Got $US500 burning a hole in your pocket? Do I have a potentially badass obituary for you!
This homemade jetpack is being sold by some dude in Canada via a classified ad. How reputable!
Jet Pack — Jumps You 10′ in the Air
Handcrafted by myself Using Car and aeroplane parts. I spent 15 years as a mechanic. Can Use for 2 High Jumps 10 feet in the air with a safe landing before overheating, takes about an hour to cool down after that.
weighs 53lbs, approx Camping backback in size , dull grey in colour.
serious buyers only can test out on my property and of course watch me first for safety reasons and training.
OK, let’s break this down. Pros: it’s a jetpack, it’s very affordable, it looks cool. Cons: it might explode on your back, it only allows for two jumps per hour, may toss you into the side of a building.
I’ll be honest, I would have thought I’d be a solid “no” on this. But part of me (the dumber part) is tempted. [Used Victoria via Geekologie]
luke
September 1, 2009 at 8:02 AM
so its a 50/50 chance then?
hrmmmm…
Report PermalinkTravis Young
September 1, 2009 at 10:08 AM
I’d go that! Hell I don’t know too many people who wouldn’t.
Report PermalinkJames Mac
September 1, 2009 at 10:43 AM
What’s ten feet… about 3 meters, maybe a little less?
You could fall from that and live, so back burns… a minor limp, and a jet pack for the bagain price of $1200 (AU)?
Sold!
Report PermalinkPaul
September 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM
I like those odds
Report PermalinkSteve
September 1, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Seems to have gone up in price – $2500 now.
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