Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 14th May 2007 at 11:28 AM, Filed in Leisure
What do you do if you’re a millionaire with a wild side on holiday in Florida, USA. You pretend to be Tom Cruise for the day and fly over 500mph n a fighter jet of course!
Here’s the itinerary:
• Transport by Bell Jet Helicopter or Limousine to fighter jet headquarters.
• L39 Albatross Fighter jet 15 minute Preflight briefing and manned 15, 30 or 1 hour demonstration flight in a fighter jet - both level wings and aerobatics - followed by “unassisted” (Pilot lets you fly jet briefly) flying time contingent on each individual’s ability and skill level.
• Fly over 500 mph
• Included: Equipment (helmet, flight suit, parachute, oxygen mask); still photos and camcorder filming of flight.
• Private Island Sea-side dinner
• Return flight.
• Limousine return.
• Personalized video record of your adventure. Video of the suit-up, climbing into the airplane, and the taxi. On board cameras capture the in flight excitement. Lots of exterior views of the aircraft in flight make for a great movie.
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Posted by Peter Brady on Sun 13th May 2007 at 07:28 PM, Filed in Leisure
Japan’s Ginza Tanaka and Toymaker Bandai Co. recently launched a 5 inch solid platinum figurine of Japan’s famous animated robot character - “Gundam.” He weighs a wopping 45 ounces and melted down he’d be worth a crazy $41,468!
Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 11th May 2007 at 11:07 AM, Filed in Leisure
It’s the future of travel and a step closer to the Hover Boards we all dreamt about from Back to The Future! You can now get your hands on these hover scooters for the modest price of $16999.95 (US).
It levitates inches off the ground powered by an engine-powered fan, and a stream of air exiting a vent in the back provides light forward thrust. Learning to control this beast is said to take under 5 minutes and you don’t need any previous surfing or skating experience.
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Posted by Hayden Allen-Vercoe on Sat 5th May 2007 at 02:13 AM, Filed in Leisure
I’ve personally got a phobia about what’s under me when in the sea so not sure if I like this concept, although it’s a great one.
For a price of around £700 you can have this novel transparent canoe made of a tough polymer also found in the cockpit canopies of supersonic fighter jets. The transparency obviously allows you to see all the fish and underwater seascapes.
It can contain 2 people, maneuver easily and offers adjustable seats to allow paddlers chance to stretch their legs.
It’s also got a lightweight anodized aluminum frame, so it can be easily stored or transported to and from the water. Includes two double-headed paddles, a water bailer, and two flotation devices.
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Posted by Hayden Allen-Vercoe on Tue 1st May 2007 at 07:55 AM, Filed in Leisure
If you can’t afford your own private island like Richard Branson then you now have a new option. All it takes is about £175 and a bit of air!
I’m talking about one which you can inflate yourself and ends up being a 8’ x 8’ platform that can hold 8 adults, or can serve as a mooring station for small boats, kayaks, and wave runners.
It can also be towed at speed by a boat and can support 4 adults in this way. Eight stainless steel mooring rings allow you to connect several inflatable dock systems together. The towing strap makes it easy to transport the unit, and it can connect to an anchor (not included) to keep the platform in place for the day or the season.
Heavy-duty 600 denier cover resists tears, abrasions, and scuffs, and the platforms two air chambers ensure reliability, stability, and comfort. Inflates with a standard pump (sold separately) and deflates rapidly for compact storage in the trunk of your car or a boat cabinet.
Includes four removable padded swim straps for a secure handhold when climbing onto the platform. 12 H x 98 square. Deflated: 7 1/2 H x 29 square. (54 lbs.)
