Dude Crushes Hoverboard Distance World Record with Actual Flying Hoverboard

One look at the image below and you should know that when I say hoverboard distance world record, I don’t mean those dumb “hoverboards” with two wheels that will burn your house down. I am talking about a real flying hoverboard that will get you into the air.

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This amazing flying contraption called the Flyboard Air was designed by Zapata Racing and piloted by Franky Zapata, and recently made the rounds on the internet with many questioning its authenticity.

Firmly disproving his cynics, Zapata stepped onto the Flyboard Air and proceeded to fly the device for 7,388 feet, destroying the previous Guinness World Record of a mere 905-feet, 2-inches set last year. During the flight, Zapata was about 164 feet in the air. He was followed by a jet ski and a boat since he flew over water. The record was set in Sausset-les-Pins in southern France. No video of the Guinness World Record flight has surfaced as of yet, but the test flight video shows the Flyboard Air in action.

Zapata claims his flying machine can reach 10,000 feet, a 93 mph top speed, and 10 minutes flight time. I’d so ride one of these to work every day, if I knew it wasn’t going to randomly toss me to the ground.

[via Guinness World Records]

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Hoverboard Sitting Attachment Creates a Hover Kart

You know those newfangled hoverboards that are prone to explode and are really not that great anyway? Looks like people are just getting started making stupid accessories for them. Take, for example this hoverboard sitting attachment that lets you ride across the beach sitting on your lawn chair throne like redneck royalty.

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As they show on their webpage this amazing invention is versatile since you can attach a cooler and sit on it, clip an umbrella on the back of your chair, pull heavy bags or boxes and do other dumbass things on your dumbass moving lawn chair that goes about 2 mph.

It’s basically a frame that attaches to your so-called hoverboard. It will only cost you $69 (USD) but it is sold out sadly. Too bad. The elderly will just have to wait to play slow motion Mario Kart on their low-budget electric wheelchairs.

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The Audi of hoverboards

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So, I covered the drone obsession in one of my previous posts. Now to focus on another one of the world’s biggest gadget obsessions. Hoverboards. Most hoverboards look fascinating only because of the technology behind it. They seldom ‘look’ beautiful. I guess we could say the same about any gadget. There’s always a time when design takes over to make a product look like it redefines standards of beauty in its category. The Axi2 is that design intervention in the hoverboard market.

Designed with fluidity in mind, the Axi2 looks beautifully organic, and therefore conveys a certain sense of aerodynamism, while giving the vehicle a premium touch. Much like the luxury car makers of today!

Designer: Nepdesign

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Rethink transportation with DriftWheels! It’s a two-wheel, self-balancing scooter that not only elevates your daily commute, but also makes movement a fun experience. Modern design elements like carbon fiber and LED lights lend style while a powerful brushes motor propels you in any direction you desire. Glide your way to class or work at up to 6mph on a set of rubber wheels, finely calibrated for an ultra-stable ride.

Effortless Steering: Navigate narrow hallways and open roads alike with responsive, pressure-activated foot pads that make it possible to turn, rotate, accelerate and brake by shifting your weight.

Carbon Fiber Finish & LED Lights: An attractive carbon fiber finish adds texture and style while bright LED lights help you spot obstacles in your path.

Self-balancing Wheels: Carefully calibrated wheels made with high-quality materials provide maximum stability for every ride.

Detachable Handle: Carry it with you anywhere with conveniently detachable handles.

Designer: Hyerin Cho Preda

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