Gibbs Technologies Quadski

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Amphibious technology has been around for quite a long time, dating back to the propeller-powered Amphicar of the 1960s, but never before has there been a swimming vehicle that could compete with singular-purpose vehicles. Along came a British company called Gibbs with the intention to blow the competitors out of the water… literally.

$100 million in development and 60+ patents later, Gibbs technologies has proudly announced it’s third foray into the amphibious world with the intensely personal Quadski. Half-quad, half-jetski, all James Bond, the most significant feature is speed. It has the ability to blur the landscape at speeds exceeding 50 mph on both land and water.

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What this means to you: With the ability to convert from land-mode to water-mode in about 5 seconds, you’ll never miss a change to make waves, on whatever terrain you choose. Maybe that’s why we hear they just landed a military contract.

Price: $16,000 (estimated) @ Gibbs

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Date : 3 February 2008
Categories : Vehicles, Multipurpose

11 responses to “Gibbs Technologies Quadski”

4 02 2008: Jan Krol (19:31:20) :

This vehicle will actually retail at about $16,000, NOT $46,000.
7 02 2008: Complex Blog » Winding Down: Keeley Hazell Turns Grey Skies Blue (23:31:10) :

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31 07 2008: Richard Brown (04:29:57) :

I think its the coolest thing out this year and I wish I had the money to buy one. Where’s David Jensen?
31 07 2008: Richard Brown (04:30:59) :

I think its the coolest thing out this year and I wish I had the money to buy one. Where’s David Jensen? While speeking of military contracts….
17 08 2008: angel (19:54:20) :

hi . its wonderful . i would like to know how much it really cost because i am very interested to have one . pls can you help me to know the exact price ? thank you .
28 08 2008: Rahmi Süerkan. (06:08:48) :

How many Quadski?
28 08 2008: Rahmi Süerkan. (06:32:01) :

Hello.I’m Rahmi Süerkan.How many Quadski? Please.
19 09 2008: A (03:26:58) :

How much it cost for one unite?
can somebody contact me
19 09 2008: A (03:30:54) :

do u have shipping facilities
26 09 2008: aj (10:01:48) :

i want 1 toooo
28 09 2008: A (08:35:21) :

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