Jetpack + Skis, A Bond Prop or Maker Project?

Energy & Sustainability

Troy Hartman was building a jetpack that he planned to use to fly out of an airplane at 8000 feet. But before leaping from a plane into thin air, he had a great idea: Why not test it out on skis first? Hartman tells PM how his jetpack ski test worked, how fast he went, and just how close the 1500-degree flames came to toasting his rear end.

[Via PopMech]

8 thoughts on “Jetpack + Skis, A Bond Prop or Maker Project?

  1. Calladus says:

    I think I saw this as a Road Runner / Wile E. Coyote cartoon. If memory serves, the coyote didn’t do well.

    Have to ask if Mr. Hartman got his parts from ACME?

    1. BruceR says:

      I was thinking of Caracticus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

      http://www.p2.com.br/ccbb/08cl.jpg

    2. Ruralhack says:

      lol, I love it.

      I grew up as a professional skier on both water and snow.

      Lol, that could be me.

      I wouldn’t think twice about strapping the bad boy on.

      Love ya brother,

      Rh

      /|

  2. ElDuderino says:

    Lol “roasting his rear end”, oouch!

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