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Hoverwing

October 21st, 2007 09:17 PM

When you mix New Zealand+men+sheds, you get some crazy inventions. Disposable syringes, jet boats, electric fences, tranquilliser guns, bungee jumping.

And recently there have been a couple of hovercraft-based designs.

First up, the hoverbike:


And just now, a hoverwing:


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3991897

October 21st, 2007 09:23 PM

Ha, damn that looks pretty sweet

3991943

October 21st, 2007 10:20 PM

I'm already imagining how those things are going to crash into each other. Yes, I'm pessimistic like that.

Btw, that Hoverbike reminds me of a pod-racer from Star Wars.

3992576

October 22nd, 2007 10:02 AM

now that you say that, it does have a striking similarity

3992587

October 22nd, 2007 10:08 AM

Star Wars did provide some of the inspiration for it.

3992596

October 22nd, 2007 10:13 AM

I thought it might have been the other way around

3992843

October 22nd, 2007 01:06 PM

I want one. I want one now.

3993154

October 22nd, 2007 03:43 PM

The bike looks rly clumsy. Like it could flip at any moment. Must be uncomfortible too, sitting on the metal ENGINE!