New Water Sport - Wheeebo
Powered Board "Water Gadget" Source: Yanmar's Wheeebo From Japan at Speeds Up To 3&1/2 MPH This looks like a fun new piece of technology. It's a powered standup board to skim across the water. It's called the Wheeebo and was invented by Japanese manufacturer Yanmar, that is well known for marine engines. Yanmar calls it an "on-water gadget". Stand-Up Board The Wheeebo is a round, saucer like board that is 145cm in diameter. It has a battery powered engine. The user steers it by shifting their weight on the board to go in the direction they want. Sensors detect the weight shift and adjust propellers under the board. Top speed is 3&1/2 mph. There are two acceleration speeds which the user controls by a hand held remote. Calm Waters The Wheeebo is designed for lakes and bodies of water that are relatively calm. The company says it's very easy to use. Yanmar intends to continue testing it this year...