Introduction to the Quadski Duross OBryan ITMG 100

Introduction to the Quadski Duross O’Bryan ITMG 100 Section 05

What is a Quadski? � Released prototype in 2006 � Essentially an ATV and a Jet Ski combined � Able to go from driving to jet skiing within seconds � Fastest amphibious vehicle available to the public

Aspects of the Quadski � 175 horse power BMW engine � Gibbs Jet Drive � 15 gallon fuel tank � Suspension capable of holding up to 260 lbs.

What do YOU think? �Price of a 300 hp Yamaha Jet Ski? �http: //jetskishop. com/pwc. php �Estimated average cost of an ATV? �: //www. cnbc. com/id/49478405/Be_Like_007_The_40_0 00_Quadski �Estimated starting price for the Quadski… �$40, 000

Pros and Cons to be Considered Gibbs Sports Amphibious Inc. Quadski Pros Cons Time efficient Ridiculously high price Fastest amphibious vehicle available to public Limited to one passenger Question of reliability Low weight tolerance Supply is low

Bottom Line � Quadski may be become the first of a revolutionary line � Ultimately a great extreme vehicle � However… � History shows rapid increase in technology levels � May become more advanced and cheaper in the near future � Buy it if you can afford it

References � Coxworth, Ben. "GIBBS Quadski to Launch in U. S. next Month. " GIBBS Quadski to Launch in U. S. next Month. N. p. , 16 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http: //www. gizmag. com/gibbs-quadski-soonavailable/24585/>. � Shactman, Brian A. "Be Like 007: The $40, 000 Quadski. " CNBC. com. N. p. , 19 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http: //www. cnbc. com/id/49478405/Be_Like_007_The_40_000_Quadski>. � Johnson, Stephen. "Quadski Land And Sea ATV Goes Into Production: Amphibious Awesome. " G 4 tv. com. N. p. , 15 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http: //www. g 4 tv. com/thefeed/blog/post/728845/quadski-land-sea-atv-goes-into-productionamphibious-awesome/>. � Rousch, Matt. "Gibbs Quadski Production To Start « CBS Detroit. " Gibbs Quadski Production To Start « CBS Detroit. N. p. , 12 Nov. 2012. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http: //detroit. cbslocal. com/2012/11/12/gibbs-quadski-production-to-start/>. � "High Speed Amphibians. " Gibbs Sports Amphibians. N. p. , n. d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http: //www. gibbssports. com/quadski>.