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Russian Man Shows Off New Mode of Transport: Propeller Backpack
- Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:03pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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A Russian man has invented a new way of snow transport, and it involves skis and propeller backpack. You might scoff, but he reaches a top speed of 25 mph:
(H/T: Gawker TV)
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Comments (80)
auntmoxie.com
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:12pmAww, man… I was expecting him to take-off into the air… kind of like George Jetson.
Report Post »abseas
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:06pmIf this went into production they would soon find that the EPA would require so many emission controls that they would have to include a trailer to house all of the added stuff. In some places they’re actually trying to ban gas lawn mowers! It looks fun for certain types, but I really don’t see this going anywhere.
Report Post »ICANHANDLETHETRUTH
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:59pmI hope someone does not get their arm stuck in the blade………………
Report Post »biggreenboo
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:30pmOh… I don’t think it would get caught as much as lopped off.
I’m stayin clear!!!!
Report Post »GunnyB
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:47pmSo now I have this image of a guy flying along the snow with snot flying everywhere and being splattered all over the poor souls behind his propeller. This is going to take awhile to get rid of.
Report Post »Longbow
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:41pmThat‘s a lot of ’snot’ !!!
I think I see a budding new motorsport here, backpack-blower-guy-on-skis racing! Yeah baby, lets see about 40 of those guys doing power slides around a banked autodrome. Hey, there’s no NASCAR in Russia, but plenty-o-snot …
Report Post »Enuff Zenuff
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:39pm.
Report Post »What did he invent?
Powered paragliders have used motorized propellers on backpacks for years… So he adapted it to skiing – that‘s fine but let’s not devalue the word “invention” when it’s more of a case of “adaptation”.
roxee
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:31pmI am not sure what the long term affects it might have on the kidneys for example, all those vibrations on the body….. either stay in ,or ,walk with a shovel and clear the way…..I pass
Report Post »cranberry
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:31pmHey in the summer put some roller skates on instead of the skis. I could still get to work in a decent time…
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:31pmFun!
Report Post »JohnnyJT South Philly
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:31pmGreat! Now we will have to put one on our cars and Whala.
Report Post »zeusofolus
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:23pmAnother great invention doomed by Global Warming!
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:19pmAnd what happens when you hit a spot with no level ground, like a gutter, gravel, or a wall?
Report Post »Can you spell SPLAT?
RodT82721
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:17pmIf it will work on skis it will work on a skate board. Skate boarders have figured out all manner of ways to break their bones, this will really up the pain level.
I hope there is some sort of dead-man switch that shuts the motor off when falling down. Before death!
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:35pmI’ve had this for years. I call it my dog.
Report Post »Jerrico
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:17pmGood idea. Start with a full incloseure of the propeller, and Slim down the weight. We can even use it on dry land with skates/rollerblades. I hope he can get the money to back and market his idea.
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:39pmYea, I was about to say this guy is a twig of a man. How big of an engine would it take to move a 300 lb man. Just sayin.
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:17pmWhat about brakes?
And in the summer, I suppose he uses roller skates!
But what about the BRAKES?
Report Post »Cheekymnky2
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:34pmIt’s Russia, they don’t need breaks. Besides, it never gets warm enough for the snow to melt because of the global warming.
Report Post »Chris G
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:46pmAs long as you don‘t have to have a driver’s license to operate one of these, I’ll take it!
Report Post »ThatchWeave
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:59pmThe same way one would brake when skiing downhill! A PowerSlide!!!!
Report Post »toadicusrex
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:16pmI have no need to transport that.
Report Post »emertz8413
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:12pmHe should get together with the kid with the death-ray. Death-ray on skis, hahahahahaha Then it would be D-snot transport (whatever snot is)
Report Post »biggreenboo
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:26pmI’m working on 2 death rays right now… want to try and melt copper down in a crucible.
Copper = Poorman’s gold
Report Post »franknshadow
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:12pmNever in a million years will this thing get, “off the ground.” I know it doesn’t fly!! Ambulance chasers dream this thing..
Report Post »Shootist
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:11pmKate-
Report Post »Yes, ‘Snot’…
It is Russia, it is cold and his nose must be running !!!
Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:33pmA tissue would be more effective maybe??
Report Post »BMartin1776
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:10pmGreat now all you need is snow everywhere and we will have new way to get around! Is there a model for sand, dirt, asphalt??
Report Post »Uh wait a sec it runs off of fossil fuel green nuts will be coming after this guy. Why do you hate the earth man? You and your evil invention!
azmomof6
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:13pmAs fun as it appears, I sure wouldn’t want that thing attached to me. You never know, though. When the U.S. economy is equal to Russia’s, that may nudge us to try all sorts of new things to make do.
Report Post »FreeMenAreStrongMen
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:09pmA Russian man has invented a new way of snot transport.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:31pmit’s a new “green” form of transportation. :-)
Report Post »IvanK
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:09pmSloppy editing Blaze! This kind of work is indicative of amatuers – not you!
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:00pmYeah, but it sure gave everyone a case of the funnies! Every time I read snot instead of snow I crack up:)
Report Post »Dilbert is Real
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:36pmI enjoy reading comments from all the people who have never made a typographical error.
It’s funny. Enjoy the laugh and feel better.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 9:35pmDilbert,
Report Post »It was a funny typo, jeez, loosen up a little.
beckwill
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:08pmGet the heck outta here! I want one!
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:08pmThat’s great until you crash into someone and chop them into itty bits with your propeller.
Report Post »Cheekymnky2
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:38pmThis has already been invented but you use a parachute to glide with the propeller backpack. The only difference is this guy uses skis because he probably couldn’t find the parachute.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 4:48pm@Untamable Kate
Could you imagine using one of these things here in the deserts? Using say roller blades or such items instead of skies?
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:05pmsnot transport
Report Post »What the heck is that???
Dear Blaze, edit better.
Gonzo
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:29pmI transport mine where I produce it, in my nose.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:32pmCall me old fashion
but when Im on a date
I like to have a front seat at least
Ive been trying for years to get my wife off my back and now this
Report Post »Chris G
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:43pm“Snot transport”?????
I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again: you guys @ The Blaze need a PROOFREADER…or find someone that can spell English!
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 1:43pmHmm, I bet it makes him go very well…..stopping?…now that could be a problem.
Report Post »TERMLIMITSNOW
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:24pmIt’s a “Snot Rocket”!
Report Post »IntheKnowOG
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:34pmWow. New technology for 1903…..
Report Post »what4
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 2:36pmIf your back gets an itch…well…..
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:49pmThey must have fixed it, snow transport, but it might be a good idea to use poles.
Report Post »Lantern
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:54pmYeah, but how does he stop, anchor?
Report Post »@Kate
It’s either transport or it snot :-)
Lantern
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 3:59pmAnyone else get a google ad for “Russian women singles?”
Damn Google.
1TrueOne55
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 4:31pmLooks like a para sail motor adapted for a skier. Nothing really novel here except for the fact that it is in Russia. Wonder if Putin is looking at this for his Siberian Commando Unit.
Report Post »dr_funk
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 4:41pm@TXPILOT
Yeah, I mean seriously, how does somebody stop on skis. Sounds like a deathtrap to me, skiing down hills and such, they should outlaw such dangerous activities, since they can’t stop…/sarcasm
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 1, 2011 at 4:49pmUnusual I have to admit.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 6:10amLANTERN, he has hand controls.
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