![1]() What is
a WaterBird? |
| The WaterBird is a Human
Powered Hydrofoil. It also can be called a HPV (Human
Powered Vehicle). |
![1]() What is
a Hydrofoil? |
| Hydro means water and foil
means wing. So Hydrofoils are vehicles using a wing underwater
to keep the main body out of the water and travel with
extremely low resistance. Other popular examples are common
Hydrofoil boots or the Aircraft! |
![1]() How does
the WaterBird work? |
| Speed and the wing together
produce lift, which keeps you out of the water. That is the
same with all Hydrofoils. But with the WaterBird you can gain
or at least keep speed by some kind of hopping on the vehicle.
And you need that speed as you should not get slower than
about 8 km/h or you will get wet! Steering is similar to
bicycle, as you just turn the bar for turns. But different
from bicycles you keep the balance in another way as you don't
lean into the turn. See more details at
next FAQ page. |
![1]() Where
can it be started? |
| You normally need a jetty or
bigger boot. Starting from the beach needs some practice. The
main goal of every start is to reach at least minimum speed so
lift is produced! |
![1]() How can
the WaterBird be transported? |
| The WaterBird can very easy
also be transported in even small cars. The whole body of the
WaterBird can be stored in the trunk, only the main wing will
be placed between the seats. This way you still can use all
four main seats! |
![1]() Who
designed the WaterBird? |
| As far as I know a Chinese
American designed the WaterBird. The WaterBird also is
produced in China . Our product is patented
view details
here. |
![1]() Is it
possible to start the WaterBird from the water? |
|
No! But we are plans on building extra equipment witch
makes the WaterBird float totally. |
![1]() How far
can you go? |
| There are no real records no
or anything like that. I guess its going to be a little bit
better than with the trampofoil. So this summer we will see
the first competitive marks. Wonder when there will be
WaterBird Races! |
![1]() Can I do waves? |
| Yes you can! And it shall also
work quiet well, but for sure you need some surfing knowledge!
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![1]() Facts!
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The main wing is 2,44m and? about 12kg. The body mainly is
made from aircraft-aluminium. Max speed is about 27 km/h or 16
mph. Min speed is about 10 km/h or 6 mph |
![1]() Warranty |
| We warrant the WaterBird
shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for 90
days from date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
any product that had been subject to misuse, abuse or
negligence. Defects caused by tampering, alterations and / or
repairs are not covered by this warranty.
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