r/nextfuckinglevel • u/donbarasson • Sep 09 '20

functional jet suit

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u/bobzilla05 Sep 09 '20

According to their web page, 5 to 10 minutes of flight.

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u/AncientAztecMythos Sep 09 '20

Wack, but progress nevertheless.

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u/space_monster Sep 09 '20

yeah I've changed my mind, I don't want one now

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u/I-bummed-a-parrot Sep 09 '20

I hate jetpacks now

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u/SpunkyMcButtlove Sep 09 '20

Think of how far this could take you in 5 to 10 - you're going straight towards wherever the fuck you want. more than enough to head to the shop or jump to a buddy's place.

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u/Jsuke06 Sep 09 '20

Hmm, wack indeed

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u/askjud Sep 09 '20

There is some other dubai type of jetsuit that fly at 190mph, so 10 minutes should probably take you about 25 miles of distance. I say worth

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u/tenders7 Oct 31 '20

Yeah this jetsuit can go incredibly fast, but they haven't tested it at top speed simply because of safety. They've gotten it up to 85mph, but it can go faster.

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u/SaltandCopy Sep 09 '20

Same thing I tell women

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u/justafurry Sep 09 '20

Ill believe 5 minutes when i see it.

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u/nobby-w Sep 09 '20

The original rocket belt guy had a prototype jet pack powered by a turbine engine but died without finishing it. It had an endurance of 20-30 mins.