Gibbs Sports Quadski XL, amphibious vehicle.
We’ve talked before about bug out vehicles that both drive and fly. But depending on where you live a private pilots license may be a requirement for even owning one of those things. Even if you’re willing to go through the $5000 pilots training, let’s face it: not everyone likes to fly.
Enter the Quadski XL by Gibbs Sports. The love child of an ATV and a jetski, the Quadski XL is a vehicle for rough terrain and rough water. Picture yourself quickly bugging out through woods and across rivers, while neighbour John tries to remember how to fly.
How it works: once you reach a body of water, ride into the water and raise the suspension. At the push of a button the Quadski’s suspension can be lowered or raised, in approximately four seconds, to transition from riding to floating and vice versa.
Some specs:
Occupants: 2
Max land speed: 72kph (45mph)
Max water speed: 72kph (45mph)
For reference check out this short video (0:30) of the Quadski in action. It’s actually the Quadski XL’s smaller sibling, the one person Quadski, but the handling is the same.
Pros:
No official training required.
Cons:
Not EMP proof (except for the bicycles they never are, are they).