Best GadGets
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ECOXGEAR
Ecopebble
Waterproof
Bluetooth Speaker
Water and gadgets don't
mix, especially if your favorite
speakers become waterlogged
during rough seas. The
ECOXGEAR Ecopebble por table
speaker is your compact
waterproof audio solution,
complete with Bluetooth
connectivity and a 7-hour lithium
ion battery. The unit has a built-
in ΒΌ" attachment for optional
mounting and a rugged impact
resistant outer shell so you can
take it anywhere.
$59.99
ecoxgear.com
On land or on the
water, the latest
technology makes our
lives easier. We found
five gadgets that will
make your weekends
on the water anything
but ordinary.
By Courtney Montgomer y Mark
Sea Wolf GoPro
Submarine
Experiencing the beautiful
view along Florida's west coast
mesmerizing, but the view
underwater is more captivating,
whether it's scuba diving or with
your GoPro camera. Now you can
go to new depths with both. The
Sea Wolf GoPro Submarine has a
built-in waterproof mount for your
camera that can wirelessly transmit
live video back to your phone or
the boat's surface via a tethered
connection. This submerged vehicle
can also go down to 30 feet.
$3,000
ttrobotix.com
x2 Sport Underwater
Jet Pack
Even James Bond would want
one of these on his next mission!
This prototype is fundraising
to begin full production. This
wearable X2 Spor t Underwater
Jet Pack allows you to propel
through the water at speeds up
to 6mph so you never miss a
moment of exploring the Gulf
floor. This propulsion system
comes with two thrusters
mounted on each arm allowing
you to reach depths up to
30 feet. The attached analog
throttle grip makes it easy to
control, and the backpack power
can run up to an hour on a
single charge.
$2,000
indiegogo.com
Schiller x1 Water Bike
Combine your love of cycling
with your love of the water with
the Schiller X1 Water Bike. This
high-performance watercraft
features a hard anodized,
powder-coated aluminum
frame, a proprietary multi-
speed, pure rotary drive train
with Gates Carbon Drive Belts
for maximum speed, handlebars
with integrated steering, and
twin oscillating propellers that
do away with the need for a
rudder. Other features include
a comfor table saddle, LED
lighting, the ability to fit on most
bike racks or in most trucks,
easy teardown and assembly
time and a water tight storage
compar tment.
$6,500
schillerbikes.com
Fish Hunter
Smart Phone
Sonar Fishfinder
No more guessing where to
find the best fishing spots
in the Gulf of Mexico. With
the Fish Hunter Sonar,
this device floats on the
water to locate the biggest
schools and pairs with your
smar tphone app to find the
action, up to 80 feet away.
$200
fishhunter.com
