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Jetboots are a new concept in diver propulsion. Their leg-mounted thrusters allow a diver to have the benefits of a scooter and still have full use of both hands. This, along with their extremely light weight due to the use of brushless motors and NiMH batteries, allows divers to bring a scooter on many types of dives where propulsion was previously not an option. There are many recreational and commercial uses for Jetboots, such as underwater photo/video, inspections of large submerged structures (oil rigs, cruise ships, etc.), search and rescue, and hunting, to name a few. |
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Consider a photographer going on a live-aboard in the tropics. Jetboots fit in an airline carry-on, making them quite practical to bring along. In the water, Jetboots do not interfere with the use of a camera and vastly increase the distance a photographer can cover. This will greatly improve the chances of seeing rare creatures and getting that perfect shot. Jetboots add a whole new dimension to video as well, since prolonged sweeps over the reef at 2.5-3.5 knots can produce incredible footage.
Made of the highest quality materials, Jetboots have been extensively tested by our dedicated team. For more information on the ideas behind Jetboots, check out our technology section. To see pictures and video of Jetboots in action check out our pictures section. The Jetboots package includes everything you need for effortless and powerful propulsion.
Jetboots are available in three performance levels. The recreational version is aimed at the pleasure diver, and uses bulkier, less powerful brushed motors to keep the price down. It develops up to 30 lbs of thrust.. The commercial version uses brushless motors and develops 40 lbs of thrust. While all versions use a wet pluggable battery connection, in the consumer and commercial versions the thrusters are hard wired into the control box. The military version uses brushless motors, wet pluggable thrusters for modularity, and is the only version compatible with the advanced lithium battery packs.
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Thruster
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Control Box
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Nickel Metal Hydride, 25.2 Volts, 15 Amp-hours in a hard coat anodized aluminum canister (very similar to the battery packs used for canister lights) |
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Propulsion Units |
Brushless DC motors, all anodized aluminum housings, wet pluggable connectors, neoprene and Velcro leg sheaths, CNC machined propellors & ducts |
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Control Unit |
Anodized aluminum housing with variable speed control knob, optional battery status indicator |
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Consumer Jetboots |
Commercial/Military |
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Maximum Thrust |
40 lbs |
50 lbs |
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Estimated Top Speed |
3.5 mph |
4.0 mph |
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37 minutes |
30-210 minutes |
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Weight |
22 lbs |
20-30 lbs |
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15 Ah NiMH |
16 Ah Li Polymer |
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Motor Technology |
Brushless |
Brushless |
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Thruster Size |
Small |
Small |
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Modular Thrusters |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Price with 15 Ah NiMH battery, charger, and case |
$Call |
$Call |
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Consumer
Commericial/Military
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Jetboots v4.5 are available for shipping to the general public and include a one year limited warranty. The prices and specifications listed above are subject to change at any time. Prices are 10% higher for international orders. For more information or to order please call us at (626)449-1960 or send e-mail to sales@jetboots.com.