Very cool product. The Boto Ski Free by Coldfever is a small, two-stroke ski boat that is controlled by a remote control in the tow handle. The engine, a 70 HP Jet Pump Axial
Flow, has more than enough power to get you over the wake or hitting backside 360s.
With a little practice, driving the Boto becomes second nature. Easy push buttons in the customised tow handle allow you complete control of the craft simply by moving your thumbs. Every function from turning, acceleration, stopping, horn and kill are quick and intuitive movements. A redundant safety system is also built right into the handle. Boto immediately stops whenever the skier lets go of the handle, or if the safety lanyard which is connected between the body and handle becomes disconnected.
Video (fast forward the first minute or so) of the Ski Free below. Visit their Boto site.
Remote control water skiing?? Not only does the phrase conjure images of pilotless boats causing mayhem of the worst sort (on the plus column, I could see the thing taking out some of those annoying jet skis), but the mention of the the "kill" command demands some clarification.
Does this boat kill on command? Is it armed? And if so, where can I purchase one?
With a little practice, driving the Boto becomes second nature. Easy push buttons in the customised tow handle allow you complete control of the craft simply by moving your thumbs. Every function from turning, acceleration, stopping, horn and kill are quick and intuitive movements. A redundant safety system is also built right into the handle. Boto immediately stops whenever the skier lets go of the handle, or if the safety lanyard which is connected between the body and handle becomes disconnected.
