Preview: Gibbs Quadski XL Amphibious ATV
Gibbs, an ATV manufacturer, released
its newest vehicle that takes riders from land to water and works
as one of the most intriguing amphibious vehicles in the world.
According to Gizmag, the Gibbs Quadski works as
both a personal water craft vehicle and a four-wheeled ATV that
makes no terrain stoppable for this newest ride.
While the company first released its Quadski a few years ago, the
ATV manufacturer came back and made the two-seated ride, so
passengers can get in on the fun as well. The Quadski XL is more
than 128 inches long, which creates a long enough saddle for both
riders to enjoy land and sea adventures.
Quadski Doesn't Skimp On Overall Weight
Even though the Quadski XL now weighs
a whopping 104 pounds more than the previous model to bring it to a
total of 1,437 pounds, the amphibious vehicle is still able to
bring the same 45 mph land and water speeds, FOX News reported. The
Quadski uses its 140 hp BMW Motorrad 1300 cc
four-stroke inline engine that can send power to the rear wheels
while on land and the Gibbs jet drive while on the water.
All it takes to switch from land to water is a simple push of the
terrain button, which then takes roughly five seconds to switch
from rear wheel power to its jet drive. According to the Orange
County Register, the pneumatic tires are able to move, tuck under
their wells and disconnect from the driveline. Additionally, the
ride has a stainless-steel coating that will prevent rust buildup
from transitioning back and forth between land and sea.
Groups Interested In Multi-Functionality
With the ability to transition quickly
from a land to a water vehicle, several groups are interested in
the new Gibbs Quadski. According to the Orange County Register,
groups such as beach lifeguards, the Navy SEALS, sheriff
departments and the Border Patrol have all contacted the
manufacturer about using the vehicle for their work.
However, the Quadski comes with a hefty price tag starting at
$42,800, which technically costs more than both a brand
new ATV and a personal water craft vehicle combined, the source
stated. Additionally, the vehicle runs on 98 RON Premium plus
unleaded fuel, which will cost a lot at the pump each time the
rider fills up, Gear Junkie reported.
At the same time, this vehicle could be the start toward a new
trend with amphibious dual-terrain vehicles.
