So you think you know all the ways to have fun in the water? Well, here are several ingenious new devices that will give a whole new definition to water sports. Great photos.

The Hydrofoil Water Scooter
Unlike
other watercraft, this unique hydrofoil frame allows you to skim across
water simply by hopping gently up and down, propelling you as fast as
17 mph (more than four times faster than some world champion freestyle
swimming speeds). At only 26 lbs., the lightweight aircraft aluminum
and fiberglass frame is easy to transport toa dock or boat for launch.
Wide steps and handlebars allow confident control as your own hopping
motion lifts the hydrofoils to skim quickly across a lake; the
aquaskipper also provides a brisk cardiovascular workout. Virtually
maintenance-free, it has no moving parts or noisy engines that require
fuel. For ages 12 and up with adult supervision and a
Coast-Guard-approved life vest.

6-Foot Walk-on-Water Ball
This
giant 6′ inflatable sphere lets you walk across water as fast as you
can stride thanks to hundreds of exterior inset cups that help grip the
lake or
ocean surface as you clamber up the spheres interior. With two
of the fleet, buoyant spheres, opponents can race on the water, or bump
and bounce the against one another harmlessly. A speed valve allows
rapid inflation (electric pump sold separately) of the ball in
approximately five minutes, and the sphere can be quickly and safely
deflated through the same valve for easy storage and transport in the
trunk of a car. The heavy-gauge PVC ball has two entrance/exit
openings, and supports a single occupant up to 170 lbs. Includes rope
and tie-down grommets for securing the ball to a dock
. For ages 10 and up with adult supervision. Water use only; not for
swimming pools. Inflated: 72" Diam.

Inflatable Private Island
A private
island available in minutes, this multi-use dock system inflates to a
large 8′ x 8′ platform that holds eight adults and can serve as a
mooring station for small boats, kayaks, and wave runners. For mobile
water adventure, a durable strap in one corner hooks to a towrope for
towing up to four people. Eight stainless steel mooring rings allow you
to connect several inflatable dock systems together. The towing strap
makes it easy to transport the unit, and it can connect to an anchor
(not included) to keep the platform in place for the day or the season.
Heavy-duty 600 denier cover resists tears, abrasions, and scuffs, and
the platforms two air chambers ensure reliability, stability, and
comfort. Inflates with a standard pump (sold separately on page X) and
deflates rapidly for compact storage in the trunk
of your car or a boat
cabinet. Includes four removable padded swim straps for a secure
handhold when climbing onto the platform. 12 H x 98 square. Deflated: 7
1/2 H x 29 square.

12-Foot Water Trampoline
This 12′
diameter trampoline floats on water and will support up to a 235 lb.
jumper on its 6′ diameter nylon jumping surface. The floating
trampoline is made of heavy-duty 30 gauge PVC, the same durable
material used in life rafts and towables, and includes a detachable
swimmer’s ladder and a 20′ anchor line and anchor bag. Four soft vinyl
handles and four swimmers ropes
provide a confident grip. Comes
complete with a rapid inflator, pressure gauge, high speed valve,
repair kit and tire valve adapter for quick re-inflation with your
pump. Imported. 12′ Diam. x 30" D.

World’s Most Versatile Convertible Sports Boat
Winner
of the International Marine Trade Association’s Innovation Award, this
is the world’s most versatile convertible boat, capable of transforming
from sailboat to windsurfer to kayak to towable to swim platform in
just 10 minutes, including inflation time. The durable 26-gauge PVC
inflatable hull comes with a complete sail, mast, and boom that are
removable when switching from sailboat or windsurfing modes to the
kayak, towable, or platform configuration. The lightweight boat
requires minimal wind to sail, has I-beam supports for extra stability
and strength, and includes a removable folding wood deck and two
detachable 18" keels that can navigate shallows as well as deeper
water. As a kayak, the boat is easy to maneuver with the two in
cluded dual-blade paddles, and the towing strap allows you to secure
the watercraft to a tow rope for use as a two-person performance
towable. Without the attachments, the boat hull acts as a swim
platform. The hull has four sof-grip handles and space for two adults,
and supports up to 600 lbs. With heavy-duty 600-denier cordura cover,
foot pump, repair kit, and instructional video. Disassembles for easy
storage in its carrying case, which fits in the the trunk of a car or
can be checked as airline luggage.

Transparent Hybrid Canoe/Kayak
This
kayak/canoe hybrid has a transparent polymer hull that offers paddlers
an underwater vista of aquatic wildlife and waterscapes unavailable in
conventional boats. Seating two people, the sturdy canoe hull is made
of the same durable material found in the cockpit canopies of
supersonic fighter jets. Easy to maneuver, the wide canoe displaces a
greater amount of water for more surface stability, and the paddlers
sit lower to the deck, resulting in better balance. Adjustable seats
allow paddlers of different heights to personalize their leg room. With
a lightweight anodized aluminum frame, it can be easily stored or
transported to and from the water. Includes two double-headed paddles,
a water bailer, and two flotation devices. For ages 16 and up with
parental supervision on calm water and while wearing a U.S.
Coastguard-approved life vest. Weight capacity 425 pounds.

Beach Resort Cycle Boat
The
same water recreation vehicle found in fine beachfront resorts
worldwide, this pedal-powered water cycle gives the rider a vigorous
aerobic workout as it skims the waves. Made of high-density
polyethylene, the ocean-duty hull is seamless and leakproof, with
precisely-balanced pontoons for a stable, smooth ride. Its shaft-driven
propeller, activated by a beaded belt drive, is corrosion proof and
hinged so that blades don’t hang up in sand as you launch or dock. The
cycle’s 6-to-1 drive ratio allows for an easy shoreline cruise or a
pulse-building workout, all while gliding quickly, even over light
waves. The adjustable seat has room for a driver and a passenger (340
lbs. total capacity).

The Water Bullet
Most boat towables
remain upright and require the rider to sit on the outside, but this
unique bullet-shaped inflatable tube allows the rider to lie down
inside, tumbling over and over as the boat carves through turns. When
the tow boat executes a turn, the patented swivel system at the tow
point allows the tough, heavy-gauge PVC water bullet to roll through as
many as 5 revolutions per second. Four sturdy-but-flexible vinyl
handlebars inside the ventilated nose cone provide a good grip as
riders hold on tight, and the open back is easy to climb in when
preparing to ride. The water bullet supports a single rider up to 220
lbs., and can be fully inflated in approximately two minutes using our
electric pump (sold separately). It deflates just as quickly for easy
storage and transport. A 60′ nylon tow rope rated to 2,375 lbs. of
tensile strength is included. Red. Ages 6 and up with adult supervision
and use of a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type III flotation vest.