Water
3 Jun
Hanging by the water got a whole lot more tempting

How much does it suck when you’re out on the lake or resting after catching a few waves and wish you had a nice frozen treat while you relax? I’m always fond of the Drumstick, a Choco Taco, and even the Fudgesicle. Unfortunately, when you’re out in the water, getting your favorite ice cream treat […]


9 May
When you absolutely must tow your yacht in armored security

Headline-grabbing Russian tuners and armored car manufacturers Dartz unveil their latest vehicle for the obesely wealthy, the Prombron Nagel. What set’s the Prombron Nagel apart from all other cars is that it’s the “world’s first armored Sportback” with enough power to pull a five-ton, 15-meter (50-foot) boat — achievable due to Datz’s claim of a […]


2 Dec
Land Rover's Defender SVX gets a boating makeover

German aftermarket giant Brabus has their Danish subsidiary Startech line give a complete cosmetic makeover to Land Rover’s iconic Defender SVX off-road champion. It’s cosmetic because there are no modifications done to the engine or performance, simply some alterations to make it match its Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition moniker. This isn’t the first […]


10 Sep
Half tank, half skateboard, half broken femur

I can’t say how safe this contraption is, but Canadian company BPG Werks‘ DTV Shredder is what they claim to be the world’s first all-terrain powered skateboard. Although the term “skateboard” is quite loosely used, you do stand on a sideways plank (like a skateboard or snowboard) which is attached to 2 tank-style tracks. The […]


15 Jul
New England Boat & Motor Co. aims to revive a more stately seafaring era

There’s more than a couple things that were better in the 1920s, and most of them had to do with design. Cars, suits, motorcycles, hats, pontoon planes, dames. About the only thing that wasn’t better was the technology and the dancing (have you seen how they danced in the 20’s?). If I had my druthers, […]


In case you were in the market for a getaway vehicle kit this summer, have we got the hovercraft for you. Universal Hovercraft has taken all the guess work out of hovercraft assembly by making you do the assembling. There’s also a used hovercraft section where one can buy, sell or trade these homemade, hovering […]


6 Apr
The Marion Hyper-Sub here for all your above water/below water mission needs

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Not only am I a top-tier writer for LIAS, the greatest online magazine in the history of the printed word, but I’m also a corporate mercenary. I’m in the assassination game and my skills as an international man of mystery fetch top dollar. My last […]


5 Apr
It's like riding on a fire hose

After checking out the Internet buzz surrounding this new European water sport contraption, one description stood out. The JetLev-Flyer is like riding on a fire hose, full blast. I’ve only been water skiing once in my life, but I know I’d have fun on this thing. This water powered jetpack will be on display at […]