Never Say Never Again Gadgets
Underwater Vehicles
The rights to the story and the legal battle between Kevin McCrory and Ian Fleming two decades earlier saw to it that Eon Productions had nothing to do with this particular tale.
Although the story was altered it ran along the same lines, which meant that although we were watching an updated version of Thunderball there were a couple of devices that really did deserve repeating.
As the plot unfolds and the final battle is about to commence, a variation of the Bell Rocket Belt was launched from a missile, which opened up to release, what could only be described as a very very brave man filling the role of 007, into the sky in a personal jet propelled vehicle.
Felix Leiter joined him, presumably to make sure the technology wasn’t ruined. As opposed to Q's claims about unlimited budgets, even the CIA’s Q Branch were battling cutbacks - perhaps they didn't allow their agents in the field to trash their equipment so wantonly.
Next up, how to top - or even compete - with the glorious underwater ballet that took place in Thunderball?
The Underwater Vehicles had evolved but not sufficiently to change the course of the story. The battle scene could not match the original however hard they tried so they scaled it back. This is perhaps why the Rocket Belt scene was included within the same part of the story.
Although the story was altered it ran along the same lines, which meant that although we were watching an updated version of Thunderball there were a couple of devices that really did deserve repeating.
As the plot unfolds and the final battle is about to commence, a variation of the Bell Rocket Belt was launched from a missile, which opened up to release, what could only be described as a very very brave man filling the role of 007, into the sky in a personal jet propelled vehicle.
Felix Leiter joined him, presumably to make sure the technology wasn’t ruined. As opposed to Q's claims about unlimited budgets, even the CIA’s Q Branch were battling cutbacks - perhaps they didn't allow their agents in the field to trash their equipment so wantonly.
Next up, how to top - or even compete - with the glorious underwater ballet that took place in Thunderball?
The Underwater Vehicles had evolved but not sufficiently to change the course of the story. The battle scene could not match the original however hard they tried so they scaled it back. This is perhaps why the Rocket Belt scene was included within the same part of the story.
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Spear Gun
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The lightweight aluminium SpearGun by Sporasub has three main components. The barrel is equipped with an integrated shaft guide towards the head and a cuttlebone-shaped -belly- towards the handle. The camouflage design and high quality materials used in construction prices the gun at around £256 and it also comes in four different model designs.
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Sea-Doo Underwater Scooters
At under £145 The Sea-Doo Seascooter Aquanaut is ideal for kids snorkelling up to ten feet, swimming or playing in the pool.
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At around £240, and although lightweight, the Sea-Doo Seascooter Dolphin travels at 2mph and is used for more experienced snorkelling participants.
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The Sea-Doo Seascooter VS Supercharged Plus was voted the winner overall by Diving Science and Technology (DSAT). Speed up to 4.8 km/h. 1.5 hours charge - £520
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At around £1250, this top of the range Sea-Doo RS1 features a top speed of 4.35mph and runs on a 90 minute chargeable battery at 500 watts.
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Rocket Belt Experience Comparison
Of the experience day companies, two of the biggest provide both a Flyboard and a Water Jet Pack Experience. These are their current offers
Type: Flyboard Experience
Price: £95 Time: 1-2 Hours Locations: Peterborough, Dumfries, London, Farnborough, Tattershall, Rushden, Loch Lomond |
Type: Extended Jetovator Experience
Price: £99 Time: 1-2 Hours Locations: Peterborough, Dumfries, London, Tattershall, Rushden |
Type: Flyboard Experience
Price: £99 Time: 2 Hours Locations: Chepstow, Monmothshire |
Type: Water Jet Pack Flight
Price: £275 Time: 2 Hours Locations: London, Reading, Sutton Coldfield |
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