# Jet Kayaking Shaun Baker's 330cc Engine Gives Kick to the Traditional Kayak By Pat Coate | Published 2009-03-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-kayaking-over-the-niagara-falls References: [timesonline](http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/men/article5816624.ece) You say skydiving, bungee-jumping and [motocross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorbike1) just don't cut it for you any longer? Well, one thrill-seeking Brit has discovered a heart-pounder of an alternative. Shaun Baker, world-class waterfall-kayaking champ and record holder, has invented the [jet kayak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet). And, oh yeah--he plans to take it over Niagara Falls. Fun fact: No one in a kayak or canoe has ever survived the 167-foot ride down. Some little detail about always crashing into the rocks below. You know, I really just love a nice, quiet game of tennis--but braver souls than I are always on the lookout for a little more excitement, it seems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Water Sports:** Shaun Baker's jet kayaking innovation could lead to new extreme water sports. - **Powered Adventure Equipment:** The invention of a 330cc engine into a kayak could spark the creation of other powered adventure equipment. - **Unconventional Outdoor Activities:** Jet kayaking joins the ranks of other unconventional outdoor activities as people seek more thrilling experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Water Sports:** The jet kayak could disrupt the water sports industry by creating a new market for powered kayaks or canoes. - **Adventure Tourism:** Powered adventure equipment could disrupt the adventure tourism industry by offering more thrilling experiences for travelers. - **Outdoor Equipment:** The jet kayak innovation could lead to disruptive changes in the outdoor equipment industry as powered equipment gains popularity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensational Electronic Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetone.md) - [Jet-Ski Powered Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Sporty Electric Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiga-orca.md) - [Powered Portable Kayak Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-x-bixpy-k1-outboard-kit-bundle.md) - [Pedal-Powered Fishing Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-town-sportsman-bigwater-epdl-132.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Jet Ski-Powered Micro Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht.md) - [Boat-Like Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-yachts-vq11.md)