# The Skimmer Powered Ground-Effect Vehicle Concept By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skimmer-powered-ground-effect-vehicle-concept References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/) The Skimmer is like a [small jet-ski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht) that runs in the water and can be [flown over sea, rivers and lakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit), maneuvered moderately by handlebars and partly by stirring one's body weight, like you ride a motorbike. It has a maximum speed of 100 km/h and maximum flying height is 1.5 metres. Roel Verhagen its designer considers the Skimmer concept as a participant in the 2005 [Braun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-braun-motorbike) Prize. **Implications** - With so many advances made in technology every day, consumers are seeking out only the most cutting-edge innovations. Products that push the limits on what has been done before are appealing to contemporary customers. In order to attract a wider audience, companies could focus on this desire for more innovative designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ground-effect Vehicles:** There is potential for more research and development into ground-effect vehicles using modern technology, making them a more viable mode of transportation. - **Personalized Watercrafts:** As consumers seek out unique and innovative products, personalized watercrafts like the Skimmer could become more popular. - **Multifunctional Vehicles:** Innovations in vehicles like the Skimmer that can function on both land and sea could lead to a new market for multifunctional vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recreational Watercraft Industry:** The recreational watercraft industry could benefit from incorporating modern technology to create more unique and personalized watercrafts. - **Transportation Industry:** The development of more ground-effect vehicles could disrupt the transportation industry and lead to new modes of transportation. - **Design Industry:** Innovations in multifunctional and personalized vehicles like the Skimmer present opportunities for companies in the design industry to create more cutting-edge and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiler-sl3.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md)