# Swimming Rocket Cuffs The x2 Underwater Jet Pack Turns Swimmers into Supermen By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x2-underwater-jet-pack References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-12-18/mini-arm-worn-jet-packs-let-you-soar-underwater-superman) & [scpmi](http://www.scpmi.com) The x2 Underwater Jet Pack will turn any swimmer into Superman with a push of a button. It is essentially jet packs for the arms. Made more compact to secure neatly around each forearm, they provide enough momentum to cut through water like a knife through butter. Designed by Simon and Chris Parke, two brothers that founded S.C.P. Marine Innovation, the x2 Underwater Jet Pack looks like something a Navy SEAL would wear or a crime-fighting vigilante. The press released reveals that it uses "the latest lithium battery technology coupled with state of the art digital motors and a wireless control system" and "is fast, maneuverable, un-tethered" thanks to "powerful vectored thrusts." This would be on the Christmas list of many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Jet Packs:** The x2 Underwater Jet Pack demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in underwater propulsion technology. - **Compact Water Propulsion:** The compact design of the x2 Underwater Jet Pack opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in water sports and recreational activities. - **Advanced Battery Technology:** The use of the latest lithium battery technology in the x2 Underwater Jet Pack highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in battery-powered devices for water-based applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Sports:** The x2 Underwater Jet Pack could disrupt the water sports industry by introducing a new level of speed and maneuverability. - **Marine Recreation:** The compact and powerful x2 Underwater Jet Pack has the potential to disrupt the marine recreation industry by offering thrilling new experiences for enthusiasts. - **Technology and Electronics:** The advanced features of the x2 Underwater Jet Pack, such as the wireless control system and digital motors, demonstrate disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology and electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Underwater Jetpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cudajet.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet.md) - [Carbon Fiber Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite.md)