RIDING THE WORLD'S FIRST ELECTRIC JET SKI!
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In this episode I get invited to ride the worlds first electric jet ski. The Orca Carbon is a battery powered PWC made by a Canadian company and I put it through it's paces to see if electric and water really can be a good mix.
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0:00 - Where am I?!
0:42 - First ride of the Orca
2:59 - A WILD surprise!
5:35 - Charging the Orca
6:24 - High speed testing
8:52 - Handling / Tricks
10:15 - 360 spin on the Orca?!
12:24 - Thoughts on the Orca
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We live off-grid on an island where the nearest town is 3 miles away by boat, this is the ideal primary vehicle for us! We pre-ordered the Performance model and just heard from Taiga they should start shipping in September, can't wait. Getting to town currently costs $5+ in gas, but we usually have surplus free energy from solar
Pretty cool for lake people (I live in a lake area) you can even rip at night with no noise. That's a game changer.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yup!
@byronbuck1762
5 ай бұрын
Except it’s generally illegal to ride at night
It's great to see and well deserved that these opportunities are coming your way helping you to create more awesome content. Onwards and upwards! 👍
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob! Much appreciated
@anthonyward7971
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree
Great to see you getting these companies to check out their fun products and seeing the enjoyment on your face is priceless. Hope these opportunities keep coming and keep up the great content. Lots of love from Australia. Abs.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Abs!
Yet another great video from Mr. Swords. Out there killin it living the best life...
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Will!
Imagine how easy the maintenance would be
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yup
@EverythingOffRoadOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Imagine how much money maintenance would be
@MidTrisYT
Жыл бұрын
FRRRRRR
@EverythingOffRoadOfficial
Жыл бұрын
@@MidTrisYT I will always stick to my old 2 strokes
@MidTrisYT
Жыл бұрын
@@EverythingOffRoadOfficial sorry if I offended you
I wish i had one of these! They look awesome! great vid and explanation of your experience Adam!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
Omg.. these things look amazing. Thanks for sharing Adam, you rock brother
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
Always a pleasure watching your videos Mr. SWRDZ!!!! Thank You!!! And Have an even more Amazing Day!👍🏼🤟🏼👊
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
he showed those first clips and i was like wow, its completely gutless. they did him dirty by not telling him about the wild mode. Wild looks WAAAAAY better.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Haha they did!!
Great video love the honesty about the product well done.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
Like always, great content Adam! 👍
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Benny
There is a guy on here that built an elective PWC out of a SeaDoo that seized. So he converted it pretty badass took him a year or so to make.
👍 awesome trip and it's great to see you having fun Adam enjoy your adventure 😀
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sherri!
Mate you are living my dream! Both you and Producer Michael make me feel inspired to try and achieve what I want in life despite being depressed and unmotivated for as long as I can remember. If I ever make it to where you are I'd love to be able to join you on your trips to Catalina! Keep the great content coming Adam! 💙
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
You can do it mate, one foot in front of the other!
@M_F754
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords Thank you! I really hope so. Even if I don't and just fail at everything at least I still get to see everything you and Michael share here on KZread 👍
Dude! Love the channel! Been on here a few days now! Videos are excellent and a ton of fun to watch!
@AdamSwords
7 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching Mark
@MarkTisdelJr
7 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords absolutely! I think I subbed yesterday or day before! Wife and I love to camp, I grew up on jetskis, this was a perfect merge of our lives!! I’m big into the 90’s seadoo/tigershark stuff. We might make the trek out to one of your Catalina trips! (We’re from Delaware) Looks like a blast!
@AdamSwords
7 ай бұрын
You definitely should!
@MarkTisdelJr
7 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords where can I get more info?!
Excellent Review! I want to get 2 for my Azimut S8. This is exactly what I'm looking for!
@ronmiller171
Ай бұрын
Perfect since I don't use another tender on my yacht!
@AdamSwords
Ай бұрын
Good choice!
Amazing video Adam as always 🔥
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Just got mine ordered.. cant wait!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Respect! As it should be . Admire your videos . Just went to Yamaha . Beautiful new machine . Wake up early , throw on your gear . Glass . A blessing
Awesome piece of kit looks like a heap of fun
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yeah they are
@Unfinished_sentenc
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords new video on your motorcycle soon? Thank you
THANKS Adam! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME Electric Jet Ski!!!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
Great videos. You got me inspired to start up a KZread channel myself and hopefully do it for a living.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!!!
Italy follows you too .. 🇮🇹 Grande Adam , great video, as always
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Grazie!
As usual fantastic content 👍👍👍
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
So much fun I rode mine in jax fl today lots of fun
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
Hi Adam I was at the Sydney international boat show today and got to look at the very first one the serial number is 00001 lol definitely going to be a great toy on a yacht 🤙🤙
Wow!!! Those things look like a lot of fun! As a Model 3 owner I will most definitely cop one. Towing a electric pwc with an EV to Croatia in summer will be the peak of sustainable fun 😂🙌🏽
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Haha apart from the electric to charge them comes from coal, but I won’t spoil your fun 😉😂
@iam_papacho
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords you don't have to as it is so easy to either get your own solar power from the roof or order green electricity out of the socket 🤷🏽♂️
@jameschagnon2710
Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget your tampons
Love Lake Champlain! Vacation every year there! Hopefully this will become the future
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It’s gorgeous!
Very cool getting some good air time there
Enjoyable video Adam! How does the Orca do for storage and or adaptability for add on bags, storage or a second rider? I know you said it isn’t the type of craft you’d go for long distances but one may need to carry extra items.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
As of right now I don’t think there’s any way to carry more items other than a back pack. But I believe they plan to launch a larger model which will hopefully have a way to carry additional gear.
Love the content mate
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great job Adam, you are one lucky man.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I am indeed!
They look amazing fun!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s the best way to describe them, they’re super fun to ride.
Your videos are a adrenaline rush 🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
The hull design reminds me of the older Sea- Doo SP model from the late 94 or 95s. You can do very easy turns and spins due to the flatter full design, and it only had like 50 something hp. Ride time was just over 1hr or less depending on conditions. If you live on a lake this is perfect honesty. Low noise, no exhaust vapors, simple and easy design for daily riding. Pull it on your WaveArmor or Jet ski lift, which is already powered, and just plug up. Some might even use there EV Truck to share power to their PWC if they are driving to a lake. I guess Tesla, Ford, and Rivian better get the lead out then, huh. For now, this really works well for residents who live on a lake. I was kind of hoping Adam would have gone over some of the features this PWC had. Can you talk about the Wi-Fi and sota/fota capabilities? Thermal management? Closed-Loop colling or no? Battery chemistry and form factor....ie cylindrical or pouch? Proper battery management is the responsibility of the owner, however if we can't find out what it is, how can you except anyone to buy this product? There is no difference when you buy an ICE Sea-Doo. I had to perform a 10hr break in on my 2018 GTI SE (per owner's manual) to make sure the engine would perform at its peak over its life. World's First ride on this Jetski is nice, however I think this a missed opportunity by Targa to show potential buyers more about this product and how it is better vs what's out there now. GTX vs Carbon. GTI SE vs Performance. Spark vs Sport. Same for Yamaha matching models.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yup
@shrekschewyleftnut
Жыл бұрын
Lemme grab the popcorn🍿🍿🍿
@GoldenCroc
Жыл бұрын
Truth is, so few viewers would care about getting that deep into tech specs, with typ of battery etc, that they would have lost PR (viewers) for this video, by presenting it. Too long video and most people click away. This is the only way to do it. For the ones that really care (which are i miniscule amount of total target market), they will find the info themselves in due time. This isnt really unique to this vehicle, nor electrical vehicles. You wont get much details on a presentation/first try on a ICE cars either, for example. Another thing is that the 10 hour break in on your GTI, isnt necessarily to make the engine perform at the peak over its life, but for other reasons. Not everything that is written in user manuals, can be taken at face value, some of it is for the benefit of the manufacturer, not the customer. Lastly, the benefits of this product is the zero emissions out the back, and the next to zero engine noise. In just about every other aspect, it loses to an equivalent ICE PWC; not to mention the price. Not many comparisons needed really.
@shrekschewyleftnut
Жыл бұрын
@@GoldenCroc ok lemme put this through a word count real quick
@aaron-fauth
Жыл бұрын
GTI vs Carbon would not be fair. More a like a spark
I look forward to continued improvement in this electric space and hopefully they will increase the range and create one for fishing. I don't play on jet skis but am considering one to fish from- especially off shore.
@XF_Chaos
10 ай бұрын
I assume you've already looked into the Fish Pro line from Sea-Doo?
@jdubdoubleu
10 ай бұрын
They don't make jet skis with maxed out everything because they want you to buy the newer ones as they come out.
@AdamSwords
10 ай бұрын
I hope so too
great to see
Welcome to New England Adam!! If you don’t like the weather just wait a few min.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
😂
My old company was the first UK Jet Ski dealer back in 1980! Stand up only model Kawasaki 440. Needed more skill than todays skis as they were unstable at low speeds. Many tricks could be accomplished with lots of practise. I was the first person in the UK to be prosecuted for speeding on a Jet Ski! The authorities actually had trouble finding a law that was applicable. I was actually prosecuted under the title ‘aquaplaning’. Interesting times!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Lol wild!
so electric snow mobiles as well...thats a winter trip booked in m8....that looked great fun
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Can’t wait to try those too!
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@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching Alan
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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great fun by the looks of things. I wish they'd have bought it out when i was young enough to enjoy it though x
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you could get your leg over one and go for a ride!
Wow that look awesome
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Lots of fun!
Close to me. Wish I could've met ya. Great area in Burlington!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It really is!
Bravo! That opens so many possibilities! Many lakes and waterways are electric-only. This changes everything!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Interesting I didn’t know that!
Fun fact: you don’t need kill switch on electric PWC, matter fact, it is better not to use kill switch on EPWC at all, in case you fall, you don’t need to reconnect the kill switch and restart the PWC, it’s much easier to just get back up and go
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
You do in case of a throttle malfunction
@evanleo7633
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords in my opinion there is a very very slight chance of throttle failure but the benefits of not using kill switch on EPWC overweight the risk of throttle failure, especially in big swells
Looks like a lot of fun. Rangewise, can you do your Catalina run? The footwells seems poorly designed as they seemingly had no drain? Collecting water adds weight which reduces speed and range.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
No PWC have drains for the footwell :) but the sloping back on the orca definitely means they fill up fast when it’s choppy. Luckily a quick blast of the throttle and they clear out. Range wise, they MIGHT make it to Catalina one way, but I’d be nervous…
@jamiemagdeleyns9152
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords my Yamaha fx cruiser svho has foot drains they work really well
Adam more like this !!!!!!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I plan on it !
So is it any different then riding a gas powered on or is it about the same I’ve got a 2021 FX cruise SVHO.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It’s different because it’s so quiet and smooth. The handling is also wild.
I'm curious of the price tag on one ? And how long the battery life is and what it would cost to replace the battery ?
Nice , will be good to get a jetski that easy to fix and doesn't break down every ten minutes , just assuming that is the case as it's electric
I would like to get electic skis for my rental business out of georgia, looks like we need some better battery life but when that's resolved this will take over!
We rented one of those once they are a real thrill ride
Now featuring a range of 1 mile and 5 minutes
Expensive at almost 28k for the carbon fiber model but that’s expected. Since the battery is only set to last 3 years though I’m curious how much the battery replacement will run!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
The carbon one is a collectors edition basically. Their production models will be fibreglass / composite
Awesome! What a shame we weren’t allowed to see the insides😢
No comment.. Greetings from Brooklyn NY
What fun that must be!! Is a good life you are enjoying. Keep on keeping on. 👏👏👏 The more electric we go the less the oil companies can hold us to ransom (says she who owned and operated 23 gas stations) LOL
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Doing my best!
Great video!!!!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Oscar!
Looks to small speed. Like the size of a spark. Good for wave jumping. Wonder the rpm limit & baterry size
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I’d say it’s comparable to a spark but with 170bhp
im not about electic cars .. but i am all about electic jet skis .. insaneeeeeeee
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yeah this was fun
awesome mate 🏴
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
👌🏼
i'd love to have a good look at this baby. a guy made an electric jet ski but it seemed really impractical and it was half the hp this baby is.
They certainly look like awesome toys! I don't have any EV's, but do they use a universal charger? I assume not many docks have EV chargers on them, right? Just asking. Cool video, great demo of the product.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I believe so yes
@owentrout390
Жыл бұрын
Not all docks have ev chargers but most have electricity so you can install a charger
Best part is you can bring it to all the lakes and ponds engines are not allowed.
Where do I put the 2 stroke oil?
I can’t wait for you to be the first crossing of the Catalina or English Channel or something on an electric ski
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Haha that would be epic!
How long does a charge last?
You need to get Caroline on one of these😂😂
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It’s happening
@alansalmon1086
Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for this to happen 🇦🇺
Wow felt like I was aboard with ya...b safe Adam have a great weekend
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
thats so cool but how am i gonna carry my tank of electric to the dock, like do you get chargers installed over there?
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
😂
The key is in the transmission from motor to impeller. Gearing!!
Adam you need to try the new RXP X 300 if you think they are light fast and nimble wait till you try one mate. Iv now collected my one and it's epic....msg you a few posts back about collecting 1. Great channel btw. Hunstanton not Florida but it will do. Mike form UK.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I’ve got a few test rides to do on some of the SeaDoo fleet out here ;)
@michaelmcnulty4993
Жыл бұрын
Great new screens with the BRP App works great. Look forward to seeing your upcoming reviews pal.
What does it need for winter storage?
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Take it out of the water. Done.
Myself I could never afford a PWC but since I've started watching your videos that jealousy has seemed to leak away. Thx
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
👌🏼
So reverse & break are standard or optional or non existence ?
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Standard
Yo I live here!! To bad we weren’t out on the skis the same day you took this one out! Edit: I’m not big on electric vehicles but those look kinda cool. Lake Champlain is an amazing lake to do stuff on.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Next time!
@detroitdiesel7074
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords haha for sure, glad I found your channel
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!
You should test also Narke electroject
Great fun! 🐋😄👍
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Sure is!
Yes
Not the first, but still nice to see something new
@1BrianSawyer
Жыл бұрын
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Just wanted to say hello from the U.K and wish you well. Cheers for the entertainment. Good upload. Just like Tesla they should have insane mode ! Ok wild mode, sorry. $17.5 k Absolutely perfect for lake homes.
@AdamSwords
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
wouldn't it be possible to add a solar surface that could recharge the battery? That would be cool if possible and very convenient.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It would be cool but these batteries are so big you’d need thousands of watts of solar to even make a dent in charging them.
You’re across the lake from me. I’m in Plattsburgh NY
Electric seems to be the future! 👍👊🏻
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It definitely has its uses. I think there’s a long way for the technology and infrastructure to come until they are a true rival for internal combustion engines, but it’s very exciting to see the progression.
I think this company is out of Canada. I've seen this a couple years ago. I'm wondering if they are ready for production? 💪😎💪
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Yup they’re shipping
so its lightweight and easy to ride like the old school 2 strokes, now it needs a little more top end speed.
I am curious why they dont incorporate a solar panel to recharge it at least a little? Its in the sun mostly when used.
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
The solar technology isn’t there yet to even remotely give you a useable amount of charge vs the size of the battery.
@RicoRico-bo1vd
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords I am curious if a dual battery solar charge on reserve would be an idea? battery tech is progressing and having one charging while the other is in use could allow some gains even as a return to port backup. Just a thought.
Not the first by far but I'm excited to see if this brand makes it
You should get the sea doo trixx
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I really want to ride one!
You should take Michael out on one of those. LOL !
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
More chance of flying him to the moon 😂
That sow cool
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
🤘🏻
being a car head im not keen on e;ectriccars bt i love the electric motorbike and water sports i feel like electric watersprts and motorbikes are way more fun then electric cars but ig its the future and the way its going to be
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
It’s a step in the right direction that’s for sure!
@owentrout390
Жыл бұрын
I’m an electric car guy but I totally see the love for gas cars. Watercrafts tho, electric 1000%
Adam, would these get to Catalina on a single charge?
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
On a VERY flat day and even then it would be a push
When it bursts into flames you can just sink it!
Any idea about the cost ?
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Check out their website, I believe the Orca Carbon is around $24k because it’s limited edition then the regular model will start around $14k.
I was JUST thinking about how there doesn't seem to be any electrics!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
Here they are!
Electric and water. Sounds like a safe idea!
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
😂
@williamgrunzweig571
Жыл бұрын
🤡
@jeffreykamke
Жыл бұрын
what could possibly go wrong 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@byronbuck1762
5 ай бұрын
It’s all sealed. Ice pwcs have batteries too
I’d love one !
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
👌🏼
@gpastoofficial483
Жыл бұрын
@@AdamSwords crazy you replied, your seriously one of my favorite KZreadrs your very motivational with everything, the seadoo’s , moving to LA but any ways THANKYOU !🤟🏼
@AdamSwords
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support!