Rescue Equipment Options

Amphibious air cushion craft (hovercraft) play an important role in reaching victims from areas that other vehicles cannot reach.

Flooded areas - tend to have submerged obstacles that can snag a propeller and put RIB boats out of action - for example, wire fences, road signs etc.

Mud and quicksand - ATVs get bogged down in the mud, and rescuers often put their own lives in danger.

Ice and icy water - can quickly threaten victims through hypothermia and drowning, so speed is vitally important. Snowmobiles fall through thin ice, while the hovercraft flies across it.

Fast moving rivers - strong tidal currents can severely hamper rescue operations by boat, whereas air cushion vehicles can reach victims speedily and are not limited by current.

So what is the answer? There is no doubt that hovercraft can act as multi-purpose rescue vehicles. The best rescue hovercraft need to be easy to drive, quick to transport by standard vehicle and fast to deploy. They need to be strong, able to withstand punishment, and affordable.

For more information, please visit: www.myhovpod.com

Make Your Own Hovercraft

Hov Pod USA are offering 3 days FREE training for customers who wish to build their own hovercraft, based upon the Hov Pod SPX LM hull.

The training, which covers operation, routine maintenance and strip down to component level, is suitable for individuals who wish to build their own hovercraft using the Hov Pod SPX LM hull as a base. The full cost of the training will be refunded to all customers who purchase the Hov Pod SPX LM within 6 months from the date of their training course.

The Hov Pod SPX LM comprises of Hov Pod Hull, manufactured from HDPE, in a choice of colours: blue, green, red and yellow. The unique Hov Pod SPX is manufactured from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), which is lightweight, extremely buoyant, yet far stronger & more impact resistant than brittle fiberglass (GRP). It is also very easy to modify and does not require extensive reinforcement. Rather than a kit of parts, the Hov Pod SPX LM Hull is a completed hovercraft without engine and electronics. It contains drive frame, fan assembly and a full skirt set.

From Hov Pod USA

This offer will appeal to individuals who wish to make their own hovercraft, and to those interested in business opportunities to manufacture the Hov Pod SPX at a local level in order to sell to customers in their area. As an OEM product, the tried and tested Hov Pod SPX is a market leader which lends itself to a wide range of uses, for leisure, commercial, rescue applications, military patrol and rental operations.

For further details download the Hov Pod SPX LM Product Overview and FAQ sheet.

• SPX LM Overview: http://www.myhovpod.com/downloads/HovPod_SPXLM_Product_Overview.PDF
• SPX LM FAQ: http://www.myhovpod.com/downloads/HovPod_SPXLM_FAQ.PDF

or visit http://www.myhovpod.com/business_opportunities.php


For more general information on the Hov Pod, please visit our US Website: http://www.myhovpod.com/

or call: 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383)

Hov Pod Hovercraft now listed in NadaGuides.com

Hot off the Press!
The Hov Pod is now officially listed with Nada Guides (www.nadaguides.com). This is a positive move for all Hov Pod owners and 'soon to be owners' as banks and finance institutions will now be able to finance the Hov Pod via a boat loan or by using the Hov Pod as collateral. Until recently, Hov Pod owners in the USA have been forced to raise capital separately from their Hovercraft - those days are long gone!

Hov Pod now may be the only Hovercraft manufacturer with current model hovercraft listed with Nada Guides. This provides a huge advantage over competitors in North America.

In a statement to dealers today, Kristian Aboud, President of WildNative Inc. pronounced "This listing underlines the fact that Hov Pod and WildNative are delivering a highly reputable product to the North American market. Not only will this Nada listing help those customers looking to finance a Hov Pod, but it will assist with vehicle insurance and the continued growth of this burgeoning market... Nada Guides provide not only credibility for new models, but a backbone for the successful establishment of the second hand marketplace."

Hov Pod Hovercraft are the largest supplier of hovercraft to the leisure marine and commercial market worldwide. Hov Pods are employed in many facets of marine and land use, from joy rides in ATV parks to Search & Rescue (SAR) response vehicles, from oil exploration and yacht tenders to personal family outings.

For more information on the Hov Pod, visit: www.myhovpod.com

Hov Pod Hovercraft On ICE!

Great video showing the ease with which the Hov Pod operates over ice and frozen lakes - shown here in an advert from the Ukraine.