Flight of the Gobigator

Sam F. "You know what is Gobi" Gobi M. "What??" Sam F. "That pod thing in the Flight of the Navigator!" So we looked it up, and laughs ensued... This is PURE GOBI (90%). I cannot stress enough the sheer awkward shape, color and size of this machine. It is not unassuming, that is the only thing that takes away from giving this find 100% Gobi, but it is up there... Many thanks to Sam F. for giving in to the GSS and joining me in never ending hunt for All Things Gobi.

OC (Orange County) / OCC (out of control) Gobi Tripod

At letter and photo submission from Orange County, CA
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Hey Gobi McBaxgwain,

Check out the Tripod Gobi on wheels. There are so many elements that make this an outstanding photo and sighting. Didnt know lightning could strike twice in a month. This was a full flashback to my first Gobi experience in SD walking back to the hotel with you and Dustin after breakfast.

Like the first sighting it was Dustin and I still recovering from a night with the Froth. Blurry headed and sweating from the intense SC sun we were walking back to Dustins mom's house from the Ocean Fest at T-Street. We were about to cross the road when an unofficial guy stopped us and made way for the classic surf car parade. The Tripod Gobi was leading the way for the classic cars.

Hope this is Gobi worthy. Take a look and let me know what you think...

***Dustin was the first to spot the Tripod Gobi, I was just lucky enough to have my camera handy in the front row.

peace,
chain

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This is Neo-Gobi folks. Awkward: The overall odd design and contour of the tripod vehicle screams Gobi, the human seating position is weird too. What if this guy was going 80 mph? He could not get in to a sport position, like crouch down or get aerodynamic. ANNDDD, the wipe out??? Feelin' it right? Back to the Gobi aesthetic - I am really liking how this machine reminds me of a swollen praying mantis. The skeletal rear wheel jutting out of the back, separated from the rest of the vehicle... All Gob'd out. Feelin' that. Thank you for the submission Chain. Look forward to more.
GM

Danny "Gobi" Glover

Aside the Gobi ear protection, check out the gloves. If I had a pair of these I would be stoked! Honestly, if anybody knows what these Gobi nubule's are used for, please write me and fill me in. I am curious - when this guy is slipping the gloves on, (making a fist and opening his hand in a rapid motion, pulling hard to get the glove on faster) what is he thinking when he looks at the Gobi portion of the glove? 

Submission 2 - The sound of Gobi

Shouts out to Blair on the other side of the hill, deep in the thick of it, getting all GSS with it. Classic Gobi qualities. Color A+, shape and texture, dead ringin' it. Funny enough, you see these all over, It sticks out like a sore toe (Dustin GSS, Street team - had a spotting in L.A. last weekend). Good to know that people all over the world are toting the unexpected collaboration sound system from Gobi and JBL. 

Good man for the submission, people are tuning in... 

Hov Pod

In response to a letter I sent to the good people over at Hov Pod in the UK - If anyone is interested in attaining a Hov Pod, go thru Hov Pod's US distribution in North Palm Beach, Florida. Info below - ( I had to edit the letter, but it was mainly tech specs in regards to some questions I had regarding the craft in open oceanic adventures and games)

Dear Gobi Mcbaxgwain,
Thanks for your interest in the Hov Pod. Our assembly factory is based in Southampton, England. Distribution of the Hov Pod in the USA is handled by Ideal Recreations, LLC. based in North Palm Beach, Florida.

I visited your Blog and now understand how our Hov Pod design fits the Gobi standard. The Hov Pod is designed for conditions up to Force 4 so heavy surf would be too rough for the craft. Depending on engine, one tank of fuel could deliver a range of up to 3 hours per tank. Feel free to borrow images from our website www.hovpod.com to draw comparisons of the Hov Pod to a Gobi. You have got me thinking about Gobis now, sure I can think of more comparisons.

Ideal Recreations are currently establishing dealers throughout the US, though clearly this may take some time to ensure national coverage. See link to recent demo of the Hov Pod in West Palm Beach area - http://www.wptv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=55a44883-09eb-41e5-9c1e-3fb6de8b3d9a

For further details regarding demonstration or reseller opportunities, please contact Jim Verri at Ideal Recreations, via email at hovpod@idealrecreations.com. Jim's telephone number is (561)385-5230 He will be able to answer all your questions on pricing, shipping, delivery time, engines, options etc.

We are in the process of redesigning our website to make it more user friendly, and easier to navigate. For videos, please see http://www.youtube.com/group/hovercraft

Thanks for your interest.

Please see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hf9wCWStK4 which shows an overview of the Hov Pod, also http://youtube.com/group/hovercraft .

Please check out our latest Blogs
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http://leisure-hovercraft.blogspot.com/

Regards,

Mike Glanville, Sales & Marketing Manager
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