The Bixpy Jet is an innovative system that is modular in it's design and can be used to propel various water craft as well as being used as a handheld swim jet for divers - Due to it's lightweight and advanced lithium battery technology it makes for an outstanding kayak propulsion system - let's take a look at it's various components ....
The Bixpy jet - a portable water propulsion device custom built to withstand the harshest conditions using components to the highest standards - at roughly the size and weight of a 1L bottle of water, the Bixpy Jet generates enough thrust to drive a 240 lb kayak with two adults against ocean tides and wind and can boost your kayak to speeds of up to 11km/hr.
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With the Universal kayak kit you can attach your Bixpy jet to virtually any kayak - it is made from durable anodised aluminium and unbreakable plastic components - it has a safety kick up, uphaul system and steering mechanism with joy stick for easy steering - Transom kit also available.
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The Bixpy lithium battery - light weight and buoyant at 6.8 lbs - 400 Wh capacity - 4 hour charger included - 75 minutes of continuous full speed use - 7 hours of slow speed use - 5v and 12v power outlets - Bixpy wireless remote and kill switch included giving the paddler 10 forward speeds and 3 reverse.
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It couldn't be easier now for Hobie kayak owners to add power to their kayaks by simply using the Hobie Mirage adaptor that clicks into the Mirage drive pedal opening of their kayak to replace the pedals with a Bixpy Jet.
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For those who may have a rudder on their kayaks it is possible to fit a Bixpy jet directly to the rudder blade - pictured above is Bixpy's Hobie Rudder adaptor that replaces the Hobie rudder.
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You can now motorise your stand up paddle board (sup) with a quick change of your original fin to a Bixpy SUP Jet. The Bixpy SUP fin adaptor fits into all standard SUP fin boxes.
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The Bixpy wrist remote does away with all cables and wiring -
The remote is pre-set with 10 forward speeds and 3 reverse. |
Universal kayak kit showing the uphaul and steering mechanism - Steerage via the hand operated joystick supplied or by footpedal control if required.
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The Bixpy battery console with it's 5v and 12v power outlets can be easily used to charge your electronic devices whilst away from base.
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Bixpy jet with Universal kayak kit - 2017 Promotional Spring price €1190
Here is a video of the Bixpy jet fitted to the rudder of a Viking Profish Reload -
Here's our water trial video of the Bixpy Jet fitted to our Demonstration Viking Profish 400 kayak using Bixpy's Universal kayak kit -