Over the holiday weekend some buddies and I went to a cabin in the foothills of the Cascades for a few days of solitude and relaxation—at least that was the intention. Despite our intentions for rest and relaxation, most of the weekend was spent hiking, fishing and taking advantage of the secluded lake just a few hundred feet from our lodgings. My favorite activity had to be the Aqua Skipper.

It’s difficult to describe the product, which is essentially a hybrid of a bicycle and pogo stick for the water. You propel the machine by hopping up and down of the pedals, so the vehicle doesn’t require any external source of power aside from your body. The Aqua Skipper is definitely fun, but after a few hours on it, you realize the immense amount of energy it takes to power the conveyance.