Wizard escape pack: too late for MacGyver, too conceptual for Bauer

Nah, the Wizard isn't a reality just yet, but we can certainly envision this taking up its fair share of shelf space in the not-too-distant future. Dreamed up by the vivid imaginations at HJC Design, this emergency parachute pack would theoretically provide an "automated public safety solution with up to 250-meters of reciprocating lifeline technology." Beyond that, it seems like a pretty invigorating method of avoiding the elevator lines come quittin' time.

[Via Coolest-Gadgets]

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 9:53AM]

I want one. I REALLY want one.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 6:08PM]

you'll look like cyclops from x-men.

[Streetfights Posted Jul 8th 2008 7:08PM]

yeah i assume you wear the blue spandex as well..

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 9:55AM]

So is it like... an instant bungee rope? Or an actual parachute...?

"250-meters of reciprocating lifeline technology" - that bit confuses me

Good if you live in an apartment building I guess...

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:05AM]

As I understand it, it's like a grappling hook, except you can't fire it. Which is kind of sad, but greatly increases the odds of getting it to market.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 9:56AM]

Pfft.... 50' of webbing and a carabiner work fine for the suburbs. Take up less space too.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:32AM]

I am the lucky man, indeed.

BR,
Contractor

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:35AM]

Your post is cryptic yet still takes up 4 lines.

BBQ,
Phan

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:39AM]

You're the quarry now, Phanbouy.

DBA,
Hot Dog

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:48AM]

nice. but does that mean something other than the Morrissey album? sorry, I'm not English enough

[NeoJew Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:39AM]

I was never one to bash the Endgadget writers, but I read the article, and it was very easy to understand, but the Engadget post left me with absolutely no idea of what this thing was.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 11:00AM]

No kidding. I believe it's a safety harnass for construction workers, like, well, the thousands that already exist.....

the key difference is that it's lighter and the slack is stored on your back instead of at the tether point. *waves a tiny flag* hooray? *crickets*

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 10th 2008 10:51PM]

Huh?

I was hoping this was like a personal parachute - so you could be prepared for when the world exploded and you had to jump off a cliff to get food.

...or something like that.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:52AM]

i read the title quickly, only comprehended "pack" "MacGuyver" and "Bauer", and was expecting a jet pack of some kind. this is disappointing.

[Google Posted Jul 8th 2008 10:58AM]

This is perfect for Agent 86...

[Whiternoise Posted Jul 8th 2008 3:23PM]

And here was me thinking it was going to be a replacement for the lifejacket and whistle they peddle on aeroplanes =(

Of course you'd break your neck at 300kts - mere technicalities!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 10th 2008 10:53PM]

I like the way you spelled airplane - made me thing of the Chili Peppers song.