Waydoo Subnado is an ultra-compact yet extremely robust underwater scooter that has a smooth, powerful propulsion system and user-friendly design. This innovative underwater system bridges the gap between expensive and difficult to control models and ineffective entry-level models. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, with Subnado, you can explore underwater like never before. Check Subnado kickstarter here www.kickstarter.com/projects/waydootech/subnado-worlds-smallest-portable-underwater-scooter?ref=1467re
More of an add than a review with zero negatives. Every product has pros and cons where all the pros are advertised left and right by the product marketing team. What I was hoping to get out of this review was all the cons, then decide for myself whether these are acceptable cons or not. But the features breakdown was useful so thanks for that.
Can see this being handy for bodysurfing in certain conditions. Not for riding the wave so much, but for getting into position, especially if there are currents . . .
I have bought one an have found it very useful so far. Also note its 1.4 meters per second which is 5km/h-3mph not 1.4 miles per hour which is about right with my experience with the product.
Make sure you order the correct version. Ordered one from Amazon the day before we got on a flight to Tahiti. Upon unboxing it, we learned it ONLY came with the main unit and not a single place on the island sells any type of control unit for it. Super disappointing as im currently there and it's useless 😅
In cruise control mode with it mounted to the SUP if you fall off it and you let go of the ring controller you will have a mission to chase it in the water.
When using the finger control on a paddle board, is the cable long enough? to keepon standing? It seems, that you can set the cruise mode, and desconect the cable, right?
@@JetSurfingNation fair enough, i think the board i got is 10.4. Also, how secure is the cord between the subnado and finger throttle? In the new design its gluepads that you put onto the board. Considering it dosent float
Is Waydoo still working? I am traying to contact them, but they do not answer emails and site does not answer any query. No cooments, no reports, no questions from customers. Really concerned about buying in these conditions.
You were wrong when describing the speed. 1.4 meters per second ( not equal 1.4 miles per hour) That’s equal 3.13 miles per hour and 2 meters per second equals 4.47 miles per hour. That’s is significant difference.
I dive in some strong currents and have wished for something like this. How well does one unit do battling against strong currents? Is there a way to try before I buy?
I tested mine against a current with myself and my jetsurf, and it barely overcame the current, but current is a relative term, depends on the force of the current. Going against no current, it moved me and my jetsurf probably 1-2mph. If it was just me and no jetsurf I think it would probably move me ok against current.
if you are like me used to fast speeds of jetboards, of course this will be very slow... This is just a SUP propulsion unit, it won't give any high speeds.. Subnado says "Subnado offers three gears with different thrust outputs: 3kg, 5kg, and 6.5kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 1.4m/s. When using 2 Subnados, the maximum speed reaches 2m/s. " That seems honest and it's not very fast but it's enough speed for slow enjoyable cruising on a big inflatable SUP. Scubajet is similar but bigger and heavier, it has too much unnecessary tech like screens, remote controls etc which makes it too expensive for what it does. Subnado went for bare minimum on what's needed and it's much more affordable.. Subnado says run time up to 56 mins, probably on slow settings. Scubajet had similar runtime on slow settings. If you put max speed it is just 10-15 mins. Scubajet promises same speeds - up to 1.5 m/s on their website
@@JetSurfingNation I have a scubajet. I'm curious to see how it compares. Does it have a lanyard in case of dropping it in open water? Watching your video on the scubajet is what sold me on the scubajet in the first place. Thanks for the videos!
Good to hear that 👍👍 Subando does not have a lanyard, but you attach it differently to the arms, you don't need to hold it, it's attached around arms. P.s. My scubajet is on the bottom of the lake... RIP.
What if you put Subnado on bottom of wing foil board, you think it would help to get you on foil as giving the board some velocity while pumping on board, then use wing to take over once on foil. Any one tried this?
@@christianfallesen9784 This is the big question. I tested mine in the pool today on high power (level 2 of 3 levels, it only stays at level 3 for 1 minute), and it lasted 14.5 minutes. But it was charged to 7/8 lights, maybe not fully charged, but surely close. Then it ran a bit longer on level 1.
I love the idea, but I'd struggle to find a substantive application for such a device. I mean, it doesn't exactly match the experience of a jetboard style device, or wayboard. One hour is not bad travel time. But isn't a snorkel and flippers, and eating a hamburger giving you the same energy and experience, plus exercise? This leads me to think this is for fat, unhealthy people who want to impress friends because they need validation. Strikes me as a 'pump and dump' life experience for fat people. So, what could make this useful? Well, several things I'm thinking: a. Weight 'in water' is probably less of a concern, so maybe more battery capacity. b. Built-in intelligence so that it can be remotely navigated, much like a "sub" drone. c. An attachment for a camera so a user might actually survey their boat for damage , or a reef they want to navigate through. i.e. A sonar system will only get them so far. d. Communication with cell phone. Hmmm? up to a 1km away. Not sure how to make that happen, but it might be good if it could be used to navigate a marine drone. e. Is it perhaps a device that might be used to explore limestone caves remotely, maybe with 'a line' with booster communication nodes along the way.
This is pretty much a video of you talking I want to see this thing in proper action being tested on all speeds I skim through the video not even going to watch your entire video because it's just you talking the whole time little clips of you riding it that's it
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Waydoo Subnado is an ultra-compact yet extremely robust underwater scooter that has a smooth, powerful propulsion system and user-friendly design. This innovative underwater system bridges the gap between expensive and difficult to control models and ineffective entry-level models. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, with Subnado, you can explore underwater like never before.
Check Subnado kickstarter here www.kickstarter.com/projects/waydootech/subnado-worlds-smallest-portable-underwater-scooter?ref=1467re
More of an add than a review with zero negatives. Every product has pros and cons where all the pros are advertised left and right by the product marketing team. What I was hoping to get out of this review was all the cons, then decide for myself whether these are acceptable cons or not. But the features breakdown was useful so thanks for that.
Can see this being handy for bodysurfing in certain conditions. Not for riding the wave so much, but for getting into position, especially if there are currents . . .
I have bought one an have found it very useful so far. Also note its 1.4 meters per second which is 5km/h-3mph not 1.4 miles per hour which is about right with my experience with the product.
It brings your diving experienece to a whole new level!
It's an excellent sharing, good luck with your work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Now strap 2 on each leg and 2 on the back and 2 on each arm and start blasting through the water lol
Ironman
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Make sure you order the correct version. Ordered one from Amazon the day before we got on a flight to Tahiti. Upon unboxing it, we learned it ONLY came with the main unit and not a single place on the island sells any type of control unit for it. Super disappointing as im currently there and it's useless 😅
A very nice travel video, keep it up 👏🏻
Thank you! Will do!
In cruise control mode with it mounted to the SUP if you fall off it and you let go of the ring controller you will have a mission to chase it in the water.
You need a leash. It won’t go anywhere with a leash.
looks promising for my sup and surfboard i wish they have more adapters in future, power seems solid.. when is the public sale opening?
They are running kickstarter campaign now!
If all goes well probably July /august 2022 as that’s when they are shipping their kickstarter rewards.
Looks nice, but I think it does not have enough power.
How is the noise level when underwater?
Not noisy , same sound like other underwater scooters. Power is good for its purpose, it’s not a jetboard after all :)
scooter looks great, very useful video
Glad you liked it They are running kickstarter campaign now!
Ciao come si toglie la modalità crociera? 😢
When using the finger control on a paddle board, is the cable long enough? to keepon standing? It seems, that you can set the cruise mode, and desconect the cable, right?
It’s long enough yes
Can you show me how to attach it to inflatable stand up paddle board
Well done review thanks! 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
It is a nice system, worth for its price
Agreed, reasonable priced
What would the runtime be on maximum speed when mounted to a SUP?
probably 15 mins on max power and up to 1 hour on slow speeds
@@JetSurfingNation alright, would you say it actually moves you on the slow speed aswell or is the higher gear necessary
If the board is big enough then slow speed is OK. Remember the more board the more the speed gets
@@JetSurfingNation fair enough, i think the board i got is 10.4. Also, how secure is the cord between the subnado and finger throttle? In the new design its gluepads that you put onto the board. Considering it dosent float
How secure ? It seems alright, secure enough. No issues so far
It looks very cool cool. It's overly ambitious. I want too. Amazing video thanks
cheers!
Is Waydoo still working? I am traying to contact them, but they do not answer emails and site does not answer any query. No cooments, no reports, no questions from customers. Really concerned about buying in these conditions.
They are always like this, very slow to respond
I run an e-watersports company in Australia and have found Waydoo to be the best company to deal with so far . . .
You were wrong when describing the speed.
1.4 meters per second ( not equal 1.4 miles per hour) That’s equal 3.13 miles per hour and 2 meters per second equals 4.47 miles per hour. That’s is significant difference.
Cheers
Thank you
I dive in some strong currents and have wished for something like this. How well does one unit do battling against strong currents?
Is there a way to try before I buy?
You might want to ask their support directly.
I tested mine against a current with myself and my jetsurf, and it barely overcame the current, but current is a relative term, depends on the force of the current. Going against no current, it moved me and my jetsurf probably 1-2mph. If it was just me and no jetsurf I think it would probably move me ok against current.
Great Job Mike thanks
Can you compare with it scubajet? Speed and runtime? It looks incredibly slow.
if you are like me used to fast speeds of jetboards, of course this will be very slow... This is just a SUP propulsion unit, it won't give any high speeds.. Subnado says "Subnado offers three gears with different thrust outputs: 3kg, 5kg, and 6.5kg, with a maximum cruising speed of 1.4m/s. When using 2 Subnados, the maximum speed reaches 2m/s. " That seems honest and it's not very fast but it's enough speed for slow enjoyable cruising on a big inflatable SUP.
Scubajet is similar but bigger and heavier, it has too much unnecessary tech like screens, remote controls etc which makes it too expensive for what it does. Subnado went for bare minimum on what's needed and it's much more affordable..
Subnado says run time up to 56 mins, probably on slow settings. Scubajet had similar runtime on slow settings. If you put max speed it is just 10-15 mins. Scubajet promises same speeds - up to
1.5 m/s on their website
@@JetSurfingNation I have a scubajet. I'm curious to see how it compares. Does it have a lanyard in case of dropping it in open water? Watching your video on the scubajet is what sold me on the scubajet in the first place. Thanks for the videos!
Good to hear that 👍👍 Subando does not have a lanyard, but you attach it differently to the arms, you don't need to hold it, it's attached around arms.
P.s. My scubajet is on the bottom of the lake... RIP.
@@JetSurfingNation all the more reason to use the lanyard ;)
It would be nice demonstrate what one unit can do in the pool. Not two units.
Not much. One unit is too slow for the pool for me.
@@JetSurfingNation Thanks. Helpful!
What if you put Subnado on bottom of wing foil board, you think it would help to get you on foil as giving the board some velocity while pumping on board, then use wing to take over once on foil. Any one tried this?
Foil of course not. But you can propel a SUP
FInally something kid-friendly!😀
How would you rate it versus the lefeet s1?
It is much smaller but similar in powe
@@JetSurfingNation What about, battery time?
@@christianfallesen9784 This is the big question. I tested mine in the pool today on high power (level 2 of 3 levels, it only stays at level 3 for 1 minute), and it lasted 14.5 minutes. But it was charged to 7/8 lights, maybe not fully charged, but surely close. Then it ran a bit longer on level 1.
noise level?
No noise
can anyone compare with the Scubajet?
Scubajet is much more heavy but little bit more powerful, also 3 times more expensive
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I would put it on my legs, to be able to reach the surf, to be able to photograph the surfers rs .
yes you can put on the legs but starting and stopping the motor will not be as easy.
Hi I would like to add an extra subnado to my order without canceling my old order.
Ask them directly.
Hi！You can adjust and change to 2*Subnado package on your account.
I weight about 210LBS how do you think this will fair with the product? Will I be too fat? Haha
You can get two for more power
I love the idea, but I'd struggle to find a substantive application for such a device. I mean, it doesn't exactly match the experience of a jetboard style device, or wayboard. One hour is not bad travel time. But isn't a snorkel and flippers, and eating a hamburger giving you the same energy and experience, plus exercise?
This leads me to think this is for fat, unhealthy people who want to impress friends because they need validation. Strikes me as a 'pump and dump' life experience for fat people.
So, what could make this useful? Well, several things I'm thinking:
a. Weight 'in water' is probably less of a concern, so maybe more battery capacity.
b. Built-in intelligence so that it can be remotely navigated, much like a "sub" drone.
c. An attachment for a camera so a user might actually survey their boat for damage , or a reef they want to navigate through. i.e. A sonar system will only get them so far.
d. Communication with cell phone. Hmmm? up to a 1km away. Not sure how to make that happen, but it might be good if it could be used to navigate a marine drone.
e. Is it perhaps a device that might be used to explore limestone caves remotely, maybe with 'a line' with booster communication nodes along the way.
This is pretty much a video of you talking I want to see this thing in proper action being tested on all speeds I skim through the video not even going to watch your entire video because it's just you talking the whole time little clips of you riding it that's it
The scubajet pro has 20kg thrust compared to 6.5kg from this subnado. pathetic
Scubajet is also much heavier and more expensive
@@JetSurfingNation when you're free diving or diving the extra weight will counteract your buoyancy. But the extra money is annoying 😂
What happens when you need go change the batteries? 🪫
You cant change them .. just charge it
@@JetSurfingNationwell that’s a big downside! If and when the battery fails it’s junk. Not very sustainable nor practical or economical