Jet Powered Sled vs 38 Miles of Ice!

[@Weisz]

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[@Weisz]

Edit: please enjoy my april fools joke of 3 minutes of black screen at the end of this video hahaha so funny right?!1!111!!1

[@willscott2498]

@@Weisz was going to say what happened

[@tt_huracan]

@@Weisz I was so confused when I saw the black screen

[@arthurmackintosh6154]

you might want to connsider a small snowmobile like track at the back in case the jet breaker next time.

[@Simon-jr2oe]

@@Weisz ohhhhh that’s what that was hahaha

[@SROairsoft]

If you lengthen the chassis it will allow you to lay lower on the sled. That will give you better aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and top speed.

[@felipealmeida822]

Great idea

[@tacos_with_sauce8887]

More stability as well.

[@anshulkaushal1177]

What about mass?

[@SROairsoft]

@@anshulkaushal1177 the weight gain would be next to nothing compared to the aerodynamic gains.

[@LouisE-mp8lx]

@@anshulkaushal1177 most of the mass is in the engine, fuel, and the person riding. Lengthening the chassis wouldn’t really increase the mass that much relative to what the sled already weighs, and the increased aerodynamics would more than offset the mass increase.

[@spencerkittleson]

As someone that grew up on that lake, i've seen some crazy vehicles at incredible speeds but that was the first jet engine sled i've seen. Being that cold with zero visibility can be disorienting for sled riders. If he did it earlier in the year the snow pack would have been less or avoidable.

[@Gorillatagfan704]

Are you from kenora?

[@tfrowlett8752]

Antifreeze in the fuel could keep the engine from freezing as fast, that’s what commercial jets use. Maybe a guided intake could stop the engine being starved of air by your body sitting in front of it. And maybe a kill switch would be a good idea, since I noticed when it flipped the first time, it nearly torched your legs.

[@VerbenaIDK]

atleast military jets such as the (now retired) sr-71 used and some pretty sure etill use jet-A fuel which prqctically refined kerosene with some more stuff in it to keep it from freezing, the disadvantage atleaat for tge sr-71 which used a low melting point high boiling point fuel is that they needed to use TEA-TEB

[@tfrowlett8752]

@@VerbenaIDK I believe there are alternate fuels you can use which don’t quite have as much power, but still ignite fairly easily and that work in jet engines. Warped Perception did some tests with a similar jet engine with Jet-A, diesel, biodiesel and hydro diesel. They all performed fairly well, but Jet-A had the most thrust.

[@VerbenaIDK]

@@tfrowlett8752 but then you still need to add antifreeze jet-a is a naturally low melting point fuel but hard af to get tho (and to ignite) best option is just use commercial kerosene and add antifreeze

[@tfrowlett8752]

@@VerbenaIDK I agree with that

[@VerbenaIDK]

@@tfrowlett8752 ok but things i forgot to mention: lower melting point fuels are pobably hard to get to, and some (like jet-a) are hard to ignite anyway, maybe not TEA-TEB required but maybe "Arc welder spark plug required" and price, we talking like 20 liters or maybe more, so if regular kerosene w/antifreeze still gonna be quite expensive (120 brl (about 25 usd) per 5 liters of kerosene, pobably cheaper if you are going to go to hours searching around but, cmon, you dont wanna spend 1 day searching about low price bulk kerosene do you? so imagine having a hard time buying some specialized jet fuel just for that

[@Hondomoto_]

If you finish one project this has GOT to be it. Love to see WTF tackle this again this winter. Maybe day plan ahead of time? Like for visibility and weather conditions or whatever. It seems like the only thing really holding the design back was the weather towards the end. Maybe have a route already lit/well marked ahead of time just so you can spend less time navigating and more time moving. Maybe waxing your skis before launch day? Or playing with that idea? Idk

[@MaxFosh]

this is incredible - what a vid!

[@Weisz]

Thanks Max!

[@daviskirk1947]

You guys should collab

[@Wico90YT]

Foshy's popping up everywhere.

[@joejohnston2884]

Foshy- its you!?

[@gocrazy8650]

foshy?

[@Eric_W]

15:22 Your view right after you said, with road markers to guide my way I felt confident I can make it... How? lol!! You have to "see" the road markers lol! Loved his reaction when you pulled up!! Priceless!! Very cool video!! Crazy, but cool... no pun intended!

[@ANDREWLEVITT]

What a rollercoaster of a story!! Can't wait for v2 next year

[@Weisz]

Yes dude!! It’s gonna be insane - we’ve already started planning

[@xmysef4920]

@@Weisz Also just curious, what’s with the 3 minutes of just black screen at the end?

[@Weisz]

@@xmysef4920 april fools

[@xmysef4920]

@@Weisz Oh, makes sense, LOVE the video by the way!

[@therealspeedwagon1451]

@@Weisz will it be a full sleigh like Santa’s sleigh? Now that would be a sight to behold.

[@TheCaesarMania]

Everyday I come on KZbin and at least once I see the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. This was the thing today

[@Built_IRL]

Great stuff mate! Looked epic cruising along in such white-out conditions. Although I can't believe you escaped that flip at 10:31 without so much as singed trousers haha

[@thelukesternater]

Bro when that happened I stood up. Just str8 yeeted myself. Was expecting a lil ambiance ride to the horse piddle, if you know what I mean… I was ishnay on the exlay if you know whit I mean… I was freaked the McFlurry out man!

[@thelukesternater]

Second time he fell of i loled

[@herzogsbuick]

6:24 "we have these nice knee-save pads here, that should make it more comfortable to ride for a longer distance" lo, how I admire your ambition, and chuckle at your naivety

[@northefletcher5044]

Knowing what those things are capable of, watching you flip off the sled directly into the jet blast was terrifying. Really glad you didn’t get hurt. Keep up the good work man.

[@marktemplin1159]

Love how the other guys were all in,,, and we're like hell yes let's see how far it'll go👍👍👍👍 it's all about fun,,, a select few that are on thier own little advertures in life🤘🤘🤘🤘😎👍 awsome ,, simply awsome,, this is the type of thing that got us to the moon,,, crazy Fun loving people that" had an idea one day" 👍👍

[@SD-oi9gr]

The numbers of ways this could go catastrophically wrong with yourself so close to the jet and full fuel tank is unreal. You have balls of steel lmao. Im all for comfort too so I’d definitely make one that actually fits so you don’t have to scrunch up like ball. Shame there’s no easy way to circulate the extreme heat to keep you super toasty. Could you imagine a snowboard version which would turn on a dime!

[@cnsrcandotherprojects4557]

Someone has made one before. I believe it was Peter shripol

[@Ava-wu4qp]

Assuming that's kerosene he's burning, the fuel doesn't particularly concern me (high boiling point so it can't sustain itself outside of the jet) but the heat of the jet itself is definitely quite risky. Touching the jet body or being in the exhaust after a crash could leave serious burns quite quickly.

[@VerbenaIDK]

i see nothing wrong in it

[@rockyroadmagic4152]

@@Ava-wu4qp yeah he almost got his legs burned when it flipped in the snow. Might be good to have some sort of thing he has to hold down in order to keep the fuel going so it turns off if he crashes

[@deactivatedHonda]

@@rockyroadmagic4152 maybe he could add those steering brakes you usually see on bikes and make it make the fuel go as long as its held down

[@888jackflash]

Dude, three or four times during this video I wanted to cement you as a Punk Geek but... you PERSEVERED, and I respect you for it

[@AxelDayton]

I freaking loved this Collab, good job Louis!

[@Weisz]

Thanks homeslice 🙌🏻

[@randomtrash7218]

Louis Weisz be like i be smart so now i build on smol sled

[@chris2610]

How cool would it be if this became a trend? Not just among youtubers, but people in general every year forming teams to make a vehicle to cross the lake of the woods each winter.

[@Weisz]

Secretly, yeah, this is what i want to start 😂 the ultimate winter homebuilt endurance race

[@wesleythomas7125]

Oh, heck yeah, they could make it a yearly thing.

[@Jarandjar]

@@Weisz If you ever plan on actually going through, please do not let regulations turn it into a shitfest.

[@bzhang438]

Man, you should try and rope in Peter Sripol and his prop-driven sled

[@bzhang438]

@@Weisz Man, you should try and rope in Peter Sripol and his prop-driven sled

[@rm25088]

dude that ext is sweet. Snowmobile lovers would love that machine.

[@bryces8153]

Lol the officer couldnt help but see what it looked like when it got going. Freakin awesome video dude!!

[@TheElfsmith]

This was an awesome experience, and I can't wait for our attempt next year!

[@Weisz]

YES! Thanks Adri!!

[@luismedina5792]

This looks like something out of an early 2000's game

[@DyingUmbrella]

You know it's good when there's a JET involved

[@Weisz]

JET! JET! JET!

[@mr_pigman1013]

JET!!!

[@pwrplnt1975]

I do the start-up for commercial gas turbine/power plants and this undertaking was AMAZING! Great Job!

[@Project-Air]

Dude, this was insane! Such a great video!

[@Weisz]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@adamhale6672]

You've got to steal the record with your jet now, James!

[@bigsidable]

I just love this. The intelligence in this world. Is only limited by the vision of the creator.

[@lc_ap]

Last 3 minutes are the best part! Great video tho fr

[@nonethelessfirst8519]

As a desert dweller just the thought of a 38 mile lake is impressive hahaha

[@ruipedrojoao1913]

Huge respect to that park ranger, seemed like a cool dude

[@Annatizer]

Yeah, he was a total bro. And I'm sure he just reaaaaalllyyy wanted to see that jet sled in action, who WOULDN'T want to see that?

[@BoomchacleV0]

he basically just told them to not video themselves doing something illegal xD

[@curiousgeorge5992]

Newsflash the authorities are not your friends

[@curiousgeorge5992]

@@BoomchacleV0 I'm seeing crazy but not illegal

[@curiousgeorge5992]

So people are saying you are actually not free to pursue your Pursuits personal and of Commerce unless of course you pay the bribe Shakedown fees

[@ghostkillzon6746]

The man deserves a million ngl 👀

[@nickmuffin1722]

Fun begins at 17:30 😳😳💙

[@KnightKitt-zm7rg]

Yeah!

[@MagmaBow]

my favourite part

[@nickmuffin1722]

He clipped it off now 🤣

[@shannonehlert8482]

@@nickmuffin1722 what happened?

[@nickmuffin1722]

@@shannonehlert8482 it was a blank screen for 3 minutes haha 😅

[@ianmyles9025]

Best video I've seen this year - keep at it.

[@LawnMowerProductions]

Could totally see this working, just would have to be on a much larger scale like a go-cart.

[@jwb2814]

I have severely underestimated my enemy here That line was hilarious We’re good, jet engine dies… I’ll be back for you lake

[@Dimscod]

Bruh imagine being Louis as a child...… "Hey guys wanna play out with my jet powered sled!"

[@16willthompson65]

That park ranger needs a raise!

[@Weisz]

Agreed! Dude was so sad he had to do his job hahahaha

[@vistagrown]

That park ranger was a dick

[@michael_vuang_huwad_on_GMA]

You guys are going great. You earned my lengthy view of this video because I simply enjoy watching this video.

[@goatmeal5241]

Really thought this was an April Fool's joke, but it gradually dawned on me that this was WAY too in-depth and you were actually going to do this.

[@lynnsbomb]

That was real cool. Can't wait for the next attempt.

[@albertlirbank7611]

bro first a michael reeves vid, then an internet historian vid, and now a louis vid? is this when everyone uploads their videos?

[@angstandvexed]

A contest that should be held every year with many many more people.

[@ThingsIBuild]

Well done, can't wait to see your next jet powered vehicle :D. You say the record is still on the table? uhmmmmm tempting.

[@Weisz]

HAHAHA good luck! You’ll need it :)

[@timburton5950]

so fun seeing you and friends doing crazy stuff like this; have the best new years!!

[@johnsherby9130]

I remember the first video of yours that I watched. Joel shouted you out on his community page and your content was so good I was astonished to see you only had a couple thousand subs. I’m overjoyed seeing you nearing 1million subs and getting the funding you need to do the stuff you want. Keep on keeping on bro!

[@everysubonepushup]

This man is the definition of watching KZbin at 2 am and I love it

[@janikoltmanns8668]

Making it longer makes it more stable but also increases the drag and reduces manoueverability. You have to find the sweet spot by testing it out. Your biggest issue is the steering concept: By using a single rotating ski in front of your vehicle you introduce stability issues that make it hard to steer and you get those diving issues. At higher speeds this thing will spontaneously self destruct. Either put 2 steering skis in front like a snowmobile or use (imho best option) differential braking by increasing the drag on one side. You can increase drag with aerodynamic control surfaces (excellent at higher speed) and some kind of snow spoiler that retracts onto the ground and plows snow for drag. Another option is to dynamically change your weight distribution. Also maybe consider sitting around the engine so that it is located below your stomach , blasting out between your spread out legs and pulling directly from the front through your spread out arms. A bit like sitting on top of a superbike with a jet intake. This ofc. requires a sufficient shielding if the engine explodes, but it may help with the icing issue since the engine is enclosed and will stay hotter. Be careful of over-heating though! Good luck with the next iteration, i enjoyed this one!

[@georux6783]

Definitely make it longer, much more stable, little wider and better steering, maybe 2 ski system. Lay down will make it more aerodynamic for sure... no need to straddle the engine, too dangerous. Adding shield way too heavy. Oh btw, making it longer will not increase drag. It might decrease of not too long, spreading the weight out which will dig into the snow less. Look at the coefficient to find the sweet spot.

[@michaelhoughton6650]

Crikey mate ! One of the most dangerous vehicles I've ever seen ! Looks serious fun tho !

[@trows-bridgedale-brush2963]

v2 suggestions: longer sled so you have more surface area on the snow and wont sink as much, this will also allow you to sit further back, making the diving problem you had go away. skegs on the skis so they steer better and track a better line. wax the skis before every run, you wouldn't believe how much this helps. brakes? maybe? if you're a pansy lmao

[@nordic5490]

Longer skis will do the job

[@Kelvoraax]

Honestly, respect to that ranger for being so cool, though.

[@KendallHall]

It needs to be much longer and wider to spread out the weight, reducing pressure, and give you more stability in terms of tracking straight and not catching ruts/bumps, which will improve fuel efficiency and top speed.

[@Vinguandur]

Teacher: today we're going to talk about "How we get to school" Kid 1: I walk Kid 2: I ride the bus Kid 3 aka the canadian kid: ...jet sled

[@Rain_MG]

That was actually a jet engine !!! how did it not burn the shit out of you when it flipped, this is insane!

[@RustyShackleford556]

His pants actually started to catch on fire at 10:35

[@badlucklazyguy]

This is awesome. Now, on to Phase II: Jet Powered Snow Mobiles (no need to thank me.) Subscribed just to get the notification for when you have Phase II up and running.

[@samanderson7745]

I'd make it longer and a bit wider, then put a second engine on it. being wider would reduce the issue of your body blocking the intake and make the engines more efficient. Widening would also let you put a second ski up front which would allow for more stability because that is where the majority of your body weight is being held. Lengthening it would then let you put longer skis on to spread the weight load over a longer distance (same reason skis float better on faceted snow than snowshoes) which will actually let you go faster as well. You might also want to look at a ski that is around 100-110mm at the waist on the main sled body to also give more float and control in variable snow. Speed is a huge barrier in this game. A 38 mile trip over a frozen lake might not seem like much but the variable snow (breakable crust, faceted, and sastrugi) can definitely slow you down. Those are lessons I've learned from climbing and skiing the high peaks of Colorado. All in all this looks like a fun project!

[@meh6513]

I agree with the points...Should be pinned! Maybe some suspension would help...then simply wings to keep the machine from rolling and thus keeping the jet from rolling into him and that shit is hot... He also need hearing protection for being right near it for 20-30 min...someone else said antifreeze to keep the engine fuel from freezing... maybe wrist and elbow and knee guards in addition to keep him from dying by oversteering and hitting icy floor/heavily packed snow... And a kill switch on a remote attached to his GoPro cam handle mount so he can keep the engine from continuously burning through his pants if he doesn't implement wings to keep it from rolling onto him

[@artofdisguy3401]

That was insanely cool👍 Here's a thought a converted ice racer, but instead of skates use skis with a minor edge down the centre length for better turning, and use two jets, the bigger rig will allow it and be able to carry the fuel for the run,side advantage your sitting not kneeling

[@TheTrooper7]

This video deserves more views. With all the time put into it and how interesting of a premise it is it deserves more

[@herzogsbuick]

2:45 into the vid -- if he doesn't change that kneeling position, going across such bumpy terrain with zero dampening, there's gonna be a local orthopedic surgeon driving a new car very soon

[@sketr1x]

Another awesome video. I can't wait to watch it. Keep up the great content

[@gammaraider4020]

How safe do you want this to be? Him: Yes

[@MarcStollmeyer]

For next year it would be even more awesome if you had a large enough fuel tank for the entire trek without refueling. Add a beacon light so your support crew can find you easily and a compass visible from the pilot’s perspective (or gps on a phone if you have service over the ice).

[@BlueDroneBlues]

That thing is super sweet! Wish it was a little longer and a good 2 feet wider with wider skies attached. I bet a little more modification and most of your problems with control and sinking into the snow would lesson greatly! That jet engine is genius! I did worry about when you fell the jet engine almost turning on you and almost gave you a God awful burn! I hope to see more tests! Happy Trails and Happy Holidays!

[@lalalabad]

love the effort you put in. so creative!

[@meziked]

I'd imagine 32MPH+ on a sled is terrifying and awesome. Very cool build! Lake Jet 2.0 idea , Airboat designed sled, vector thrust steering. Larger turbine due to ton of drag compared to ski's. However once done, it would not be a seasonal vehicle.

[@cabbageder]

I like to imagine the most expensive part of this project was the fuel

[@kyh148]

jet fuel is cheaper than gasoline i think

[@PugnaciousProductions]

Jet fuel iirc is pretty easy to make, in terms of ingredients

[@SilvaDreams]

Those engines run on Kerosene, it's fairly cheap. Those hobby jet engines are a bit expensive though.

[@skepticbb93]

Wow this was legit suspenseful. You can beat that lake!

[@witweg4891]

Next time maybe try to cover up and sort of insulate the engine so the heat from it working will keep itself warm maybe even evaporating any water that could keep it from running

[@byloyuripka9624]

him: heard you called an engineer the engineer: logs into ebay, buys premade turbine and bolts it to a sled like a toddler.

[@savoirfaire8979]

The pointy red rods on the sled look totally safe at high speeds.

[@salad3806]

This was fun to watch, great project!

[@JoelCreates]

Would've gone faster if you were wearing an Ushanka

[@Weisz]

TRUE FACTS smh missed opportunity

[@majorhavoc9693]

...even faster w/ 2 or more engines.

[@jeramieshoe837]

Shrugging off the wreck earned you a sub.

[@DonaldRump.]

Build a double jet powered sled with a semi closed chassis and proper suspension

[@cecilpotter1229]

You need to work for Shockley

[@Clint3571]

Dual skis up front and longer skis with more surface area will keep you from sinking. That thing looks fun and scary! Good work man.

[@throwbjörne]

Since it's jet powered and kinda like skis, could you call this a jetski?

[@OlliePete]

The sound of the jet engine never gets old

[@philiplueth5911]

As a Minnesotan this drives me insane. I have never heard it called "The Angle" we (At least in the vast majority of MN) call it the "Northwest Angle" not like a major flaw, but somehow I am really annoyed by this. Great video otherwise!

[@TheElfsmith]

I've heard it called the angle plenty tbh

[@JimmyDPooper]

Yeah, I've definitely heard it called "The Angle" plenty of times before. People usually use the full name, but it's a common enough nickname to where I didn't think twice about it when he called it that. It could just be that it's more of a local nickname that isn't as common in the rest of the state though.

[@andycopland3179]

That 80's top gun style music was perfect

[@jamesdefrange]

Sometimes when you fail you win. Congrats champion!

[@repeteRC]

Awesome stuff man! Looks a little front heavy with you on it, might help to lengthen the skies or something but what do I know, I’m just watching your doing it! Keep it up!!

[@agentkosticka17]

Alternate title: Best toy to make for your kids next Christmas

[@neamtialin]

Lengthen the sled,use 4 skis so you leave just two tracks behind. Install a tilt kill switch from a motorcycle. Seat in like an f1 driver or on your belly, but it will be hard to see ahead. Do it again, for fun.

[@area51ray]

Ditch the skis and use snowboards so you can go on soft snow much better, the weight distribution will accommodate more terrain issues. I used to have blow molded plastic snowboards that I used with a big wooden box attached for ice fishing equipment, and they worked awesome. Snow, ice, and slush were no issue!

[@randomness_regularly]

you neighbors must LOOOOOOVE you 😂😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@adrianbeckmann3778]

The footage from the mounted camera on his vehicle makes him look like he is flying. Nice attempt, love the janky jet engine on a sled, pretty sweet.

[@edwhitson9873]

Everyone's comments already gave you the advice you need

[@thatrooper1567]

11:31 anyone ogot the name of that song? I've been looking all week, damn it! Starting to drive me nuts!

[@kalebstitham1167]

A set of snowmobile carbides on the bottom of the skis would help a lot with steering and stability on hard pack and ice

[@Ghostdog4]

Way to go, very cool and that took a lot of balls. You need to lengthen the sled. Lengthen the steering ski and consider adding a shock absorber to it too. It will be far more stable at speed. Lay down and you'll pick up another 5 mph. Well done

[@jarredusedtodostuff9524]

Jet powered sleds sounds like a cool vehicle for a snow scifi setting

[@joshvandruff1790]

I haven’t the knowledge or resources to make a jet powered sled. But I do know….I NEED ONE! That thing is awesome! 🤘🏻

[@2735angel]

Holy shit. A rocket powered sled was my dream as a child. That is insane man.

[@MNDashcam]

Wait.. your in MN?? That's awesome!

[@xorxpert]

Obviously not. They shipped and flew the contraption to MN to film this. Do you not pay attention?

[@jameswilliss2355]

Don't give up ....Your lending the way 😃😃😃

[@colin-manyeates-clan5221]

Ok, the solution is right in front of you. The black plastic thing you used to drag it is the solution. Find or make a long one and mount the jet onto a frame around it and for a steering fork (I'd consider even doing something like a rear steer like a boat since no sharp turns are needed. Less chance of dig in) Have your intake air preheated by a cowling around the hot jet and with the large surface area you can afford a larger tank which I would make as part of the bottom of the container flat with foam or insulation around it and a scoop for air intake. (basically air flows in the scoop is forced over the engine backwards and then into the intake and out the rear and you could use a fin to direct the flow for steering too?? but on the ice may be too squirrelly so have the rudder as backup. ) By separating the cockpit with large flat tank from the engine your safety goes up and the padding and you keeping the fuel "warm" and the intake air preheated and the large surface area that will fly over the snow as easily as the ice, you solve all the problems including the refueling stops which I think is cheating anyway. Now let's get it done eh...

[@pascalzarn8974]

Everyone: stop global warning the ice caps are melting. This madlad :

[@ihatedlyselxics7689]

He is most definitely on a few watchlists

[@williamduignan6956]

that blows away any childhood dreams i ever had

[@southernyankeecustomuphols5480]

An true CROTCH ROCKET! nice build!

[@georgecharles735]

Loved the video This was a sick idea, great engineering and efforts from both teams. Maybe try the plastic sled instead, it will ride atop of the snow not plow through it. Good luck on your next attempt.

[@Klekowksii]

Add this to the winter olympics. Also add jets to the ski jump.