"SHOCKWAVE ARCTIC WOLF", our custom-fitted RIB
The Shockwave Zodiac Hurricane
Mach11 is the RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) that Bear
Grylls had dreamt of using for this ambitious project. In Bear's
words: 'it is simply the ultimate in tough RIBs.'
Bear has teamed up with Shockwave-Zodiac in Canada to attempt this
crossing in the 11m Hurricane. It is without doubt the toughest,
most capable RIB in production. Super smooth ride, big, fast, dry,
sure-footed, and safe.
Shockwave-Zodiac supply their RIBs to almost all the Special Forces
around the world, and the Passage is a trip they had been wanting
their RIB to do for years, but had never found the time to get the
project together. The expedition is a great test-platform for the
Zodiac Hurricane RIB, and thereafter Zodiac will be able to market
it as proven in the Arctic Seas.
Due to the very specific characteristics of our trip (ice packs can
be very bumpy!), the RIB was custom fitted with
shock-absorbing console and seating, by Shockwave Seats and
Shock Mitigation. It was also fitted with:
- Long range fuel tanks
- Shockwave Seats - Offshore Patrol Seat (a full body
support seat)
- Canvas covering
- Heaters
- Storage lockers
- Mercury engines (3 x 300hp)
and all the other kit and back up support the team will be
needing!
Zodiac/Shockwave Mitigation and their teams will personally ensure
that the full kit and the RIB are 100% right, tested and perfected
before we begin. This is a major advantage and relief for us in
terms of safety.
